jtc3d Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Ah man, that sucks! Mine was really close as well. But the automatic must have slightly smaller dimensions because we were able to massage it in. It must be easier to lower the front, than raise the back. I had bell housing clearance issues if I went any higher at the back. And I'm guessing you'll be in the same position? There's also bonnet clearance to think about, but without the 'over the head' intake plenum in favour of ITBs maybe that's not an issue? Looks like you need to come down an inch or so. That'll be a much smaller crank pulley wheel, might be worth looking into? Maybe an upgraded bearing to take the extra revs? Is notching the sway bar an option? Adding a new mount to the cross member in the middle to cut down on the added flex? Classic build problem. "Nearly there. Just push this into place and...... ....wait, what's that? Why isn't that....? Oh FUCK! FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy-mota Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Can you, Easily move the motor back 25mm? Lower the sway bar? Remove the sway bar? motor can not move back any further as the tps sensor on the itbs hit the firewall i have a ms112 swaybar turn up this week as they drop down in the center so that should clear some room can you remove swaybars???? Ah man, that sucks! Mine was really close as well. But the automatic must have slightly smaller dimensions because we were able to massage it in. It must be easier to lower the front, than raise the back. I had bell housing clearance issues if I went any higher at the back. And I'm guessing you'll be in the same position? There's also bonnet clearance to think about, but without the 'over the head' intake plenum in favour of ITBs maybe that's not an issue? Looks like you need to come down an inch or so. That'll be a much smaller crank pulley wheel, might be worth looking into? Maybe an upgraded bearing to take the extra revs? Is notching the sway bar an option? Adding a new mount to the cross member in the middle to cut down on the added flex? the w58 is well up in there with just enough room ,and your right 25mm it needs to drop on the front. i have done abit of googling on using an aftermarket pulley,seems to be no cons but alot of people seem to favour the factory damper,so il try and leave it. the crossmember itself is a two piece shaped channel around 180mm wide so im hoping just a 25mm cut out the front replaced with some 3mm steel should work,maybe email a certifier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 You could cut the fire wall. I think you can remove the sway bar legally, check with who ever is going to cert it first. Chamberlains in town make custom sway bars, you could get one made with a big step in it to clear the pulley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffs_Emporium Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hey man, unsure if this is relevant to you but have you checked you have the engine mounts on the correct sides as there is a driver's side and passenger side and if they are the wrong way around the engine sits too far forward (with jz-g mounts anyway) Edit:ignore, have just read above it can't go back any further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 You could cut the fire wall. I think you can remove the sway bar legally, check with who ever is going to cert it first. Chamberlains in town make custom sway bars, you could get one made with a big step in it to clear the pulley. +1 for chamberlains.. they made the 27mm swaybar for my 121, perfect fit and while you're there get them to make it bigger for less body roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifty Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I love how that engine looks in there! Those extractors are incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Fuck yeah dude this is looking awesome. So freaking jealous right now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooters Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 great build dude. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooters Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 You made mention that you got some chrome out of the philippines. Is it lying around in bulk over there or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy-mota Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 On 7/7/2017 at 20:37, scooters said: You made mention that you got some chrome out of the philippines. Is it lying around in bulk over there or something? The monsoons? Na a guy there makes them for ke70s but i sent him a template and he made them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooters Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 10 hours ago, toy-mota said: The monsoons? Na a guy there makes them for ke70s but i sent him a template and he made them Well thats pritty handy. Im always gob smacked by the service you can get out of china and indon. @Willdat? was saying they will go down to the local market and shop about to get the bits he wanted. Try get someone to do that in NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Just spotted this. Sweet car. Like to put in a vote for twin round headlight front in case you haven't already decided which one to use. Reckon the rectangular lights don't look quite right with the sweet curves of everything else but hey your car so whatever eh cos you have to live with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Lower rear to match front is clearly the best option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 On 02/09/2018 at 20:46, Seedy Al said: Lower rear to match front is clearly the best option. Thats exactly what i said haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy-mota Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 @Seedy Al as much as i want to , its more hassle than its worth. I carnt even get my low profile jack under it. I have machined some spring spacers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE86NZ Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 6 hours ago, toy-mota said: With installing itbs, i needed to run an aircleaner. Im not a fan of socks and the SQ Eng trumpets dont allow individual socks to be fitted. Keeping with the theme of the factory look. I made an aircleaner. I copied the original 4m box in the way that it seals and the lid clips on. Although large ,it lets me keep the trumpets. All thought out and made by myself, with hand tools,shrinker/stretcher and a beadroller. Can anyone guess what the lid was made from? Nice work! I Guess must be.... a cut out from toyota fj40 tool box lip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy-mota Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 8 hours ago, AE86NZ said: Nice work! I Guess must be.... a cut out from toyota fj40 tool box lip. Yup bang on. I imported the lid from aussie and cut it up to suit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE86NZ Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Well done ! Look factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxted Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 That aircleaner is awesome work nice! Looks sweet on the whitewalls and hubcaps too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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