Jesse's FC Rx7

[jesse_RE]

Hey guys, thought i'd move my thread to the showcase section, my intro thread is here: Jesse_RE... its about time intro thread - S.A.Rotors Forums

Havent had an update for a while, Been collecting parts for a Turbo upgrade!! Hopefully i can have it on the road ready for the Next SAR Birthday cruise, track day and the Great ocean rd trip... Or at least the track day!!!!!

[jesse_RE]

So it continues... Been collecting parts for a turbo upgrade, Aiming for around 400hp/300kw mark when its done.

Got a custom surge tank made up courtesy of Danny fc_3s
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Mounting it up under the passenger muffler space...

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Had to cut a small section out of the tow hook to move the tank closer to the rear..

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Trial fitted with the twin 044's..

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How it looks from the rear.. will be all painted black to make it dissappear

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Hopefully i'll get a chance to paint all the brackets etc this weekend.

[jesse_RE]

Turbo and gate arrived yesterday :D:D:rapide:

Ended up going for the Garrett GT3582R with 1.06 a/r rear

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Tial MVR44 gate..

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Ordered the manifold today from SDR motorsport, hopefully it will arrive early next week. Thats all for now :cool:

[FC3S]

surge is looking the goods champ :D

[jesse_RE]

Can someone recommend a good place to get steel bundy tube from to make up a new fuel supply line.. cheers

[capella re]

not happy with just one thread now you want multiple threads!!! coming along nicely now man. i think you'll be happier with a more responsive turbo especially considering where you now live. good to see your doing alot yourself, getting practice in before you do mine, good thinking!!
that surge tank looks killer too and i'm sure you got a crap load better value for money coming from another member. good having it all in one, very neat.
really going to be a monster when you get it sorted. cant wait :)
pm me where you got gate and turbo (or text me), they look new!!

[13bwankel]

bundy tubing can be bought in rolls (or lengths?) from ABS stores i think. I'd try this one if any would have it.

185 Grange Rd,
Findon South Australia 5023

just give them a call first 8347 2688

[13bwankel]

of interest, the same place do ADR approved braided brake lines for a very good price last time I looked into it.

[jesse_RE]

not happy with just one thread now you want multiple threads!!! coming along nicely now man. i think you'll be happier with a more responsive turbo especially considering where you now live. good to see your doing alot yourself, getting practice in before you do mine, good thinking!!
that surge tank looks killer too and i'm sure you got a crap load better value for money coming from another member. good having it all in one, very neat.
really going to be a monster when you get it sorted. cant wait :)
pm me where you got gate and turbo (or text me), they look new!! Thanks mate, yeah i went the GT35 for response and mid range power over top end power and because it was alot cheaper than a T04Z. Yeah i did buy them new. sent ya a pm.

[FC3S]

i got mine from outlaw for a not to bad price just make sure u use the flare nuts at the end

[jesse_RE]

i got mine from outlaw for a not to bad price just make sure u use the flare nuts at the end Thanks, was gonna use steel bundy since the tank and fittings are all steel, is that what you used?

[FC3S]

yeh i used a ally bundy by earls when i did it first time, then the second time i used the morsso ally type tube 3/8th first time then 1/2in second time :D http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Speedflow-8-BOSCH-Fuel-Pump-Inlet-Surge-Tank-Fitting-/350314137735?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5190598887
u should use these from the surge to the pumps if u didn't allready know :D

[Fat 4 RE]

Nice Jesse looks like the collection of parts has begun and looks like all good choices :smiley1:

[jesse_RE]

Thanks for the comments guys, got some 3/8" ally fuel line from outlaw's on the weekend and a bending tool. Looks like fun times ahead... :annoyed:

[FC3S]

lol its very fun just b carefull bending it up around the rear sub frame i would stop short and use braid to do the loop over the sub frame onto the pumps

[jesse_RE]

I used a coat hanger and bent it into shape as a trial fit around the diff area, i thought the same thing about stopping short and using hose, its a tight fit up there. Thanks for the tip though.

[basketcaseFC]

Seems to be coming along nicely Jesse, keep up the good work mate ;) Nice choice on the turbo to

[crazyboosta]

Where did you get gate from??

[jesse_RE]

Got it from sonic performance (MTQ adelaide) on a trade account through work.

[Archie4812]

that surge tank and turbo look pretty, wen u gonna hav it all installled??

[jesse_RE]

that surge tank and turbo look pretty, wen u gonna hav it all installled?? Thanks man, credit to danny (FC3S) for the tank, its all painted black now. not sure how long till its done, still gathering parts etc. got most things now.

may aswell update the thread while i'm here...

Got all my gaskets from Mazda now, managed to get some 2nd hand series 4 turbo fuel rails, ground the casting down to make the ends smooth, got some speedflow adaptors for them now. All manifolds are stripped down ready for paint. need to make up a blank off for the upper intake manifold where the BAC used to be, modified my throttle body yesterday, i'll post some pics up soon, this is what i did here: http://fc3spro.com/TECH/HOWTO/TBM/tbm.html

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3149/turbo006.jpg
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Used loctite but changed my mind and ended up using Devcon to seal the plug in there permanently

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Quick lick of paint..

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Got fuel lines bent to shape, just need to mount them and attach the flare nuts (not as easy as i thought!!!) bought myself a double flare tool kit the other day.

still got a few things to do...

[jesse_RE]

Hard lines are done now. Braided hose and hose ends should all be in tomorrow. I'll be using hose over the sub frame to the surge tank.

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Pumps and tank mounted up.

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[carlitto]

Lookin good jess...its almost like you know what your doing!
How long till its up and ready for tune?

[jesse_RE]

Fitted the MMR engine and box mounts aswell.

Got some more bits coming. waiting on my sard pressure reg to be released from customs. Pulled water pump and housing off for painting and to tap out a few threads etc.

Got a question for the guys with aftermarket turbos, are you using the factory coolant feed from the LIM or getting it from elsewhere? I've made up a plate to tap a thread into so i can use braided hose with JIC fittings. Just interested to know..

[jesse_RE]

Lookin good jess...its almost like you know what your doing!
How long till its up and ready for tune? LOL! not bad for a parts guy ha ha

Its gonna be off the road for ever i think... well it feels that way. Maybe July..?

[FC3S]

i run my water line from the bac of the thermostat housing just drilled and tapped it was ezy as

[jesse_RE]

Yep i've got the housing off now, was gonna do that aswell as tap the bottom one by the bottom hose spout. I'm planning on running coolant through the Tial gate aswell, would i be better off using the stock LIM outlet and the spout one at the top of the rear end plate or blocking them and running a T piece in the turbo water lines?

[FC3S]

use the rear plate for the gate then T them both bac into the same return

[Fat 4 RE]

Looking good Jessie

And any pic of the bending and flaring tools you used (just curious to see what you used

Don't worrie about how long it takes also as your better doing it right the first time then doing it twice or 3 times ;)

[FC3S]

:( i have done mine atleast 3 times over now such a pain in the ass redoing things

[capella re]

nice work jess, still working hard i see. coming along nicely but the tedious things take time hey. i've been meaning to catch up with you, sorry just heaps busy with things at the moment but soon. if you need any help just call me.

[jesse_RE]

Yeah just taking my time with it, havent had any time over easter to do any more, went up to the mrs family's place for the weekend. Hopefully get the fuel hoses done during the week. Thanks for the comments guys.

[jesse_RE]

havent updated in a while, no pics yet as i've been slack. Fuel system is all done, plumbed in etc. Need to wire it up and do the battery relocation still.
Sent the car off to REVS today. getting some pipework done etc. I'll post pics when its done.

[vintage]

I did see your car on the back off a truck this morning

[crazyboosta]

had a good look over your car today at REVS, looks the goods mate got some tasty bits on there :) and pipe work was coming along nicely. Only thing I would be a bit suss on is those little EARLS filters you got in there. Outlaws tried to sell me one of them when I was looking for filters but then I looked them up and said not for EFI use, I reckon they might be a bit small as well, I dunno mate have a suss though but I would be a bit wary of them......

[jesse_RE]

had a good look over your car today at REVS, looks the goods mate got some tasty bits on there :) and pipe work was coming along nicely. Only thing I would be a bit suss on is those little EARLS filters you got in there. Outlaws tried to sell me one of them when I was looking for filters but then I looked them up and said not for EFI use, I reckon they might be a bit small as well, I dunno mate have a suss though but I would be a bit wary of them...... Hey man, thanks for the heads up, just found this article on toymods http://www.toymods.org.au/forums/showthread.php?63256-Earls-230106-8-Fuel-filters-are-not-suitable-for-EFI-Use what filter did you end up using? Havent done much since getting it back from REVS. got an alloy radiator on the way. Saw you got yours running now.

[crazyboosta]

Good link mate, glad you got rid of it :lol: I ended up running with a 60micron S/Steel Peterson for post pump and a Proflow 100micron s/steel pre pump. Car is home and running now, almost ready to go do some run in laps :)

[Archie4812]

got a estimated timeline for completion??
would be nice to see it completed

[jesse_RE]

Good link mate, glad you got rid of it :lol: I ended up running with a 60micron S/Steel Peterson for post pump and a Proflow 100micron s/steel pre pump. Car is home and running now, almost ready to go do some run in laps :) Cool man, got a couple of bosch F5003 efi filters now. hopefully they do the job.


got a estimated timeline for completion??
would be nice to see it completed dunno. need more cash lol. Nah i'm just taking my time with it but hopefully ready for the track day in november.

[jesse_RE]

Hey guys, just a couple pics after i got it back from revs...

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3457/rx7015.jpg

New custom manifold

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/610/rx7018.jpg


Trial fit with manifolds etc. Still need to do Turbo oil/coolant lines, vac lines and a couple of other annoying things like custom universal fit washer bottle mount etc.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3318/rx7019.jpg

Halfway through battery relocation at the moment.

[jesse_RE]

Got a front tow hook from america the other day too, its a direct bolt on so dont need to cut up the bar to fit it. Can remove it easily for street driving. Also got a Koyo N flow alloy rad over from the states. pics to come when its installed.

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[capella re]

Coming along nicely mate. How long did your radiator take to get here? Was it way cheaper than Australia? Been wanting a koyo for mine for a while now. So what's your main focus left to get it done?
That turbo's looking killer all mounted up now.
Looks like you've got your garage floor lined with floating floor boards now instead of concrete, how pretty!!

[miket]

Got a front tow hook from america the other day too, its a direct bolt on so dont need to cut up the bar to fit it. Can remove it easily for street driving. Also got a Koyo N flow alloy rad over from the states. pics to come when its installed.

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1036/rx7023.jpg
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I also got mine from the states, a few years ago now and off ebay of all things ..... a bolt in like yours ...cannot remember the name of the store but not a bad product overall

Michael...

[jesse_RE]

Coming along nicely mate. How long did your radiator take to get here? Was it way cheaper than Australia? Been wanting a koyo for mine for a while now. So what's your main focus left to get it done?
That turbo's looking killer all mounted up now.
Looks like you've got your garage floor lined with floating floor boards now instead of concrete, how pretty!! Thanks man, Radiator took 2 weeks, cheapest place i found it was through banzai racing, there are cheaper versions out there through corksport and a couple other sites. I've got holidays coming up next week so hoping to get stuck into it. main focus is just getting it running then worry about all the other stuff. I should have got more "floating floor boards" lol the sheet i got from bunnings is perfect fit for the car but i need a bit more. easier to slide under the car with lino.

[jesse_RE]

havent updated in a while coz i couldnt find my phone cable, bit of progress. things are starting to go back together now. Battery relocation is done. Mounted battery where rear passenger seat base was.
Made up a flat ally tray and some brackets to bolt it in....
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Painted everything black and routed all the cables and vent tubing etc, pics a bit dark... Finished and installed battery box..
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Also set up an isolator switch in the cigarrette lighter hole... Used a bracket to keep it still and some sikaflex.
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Kept the orange light lense to keep it looking pretty and the narva iso switch fit nice and snug in it.

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Got manifold and dump pipe back from HPC the other day! Looks mint as. Decided against doing turbo rear housing as i already had a beanie and it was adding up $$$

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Turbo etc assembled ready for install.

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Turbo installed.
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Got all my cooler pipes back from the powder coaters, satin black :D Eboost is now all wired up, still need to do vac lines etc. Couple more small jobs to do, waiting on gauges and some other things. Hoping to have it ready in time for mallala! :rapide:

[Fat 4 RE]

mate looking good..... the manifold looks well built! who made it for ya

[capella re]

wow, you have been busy mate, looks like you put the ski trip holiday funds to good use. Doing a really good job with it all. what did the cooler pipes powder coating set you back? nice work.

[binnzy]

Jess just read through your build... this things gonna fly! Good shit! Keep up the good work ;o)

[jesse_RE]

mate looking good..... the manifold looks well built! who made it for ya Thanks mate, had it custom built by REVS, same as crazyboosta's manifold. Didnt like the SDR one.

wow, you have been busy mate, looks like you put the ski trip holiday funds to good use. Doing a really good job with it all. what did the cooler pipes powder coating set you back? nice work.Got edwardstown powdercoaters to do them, they were really good, one of the guys there has a black series 8 aswell. Cost me $35 for 5 pipes. Bargain! I'll post a pic of them soon when its assembled.

Jess just read through your build... this things gonna fly! Good shit! Keep up the good work ;o) Thanks! thats the plan. Getting closer now. I'm hoping it will make a bit over 300rwkw.

Thanks for the kind words. more pics to come soon.

[jesse_RE]

hey guys, Finally got the rx7 started on saturday! lucky my neighbours were away for the weekend lol (started with no exhaust :p) Couple of small issues to sort out but should be all good for tuning on monday next week! Had a fuel leak which only appeared once i'd had it running so should get that sorted this week, apart from that no other major issues. pretty stoked.

will try get some pics uploaded soon. the rest of the car is back together but still waiting on gauges from japan, Defi lost alot of their stock with the tsunami etc apparently

[Hyperdrive3d]

Lookin tough mate, cant wait to see it out at lala... and even more so next to my FD...

I have hired Tailem Bend this sunday to get the kms up on mine then im getting it tuned asap. Who is tuning your car?

[jesse_RE]

Lookin tough mate, cant wait to see it out at lala... and even more so next to my FD...

I have hired Tailem Bend this sunday to get the kms up on mine then im getting it tuned asap. Who is tuning your car? Thanks, i'm booked in at boostworx monday.

[Kusanagi]

... Had a fuel leak which only appeared once i'd had it running so should get that sorted this week, apart from that no other major issues. pretty stoked...


Over tightened AN fittings I bet? Looking good mate!

[jesse_RE]

Over tightened AN fittings I bet? Looking good mate!No all the fittings were fine, just a porous weld. It was in a tricky spot but its all sorted now.


So got the car back from Boostworx yesterday, I'm pretty happy with it. Made 285.2kw on 17psi. (pump fuel 98) Goes really well with the GT3582, really good smooth power delivery and comes on boost nice and early with very minimal lag. Super happy with the turbo choice. When i find my camera cable i'll get some pics up.

Unfortunately i didnt get any dyno pics or vid as i thought it was getting tuned monday but Shaun did the exhaust aswell so ran out of time.

Really happy with his work though and charged me a very good price i thought.

[basketcaseFC]

So got the car back from Boostworx yesterday, I'm pretty happy with it. Made 285.2kw on 17psi. (pump fuel 98) Goes really well with the GT3582, really good smooth power delivery and comes on boost nice and early with very minimal lag. Super happy with the turbo choice. When i find my camera cable i'll get some pics up.

Unfortunately i didnt get any dyno pics or vid as i thought it was getting tuned monday but Shaun did the exhaust aswell so ran out of time.

Really happy with his work though and charged me a very good price i thought.

Awesome figures Jesse, bet you are happy with that!!! Well done mate :smiley1:

[jesse_RE]

Thanks Leigh, yeah pretty happy with it.

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8766/dynosheetq.jpg

[capella re]

So got the car back from Boostworx yesterday, I'm pretty happy with it. Made 285.2kw on 17psi. (pump fuel 98) Goes really well with the GT3582, really good smooth power delivery and comes on boost nice and early with very minimal lag.

Very nice mate, glad to see it all worked out well after your hard work. Always good to see a happy ending to a build up. When you get it all sorted for the street gimmie a ring and I'll drag mine out for a drive.

[Fat 4 RE]

Top work Jesse some good figures, and it is a smooth transition with the 1.06 housing ??

You ready for it to be back on the road yet ?

I can't wait to get mine all done now, so close but yet so far

[jesse_RE]

Very nice mate, glad to see it all worked out well after your hard work. Always good to see a happy ending to a build up. When you get it all sorted for the street gimmie a ring and I'll drag mine out for a drive. Cheers mate, Was thinking of heading up to collingrove this sunday with carlitto so let me know if you're up for a drive and some hillclimb action.

Top work Jesse some good figures, and it is a smooth transition with the 1.06 housing ??

You ready for it to be back on the road yet ?

I can't wait to get mine all done now, so close but yet so far Thanks, i'm pretty stoked. Its a good feeling to drive it again, been taking it to work yesterday and today.

What do you mean by transition? Do you mean when boost comes on?

Got some suspension work i want to get done still before the track day but not sure if i'll do it, replacing all the LCA bushes all round is a bit of a crap job to do at home.

I'll take some engine bay pics for you guys on the weekend.

[13bwankel]

Jason (mtq) started telling me about this project and I finished him off with the power figure lol. I showed him this thread, he said thanks for the special mention in your build thread on how helpful he was btw :D

[jesse_RE]

Jason (mtq) started telling me about this project and I finished him off with the power figure lol. I showed him this thread, he said thanks for the special mention in your build thread on how helpful he was btw :DOh cool, i emailed him yesterday. Yeah i met Jason at WTAC, they had a Sonic performance stall there. If anyone needs performance parts, go see Jason ;)

[carlitto]

Scares other motorists when it comes on the gate and screamer pipe:quagmire:
Tuff as mate:score:

[Fat 4 RE]

Thanks, i'm pretty stoked. Its a good feeling to drive it again, been taking it to work yesterday and today.

What do you mean by transition? Do you mean when boost comes on?

Got some suspension work i want to get done still before the track day but not sure if i'll do it, replacing all the LCA bushes all round is a bit of a crap job to do at home.

I'll take some engine bay pics for you guys on the weekend.

Yeah how smooth does it come on boost and what rpm does it hit boost

2500-3000RPM?

Can't wait to see pics

[jesse_RE]

Yeah how smooth does it come on boost and what rpm does it hit boost

2500-3000RPM?

Can't wait to see picsTo be honest i havent really taken alot of notice, too busy trying to keep it straight! It comes on around 3000 full boost by 4000 i think, i'll take it out again this weekend and take a bit more notice. Too wet for today. Comes on pretty hard but its not like a on/off switch so you can control it if you dont plant it.

Scares other motorists when it comes on the gate and screamer pipe:quagmire:
Tuff as mate:score: LOL glad you enjoyed it man cheers.

[jesse_RE]

Yeah how smooth does it come on boost and what rpm does it hit boost

2500-3000RPM?

Can't wait to see pics Hey matt, comes on around 3500rpm.

Gave my car a wash after taking it out to collingrove yesterday. Heres a few average phone pics in bad light (sorry) will have to polish it and do a photo shoot sometime soon. Enjoy. P.s Check out the front lip i fitted up too lol. Needs some paint still.

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2594/rx7156.jpg
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And one for the fans :p

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[binnzy]

Awesome Jesse! Good work ;o)

[FC3S]

nice arm brace looks just like mine :D

[Fat 4 RE]

Looking good Jesse

can't wait till mine is tuned

[Archie4812]

did you get ur engine rebuilt at all?? or all standard engine wise??

loved this thing at the track day aswell :D

[jesse_RE]

did you get ur engine rebuilt at all?? or all standard engine wise??

loved this thing at the track day aswell :DThanks man, yeah rebuilt a few years ago by madaz mark. New housings, extended ports, SCR 2mm apex seals, dowelled etc

[jesse_RE]

One of my fav shots :D

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee386/jesse_RE/SARotorstrackday059-1.jpg

[Archie4812]

Thanks man, yeah rebuilt a few years ago by madaz mark. New housings, extended ports, SCR 2mm apex seals, dowelled etc

madd as, are you going to track it more often?

[jesse_RE]

madd as, are you going to track it more often? Yeah man, pretty keen to start doing some events like time attack and hill climbs etc... When its not broken...

Gearbox let go last night. Just a bearing or a synchro maybe? drove home on 2nd and 3rd. wont select 1st and grinds pretty hard while driving. Might look into getting it rebuilt with straight cuts. **edit no i wont lol crazy expensive for straight cuts!!** otherwise i'll just put an import box in to get it running again.

Must have broke something at mallala...

Can anyone recommend a good place to rebuild a gearbox?

[13bwankel]

About 4/5 years ago i asked jason at MRE what it was worth to rebuild a s5 turbo box, he quoted over 1k in parts and labour. Buy a secondhand box.

[jesse_RE]

About 4/5 years ago i asked jason at MRE what it was worth to rebuild a s5 turbo box, he quoted over 1k in parts and labour. Buy a secondhand box. Thats why i try not to go to MRE if i dont have to. Good blokes but they are expensive. I'm sure i can get it done cheaper elsewhere. Only needs bearings and maybe 1st gear hub and springs etc. wont know till its pulled down though. 2nd hand boxes are going for $500-$750 depending whats available.

[Fat 4 RE]

I got transteer at glynde to rebuild my supra 5 speed box, 6 or so years ago. but i went the full works, at about $1000 total

[13bwankel]

I'll have a look when I'm at work tomorrow I might be able to get the parts for you, but I reckon I did look into it briefly and didn't have a supplier. S4 or 5 box?

[jesse_RE]

I'll have a look when I'm at work tomorrow I might be able to get the parts for you, but I reckon I did look into it briefly and didn't have a supplier. S4 or 5 box? Series 5 box, thanks for the kind offer but i also work in the motor trade so i can probably get them at a similar price as what you can. You can check anyway if you like as a comparison. I'm looking into genuine parts just to see what they are worth aswell.

[13bwankel]

Actually I had a look about today, no one offered a rebuild "kit" as such, was pretty difficult to find much at all. I'd probably have a look at genuine as well, but i'd also see that madzatrix can do I think I've seen some gear on there a while ago.

[jesse_RE]

Hey guys, been a few months since last update. I rebuilt my gearbox myself. Its all working and i've done about 400km with it. I did a build thread on ausrotary so some have seen it.

more prep work for the next track day, installed a sump baffle to help with oil sloshing up the breather tubes. will see how it goes next week!
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg594/scaled.php?server=594&filename=imag0176m.jpg&res=medium

Had to cut a "L" shaped slit to clear the stock internal baffle for the oil cooler fitting
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Installed without the sump

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Still got to do a few things, got next week off work :D

[capella re]

Yeah, sorry for interrupting you Sunday, my bad! Could you get your sump off without raising the motor, can't remember with mine. Are you taking your FC on Sunday or getting a lift with lincoln or something? Is 5th gear still playing up or has it sorted itself? You must be running out of stuff to mod I reckon, your as bad as Binnzy!

[binnzy]

^^ hey leave me out of this pal! Lol!^^
Jesse... Good work mate ;o) does the new baffle come with studs? Or is that something you've done?

[silhouette]

Ah now I get why you needed 2 gaskets. Interesting idea I've only really seen baffles welded inside sumps before. Mind you I've only had piston engine experience.

Did the spring sort 5th gear?

[jesse_RE]

Yeah, sorry for interrupting you Sunday, my bad! Could you get your sump off without raising the motor, can't remember with mine. Are you taking your FC on Sunday or getting a lift with lincoln or something? Is 5th gear still playing up or has it sorted itself? You must be running out of stuff to mod I reckon, your as bad as Binnzy! Hey Simon, Yep i used an engine crane to lift the engine to get clearance for the front bolts in the timing cover. yeah hoping to take the FC out on Sunday for Mt alma. 5th gear still jumps out. Bought a new detent spring from Kevin (Silhouette), thats one of the things on the 'things to do' list. Its an easy access thing to get to under the car so no big deal. Hope it fixes the problem though otherwise it might be that the 5th gear selector fork is too badly worn and not selecting properly which is a gearbox out job. Nah i think Binnzy might be worse than me :D lol

^^ hey leave me out of this pal! Lol!^^
Jesse... Good work mate ;o) does the new baffle come with studs? Or is that something you've done? Hey mate, bought the baffle off Ebay, Got the grub screws and nuts from Coventry fastners. If you want a set let me know, i have a contact there and he knows all the codes and sizes etc.

Ah now I get why you needed 2 gaskets. Interesting idea I've only really seen baffles welded inside sumps before. Mind you I've only had piston engine experience.

Did the spring sort 5th gear?Hey Kevin, I didnt end up using the gaskets in the end, every one i spoke to who had previously done the same job said to use sealant. The Toyota genuine sump sealant is serious stuff so i used that. No leaks ;) Havent got around to fitting the spring yet

[jesse_RE]

On Sunday i discovered that i hate cars, gearbox shat a bearing on the way to mt alma. Pulled the box out today, looks like its the counter shaft front bearing, dont know why it failed but i'll have to pull it down again anyway to see why.

Got a 2nd hand box of a mate thanks to Lincoln, spent some time today re-sealing it because it leaked where the casings join but got it in, still have to put a few things back together but looks like i'm still good for Thursday. ;) Also found out that my heater box is leaking in the cabin so i'll have to bypass it for now. Some days i just want to set fire to my car and burn it to the ground.

[capella re]

That sucks man, box out again. I'd be pissed as too. As long as Thursday goes sweet, you'll get your mojo back. I left my heater box disconnected too, only sucked in winter. When did it go wrong? Obviously still drivable to get you home. Is it a too much power issue so you need an upgraded box or pure mechanical failure.

[jesse_RE]

That sucks man, box out again. I'd be pissed as too. As long as Thursday goes sweet, you'll get your mojo back. I left my heater box disconnected too, only sucked in winter. When did it go wrong? Obviously still drivable to get you home. Is it a too much power issue so you need an upgraded box or pure mechanical failure.
Hey man, today went pretty well apart from the heat and oil temps were high. With the box I'm not sure exactly what went wrong but definitely a failed front counter shaft bearing as far as I can tell. Probably too much power or maybe just a shit bearing? Will pull it down and see when I get some more spare time.

[miket]

Might be time for a Gearbox upgrade...the S4/5/6 gearboxes can only handle so much torque then they have issues.

Michael...

[jesse_RE]

Might be time for a Gearbox upgrade...the S4/5/6 gearboxes can only handle so much torque then they have issues.

Michael... yeah I have thought about an upgrade but I've got a couple spare ones now so I think I'll rebuild them for now. Some people seem to have no problems with fc boxes..? Maybe they aren't driving them hard enough?

Also for those interested, the sump baffle made a noticible difference to the amount of blow by from last time.

[miket]

cool...If everthing goes well i will be at the november meet..

Michael...