Taking a break - Developments will continue soon...

As the title suggests.

More important things to concentrate on but the project will resume without fail.

Peace

Engine Bay Update

Theres a meet on monday so I thought I'd finally get the engine bay detailing in gear.

Stage 1 Tuning Complete!

Stage 1 Tuning is finally complete.

Next stage will include changing the 4EFE ecu for a 5EFE ecu to gain more ignition timing.

ITBS will now be worked on...

The AFRs are now much better than they were before, I can't say Im completely happy with the performance but hopefully the itbs will be the difference maker because all I can see at the moment is the intake being the biggest restriction.

In the meantime some Utada to keep the mood...

Tuning Stage Recommences Next Week!

After a few problems with initial tuning I found I needed an additional injector adaptor #2 for the Emanage Ultimate.

I also checked the jumper settings and they seem correct



So as long as my tuner can fit me in next week, the 5EFHE can finally get tuned to unleash its full potential.

Body Stage Complete!

Project Red EP九一 Tuning Stage

Have already been for stage 1 tuning and we just need an extra injector adaptor #2 to be able to find tune the emanage ultimate for adding and trimming fuel.

The car has a new license to rev and accelerates great thanks to the lightened components and also packs some punch with the newly extracted volume.

Some more tuning then RR tuning is planned so watch this space.

The bodywork is also planned soon to complete the package for this EP with a purpose...

She is Alive!!!!!!!

The engine is finally running!

Oil change intervals are 50, 200, 500 then emanage time!!!

Still waiting on gearbox...

There was a small complication with the gearbox when the new lsd was fitted.

Being aftermarket it was a little slack due to one spacer being too thin.

A selection have been ordered and hopefully the box will be back with me by friday night.

Red Samco Coolant Hoses

These took a bloody month to order! Worth it tho...

1st load of body parts arrived!

Box of EP goodies!


FRP Ganador Mirrors with added Carbon effect



FRP Reverse Scoop (Front & Back)



FRP 98/99 Glanza Front Splitter

New Engine 80% Rebuilt!

Just needs clutch, gearbox and all belts.




Old Head


Old Head Gasket


Old Rods and Pistons

Old Engine & Gearbox Out!

Engine is out! Gearbox next!

I finally left the EP at my mechanics on monday evening and after I called earlier I got news that the engine is already successfully out and that I should be able to collect the gearbox by tommorow evening.

This means that I can drop off the gearbox to get the lsd fitted by someone else.

Exciting Stuff!

Rebuild Commences Next Week!

My mechanic is a busy soul so the rebuild shall begin next week!

I received one wrong diff bearing so gotta send that back to Toyota. Its not gonna delay anything as my car isnt in my mechanics garage yet nor is the gearbox out for my other mechanic to fit the diff. I just gotta keep visiting my main mechanic and put pressure on him until he can fit me in .

5l of Silkolene Gear Oil has been ordered also.

In the meantime here is some images of my upgraded interior.

Makes me cry!!! I love Avril!!!

LSD Finally Arrives!!! Pigs DO FLY!

Engine Rebuild can now commence now that this badboy has finally arrived!!!

Happy New Year!!! 2009

Things have been quiet as of late.

Everything for the rebuild is ready, am just waiting for the Quaife to arrive which is agonising...