Lexus 3S200 GTE Build
Lexus 3S200 GTE Build
steviewevie Just what I was thinking :crying:
Fingers crossed that you're on the home strait now :thumbup1:
Yes we are on the home straight , Altezza gearbox ,Starter, Clutch and flywheel assembly was all fitted today for the final time so now im waiting on the propshaft .
supratruck
21-10-2017, 08:02 PM #71steviewevie Just what I was thinking :crying:
Fingers crossed that you're on the home strait now :thumbup1:
Yes we are on the home straight , Altezza gearbox ,Starter, Clutch and flywheel assembly was all fitted today for the final time so now im waiting on the propshaft .
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
22-10-2017, 09:24 AM #72Great news Wayne. Is my S3GTE Fly wheel any good - i.e. can we get any £'s back from it??
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
Add it to the SPC spares bin.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
22-10-2017, 10:20 AM #74OK not really worth it then:Sulk:
Add it to the SPC spares bin.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
IIRC the only use for them is to get the PCD redrilled to get the fly fitted on the V6 conversions that woodsport do, so they can mate up to the E153 box. They're so frigging big and solid that they never warp or wear out (not that I've ever heard of anyway) and the E153 doesn't get used for much else so there's not really a 2nd hand market.
The new gear selector shaft is also made and fitted will send you some pics soon , Gear selection is like silk now the Anne Summers feel [Vibration ] has dissappeared , Probably back up and running in the morning also want to check the feul system/Pump/rel valve .
Wayne
:thumbup:
supratruck
22-10-2017, 07:09 PM #76Hi Phil , The propshaft is back and fitted so that means it was dropped off on Mon morning and back Today shortened and balanced not a bad turn around ?
The new gear selector shaft is also made and fitted will send you some pics soon , Gear selection is like silk now the Anne Summers feel [Vibration ] has dissappeared , Probably back up and running in the morning also want to check the feul system/Pump/rel valve .
Wayne
:thumbup:
I think it is time to post some photos - give me some time and I will upload into photobucket and lets show everyone what has been going on. I love the Prodrive back box!!
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
23-10-2017, 09:02 AM #77Thank you sooooooooooooooo much Wayne the vibration was terrible esp. over 70MPH.
I think it is time to post some photos - give me some time and I will upload into photobucket and lets show everyone what has been going on. I love the Prodrive back box!!
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
If it was me I would never do it again too much heartache/hassle/expense, just buy a Scooby/Evo/Skyline with 600BHP. As for prices you have to expect AT LEAST 5K to 10K, depending on engine choice finish level etc. And of course hope you aren't taken for a ride.
Is the conversion now 100% yes it is we are confidant of this. Wayne has ensured everything is done as he would have done it from the start, we have all seen the Supratruck for example. I could have had the car back a week ago I am sure if corners were cut but that was not the intention of the exercise this car has to be right. The car is now ready for any power increase as we feel confident with so with a larger turbo and forged internals 550BHP is a possible reality. But for now lets leave it how it is and enjoy:thumbup1:
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
23-10-2017, 09:44 AM #78This has cost a bit less than the original conversion to put everything right, buy and change gearbox, get the power, re-fabricate almost everthing TGT made, buy new clutch assy., flywheel, EBC etc. However Wayne and Co have done far more that can't be easily seen, but have photographed whilst doing hidden jobs so they were done, so this adds a lot to the time and of course the money.
If it was me I would never do it again too much heartache/hassle/expense, just buy a Scooby/Evo/Skyline with 600BHP. As for prices you have to expect AT LEAST 5K to 10K, depending on engine choice finish level etc. And of course hope you aren't taken for a ride.
Is the conversion now 100% yes it is we are confidant of this. Wayne has ensured everything is done as he would have done it from the start, we have all seen the Supratruck for example. I could have had the car back a week ago I am sure if corners were cut but that was not the intention of the exercise this car has to be right. The car is now ready for any power increase as we feel confident with so with a larger turbo and forged internals 550BHP is a possible reality. But for now lets leave it how it is and enjoy:thumbup1:
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
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Rear View new exhaust in place
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Underneath - neat fit I think.
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New Engine bay - Timing cover removed to check timing
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"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
23-10-2017, 10:00 AM #80Scooby Prodrive backbox
Rear View new exhaust in place
Underneath - neat fit I think.
New Engine bay - Timing cover removed to check timing
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
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