2JZ-GE-T Build - 89 Turbo Supra

[Alpinesupra]

hey nick just cane accross your build thread here, even though im not a fan of the constant 2j swap into the mk3 chasis, to eash his own.
your looking in good shape there bro, hang on to those 7m peices i may be hitting you up for some parts for my girls car, and as for the exhuast that tanabe is a great system but if you want it a little louder than yes you can have the resionator cut out but do keep it incase you wanna go back to it or sell the system, however you cant really gut the muffler because it is a straight through design instead of a chamber design like stock or a flowmaster so its going to sound alot better and already flow well.

-sean

 

[XofXtimeX]

So today was painting and some assembly day.

Painted the block flat black
Painted the Lexus AFM flat black
Painted damaged valve covers flat black. (So the imperfections wouldn't show as much... )

Pict-chas:

Block before paint:

After Paint:

I know this is like my 26th picture of this. But it looks better with paint...

The hoopty:

Painted AFM:

You're doing it wrong.

Kidding! A friend of mine helping me test piston ring gap while I take pictures Note the 2LTR bottle of Diet A&W. The block was thirsty...

Thanks for looking.

-Nick-

 

[XofXtimeX]

Josh: Yep it's that amazing singled 2JZ sound that I really want to hear. Tossing around the idea of switching out the Tanabe. I'd obviously have to find someone local either willing to trade or just figure out something to do with the system itself to let out more sound.

Scott: I decided on flat black just because... Well I really like flat black lol.

Sean: Thanks man I appreciate it. Those parts are here waiting for anyone to buy them so if you or anyone you know needs some spare parts just give me a ring.

Block is fully assembled and it was plastigauged.

Be back on it tomorrow.

-Nick-

 

[TomFraser]

seems like a weird post, but what type of dog is turbo?

great work on everything...

 

[XofXtimeX]

Not a weird post at all man lol. Thanks for the kind words.

I believe he has some pit mixed with lab in him. He's a beautiful dog and has a really nice coat. Just about solid muscle and you really cant do too much that will hurt him.

-Nick-

 

[lppro]

lookin good man! get that thing together!

 

[XofXtimeX]

Thanks man I'm tryin!

Been looking at your build thread, nice work man!

-Nick-

 

[Alpinesupra]

hey nick,
with your current turbo and power goals that tanabe will be more than plentaful, if you want it louder as i said above just go and have the resionator cut out but do save it incase you wanna throw it back on or sell it with it.

good work so far.

-sean

 

[XofXtimeX]

Well I suppose it's about that time for another update.

In our last session we were able to accomplish the assembly of the bottom end. Now how did that make you feel? (Just re-read that with a psychiatrist tone to it. Yeah I'm tired and in a funky mood... :runaway: )

So I had my manifold rewelded by a local shop however... The pipes were moved too far over and the brace was rewelded in a very poor spot. There is no room for the nut for the wastegate. So I'm going to take it back up there tomorrow to see if he can redo it.

I had a question for Scott or Josh. Or anyone who's using this manifold/downpipe/wastegate/dumptube from XS Power or "China Special." Do you think there will be clearance issues with the placement of the dump tube? There is a picture down below.

Oooookay enough of the weird stuff. Hopefully. Onto the pictures.

First came installation of the studs into the block.

ARP ART. Lol...

Head with covers on. Flat black obsession anyone?

My engine is looking at YOU! :aigo: Don't worry I plan on cleaning up the cam gear cover so it will be no more McDonalds sign on the front of my 2JZ.

WASTEGATE DUMP TUBE PLACEMENT:

Thoughts?

This is the problem with the manifold.

BTW Josh did you ever figure out the rich problem?

Thanks!

-Nick-

 

[dok33]

You're probably going to need to angle the dump tube more towards the block, I think it'll hit the firewall the way you have it. Might just be able to rotate it and bolt it back on.

Didn't get a chance to mess with the Supra last night, building a car for the GRM $2008 challenge with some friends and it's been taking all of my time lately. Hopefully get to mess with it some tonight, I'm hoping it's the knock sensors like you suggested...

 

[XofXtimeX]

Hey Josh I had a question about intercooler piping. Did you have to cut anything on the body of the car to get it to fit? I'd REALLY like to stay away from cutting... Did you use the DriftMotion kit? What size piping?

Aaron and DriftMotion made a little mistake and sent me the Oil Pressure Sender Unit instead of the 1JZ Oil Pressure Sender Adapter that I ordered priority. It's okay though, honest mistake. So I'm sending the Unit back today and hopefully he can get the actual part I ordered out today as well.

However this does put me back a day or two. :-(

-Nick-

 

[dok33]

I used a 7M kit I bought off of ebay for $250 (CXRacing), had to buy 1 extra 45deg coupler and shorten the 3000 pipe that came with it but it fit pretty good. I believe the piping is 2.5" and I didn't have to cut anything on the body.

The IC routing is one of the harder parts of the swap, especially the turbo outlet. I spent alot of time moving pipes around until I found something that worked. Kind of frustrating when it's ready to run and that's all you have left to do LOL...

 

[hottscennessey]

got your message,
The water temp sensors are underneath the intake manifold runners on the front of the head.

From front to back it's ECU temp sensor / gauge sensor. The 7M sensors will thread right in.

 

[XofXtimeX]

Okay awesome. I'll probably have some more questions today/tonight as yesterday was mostly setting the timing up, tapping the union bolt (which I have a question about) painting more stuff flat black. I swear this build should be "The Batman" build or some shit. I kind of went crazy with the flat black. So considering that The Dark Knight is coming out soon... It may fit? I dunno...

UNION BOLT QUESTION!

So I've got this T fitting from XSPower that came in my kit. My 7M oil pressure sensor threads into this. So it looks like the union bolt bolts up to the bracket, the T fitting, feed line running off of it and the Oil Pressure Sending unit will thread into that. Could I use this instead of the DriftMotion adapter? (sucks because I've already ordered it and was shipped the wrong part and its not here even though i shipped priority... But its all good. Honest mistake.)

Thoooooughts?

Also what do I do with the other clips for the A/C Coolant Sensor switch Radiator Cooling Fan Switch? Also the BVSV? AGH! I hate wiring so I'm extremely nervous...

Thanks

-Nick-

 

[dok33]

On the extra wires, you can either unloom the harness and pull them out or do what I did and clip them off and heatshrink the ends. Sounds like it's coming together!!

 

[XofXtimeX]

So these wires aren't necessary for this setup?

Thanks man! Yeah I'm sitting at the dining room table right now doing the wiring. Need to finish up coil pack wires, ISC, about to do TPS which btw I can use the 2JZ NA TPS correct? Then I need to extend the alternator wires then I'll be DONE! At least I think so haha.

Yeah man I'm getting really excited. If I bust my ass today I might be able to drop it in... :aigo::aigo::aigo::aigo:

THANKS MAN!

-Nick-

 

[XofXtimeX]

Definitely need some help...

I was extending the ISC wires and uh... I didnt mark which one of the two Black/Red wires goes to the top of the clip and which one goes to the bottom... Yep... Definitely just did that...

It's a 6 wire clip stacked 3 and 3 on top of eachother and the black/red is in the middle on both of them...

Okay how the hell do i figure out which one goes to which?

THANKS!!!!! :1zhelp:

-Nick-


EDIT!!!!!!!!!! Looking at the TEWD...

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TEWD/MK3/manual.aspx?S=Main&P=47

That shows two Black Red wires going into one... However it only shows a 4 wire clip and the ISC is 6 wire.

Agh... Help?

 

[dok33]

For the TPS, check the link in my sig for the wiring info. As far as the ISC goes, there are 4 wires that go to the ECU directly and 2 (b/r) that go elsewhere. Don't matta which goes where as both the b/r wires end up in the same place.

 

[hottscennessey]

Definitely need some help...

I was extending the ISC wires and uh... I didnt mark which one of the two Black/Red wires goes to the top of the clip and which one goes to the bottom... Yep... Definitely just did that...

It's a 6 wire clip stacked 3 and 3 on top of eachother and the black/red is in the middle on both of them...

Okay how the hell do i figure out which one goes to which?

THANKS!!!!! :1zhelp:

-Nick-


EDIT!!!!!!!!!! Looking at the TEWD...

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TEWD/MK3/manual.aspx?S=Main&P=47

That shows two Black Red wires going into one... However it only shows a 4 wire clip and the ISC is 6 wire.

Agh... Help?

TWED shows the 6 wires, the BR X2 (12v hot w/ fuel pump), and the 4 wires coming from the ECU (grounds for signal).

Since the BR wires are spliced together it doesn't matter which goes to which pin.

 

[dok33]

TWED shows the 6 wires, the BR X2 (12v hot w/ fuel pump), and the 4 wires coming from the ECU (grounds for signal).

Since the BR wires are spliced together it doesn't matter which goes to which pin.

Great minds think alike Wait, I'm not sure if mine is great LOL

And oh yea, on the VSVs, I'm not running any and the car runs fine. Does away with some wiring and vac hoses...