My Solara Lays Dormant For Now...
by Mr_Chunkz » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:51 pm
Hey guys this thread was recently brought back so I suppose I will post a small update...
With the purchase of a new car, my urgency to have my Solara has subsided. I've told Greg to take his time pulling the trans out again. I think it will be coming out some time this week.
I will arrange, with the help of Gabe, to have the trans shipped back. I may invest in a custom high stall billet torque converter, although another $1100 seems a bit excessive, considering the sheer amount of money that's gone into the project already.
With an upcoming trip to Taiwan next month, my funds have gotten a bit tight, but I will keep this thread updated as we move along.
Thanks for keeping posted!!
The built engine was built by Gabe ( TRD4LIFE )
The assembly and labor was done by Greg (GregTRD )
By far two of the best, most dedicated guys you could have working on anything on your car.
Its too bad IPT isnt nearly as good as these two guys are.
Hey guys, My setup is finally complete. We went to the dyno shop yesterday but ran into a slight issue with the throttle not being able to engage WOT. We finally left and then later on fixed the problem, I will be going back to the dyno today to put down some serious power figures. The tuner laid down a rough base map for WOT that runs a bit rich just in case "i wanted to beat up on it a lil". And I sure did. This thing flies.
[i]Incidentally I took out a new Mustang GT. He was coming up fast on me, I was going about 65 gettin on the freeway and he saw me and floored it ( I heard his flowmasters roar ). He got even with me and I punched it. The car was at 120 in no time and he was about 4-5 lengths behind me... absolutely eating my dust! I cant wait to see a dyno graph of my car.
Without futher adu, here is pictures of my engine.
Custom Painted Valve Covers and Engine Cover
A Tribute to the Red Knight
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator with return lines and boost line connected, also with fuel pressure gauge.
Return fuel lines into custom tapped stock fuel rails.
Stainless braided custom fuel lines
Snow Performance 2.5 gallon water methanol tank in place of battery, cruise control on custom bracket moved to the left to fit tank.
Supra TT MAF, custom fused distribution block for the battery relocation, Greddy oil catch tank
Supra TT Maf with couplers and T Bolts
Snow performance methanol injection kit, dual nozzle setup, one to intake and one to charger
175ml Nozzle ported to charger, spraying methanol direct into engine.
Snow performance meth solenoid upgrade on custom made bracket by Greg
Custom made "floating" bracket for fuel pressure regulator, by Greg
URD 9 PSI Pulley
2.2" Of happiness
B&M Hi Tek Trans cooler on custom mounts, by Greg
MASSIVE cooler. =]
Battery relocation to spare wheel well, by Greg
Hooked up with custom gold terminals
Dual gauge pillar pod... Green LED Is for meth on, Red LED is for meth low level
Meth MAF Controller box mounted where ashtray was, custom mounted and fitted by Greg
Cant wait to get this baby on the dyno.
With the purchase of a new car, my urgency to have my Solara has subsided. I've told Greg to take his time pulling the trans out again. I think it will be coming out some time this week.
I will arrange, with the help of Gabe, to have the trans shipped back. I may invest in a custom high stall billet torque converter, although another $1100 seems a bit excessive, considering the sheer amount of money that's gone into the project already.
With an upcoming trip to Taiwan next month, my funds have gotten a bit tight, but I will keep this thread updated as we move along.
Thanks for keeping posted!!
The built engine was built by Gabe ( TRD4LIFE )
The assembly and labor was done by Greg (GregTRD )
By far two of the best, most dedicated guys you could have working on anything on your car.
Its too bad IPT isnt nearly as good as these two guys are.
Hey guys, My setup is finally complete. We went to the dyno shop yesterday but ran into a slight issue with the throttle not being able to engage WOT. We finally left and then later on fixed the problem, I will be going back to the dyno today to put down some serious power figures. The tuner laid down a rough base map for WOT that runs a bit rich just in case "i wanted to beat up on it a lil". And I sure did. This thing flies.
[i]Incidentally I took out a new Mustang GT. He was coming up fast on me, I was going about 65 gettin on the freeway and he saw me and floored it ( I heard his flowmasters roar ). He got even with me and I punched it. The car was at 120 in no time and he was about 4-5 lengths behind me... absolutely eating my dust! I cant wait to see a dyno graph of my car.
Without futher adu, here is pictures of my engine.
Custom Painted Valve Covers and Engine Cover
A Tribute to the Red Knight
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator with return lines and boost line connected, also with fuel pressure gauge.
Return fuel lines into custom tapped stock fuel rails.
Stainless braided custom fuel lines
Snow Performance 2.5 gallon water methanol tank in place of battery, cruise control on custom bracket moved to the left to fit tank.
Supra TT MAF, custom fused distribution block for the battery relocation, Greddy oil catch tank
Supra TT Maf with couplers and T Bolts
Snow performance methanol injection kit, dual nozzle setup, one to intake and one to charger
175ml Nozzle ported to charger, spraying methanol direct into engine.
Snow performance meth solenoid upgrade on custom made bracket by Greg
Custom made "floating" bracket for fuel pressure regulator, by Greg
URD 9 PSI Pulley
2.2" Of happiness
B&M Hi Tek Trans cooler on custom mounts, by Greg
MASSIVE cooler. =]
Battery relocation to spare wheel well, by Greg
Hooked up with custom gold terminals
Dual gauge pillar pod... Green LED Is for meth on, Red LED is for meth low level
Meth MAF Controller box mounted where ashtray was, custom mounted and fitted by Greg
Cant wait to get this baby on the dyno.
Last edited by Mr_Chunkz on Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:51 am, edited 14 times in total.
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