follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook.
FT86CLUB
Ft86Club
Delicious Tuning
Register Garage Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Go Back   Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results


Page 1 of 3 1 23
Showing results 1 to 30 of 64
Search took 0.02 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: BRX
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-24-2023, 02:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,001
Posted By BRX
From my limited experience with T56 swaps, I...

From my limited experience with T56 swaps, I wouldn't recommend it to be mated with an FA20.

1. Gearing, way too tall for a low torque/high rpm engine like the FA20. You can mix and match to get...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-11-2023, 05:57 AM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 321,220
Posted By BRX
I know this might be a bit late, but why not go...

I know this might be a bit late, but why not go with a ZF 8HP? There are many sitting behind a 2JZ and at least one in a BRZ. You can even install a clutch pedal and drive it like a manual.

I'm...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-23-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
Thanks brother! You just made me want to update...

Thanks brother! You just made me want to update this thread, a lot has been done to the car since my last update and I've got time to spare so here we go :)

I'll try to keep this in chronological...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-22-2019, 01:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,088
Posted By BRX
geraldjust made it for me Thanks, I'll...

geraldjust made it for me



Thanks, I'll try this if nothing works.



Well we found the front mount of the lower arm to be cracked on both sides. Just welded those up with a thick metal...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-05-2019, 12:21 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 113,415
Posted By BRX
One guy on Facebook tried to swap a 2AZ-FE using...

One guy on Facebook tried to swap a 2AZ-FE using this method. He actually made it quite far and it started for a second or two before stalling. Eventually he went with the stock 2AZ ECU + an AEM ECU...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-04-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
This is actually the third attempt lol. Looks...

This is actually the third attempt lol. Looks better from this angle.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/5e06607061b1933481aabb9604a11921.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-04-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
I got the hood done and the latest CAN translator...

I got the hood done and the latest CAN translator makes the dash work like factory. Only thing missing or not working properly is the cruise control. The twin disk clutch is a bitch to daily so I...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-30-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,045,926
Posted By BRX
That's what I would have guessed a month ago or...

That's what I would have guessed a month ago or so. But from the info "A70" from the MKV forum has provided, it is highly likely that link's speculation will be true. He works at Toyota and pretty...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-30-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,045,926
Posted By BRX
https://www.supramkv.com/threads/mkv-supra-faq-rea...

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/mkv-supra-faq-read-this-before-asking-questions.1341/



I stand corrected, it has not been confirmed but probably very likely.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-30-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,045,926
Posted By BRX
Even if it was identical to a B58, it has been...

Even if it was identical to a B58, it has been confirmed to have an iron/CGI block. So no, it's not off shelf.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-13-2018, 07:50 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
Thanks. Engine and all of the required parts...

Thanks. Engine and all of the required parts along with it was about $7k. This includes the whole engine assembly, harness, ECU, throttle body/pedal, sensors, etc.

I would say the labor and...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-05-2018, 03:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,035
Posted By BRX
Had a lot of testing and troubleshooting done the...

Had a lot of testing and troubleshooting done the past two weeks once I got the twin disk installed and finally no more overheating!


The issue was how over complicated the routing of the coolant...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-10-2018, 01:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
Just recently started doing a minor make over. ...

Just recently started doing a minor make over.

I was going to custom make a new intake manifold for proper hood fitment but then decided to modify the stock resin/plastic one. Will post the final...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-23-2018, 04:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,035
Posted By BRX
Would this work? I can feel the heat on the...

Would this work? I can feel the heat on the windshield driving 50 mph... lol

Water spray is not a bad idea either. A friend has it setup to spray water on the radiator same time his water/meth...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-23-2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,035
Posted By BRX
I'm looking at an OBD2 scanner and temps would...

I'm looking at an OBD2 scanner and temps would keep rising while driving and cool down when I let off the throttle.

I will run a cooler thermostat, might make a difference since it is a smaller...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-13-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 321,220
Posted By BRX
I have another OEM regulator on the fuel rails....

I have another OEM regulator on the fuel rails. Does its job even with the other regulator in the tank.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-13-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 321,220
Posted By BRX
That's almost exactly what I'm running but I...

That's almost exactly what I'm running but I removed the VitViper FPR. Try going back to the stock FPR and see how it goes. I think the Venturi system doesn't perform as well with a blank FPR.
...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-08-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 95,358
Posted By BRX
To put it simply, yes. There are a few things you...

To put it simply, yes. There are a few things you can do to make it work.

A lower temp thermostat (not mishimoto).

Remove the lower engine cover (if you do, remove the one behind it too) or get...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-04-2018, 02:04 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 95,358
Posted By BRX
I got it installed for about $800. $2500 is...

I got it installed for about $800. $2500 is asking way too much even if it includes a tune.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-27-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
Because I can't delete it without fabricating a...

Because I can't delete it without fabricating a pulley bracket to replace it. I will in the future. Here is the belt routing diagram to have an idea. It's labeled vane pump.
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-27-2018, 05:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
Been awhile guys. We've been having issues with...

Been awhile guys. We've been having issues with the power steering pump going out and cutting belts. First time it broke in less than 5 miles because of no oil going through it (stupid I know lol)....
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-19-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,045,926
Posted By BRX
It identifies itself as exciting, nothing you can...

It identifies itself as exciting, nothing you can do about it.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-18-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 321,220
Posted By BRX
"Little bit of work before I went over to help a...

"Little bit of work before I went over to help a friend get his engine out.

His engine is a little worst for wear:]

The other rod in the picture is missing."

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-14-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,045,926
Posted By BRX
I always read the comments on these articles for...

I always read the comments on these articles for a good laugh.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-11-2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
The hood is installed and I'm really not feeling...

The hood is installed and I'm really not feeling it lol. I guess I'll live with it until I'm about to install the Supercharger then I'll figure out how to make the throttle body and intake pipe sit...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-07-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
Just did a bit of googling and it seems that the...

Just did a bit of googling and it seems that the green piece I removed (I guess it's called a jet pump?) Is used to suck the fuel from the other side. I'll probably throw the stock fuel pump in the...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-07-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
So I deleted the fuel pump assembly all together....

So I deleted the fuel pump assembly all together. The fuel pump sounds like it's flowing more easier than before. It used to sound like it was gurgling even before when I was running the turbo kit....
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-06-2018, 01:59 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,337
Posted By BRX
Hood is almost ready to be primed. I'm leaning...

Hood is almost ready to be primed. I'm leaning more and more to painting it black. White just shows too much unwanted details lol.
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-04-2018, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,616
Posted By BRX
Contact Gerald: http://www.geraldjustprojects.com...

Contact Gerald: http://www.geraldjustprojects.com

He made my CAN BUS translator for my 3UR swap. Great guy and very responsive. I don't think the 1UZ had CAN BUS so it should be much easier for...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-24-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,045,926
Posted By BRX
It looks like it is a 2+2 seater in that picture....

It looks like it is a 2+2 seater in that picture. Not sure why everyone is assuming otherwise...

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Showing results 1 to 30 of 64
Page 1 of 3 1 23

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:38 PM.

Contact Us - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum - FT86CLUB - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service/DMCA Policy - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.