BrazilBoy Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Any progress? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyo19 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Sorry stuff has been hectic, decided to go back to school, moving, and a job change. Excuses excuses... but I do have the front end all sectioned on and just put the engine and trans in the other night for a test fit and to clean up wireing. Gotta wait on my first paycheck from the new job to get my radiator, some power steering hoses, gauges etc, and I've also acquired a ps rack from a 240 to swap out. Ill post some pics at the end of the week as my computer is in a box....somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyo19 Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks for the heads up! I actually scored an identical set like that for 100 not sure if ill use it or not haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyo19 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) alright, so i finally got internet at my apartment, among other reasons to not post an update, ever get a new job, get there and go...oh god what have i done? ya did that. changed some stuff around.anywhoooooo got my transmission, along with my bellhousing, and started making the center of the core support removable. Went and saw my buddy at toyota and got some items i needed, ordered an exhaust manifold, should be here tomorrow. im going to order a radiator tonight, and picking up some tien tie rods for the rack swap soon from a friend for cheap. http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/IMG_20130706_230029.jpghttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/2013-07-14_19-09-05_428.jpg Ill take a pic of the clearance of the pan to the ground as it sits now, but has anyone had an issue with bottoming out on the oilpan? i think im going to make a skid plate. I had a picture of the panels all on it, but somehow my phone has deleted them? idk ill be back out at my parents this weekend to do some work on it, i may make a build thread in the restoration center since ill be doing more than an engine swap i guess.... Edited August 2, 2013 by theboyo19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyo19 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) I havent updated this in awhile, most of the following is copied from a local forum that i frequent.How it sat before snowhttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/2013-06-09_18-48-45_991.jpghttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/2013-07-14_19-09-05_428.jpg I moved the car from my parents to a friends shop about 30 mins from my apt now so i can actually work on it. I had to dig it out of a snowbank first though... http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140223_130611.jpghttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140223_135744.jpgmy buddy resting. It would've taken me 3 hours had he not helped out.My engine is in there....http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140223_130836.jpg After a weekend in the shop it was still filled with snow...http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140301_141455.jpg The plan is to get this thing driving in time for events this year, drive and have fun. I hope to get it at least in primer, if not painted. Keeping it NA for now, and see how it goes. -Test fit of the s-chassis rack on my cradle under the 2j.http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140311_194606.jpg(tie rods are just not tight here) http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140313_010250.jpg The mounting bolts on the s13 cradle go up from the bottom, but i didnt want to cut holes through the bottom, so i cut the nuts off the top of the c-clamp and welded them to the inside. Easily access-able around my motor. And I dont think those mounts are gonna move or break. I managed to give myself a nice tan line on my neck while welding haha. http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140313_010305.jpg Decided to test fit the new cradle. http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140313_175107.jpg http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140313_174941.jpg Angle with old steering setup and car off the ground. http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140313_191713.jpg Angle with new s13 rack, the toe is still very much negative but the tie rods are maxed out, Ill trim them up later. But the angle seems pretty similar, even with the toe, so Im pretty happy. http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20140313_170621.jpg Now i have to fab up a connection from my column to the cradle, first try with some donor parts worked, but had a slight bind i could feel in the steering wheel. After looking at it, it seems like the angle is too tight for my u-joint steering shaft to make the corner. So for the second try Im going to try to use a double U joint, the info i find on them says theyre good for as small as a 38deg angle, so we'll see whats up. Any of you guys that have done this-your input would be greatly appreciated..(i know this is the engine build section though) Transmission mounting, I decided to use the supra crossmember that came with my w58. I used angle iron and a pedestal jack to hold it in place, tacked it up, took everything back out (including carpet) and welded it up. i did shorten the overhangs and welded some gussets there, but forgot to take a pichttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/2013-08-17_23-04-28_733.jpg Now, the engine is on the stand getting cleaned up. New gaskets and such. Starter, new water pump, timing belt, Hardened flywheel bolts, new Gauges, a radiator, and power steering fittings are all on the way.... Speaking of radiator, do any of you JZ guys have pics of how you mounted the radiator? I have a mk3 supra radiator, but it hangs WAY low and the outlet hits my tension rod bracket... I ordered a shorter rad to clear it, but I am curious what you all did to make that fit? Edited April 4, 2014 by theboyo19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob87tsi Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 alright, so i finally got internet at my apartment, among other reasons to not post an update, ever get a new job, get there and go...oh god what have i done? ya did that. changed some stuff around.anywhoooooo got my transmission, along with my bellhousing, and started making the center of the core support removable. Went and saw my buddy at toyota and got some items i needed, ordered an exhaust manifold, should be here tomorrow. im going to order a radiator tonight, and picking up some tien tie rods for the rack swap soon from a friend for cheap.http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/IMG_20130706_230029.jpghttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/2013-07-14_19-09-05_428.jpg Ill take a pic of the clearance of the pan to the ground as it sits now, but has anyone had an issue with bottoming out on the oilpan? i think im going to make a skid plate. I had a picture of the panels all on it, but somehow my phone has deleted them? idk ill be back out at my parents this weekend to do some work on it, i may make a build thread in the restoration center since ill be doing more than an engine swap i guess.... update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menesing Drifter Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 All up in this build, excited to see it progress over time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyo19 Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 It runs! (has for a bit i guess, just havent been around on here), its ugly, but as long as everything goes well tonight ill be taking it to shawano wi next weekend for its first drift event. Ill post some more stuff up later this weekend. http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/20150417_004905.jpghttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/20150417_004852.jpghttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/20150417_004649.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyo19 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20150424_093618.jpgFinished it thursday night. After driving it a couple times tuesday and weds, and finding an electrical problem that was interfering with the ecu, it rips pretty good!. I drove it home from our shop (30 mins) and it felt good, no hickups. Saturday was Club FR's first drift day of the season in Shawano WI. I drove out there with a couple buddys friday night...5 hours and change... beat the hell out of it on the track, and drove 5 hours and change home on saturday night. And someone took a photo of it... Sorry no gopro, somewhere between the hotel and the track it got turned on....for 8ish hours...http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/17278961445_1d968f57e4_c.jpg -exhaust is currently hanging too low, it tends to scrape,-steering needs some changes, the column doesnt like to stay put...-i should probably install the heater controls, it was a cold drive home... one of my laps i got a little too close to the clipping point, and removed the front air damhttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20150425_135731.jpg I have an exedy oe replacement clutch and pressure plate on it as of now and i hate it. the pedal is so damn soft i can barely tell where it engages except when the car starts to move, cant really feel through the pedal at all. But that will be changing now as the front transmission seal decided to begin barfing shortly after i got there. At the end of the day the clutch started slipping after it got hot, but i did still drive it home, without incident. Im not sure yet but i think its gonna end up being an ACT heavy duty replacement Ill post any other photos/ videos I stumble upon from the photographers that were there. http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll341/theboyo19/Mobile%20Uploads/20150425_174921.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadey Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) before you upgrade to the act read on the supra forums about crank walk with the 1 and 2j. lots of people ran them without issues but others swear they cause crank walk. When I need a clutch I'm prob gonna go with the dxd racing south bend clutch lots of good things I read. Edited April 27, 2015 by spadey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyo19 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 will do, thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesey Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Awe man I should have went to Shawno. Would have been cool to see this thing in action. And yeah one of those corners you have to look out for the major curb they got. Done some autox and lapping days there. Edited April 30, 2015 by cheesey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyo19 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 i didnt know they had auto cross events there as well, i may have to make the trip for one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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