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Zirax · 04-10-2008, 20:37

That's true if its a March kickoff again for the series. I still refuse to believe that the grinder won't come out at some point

You have to make a hole in the rear hatch for the IC. Were you thinking more along the lines of Koni adjustables for the suspension?

I don't know where you got it from, but if it is easier than a 1.5..... keep your eyes peeled for one for me

I didn't think they honestly made 190bhp with the smaller pulley.

kaiowas · 04-10-2008, 21:21

I think 190 is with engine from a later Corolla. Not quite sure what the MR2 engine gives with a pulley but suffice to say I'll be tinkering to see what I can get out of it.

Short term bodge option may involve cutting a hole in the std engine lid for the IC. I'll also be looking into using a Celica chargecooler rather than the std IC which may negate the need to cut holes.

Suspension wise I was looking at getting a set of these in conjunction with the koni adjustables I've already got in the garage plus whiteline adjustable ARBs and generally freshening up ball joints, linkages etc then using all my new found adjustablilty to get the geometry sorted (At the moment I've no idea where anything is pointing but it's probably not right)

vix · 07-10-2008, 10:44

7/10/08

Went to Loughborough on Sunday to pick this beast up:

It was rather a good price and a fairly simple job to do. Well, I say simple.

All these bits have to somehow also be attached to said engine!!! Looks complicated to me and Phil is feeling a bit daunted but we have plenty of books and expertise to help us!

This will be our Winter project, along with bodywork and suspension. Once we have the supercharged engine in, we will be in a different class in the series, competing against cars such as the Starlet. However as Phil is currently beating most of the entries in this class already, with our current engine, he should still be competitive. He is hoping that the new engine will also get him higher up the overall rankings.

I’m just hoping I wont be last

Flibster · 07-10-2008, 11:08

I'll have a word with an ex colleague about suspension.

He may be able to find something in the stores that needs scrapping.

If he's got anything, it would probably be 3 or 4 way adjustable with remote reservoirs as thats what we built most of.

kaiowas · 07-10-2008, 11:43

Shall I just drop the car off and leave them to it?

Flibster · 07-10-2008, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiowas

Shall I just drop the car off and leave them to it?

I wouldn't. I know how many cars they break.

Zirax · 08-10-2008, 11:18

Excellent, I'm surprised you managed to fit it in the garage

I had a quick look at the picture and can see where some bits fit.... the rest, well that'll be fun. Can you bolt the SC engine to the NA box?

vix · 08-10-2008, 11:20

He tidied the garage specially

I can identify an alternator, a loom, an ECU, an air filter and an intercooler from the pic. The rest is just random tubes :/

kaiowas · 08-10-2008, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by vix

He tidied the garage specially

I can identify an alternator, a loom, an ECU, an air filter and an intercooler from the pic. The rest is just random tubes :/

There's no alternator.

Theres:

MAF Meter with air filter attached
Loom
Starter motor
Distributor
2 Fuel rails (One with injector attached, one with the fuel pressure regulator)
Coil
ECU
IC
VSV
Some pipework including a nasty looking home made thing which won't be going near the car.

NA box is usable although factory SCs have a slightly beefier and heavier one. I'll stick with the NA one for now and might upgrade somewhere down the line if needed.

vix · 08-10-2008, 11:44

I meant distributor.

WTF is a MAF anyway :/

04-10-2008, 21:21	#182
kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	I think 190 is with engine from a later Corolla. Not quite sure what the MR2 engine gives with a pulley but suffice to say I'll be tinkering to see what I can get out of it. Short term bodge option may involve cutting a hole in the std engine lid for the IC. I'll also be looking into using a Celica chargecooler rather than the std IC which may negate the need to cut holes. Suspension wise I was looking at getting a set of these in conjunction with the koni adjustables I've already got in the garage plus whiteline adjustable ARBs and generally freshening up ball joints, linkages etc then using all my new found adjustablilty to get the geometry sorted (At the moment I've no idea where anything is pointing but it's probably not right) __________________ Anal Fish Porn

07-10-2008, 10:44	#183
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	7/10/08 Went to Loughborough on Sunday to pick this beast up: It was rather a good price and a fairly simple job to do. Well, I say simple. All these bits have to somehow also be attached to said engine!!! Looks complicated to me and Phil is feeling a bit daunted but we have plenty of books and expertise to help us! This will be our Winter project, along with bodywork and suspension. Once we have the supercharged engine in, we will be in a different class in the series, competing against cars such as the Starlet. However as Phil is currently beating most of the entries in this class already, with our current engine, he should still be competitive. He is hoping that the new engine will also get him higher up the overall rankings. I’m just hoping I wont be last __________________

07-10-2008, 11:08	#184
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	I'll have a word with an ex colleague about suspension. He may be able to find something in the stores that needs scrapping. If he's got anything, it would probably be 3 or 4 way adjustable with remote reservoirs as thats what we built most of. __________________

07-10-2008, 11:43	#185
kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	Shall I just drop the car off and leave them to it? __________________ Anal Fish Porn

08-10-2008, 11:20	#188
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	He tidied the garage specially I can identify an alternator, a loom, an ECU, an air filter and an intercooler from the pic. The rest is just random tubes :/ __________________

04-10-2008, 20:37	#181
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	That's true if its a March kickoff again for the series. I still refuse to believe that the grinder won't come out at some point You have to make a hole in the rear hatch for the IC. Were you thinking more along the lines of Koni adjustables for the suspension? I don't know where you got it from, but if it is easier than a 1.5..... keep your eyes peeled for one for me I didn't think they honestly made 190bhp with the smaller pulley.

08-10-2008, 11:18	#187
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Excellent, I'm surprised you managed to fit it in the garage I had a quick look at the picture and can see where some bits fit.... the rest, well that'll be fun. Can you bolt the SC engine to the NA box?

08-10-2008, 11:44	#190
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	I meant distributor. WTF is a MAF anyway :/ __________________ Last edited by vix; 08-10-2008 at 11:58.