Supercharged V8 build

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Mapping wasn't as we'd hoped. Issues with the MAP sensor not liking the Sprintex/ECUTEK setup which is the same for the boys in the States so ECUTEK are looking into that for Mark, and the IAT's are very, very high even on a 15 second dyno run
I've got the car back for a show tomorrow at Brands Hatch so I spent the day giving her a well needed clean



Mark has worked some great magic so far and I've got a decent map with 7000krpm to play with. The drive home was just insane. Pulls like an absolute train and triple digit speeds come far quicker than I expected

But then back to Mark Monday for some more tweaking before we release a final number, but it may not be what we were hoping for...yet

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Time for an update

So as with the other thread I put up explaining the demise of my FA20, we suffered a small end failure with the HKS Stroker kit on piston 4 which caused the rod to windmill round inside the crank case and just destroy everything















After all this, I quickly fell out of love with the Boxer engine and began to look at alternatives. It seemed like the right time to do some research on V8's which has always been a dream of mine to put into the 86.

After lusting after an LS engine swap for ages, I came to the conclusion that I just couldn't justify putting another £20,000 into the car when I can use a 1UZ engine from Lexus which is a strong, reliable block that can give really good numbers with some forced induction.

So I started to work out how much I could sell all my engine parts for and it worked out almost exactly what I needed to complete a supercharged 1UZ swap *I'll be using the services of Nev at Driftmoto right next to Brands Hatch who has a wealth of knowledge putting these engines into various cars. Here's 1 that he's built for his drift Corolla, currently running around 800bhp on ITB's

We'll be developing a kit with Rotrex so that will keep costs down while we essentially do the R&D for a "bolt on" supercharger kit for the 1UZ engine. This should boost it to around 400bhp+ which is plenty for the little 86 *

I've been struggling to move some of the more expensive parts such as the Sprintex 335 supercharger and HKS Stroker kit, but things look to be just about falling into place *finger's crossed!

On the subject of HKS, Mark at Abbey Motorsport has been absolutely superb in talking with Maz and HKS to get a resolution that suits me. We have agreed to a replacement stroker kit which will be sold brand new to someone along with the cams. HKS were also discussing giving me a replacement crank case but this would obviously be useless to me now so they have very kindly agreed to compensate me for part of the cost of the crank case, to go towards my new project. I really can't thank Mark, Maz and HKS enough for helping me get the perfect resolution to this difficult situation!

The next few months will be spent getting everything sorted for the 1UZ swap. First thing is to send the block off to the blasters to get soda-blasted down and painted to make it look nice and neat. Then Nev and I will be spending most weekends getting it all put together and running.

Updates might be a bit slow during the install process simply due to the fact it's a completely custom project, but it'll be so worth it!

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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 rails to my Sparco Circuit II bucket seat



I was ready to take the drivers seat out and put this in but remembered that Nev who is doing my V8 conversion is a rather large chap....he might get stuck! So I think I'll hold off on that

So I decided to fit my NRG steering wheel, quick release and hub, but realised that I'd ordered the wrong bloody hub!**it was too short to fit over the plug for the airbag on the clock spring, but @Tarmac*sorted me out by sending me the correct part! Such a gem
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I sent the wheel off to be retrimmed in suede with purple stitching and I'm really please with the result*





And then installed it today, love how it matches the colour of the interior



It sticks out a fair bit further than the OEM wheel, but I like having it close to me when driving, especially on track. The steering rake is fully out towards me with this picture taken, so can adjust it to a nice distance



And then removed the wheel using the quick release so no one can nick it whilst the car is on my driveway



Engine and supercharger are finally finished. Rotrex took their sweet time making the charger which has delayed the whole project by nearly a month! Will be getting some pictures of all that next weekend

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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 to be told that the mould wasn't right and it could take up 6 months for it to be rectified! So I got my money back and waited for updates. Gladly, Chris @ Tarmac Sportz*messaged me about 6 weeks ago, money was paid again and the waiting game began...I had to collect it from Chris as we didn't want to send it through the UK parcel network with it being such a large and fragile item - thankfully it's in PERFECT condition

AMS VIS Racing carbon bootlid*





Time for a test fit. Old boot off



New boot on







Absolutely LOVE it! Couple of shots from the same angles to compare before and after









Fitment is basically perfect, just a shame they forgot to cut the whole on the underside of the boot where the wiring grommet goes so I've got to find someone that can cut carbon nicely for me now, as I don't dare touch this with anything sharp!

[themadscientist]

Crap, that was a brutal failure.

Can't fault you in the U; they seem to be really good engines, ligt for what they are too if I recall.

I so want that deck lid for my BRZ, it's perfect!

[Dream20b]

Loving it. Your old supercharger is a tune away from running again.

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Ooooooh look what turned up today





Rotrex supercharger which should be pushing around 1bar of boost to the V8 for upwards of 450bhp! Next step is to bolt this onto the engine and start playing with pipework to find the best routes and space for this to fit

[Dream20b]

which model is that? Cxx

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Originally Posted by Dream20b

which model is that? Cxx

Custom made dude

[Dream20b]

Oh nice. Didn't know they did that!

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Originally Posted by Dream20b

Oh nice. Didn't know they did that!

They do when you know the owner

[JazzleSAURUS]

Very excited to see the finished product on the boot. Did you install a plate/lights to see how it looks?

I've been considering this option for a while.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by JazzleSAURUS

Very excited to see the finished product on the boot. Did you install a plate/lights to see how it looks?

I've been considering this option for a while.

Thanks!

That was merely a test fit bud, keeping it safe and sound inside the house until the car is finished. I'd cry if anything happened to it while the V8 is being installed

We seem to be missing the plate that houses the button to open the boot which covers the lights etc so waiting for that to come as well

[NyC Zn6]

Originally Posted by smudge

They do when you know the owner

Plug life