My 1.8 to 4.2 V8 Conversion

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aglassinthesink

#50
February 23, 2011, 17:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
How have I not read this? Brilliant work so far, want to p/x?   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
-Paul

[size=85]2006 Toyota mr2 in silver. K&N 57i Gen 2, JDM badge and a blingy engine bay[/size]

Paulm

#51
March 14, 2011, 08:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hi All,
Nearly done, got to pick up a new driveshaft on Tuesday, re-bleed the clutch and then we're underway.........The unfortunately i'll be selling her as I need the money for another project   s:? :? s:?  

in weight terms I'm thinking i'm adding about an extra 100kg, which is sort of like a fat mate sat in the car, all the weight is inside the wheelbase, so not expecting too much change in balance although , the changing weight of the fuel tank up front, might take some getting use to   s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:
Performance:  4.2ltr V8 380hp conversion - DTA S80 ECU- DTA S80 EMS - Ferrari F360 exhaust - de-Cat\'d
Handling : Brace bars front & rear - EBC Drilled and Grooved - 205/225/40/17 - ETA Beta Alnir\'s- 2\'s rUS drop links - Ultimate breastplate
Future uprades - Supercharger- Ultimate floorpan brace and front brace - 355mm discs - Widebody kit

ChrisHumes

#52
March 14, 2011, 19:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Ok Paul, I've got a spare £2k you can have for it! Bet it will go and sound superb!

Paulm

#53
March 15, 2011, 10:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "ChrisHumes"Ok Paul, I've got a spare £2k you can have for it! Bet it will go and sound superb!
With £2K, it depends which 1/4 you get as to whether it'll go and sound great   s:D :D s:D
Performance:  4.2ltr V8 380hp conversion - DTA S80 ECU- DTA S80 EMS - Ferrari F360 exhaust - de-Cat\'d
Handling : Brace bars front & rear - EBC Drilled and Grooved - 205/225/40/17 - ETA Beta Alnir\'s- 2\'s rUS drop links - Ultimate breastplate
Future uprades - Supercharger- Ultimate floorpan brace and front brace - 355mm discs - Widebody kit

ChrisHumes

#54
March 15, 2011, 20:20 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
nice reply! are you going to do a 0-60 test and a few videos once finished Paul?

Paulm

#55
March 16, 2011, 07:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Certainly, I'm not too far from the pod, so it'd be rude not to...time permitting
Performance:  4.2ltr V8 380hp conversion - DTA S80 ECU- DTA S80 EMS - Ferrari F360 exhaust - de-Cat\'d
Handling : Brace bars front & rear - EBC Drilled and Grooved - 205/225/40/17 - ETA Beta Alnir\'s- 2\'s rUS drop links - Ultimate breastplate
Future uprades - Supercharger- Ultimate floorpan brace and front brace - 355mm discs - Widebody kit

Sonner

#56
March 16, 2011, 10:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Mmmm really wishing i had £8000 right now!

s12vea

#57
August 1, 2011, 21:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Any updates on this...?
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stargazer30

#58
December 7, 2011, 12:41 Last Edit: December 7, 2011, 13:11 by stargazer30
sorry posted in error  :-) :-) :-)  wrong thread
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iPap

#59
December 7, 2011, 13:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "stargazer30"I'm tempted to get one of these.  Anyone used this type of brace vs the SP brace that goes from sill to sill vs just the centre tunnel?  I'd be interested to see if the centre braces are nearly as good as the SP ones.

That's what I'm wondering!
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chopper

#60
December 12, 2011, 15:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Holly cow that awesome dude you are the man and how can you build your own Ferrari eater and just sell it my god id sell a ball for a 900kg car with a v8 id say its nuts

makes me think what on earth the next project you have in mind could be

s12vea

#61
June 28, 2013, 20:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Was this fantastic project ever finished?!
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trickyD

#62
July 8, 2013, 20:57 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
+1 to that question...
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Tyrechief

#63
July 14, 2013, 20:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Ditto

chris3boro

#64
July 14, 2013, 21:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Some project! Can't help but wonder how all that engine weight affects the handling balance, but nevertheless!

loadswine

#65
July 15, 2013, 07:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I suppose it is academic now, as we don't know exactly how it turned out, but don't forget the weight would have been more evenly spread than in a normal installation due to the north south arrangement. I have had a 2 with a heavier engine and it really doesn't make that much difference.
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chris3boro

#66
July 15, 2013, 09:14 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "loadswine"I suppose it is academic now, as we don't know exactly how it turned out, but don't forget the weight would have been more evenly spread than in a normal installation due to the north south arrangement. I have had a 2 with a heavier engine and it really doesn't make that much difference.

Fair enough, just seemed a hell of a lot of engine going on! Would love to have a go in it if finished though, must be rather torquey!

Raw

#67
June 19, 2015, 12:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hi.  Just to keep you all informed.   I have now bought this project and should have it all completed by Mid August.

Dropping the engine next week to make sure all is OK with the mechanics.  This will then all be put back together and shipped off to RaceTech in Sheffield on 27th July for them to build a new wiring loom for the aftermarket ECU and tune it on their rolling road.   All it needs then is an MOT and it's away.

I'll take some more photos etc and drop them on here over the next few weeks - Hopefully the odd video link when it's on the rolling road.

Anonymous

#68
June 19, 2015, 12:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
First time I'd seen that! Brilliant I really hope it gets finished

tomaky

#69
June 19, 2015, 13:00 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
EXCELLENT!
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Topdownman

#70
June 19, 2015, 19:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Good to hear this is going to be finished.

Hope it goes smoothly and you are driving it soon.
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Raw

#71
June 22, 2015, 13:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
With the standard motor producing approx 340bhp we are having a fast road ECU setup we feel we should be in the 370bhp area.

This coupled with the gear ratios should come out at a 0-60 of about 4sec and a 0-100 in around 8.5sec.   With the launch control (part of the ECU setup) we would be looking for a sub 12sec 1/4 mile.

s12vea

#72
June 22, 2015, 16:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Will look forward to seeing and hearing this one!
Glad someone has taken over the project  s:) :) s:)
TF204 Blue
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MrStev3

#73
June 22, 2015, 18:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Much insanity....   s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:
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ayresyboy

#74
June 22, 2015, 21:05 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Fantastic stuff.
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