The Grey Phoenix..Summer update

[rev2rich]

Hi thought it was about time I should have a "Build Tread" and as PB has decided to stop working and my old thread "Looks to nice"

So a bit about me... Over the years I have had a few cars and the MR2 keeps my attention and I decided that if I was going to build/restore one I would make it the best up to date version I could! So I Have gone the most up to date technology the current market has to offer to allow the MR2 to keep up with modern hot hatches

Engine Tuned

*Alloy Moroso sump
* Knife edge crank whole rotation balanced
* Ross full metal jacket Harmonic crank pulley
* ARP studs
* Wossner pistons
* Eagle Con rods + ARP fasteners
* HKS Head Gasket
* Uprated oil pump
* Fully rebuilt with Toyota parts ( bolts nuts oil squirters ect)
* Stoney Racing uprated hoses though out
* Racer X crank sensor kit
* HKS 264 Inlet and exhaust
* Converted to rev3 Cam followers
* Ported and polished so it is 18% better flow rate over stock
* Racer x cam sensor kit
* HKS pulleys
* HKS belt
* Bosh Motorsport DBW throttle body
* Throttle pedal & sensor
* EFR 7064 T25 turbo 402whp @1.8 bar
* Turbo smart waste gate replacing the stock part on the turbo
* Turbo smart Dump value to replace the stock turbo part
* Custom downpipe
* Departure pro exhaust system
* Fully Zircotec from back of turbo to the exhaust
* Full racing turbo manifold also Zircotec
* Inlet is a RMR alloy inlet
*Injector dynamics 1000cc
* Racer X fuel rail
* In-tank walbro pump
* Custom fuel swirl pot
* ATL Roll over value
* Inline torques fuel pump fuel filter
* -10 braided fuel lines
* -6 return fuel lines
* sytec fuel pressure reg
* All torques fittings
* Syvecs S6 Plus
* Syves Tocan display
* uprated/ extra sensors
* Setrab 19 row oil cooler
* Mocal oil sandwich plate
* Racer x coil conversion
* HKS airfilter
* Innovative engine mounts
* HKS twin plate clutch
* Custom Proalloy Charge cooler
* Bosh Charge cooler pump
* Roll cage (to be fitted later on in the year )
* Mishimoto radiator + shroud
* Derale 18 row Fuel cooler
* 11" Spal Engine bay Fans x2

Body work

Carbon MAD PSI duck tail boot lid
Fiberglass Parts are ~
Doors
border vented front Wings
Border Bonnet
Cooling plate
Border rear spats
MRD side skirts + carbon intake vents
*Re-spray once completed

Suspension

White line ARB Front & Rear
ultra racing braces through out

Brakes


Wilhelm Brake upgrade Front and Rear with Handbrake set up


Photos

to come

[rev2rich]

History of the car

So this was the car as I bought it.. back in 2005 off a member here named becky aka Ducatichick





Had a few runs at Santa Pod my best time running a A.E.M ecu and a Rogue charge cooler





After many track days I decided a bit more power was needed so i decided to go down the forge route. I want to sort out the 2tone paint work the car had when I bought it as she had got a mate to paint it for her and it was not the greatest



so I decided to keep the colour the same but just a refresh but this happened



Bit of a mix up at the paint shop so decided it was a time for a change





So I then it was time to start the engine build







The head was ported 18% over stock




Time for some Zircotec coating







Time for the engine to go in







Time for some mapping



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmTsTz90FcA

And then the block decided it wanted to crack on the water pump... So after some thought I have decided to go down the 5S block route so more pics to come soon

[rev2rich]

So this weeks update

got the car back from TDI so I can start cracking on with the body work as the engine is still being sorted out

Also got the ABS hubs I got from Magic beans back from the blasting company as well.... So I decided I would give them some attention





Still a mountain of things to do

[CalMac]

Ahhhh that's gorgeous, lot of attention to detail! I like it

[rev2rich]

So had to wait for a few body work bits to turn up but she is finally at the body shop



just got this think it will add a more aggressive look to the rear end

[Magic Beans]

The hubs cleaned up well

Looking forward to seeing the finished article.

[rev2rich]

So little update... engine has been cleaned.. machined.. and ready for the install of the new pistons that came highly recommended from Nathan from DP engine parts...

Body wise we are still cracking on had to wait on a few more parts to show up..all here now and we are ready to crack on


So since the engine is out I have been considering fitting NOS only for top end so gear 4 &5 , 4k to 7k Rev for top end speed and cool the engine down a bit while on long straights I have the ECU that can easily do this.... just thinking should I?

Cheers Rich

[androo007]

On a late 5s? Why not!

[alanmr2turbo]

Why NOS for high end revs? Surely your turbo has kicked in by 4k.

I've heard of people using it for low revs for when turbo is still spooling.

[rev2rich]

Not for quick spool I have that covered ....it is mainly for top end bhp and cooling of the cylinders at top end from what I have read it is good for cars in hotter climates but would still offer the same rewards here in the uk

And I would get a Go BABY GO gear knob

[rev2rich]

Some photos from the engine builder I took

[rev2rich]

Update : Been a bit slow as I have been on holiday but it is still cracking on with the body work. Engine is fully rebuilt waiting for the car after the respray

Couple of sneaky photos sent to me from the body shop I am going tonight to see for my self and take some better ones

[rev2rich]

Update still fitting lining up panels dealing with thous unseen problems

Few photos



Fitting the Ultra Racing fender brace with a vented wing is a pain FYI they dont fit lol so a little trimming and some more body work to make custom to this build



Brace fitted... doors on and wings on... Bumper ..lights ..skirts and front lip left to align up the fill sand and paint... I might get this car up and running this year

[blogsy]

Are you going to use oil squirters on the 5s block, and what head gasket are you using

[rev2rich]

Starting to move further in the right direction all body work strengthened and filler is starting to be applied and finishing parts

[rev2rich]

Adding more air flow















Front end almost ready for primer and some color

[blogsy]

You don't know do you.

[rev2rich]

Sorry didn't see your question

I will ask when I go in

[rev2rich]

Answer to your question

I am running a HKS head gasket
No squirters have been fitted as the boost is low and I won't be going over 500bhp..

Hope that helps

[rev2rich]

Bit of a update as it has been a while as life seem to get in the way but here are some photos




didnt got to plan had to re do as the foam had a voild