Well the splitting section has now been painted, and the intake started to be put together.
Still no start up, testing or mot yet though...
I'm really hoping its going to be completed and ready for collection very very very shortly otherwise I'm completely stuffed and will need to buy another car to use as a daily driver
**UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Air intake and its associated bracket worked on and bolted to the car. Intake not fitted to the throttle body as of yet though. Pics of progress:
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Looking good mate, getting closer then!
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
It is a bit closer, I just can't wait to get it back!
The air intake is now in:
The car was fired up and is running ...
However it running very rich as there isn't a fuel regulator as standard in the MR2 like there is in the Lexus. Peter is fitting one today to sort out that issue and is sorting and wrapping wires etc... to make it look more finished and cleaner
Still a few bits and bobs left like the fans, x4 wheel alignment etc... Before the dreaded MOT
The air intake is now in:
The car was fired up and is running ...
However it running very rich as there isn't a fuel regulator as standard in the MR2 like there is in the Lexus. Peter is fitting one today to sort out that issue and is sorting and wrapping wires etc... to make it look more finished and cleaner
Still a few bits and bobs left like the fans, x4 wheel alignment etc... Before the dreaded MOT
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
That's amazing!
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Cone filter
Isn't there an air box you can use?
Isn't there an air box you can use?
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
That engine swap video is amazing!! I wonder if Paul Woods employs the same crew to chew through his engine conversions as he works at a similar pace!
Yup it's a cone filter... I don't think that the Lexus one would fit and I've never had a cone one before so I've asked for Peter to fit one. I will live with it for a bit and see how I get on with it. I've heard mixed reviews about them, but if nothing else it should sound nice for a bit.
Whilst we are on the topic of air intakes, I keep looking at one eBay advert which would be a lovely upgrade for my cone filter but I just can't afford it at the moment
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MR2-SW20-TOMS ... 3a832ce15f
Gotta love the Toms super ram air filter. I will accept it as an early Christmas/Birthday present if anyone on here wants to buy it for me
Onto today's progress...
Well Peter has found a lovely genuine SARD FPR which he has fitted today. It needs some specific unions and joints which are currently on order, but that's certainly one problem solved
Well chuffed and its a lovely bit of good quality kit to add to the list
Its also one more step closer to completion and collection
Yup it's a cone filter... I don't think that the Lexus one would fit and I've never had a cone one before so I've asked for Peter to fit one. I will live with it for a bit and see how I get on with it. I've heard mixed reviews about them, but if nothing else it should sound nice for a bit.
Whilst we are on the topic of air intakes, I keep looking at one eBay advert which would be a lovely upgrade for my cone filter but I just can't afford it at the moment
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MR2-SW20-TOMS ... 3a832ce15f
Gotta love the Toms super ram air filter. I will accept it as an early Christmas/Birthday present if anyone on here wants to buy it for me
Onto today's progress...
Well Peter has found a lovely genuine SARD FPR which he has fitted today. It needs some specific unions and joints which are currently on order, but that's certainly one problem solved
Well chuffed and its a lovely bit of good quality kit to add to the list
Its also one more step closer to completion and collection
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=176156
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
synXero wrote:Cone filter
Isn't there an air box you can use?
nothing wrong with open filters all the best tuned cars have em
sumo skyline norris evo etc
ps lookin good karl
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
KarlBristol wrote:That engine swap video is amazing!! I wonder if Paul Woods employs the same crew to chew through his engine conversions as he works at a similar pace!
Yup it's a cone filter... I don't think that the Lexus one would fit and I've never had a cone one before so I've asked for Peter to fit one. I will live with it for a bit and see how I get on with it. I've heard mixed reviews about them, but if nothing else it should sound nice for a bit.
Whilst we are on the topic of air intakes, I keep looking at one eBay advert which would be a lovely upgrade for my cone filter but I just can't afford it at the moment
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MR2-SW20-TOMS ... 3a832ce15f
Gotta love the Toms super ram air filter. I will accept it as an early Christmas/Birthday present if anyone on here wants to buy it for me
Onto today's progress...
Well Peter has found a lovely genuine SARD FPR which he has fitted today. It needs some specific unions and joints which are currently on order, but that's certainly one problem solved
Well chuffed and its a lovely bit of good quality kit to add to the list
Its also one more step closer to completion and collection
Nice one Karl, its certainly getting there - the sards a nice bit of kit - I have one on my turbo and waiting for the right fittings is well worth it - I rigged mine in with ebay odds and sods to start with and it leaked more than a tbars roof!!!! all sorted with the right fittings and has lived on the car quite happily for the last six years or so.
Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Ha ha!! I love the way they pull that fella from under the car at the end.
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Thanks one and all - it's really taking shape at the moment.
I'm loving the FPR, and completely agree that if its worth doing its worth doing with the right fittings otherwise it will end up more of an issue than a solution. They have now turned up and been fitted
Well the car has also now rolled out of the garage under its own steam
And the new engine has seen light
It's looking cracking
Peters sorting out a few bits and bobs on it including a slight engine hesitation before the impending MOT but so far so good. The wiring is definitely looking a lot cleaner and tidier
I'm loving the FPR, and completely agree that if its worth doing its worth doing with the right fittings otherwise it will end up more of an issue than a solution. They have now turned up and been fitted
Well the car has also now rolled out of the garage under its own steam
And the new engine has seen light
It's looking cracking
Peters sorting out a few bits and bobs on it including a slight engine hesitation before the impending MOT but so far so good. The wiring is definitely looking a lot cleaner and tidier
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Nice project! Bet this sounds awesome on full throttle!
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Thanks mate
I hope it sounds awesome on full throttle. I will let you know
Engine hesitation is still there, but its still being worked on. All the engine wires have now been tidied up. An over-ride switch has been plumbed into the centre console box for the engine lid fans which are now working. The wiring for these has been covered in conduit to look neater and protect them:
A temperature gauge is being fitted somewhere in the engine as the temperature gauge on the Lexus was driven by canbus data line from the ECU so I currently don't have one
The car is then due to be MOTd shortly, then a few finishing bits, odo reset, x4 wheel alignment etc...
I hope it sounds awesome on full throttle. I will let you know
Engine hesitation is still there, but its still being worked on. All the engine wires have now been tidied up. An over-ride switch has been plumbed into the centre console box for the engine lid fans which are now working. The wiring for these has been covered in conduit to look neater and protect them:
A temperature gauge is being fitted somewhere in the engine as the temperature gauge on the Lexus was driven by canbus data line from the ECU so I currently don't have one
The car is then due to be MOTd shortly, then a few finishing bits, odo reset, x4 wheel alignment etc...
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=176156
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
I've got some mirrors on the way to me... Probably the only exterior bodywork that I would change. They are rare, super light fibreglass ones - so rare in fact that everyone is struggling to ID them, although they do seem very similar to Bomex type 2 ones.
Currently not sure if to fit them or sell them on again. If I do fit them I then don't know if I should keep them black or spray them to match the car.. Decisions decisions
Anyway - here are the photos I was sent by the seller;
When I work out exactly who makes them and when they get delivered I will post up more details/pics
Currently not sure if to fit them or sell them on again. If I do fit them I then don't know if I should keep them black or spray them to match the car.. Decisions decisions
Anyway - here are the photos I was sent by the seller;
When I work out exactly who makes them and when they get delivered I will post up more details/pics
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
How have I missed these recent posts?!
I recognise those fans
I recognise those fans
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Maybe they're custom made home-brew units dude. Bit like a gazrev1tubby job or some other skilled fibreglasser?
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
synXero wrote:Maybe they're custom made home-brew units dude. Bit like a gazrev1tubby job or some other skilled fibreglasser?
I don't think so - they having markings on the back but it's so clogged up with paint its impossible to read unfortunately. Current theory is that they are Abflug wingmirrors but I can't find a photo of the body kit close enough to make sure
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
Has someone sat on those mirrors?
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Re: **UPDATED** 1991 Rev 1 (Beastly V6 1MZ-FE VVTI) **UPDATED**
If you fit those mirrors deffo body colour of the car. I personally do like the standard mirrors though.
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