speeder Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 There is nothing like it when you hear the motor you worked so hard on fire up for the first time. j. You got that right Joel - Especially this time where we had to make a WAG on the startup EFI calibration - That monster started up on the second rev of the starter, and with a couple small tweeks to the raw fuel curve and it was free - revving well. Damn we good! Positively evil sounds from the open downpipe resulted. Not a big reach to predict that Mike's gonna like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 thats awesome Mike! i cant even think how cool that engine must sound! i love but also fear the 1st start up, thats why im always drunk the 1st time mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Looks fantastic. What impresses me most is how well you pulled off the color of the car. Some shades int he greeny yellow area can become too pastel and ruin the car but i think the color you choose was fantastic.... And, props on the engine super slick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest traub83 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 just currious what did you do or use to wire that motor up in your car?? car looks clean and mean, I wish i was there to see startup!!! Im a big fan of the 2jz.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSickZ Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Congrats ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Looks awesome! I might have to try and get one of those intercoolers...do you have the pressure drop rating at 15psi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 awesome dude.. I cant wait to see her in action.. Hey Come to the Mobile Pat peck Z day with Garrett!!!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett76Zt Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Very Cool Mike! Prolly my fault it wasnt sooner! HAHA When are we goin to the track for the shakedowns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 Well, spent today going through 3-4 headlight switches before I found one which I was happy with. (read : got to work properly) I now have taillights and dash lights. I will tackle the headlights and turn signals tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to knock out the brakes this weekend, so I'll be able to start tuning. I may be able to get it to the track Wednesday for the first shake down passes. I am an optomist you know just currious what did you do or use to wire that motor up in your car?? car looks clean and mean, I wish i was there to see startup!!! Im a big fan of the 2jz.. Motor is wired in with an Electromotive TEC II Forrest - contact James Thagard http://www.speedshopthagard.com/ for intercooler specs. Mobile huh? when is the event Gabe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj280z Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Awesome Mike! Looks GREAT!!! Can't wait to see it in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 latest update... Good news: The car moved under its own power today for the first time!! I was able to back it down the driveway, allow it to idle in the street as I topped off the tranny fluid on level ground and then pulled it back up into the garage, all under it's own power!! I felt proud. Bad news: The turbo started dripping oil out the turbine housing. I am afraid that I will have to pull the turbo off tomorrow and have new oil seals put in. I am also having problems getting a brake pedal. I installed a rebuilt 15/16 brake master cylinder, but after 3 hours of bleeding brakes and fixing all leaks in the system, all signs point to it. I may try doing another round of bleeding before pulling it though. It is a real PIA as you all probably know. I HATE bleeding brakes. I think I would rather go to the dentist!! There is still other piddling things to do. I still have to hook up brake lights and headlights, but all other lighting is working now. I want to bundle up the wiring and install the passenger's seat and some interior pieces as well. It is getting closer every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Did you bleed the ports on the MC? I did mine 3 days ago and it was still a little soft until I bleed that. Turbine seals are cheap and easy to change. To bad you had to get it running to find out it was bad. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 I bled the mc prior to the rest of the system, but I will willingly go back and try it again .. anything to not have to pull the MC off again. LOL!! I pulled the turbo off tonight and it was leaking, no pouring out the rear oil seal. It is going to take a little while until the exhaust is clear of oil residue. The inside of the DP is coated. Well, one step forward, 2 steps back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I assume you have but....did you check the oil return from the turbo? I have seen blocked or kinked oil return lines cause oil to just pour from the turbo. Absolutly beatiful car btw I love it. -Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 Thanks Austin, My return is a braided -8 AN hose , so there is nowhere for it to kink. I had some smoke at startup, but convinced myself that it was the rings needing to seat after the motor sat for 2 years and only had around 500 miles since rebuild. The blown turbo seal explains a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 congrats mike! sucks about the little bugs you have to work out but atleast now you got that beast running. i probably cant supply you with any tech info that you dont already know or have but i'll offer ya a helping hand or foot with the brake bleeding! just let me know,i would like to swing by and see the car anyhoo. later juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 While no one wants to have bad turbo seals, it sure is better than rings. Take a break and come out tomorrow night. Mike and I both plan on running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orklc Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Mike, when we put together Carlos car we installed a new MC as well as many other brake components but we had a terrible time bleeding the brake system. It turn out that we had allowed the little plastic spacer (I think is called a reaction disc) inside the brake booster to fall off during the MC replacement and no matter how much we attempted to bleed the system it would not build pedal pressure. We ended up buying a new brake booster unit since the one in the car was from 1970 any way and it was 30+ years old. That replacement cured our bleeding and pedal pressure problem. We later found out from a tech session from Skip at the monthly club meeting the story behind that little disc. If you removed the MC to replace it with a new one I would bet that the little disc is not in its proper position. My .02 cents. The stock turbo in Carlos car was also leaking oil so a rebuild was done and we have been happy (oil free) since then. Let me know what you find. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 bad news gets worse... The turbo I bought second hand (serves me right) is toast. The bearings themselves have the old blueish (got too hot) tint to them. It was leaking from both front and rear oil seals and here's the kicker... Turbonetic$ will not just sell the parts I need for the BB center section. You have to buy the whole assembly. I am making myself sick just thinking about it. Aargh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 That sucks Mike but I'm sure it will be worth it once you get it all sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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