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Forum: Engine Swaps 02-03-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,651
Posted By smudge
Thanks! I knew this was somewhere but couldn't...

Thanks! I knew this was somewhere but couldn't find it

I wish Motec was within my budget but I can't justify over £4k for it...especially when I'm not bothered about CC, TCS or A/C

Think the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-11-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
So it's been a LONG 6 months since I last posted...

So it's been a LONG 6 months since I last posted on here...having lots of trouble with the guy doing this build for me but I think we're near the end now

Link ECU guy is working on it this and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-12-2016, 04:49 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
Completely standalone ECU and just figure out...

Completely standalone ECU and just figure out what pins on the bulkhead connector do what, then re-pin the new ECU to match everything up

Shouldn't be too long now before lots of :burnrubber:...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-20-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
So as above, we've been really unfortunate with...

So as above, we've been really unfortunate with some parts recently. Just seems that everything we order, either is out of stock, turns up broken or faulty...not fun!

On a more positive note,...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-15-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
Been a bit quiet recently, but that doesn't mean...

Been a bit quiet recently, but that doesn't mean no progress!

This is where we're at so far:

Engine built
Manual gearbox adapter plate finished
BMW 6 speed gearbox mounted to the engine...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-23-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
Today was the big day! Been waiting for this for...

Today was the big day! Been waiting for this for so long, I can't explain how excited I am!

Loaded and ready to be taken to her new home for the next few weeks
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-20-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
Couple more goodies turned up today courtesy of...

Couple more goodies turned up today courtesy of Abbey Motorsport

Kaaz 1.5 way LSD

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/smudge_don/GT86/20160520_171345_zpslsiuaomo.jpg

MFactory 4.67...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-10-2016, 06:10 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
Had a few more goodies arrive during the week....

Had a few more goodies arrive during the week. New LUKE harnesses in purple

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/smudge_don/GT86/20160408_185650_zpsiuxwer6s.jpg
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-05-2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
They do when you know the owner :cheers:

They do when you know the owner :cheers:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-04-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
Ooooooh look what turned up today ...

Ooooooh look what turned up today

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/smudge_don/GT86/received_1721895254689771_zpsljos293b.jpeg
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-03-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
Yesterday involves a 470mile round trip to see...

Yesterday involves a 470mile round trip to see the guys in action at TSS and also collect one of my favourite mods for the car so far*

We originally ordered this towards the end of last year, only...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-01-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,682
Posted By smudge
Whole kit bud. Only the cams are used, but only...

Whole kit bud. Only the cams are used, but only have 2000miles on them
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-01-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,682
Posted By smudge
I got a brand new replacement kit from HKS that...

I got a brand new replacement kit from HKS that is up for sale as I'm swapping the FA20 for a 1UZ V8 now :happyanim:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-01-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,100
Posted By smudge
I've been ITCHING to play with the car since...

I've been ITCHING to play with the car since she's been home, but haven't really had the time and the parts I do have to fit all came with an issue of some sort...

Finally got round to fitting my...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-15-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,821
Posted By smudge
The car's now back with me for a little bit to...

The car's now back with me for a little bit to receive some much needed TLC
She was picked up from Abbey's this morning and transported back home to spend a few weeks on my driveway. Just want to...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-15-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,821
Posted By smudge
So we've finally had confirmation from HKS that...

So we've finally had confirmation from HKS that they are replacing the stroker kit due to a manufacturing error on one of the small ends from my original kit

They were also going to replace my...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 02-13-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,682
Posted By smudge
Sprintex 335 now sold, please contact me...

Sprintex 335 now sold, please contact me regarding any of the other parts in the 1st post
Forum: Forced Induction 02-13-2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,837,161
Posted By smudge
As above, I'm going with a V8 but the 210 is much...

As above, I'm going with a V8 but the 210 is much easier to sell here in the UK

So I'm willing to give someone a great deal which will then allow me to make my money back by selling the 210 to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 02-12-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,715
Posted By smudge
Exclamation Sprintex 335 supercharger - $1600!

Hopefully this will appeal to someone who has a 210 charger and is looking to upgrade, but can't quite afford it

Rather than selling my 335 kit as a whole, I am proposing to trade your 210 for my...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-07-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 104,931
Posted By smudge
That had nothing to do with the Sprintex though,...

That had nothing to do with the Sprintex though, that was due to a manufacturing error in one of the small ends of the HKS stroker kit...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-06-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,837,161
Posted By smudge
Sprintex 335 and other performance engine parts...

Sprintex 335 and other performance engine parts for sale

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101121
Forum: Forced Induction 01-31-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,821
Posted By smudge
I can't wait to get started on it!

I can't wait to get started on it!
Forum: Forced Induction 01-27-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,821
Posted By smudge
Just need to find a buyer(s) for my supercharger...

Just need to find a buyer(s) for my supercharger and new engine bits from HKS. This will fund my V8 swap and I've had a lot of interest, just not the right people wanting the right bits just yet
Forum: Forced Induction 01-25-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,821
Posted By smudge
Nope, only option is around £180 (around $300)...

Nope, only option is around £180 (around $300) for a 50litre barrel - so 1 tank in the 86...decided against that

I think I've made my mind up what to do next. HKS haven't confirmed it yet, but it...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-19-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,821
Posted By smudge
No sign of det whatsoever from the logs and for...

No sign of det whatsoever from the logs and for I'd be surprised if it was an install error for 2 main reasons:

1. Abbey Motorsport are well known here in the UK and have done all sorts of...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-17-2016, 04:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,821
Posted By smudge
It lowers it very slightly and with the 1.0mm...

It lowers it very slightly and with the 1.0mm gasket kit it should be around 10:1
Forum: Forced Induction 01-16-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,821
Posted By smudge
What annoys me most is that we chucked so much...

What annoys me most is that we chucked so much money into buying on the best parts for this build. I could have saved at least £2k by using other pistons and rods but I wanted the HKS stroker kit for...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-16-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,837,161
Posted By smudge
Update on my 335 build that has had a nasty...

Update on my 335 build that has had a nasty ending after just 2,100 miles

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2511652#post2511652
Forum: Forced Induction 01-16-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 193,187
Posted By smudge
Link to the thread explaining my engine failure ...

Link to the thread explaining my engine failure

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2511652#post2511652
Forum: Forced Induction 01-16-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,821
Posted By smudge
Exclamation Pop goes the 86

So, since my last update on 22nd November when the car was at Brands Hatch for a show & shine competition, you may have noticed I've been a bit quiet...
Today, I am back to break my silence! Many...
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