Author Topic: I--RIDE--BIKES's Racekar - 2jz swap. (Read 34188 times)

funk32 · « **Reply #400 on:** February 06, 2019, 09:20:54 PM »

Those are some nice tools to help make manifolds. Good to see things are coming along and doing things correctly.

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #401 on:** February 06, 2019, 10:38:24 PM »

Quote from: funk32 on February 06, 2019, 09:20:54 PM

Those are some nice tools to help make manifolds. Good to see things are coming along and doing things correctly.

I’m quite excited to have it as part of my tool collection from now on. Slow and steady like a big fat turtle lol.

Canuckrz · « **Reply #402 on:** February 07, 2019, 02:15:07 AM »

While I have no idea why anyone would want to put in the effort to stuff a 2jz in this chassis, mad respect for the fabrication skills and fit and finish.

You should make the manifold grossly unequal length to replicate the inefficient but famous boxer rumble. Gives you just that little extra surprise factor.

jellynuts · « **Reply #403 on:** February 07, 2019, 04:40:24 PM »

Quote from: Canuckrz on February 07, 2019, 02:15:07 AM

You should make the manifold grossly unequal length to replicate the inefficient but famous boxer rumble.

This please.

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #404 on:** February 07, 2019, 05:36:17 PM »

Lol aren’t you guys hilarious

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #405 on:** February 08, 2019, 03:28:58 PM »

TSSFAB has started on my subframe! Exciting. Should be completed next week he said.

Delphiwrx · « **Reply #406 on:** February 09, 2019, 06:46:32 PM »

That is wicked, although I am surprised you didn't fab your own.

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #407 on:** February 11, 2019, 10:09:19 PM »

I originally was going to but the time required to properly design a subframe like this and keep angles in check is enormous for a one-off. I simple don’t have the time this winter to make it since I already have to make everything else from scratch. I decided I would rather spend my fab time in the visible front end as opposed to the hidden rear end.

Quote from: I--RIDE--BIKES on February 08, 2019, 03:28:58 PM

TSSFAB has started on my subframe! Exciting. Should be completed next week he said.

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #408 on:** February 15, 2019, 02:45:19 PM »

My Icengineworks kit arrived this week. This kit is crazy handy. I finally found some alone time last night to sit down and brainstorm various runner ideas. After a few reiterations I think I’m satisfied with my design. I tried to keep it as equal length as possible while retaining decent symmetry for aesthetics.

Now I’ll tack a runner together, bolt it to the engine and double check fitment before going forth with the metal work. Should fit mint though. Also need to figure out how I want to do the wastegates.

jellynuts · « **Reply #409 on:** February 15, 2019, 03:01:30 PM »

Quote from: I--RIDE--BIKES on February 15, 2019, 02:45:19 PM

I tried to keep it as equal length as possible

You know, as soon as you start to give people equal rights, you'll lose grip on your power.

Canuckrz · « **Reply #410 on:** February 15, 2019, 03:02:09 PM »

That is a super neat and clever piece of kit. I could see that paying for itself quickly in a custom fab shop between the time and materials lost experimenting and tinkering. Not to mention how satisfying it looks to have it perfectly modeled in advance.

Dr Beans · « **Reply #411 on:** February 15, 2019, 05:13:55 PM »

^ x2

I had no idea something like this existed. Again, nothing to really contribute other than I enjoy seeing these updates.

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #412 on:** February 15, 2019, 06:01:57 PM »

Ya this modeling system pays off big time in hours/materials saved when designing something like this. Now to see if the metal version looks the same lol.

Jukka · « **Reply #413 on:** February 19, 2019, 11:38:01 AM »

that kit is awesome! but man do they look expensive. I remember back in the day Spectre performance had a kit similar to that to allow you to build custom cold air intakes. It was super handy for piecing together intakes for random cars that didn't have aftermarket support or cars that were running aftermarket carb hats.

Loving the work so far, cant wait to see what else is in store for your build.

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #414 on:** February 20, 2019, 05:55:25 PM »

^^^ Thank you!

I now have 5/6 runners tacked up and should have the 6th done Sunday. I’m super happy with how it’s coming out. Going to be wild looking with the 6th runner in place. Then it’s time to figure out my wastegate locations.

What a long process though! Wow.

Asstuna · « **Reply #415 on:** February 20, 2019, 06:22:42 PM »

JFC some of those welds are going to be tough to reach

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #416 on:** February 20, 2019, 06:41:50 PM »

Quote from: Asstuna on February 20, 2019, 06:22:42 PM

JFC some of those welds are going to be tough to reach

There’s a little trick to that. Tack it all in place, weld a bunch of the joints, cut tacks at collector and head flange, full weld all runners , then weld each runner back in place to the collecter and flange strategically to allow most room to weld.

Brianmachinist · « **Reply #417 on:** February 21, 2019, 11:06:36 PM »

This build is crazy. Don't mind me, just admiring the thread. I hope to god this works so I can say I witnessed it.

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #418 on:** February 22, 2019, 02:12:28 PM »

I don’t mind at all haha.

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #419 on:** March 01, 2019, 04:20:18 PM »

Well I found a bit of spare time to get the entire manifold all tacked up and the wastegate tubes added.

Final welding has began finally. You sure burn through argon with a large cup and pack purging. Hoping to have it fully welded by Sunday night.

This thing looks nuts in the bay! Really pleased with how it’s turning out.

Also......I decided to splurge and build my head, so I ordered the following:
-kelford t202-d 272 cams
-Manley spring/retainers/keepers
-gsc valve stem seals
-Fluidampr crank pulley
-Titan cam gears
-Arp 625+ head studs

diamondedge · « **Reply #420 on:** March 01, 2019, 05:00:02 PM »

holy uckfay reported for STRONG PORNOGRAPHY

Which way is the outlet of the EWG going to head? Rear and down? Rear and hood?

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #421 on:** March 01, 2019, 05:18:19 PM »

LOL!

Gate one goes under and behind, then gate 1 and 2 will come up between runners 3/4 and out the hood. If that makes sense.

Mason · « **Reply #422 on:** March 01, 2019, 05:37:41 PM »

Shooting flames out of the hood is a 25hp gain.

That manifold looks like a 6 legged spider crawled under your hood. 11/10

tperkins · « **Reply #423 on:** March 01, 2019, 08:32:52 PM »

Awesome. Looks like an invidia 4g63 manifold but extra.

Sent this thread to Supra bro and he seemed skeptical of the titan cam gears, and mentioned that OEM valve stem seals are very good.

I had said looks like install error but he says that is common?

I--RIDE--BIKES · « **Reply #424 on:** March 01, 2019, 08:54:48 PM »

Strange I’ve heard nothing but great things about the Titan V2 cam gears. I would agree with install error. Looks like an improperly torqued bolt, then came loose.