SRTurbo04 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Still gonna run 12's ...... good luck bud OMG SHAVE YOUR FACE X2 you dirty day walker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Thanks everyone, hopefully get back at it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJdidit1738 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Nino, since you have an 82 corolla, I would also check out the 3tc forums since puerto ricans are always doing over the top shit with anything corolla related. You want to see how if you can find any 2/3rz engines(2.4-2.7cc 4 cylinder) locally cheap from Tacoma's. They bolt to the w58 and the r154 just needs a spacer to work. I have been looking at both, the weight breaks for running a 2rz is very enticing but the limitations and initial cost to build it would be around the same as if I bought a 2jz that could go above and beyond what I could ever want to make for the corolla, the chassis will be able to hold either just deciding what I want to do and researching a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 The difference in the price isn't the engine per say(variable in availability), its your transmission options. If you go 2jz, then expect to spend 500-700 for the bellhousing/flywheel to put a r154 or w58 behind it. 6 speed is great, but people usually want their second born child for one. To save you time if you ever need help with fabrication, I would honestly hit up Alex. Guy knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Or to save even more money I'd go 1.5JZ...If a broke college kid can scrounge the funds...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Just go 2JZ and get it over with, Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Made some decent progress today. Exhaust manifold flanges and collector came in: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Manifoldmaterials.jpg I appropriately sized the merge collector for the T6 flange and started welding: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Mergecollector4.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Mergecollector3.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Mergecollector2.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Mergecollector1.jpg The T6 flange was warped during the welding process so I had it CNC decked and port-matched: I then mocked the turbo in place and started welding primaries: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Profilepic.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Tackweld2.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Tackweld.jpg Ended up with this for the day: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Exhaustmanifold1.jpg Overall pretty satisfying day. I'll hopefully have the rest of the primaries tacked tomorrow and be ready to start finishing them by the end of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Brian Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 You have turned into a welding gansta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks, Brian. This is still with the little 165, hoping to pick up a Dynasty 350 soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks, Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I have been looking at both, the weight breaks for running a 2rz is very enticing but the limitations and initial cost to build it would be around the same as if I bought a 2jz that could go above and beyond what I could ever want to make for the corolla, the chassis will be able to hold either just deciding what I want to do and researching a lot. 3TC, all day long... trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 what material are the primaries? Are they coated?!? Just looks funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Cast 304SS, they always look shitty unless you polish them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 got ya, I guess I havent seen many/any cast 304SS pipes... I usually always got seamless U bends from Burns Stainless. At first I thought it was some galvanized steel, and thought "OMG, I hope he is not welding galvanized" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 As far as I know, Burns only offers thin-wall which I don't trust to hang a big turbo off of and have the manifold last. I went overkill and am building this out of schedule 40, but it will be crazy strong and durable once all's said and done. I've welded galvenized and aluminized before: worst welding ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Similar to what you used on the Lexus amirite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Correct. However, I used schedule 10 bends on the Lexus since the turbo is much lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstock2 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Really nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 yea, ive never done a turbo manifold, so never been worried about hanging a large mass on the end, haha. galvanized is not only tough to weld, the fumes it makes are toxic and can get you REALLY sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I've welded with a gas mask on a few times in my day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Made more good progress today. Got the manifold all mocked (aside from wastegate runners): http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Fullymockedmanifold3.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Fullymockedmanifold4.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Fullymockedmanifold1.jpg Fits in the car well: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Fullymockedmanifold5.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/Fullymockedmanifold7.jpg And the turbo clears everything, stock hood included: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/turbofitment2.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/turbofitment3.jpg Very proud of how this has come out so far. Now starts the deconstruction in preparation for final construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Nice hairdryer. The manifold looks good too. Did you ever finish the intake manifold yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Haven't made any more progress on the intake manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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