New here, was asked to come share my build progress with ya

[jimi87-t]

Hey, hows it goin :naughty:..... JK.

I was asked by shaeff to come over and share my build. So I guess some background would be good. I've had the Sup for quite some time now, but for the past 3 or so years it has been parked in my garage due to a BHG and other stuff going on that prevented me from doing anything with it. Well the time has finally come to get it done....so the saga begins.....

I've just linked to the other forum (hope thats not bad), I think all the pics added to one thread would be too much. If you would rather I post all the pics under this thread, let me know. So far I have 3 build updates (#3 being the newest of course) but all further updates I will make a new thread here as well, and not just link to the other forum. Enjoy.......

Build update #1 (clutch, turbo, fuel lines)
Build update #2 (partially fabed up DP, pre fitting under hood stuff)
Build update #3 (FFI fabed up, EGT probe install, and goodies)

 

[e90suprat]

Wow, looks like your supra is going to be bad ass. :icon_evil

 

[billspreston01]

very very nice

 

[supralover2000]

Nice work!!! Any fitment issues with the hood? as far as closing it and the TB sticking out?

 

[aye mate]

What upgrade is done to your turbo? Everything looks awesome!

 

[jimi87-t]

Hey, thanks guys.

The hood should fit just fine (it's off the car right now), but the mock up intake actually sat a little higher and had no issues.

The turbo is a stock rebuild for now. The reason being is, the motor is a fresh rebuild also, and the car had no previous mods. So in order to break in the motor properly I need to run as stock as possible so I'm not trying to tune during the break in. After the break in I will either sell this turbo and buy one better suited for 15-20psi. Or I'll have the stocker upgraded.

 

[GrimJack]

Looks nice! Welcome aboard.

We're not forum Nazi's here, post where ever you like, and link like a madman if you wish.

 

[group a supra]

another nice clean build i might add


is it return of the mkiii year at the min everyone seems to be doin rebuilds

superb i reckon

 

[empera]

:squirt-mo hell yea...loving the DP and the FFI...would u ever make copies and sell em?

 

[jimi87-t]

Again guys, thanks

: hell yea...loving the DP and the FFI...would u ever make copies and sell em?

I wish I could, but it's hard enough to find the time to work on my own projects (not complaining mind you, I like my job, and it pays for all my toys :icon_bigg ).

 

[supraman7mgte]

Good going! Now i'm all jealous...

 

[SupraMario]

that is damn nice

 

[thesupraman]

Excellent work on the intake manifold :icon_bigg .I take it you are a welder/ fabricator by trade? Awsome work.

 

[jimi87-t]

Excellent work on the intake manifold :icon_bigg .I take it you are a welder/ fabricator by trade? Awsome work.

Well, I've basically done it for most my life, but no, I've never made a career of it. I install Pro Audio, and run live sound.

 

[Slow Poopra 7MGTE]

thats a pretty impressive looking engine bay

 

[shaeff]

jimi, glad to see you've joined SM. you'll find it's got much more traffic than I-S. as well as many more knowledgable people. (Nick M is here, too.) and, all the work you've put into your car, most people can take the time to appreciate it a bit more here.



-shaeff

 

[jimi87-t]

Thanks again everyone for the comments, and thanks shaeff for pointing SM out to me.

 

[CTsupra]

looking good!

ahh... the old cut a hole in the trunk to reach the fuel pump trick!

 

[jimi87-t]

ahh... the old cut a hole in the trunk to reach the fuel pump trick!

Yeah, the funny thing is.........I did it with the tank out of the car. It was mainly done to relocate the filter.