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Well, this has been in the works for at least 6 months now, but it's getting close enough to swap time to start posting details of it up here for people to see. Cost and availability of parts was a big deciding factor on what direction to go with my build. I had a rare opportunity to buy a built engine, and a turbo kit for a very reasonable price and I figured I'd probably never have this good of an opportunity to build a 400+whp car on such a small budget so I jumped on it. in addition, with Gabe's invaluable help, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.


Drivetrain:
Akora's 3.1L 1MZ-FE engine. This engine block is built and should handle up to 600whp. Heads are pretty much stock.
MR2 Turbo LSD transmission
TRD Blower at 4psi
Turbo GT35R at 10psi. Water intercooler, all custom piping.
Methanol injection at 625ml
Greddy Emanage Ultimate for tuning
Return style fuel system
ACT Clutch
Okada Plasma Booster
Custom reinforced axles
Some fat injectors
External fuel pump

Parts at the bottom in italics are stuff I still need to get.

Well I think that covers most of the build. I'm shooting for 400+ whp. I'm working on upgrading brakes and suspension too. Once I've completed all the suspension and brake upgrades I want to do I'll eventually raise boost higher and shoot for 500whp.

Pretty excessive power for a FWD sedan I know haha. But it's all about having fun, going fast, and being different.

Can't wait to see how this turns out

lol, nice man i kinda knew about this already lol. I was waiting for you to say it first though.

Will be watching this closely.

Very nice!!! Keep us posted

ToyoSolV6 wrote:lol, nice man i kinda knew about this already lol. I was waiting for you to say it first though.

I knew about it too lol .. Looking forward to see the finish product.

Haha wow word gets around fast. I can only wonder how many other people know about the build already.

Thanks for all your comments guys. I'll start posting some pictures soon of parts and stuff.

Isnt that originally the Red Knight Block?

Nice thomas, There will be two nice builds going on in MD in two completely different directions

chullen1 wrote:Nice thomas, There will be two nice builds going on in MD in two completely different directions

Three, in fact! Bob (Camrtm3?? I cant remember his SN) is also working on a turbo build on his Gen 3 Camry. His plans are fairly similar to mine in fact. But I was the first one planning to go twincharged

Bob is also in Baltimore too. I had tried to get u to join us for the CPT meet in April bud! You should join us on our next meet.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/99-mid-atlantic/414790-summer-its-hot-hell-out-meet.html

DSM_Lara wrote:Isnt that originally the Red Knight Block?

I dont think so i think this was actually called the black ninja or something like that akora built it. Or maybe Gabe sold him the red knights block and he named it the black ninja. I dont know lol

SirThomas88 wrote:Haha wow word gets around fast. I can only wonder how many other people know about the build already.

Thanks for all your comments guys. I'll start posting some pictures soon of parts and stuff.

Yeah it does, i was aware of this build a while ago. lol

ToyoSolV6 wrote:

DSM_Lara wrote:Isnt that originally the Red Knight Block?

I dont think so i think this was actually called the black ninja or something like that akora built it. Or maybe Gabe sold him the red knights block and he named it the black ninja. I dont know lol

Yeah this is the same block that was called the Black Ninja and before that it was the Red Knight. I will be the fourth owner of the built engine lol. Gabe was the first, and now it's back in Maine with him yet again haha. I've always found that amusing.

Here's the thread for the "Black Ninja" that Akora posted:
http://www.solaraguy.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=49274

Think mr chunks was the 3rd owner, joe b, gabe, Tracy, akora, sir thomas.

well what does Chunkz have now if sirthomas has this motor?