MR2big’s, MR2 Mk2 Auto ..V6.. 1-MZ.. Flappy Paddle [Archive]

mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:05

I thought it was about time that I put a project thread up……. Ok I know it has taken me over two years to do so. :icon_redface: It was really nice meeting some of you at the Jap Show and Jap Fast. In fact it was at the Jap Show that one TB member told me it was about time I put a thread up.:smile:

Before I talk about the car I would like to say thank you to: Dan, Adie and Paul Woods for their help and advice, this car would have never got finished without them. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
(Who said it's finished)

The car started as a standard NA, G Ltd MK2 Auto that I bought in London for just over £700. The interior was in very good condition, but the exterior had a dent in every single panel. I had the car re-sprayed and did some basic modifications. The car ran quite well until I took it on a long weekend to France and it decided to burn more oil than petrol. Dan a very good friend of mine who you all know persuaded me to have a V6 conversion. The next day I went out and bought the Camry with the 1- MZ engine in it.

The world’s first MR2 MK2 auto V6 1-MZ

If I explained what happened next, there would be about 100 pages to read through.

So they say a picture is worth a 1000 words, well here goes

Michael

mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:07

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:09

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:10

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:11

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:12

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:14

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:15

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:16

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:18

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:19

Making the three stage flappy paddle selector switch:)

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:20

The original gear selector was too high, so we made a new one out of a solid aviation aluminium

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:22

Decided to use buttons to change up and down gear.

The positioning of the buttons have to be personalised to the driver to be faster than a universal paddle system.

We made a custom bracket out of aviation aluminium which is rigid; the last thing you want is any movement from the bracket.

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:23

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:24

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mr2big

16-07-2011, 20:25

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16-07-2011, 21:01

mr2big

16-07-2011, 21:08

And the icing on the cake, was Simon's flappy paddle system, the real making of the car.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?18196-MR2big-s-V6-Flappy-Paddle-Build-Thread&p=240149&highlight=#post240149

Michael

mr2big

16-07-2011, 21:12

Wow.... just Wow.... :) That is one epic build! I love the little details, like the engraved plate on the fuse box, that's genius! Offcourse we all admired you're very shiny vehicle on the auto box build thread, but this is on another level! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you, it is getting there.

It's time to move onto the next stage, the supercharger.:smile:

It sounds quite good, click on picture

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mr2big

17-07-2011, 09:42

Making TRD cross brace fit a 1-MZ

The TRD engine cross brace did not have enough clearance over the air intake manifold.
We overcame the problem by making these adapters to replace the nuts retaining the suspension.:smile:

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mr2big

17-07-2011, 09:47

Adjusting the suspension without the plastic Koni suspension adapter

These aluminium caps with an O ring to hold them safely in place replaced the plastic caps and with a simple twist adjust the Koni suspension.

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Goldy

17-07-2011, 12:52

Gotto love the work thats gone into this car, great to see it progress from start to finish!

Spook

17-07-2011, 16:22

sweet jesus .....

mr2big

24-07-2011, 13:47

mr2big

24-07-2011, 13:48

Small modification on the windscreen wiper motor (I have only got one)
Made from solid block of aluminium with no joins, it hardly ways anything.

Much cooler than the original one painted in blue.

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OlberJ

24-07-2011, 20:48

I was going over the engine today just checking one or two things and decided there was too much blue silicon pipe on the induction kit.
3 hours later the induction kit had been modified with the airflow meter discreetly housed underneath in the stainless steel pipe.

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After

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Good call. I had that ASH stuff on the roadster with a 45* bend on it. Under acceleration it was collapsing and strangling the engine. Replaced with a hard alloy elbow and it improved it no end.

PaulM

25-07-2011, 17:35

Top build . period

mr2big

25-07-2011, 20:29

OlberJ, that's really interesting. I have got a upgraded Supra twin Turbo induction kit so there is very little resistance.

PaulM thank you it has come a long way and got a long way to go.

Fitted, and before anyone mentions the wiper motor bracket I am working on a replacement one now.:icon_biggrin::icon_biggrin:

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mr2big

26-07-2011, 20:09

Automatic dimming mirror fitted, with a little “V6” touch to it.:icon_biggrin:

There is quite a lot of work in making the bracket to hold the mirror; unless you do a lot of night driving it is not one of those “must have modifications”.

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Garbe

27-07-2011, 20:35

This is just one astonishing build, the machined parts are just incredible.

briweekes

27-07-2011, 21:46

I absolutely love those wheels, what are they exactly?? best looking MR2 I've ever seen, looks just right

mr2big

27-07-2011, 22:59

This is just one astonishing build, the machined parts are just incredible.

Thank you Garbe, I have still got lots of things to do :icon_biggrin:

I absolutely love those wheels, what are they exactly?? best looking MR2 I've ever seen, looks just right

Work Split rims VS-XX 17" rim. 17x8 offset 35 and 17x9 offset 35 114.3 5h

With Toyo Proxes T1R Tyres: Front 215 x 40 and Rear 255x 40

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snowtigger

28-07-2011, 12:32

I can see this thread fine on tapatalk but on my pc it keeps coming up with a strange message "you can not access this page as the content cannot be displayed" very strange.

Good work on the alloy bits and this is one stunning car even the photos do not do this car justice, you have to see it in the flesh to soak in all the little details and one off parts.

mr2big

28-07-2011, 15:36

I can see this thread fine on tapatalk but on my pc it keeps coming up with a strange message "you can not access this page as the content cannot be displayed" very strange.

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I am having the same problem, but if I hit the page refresh button it then displays.

I might have to clear my old Internet files.

Anyhow I been meaning to ask you about Santa pod, what times did you get?

Did you get out of third gear?

Michael

snowtigger

28-07-2011, 16:02

mr2big

29-07-2011, 19:31

Once got it into 4th for about a nano second before going through the trap, best of the day was a 14 second at 107mph, just couldn't get traction plus it tried to swop ends and bunny hop when I gave it the beans the first time of the line, so shit me up a bit.

Next time I'm going to just floor it and short change straight to second gear as first can hit the rev limiter before you've gone 4 yards, what I need is a stinking hot day like today rather than the damp we had that day, then the track will be uber sticky.

It would be nice to hit Santa pod on a hot dry day, hopefully next time I go I will have the supercharger fitted and give it a couple runs.

I am off to the ring in Germany this coming weekend with the car, that should be interesting

Michael

snowtigger

29-07-2011, 21:48

one thing i must do is go to the ring that james may loves so much lol.

it would be good to go up against a supercharged v6 with the 2gr im going to the next japshow in september booked time off work for jae then going driving round the coast and then back to santa pod will definately give it the beans the next time.

you take care of that car i dont want to hear its been into the armco at the ring its just to nice a car to thrash to death.

from one michael to another michael.

mr2big

22-08-2011, 20:07

TRAX Power and Style Awards Silverstone 4th of September

Congratulations, your car has been chosen to be displayed at this years Power and Style Awards in association with Yokohama. TRAX Team

:icon_biggrin: V6 on display

http://www.traxshows.co.uk/2010/01/01/michael-ing-mr2-v6-1-mz/
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headcase

22-08-2011, 20:52

:thumbsup::thumbsup: well done

mr2big

22-08-2011, 21:46

It should be a bit of fun, probably the last show of the season for me.
Michael

mr2big

28-08-2011, 11:32

I will be at Silverstone this week if anyone wants to say hello. I will be on the Yokohama Power and Style stand
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Been playing with the camera..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-TXQRt8z_8

dgh938peg

28-08-2011, 20:18

Michael can't make JAE unfortunately. Though i have humbly stepped in and offered to bring it on his behalf. It was a tough decision but somebody has to do it! :D

Torero

28-08-2011, 20:43

dgh938peg

28-08-2011, 22:53

Alot of man hours went into sheathing the loom and hoses! But i can take no credit at all John - that's down to Michael's friendly mechanic Adie!

mr2big

29-08-2011, 20:41

Mike, I have to say that is one of the best MK2s I have ever seen. The attention to details is staggering.
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Superb job on the engine bay by the way, all credit to Dan on the wire tucking. It looks like a lot of man hours have gone into making that all bling happen.

thank you, I wish I had kept a record of the number of hours.

I have still got lots of things I want to do, do not be surprised if the engine comes out yet again.
However this time it will be planned for some internal upgrading, a winter project

Michael

mr2big

31-08-2011, 23:13

Had a power steering leak, I thought that I would get it fixed before Silverstone and JAE
Found the leak right on this joint, the annoying thing is that the rack is only just over a year old.
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Now need to track down some power steering fluid (EHPS)
It is £25 from Toyota but they have not got any in stock until Saturday. I am wondering if I could use the Ford Focus EHP one instead.

Makes a change having the front of the car up in the air.

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Spook

02-09-2011, 12:25

ive said this before and i know you wont mind me saying again...

jesus this car is brilliant...
lurve it!

snowtigger

02-09-2011, 16:43

It must be in my top 3 mk2 cars and that's saying a lot as I'm very fussy about the mk2 I even let mrv6 in the list so there's only space for my own convertible when I buy one.

mr2big

23-09-2011, 08:36

Thank you all for your kind remarks, believe it or not I still have a lots I want to do to the car.

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dgh938peg

23-09-2011, 11:15

I hope i put it away clean enough for you!

mr2big

25-09-2011, 15:01

Thank you for putting him away nice and clean, he told me that he was allowed to stay up late at JAE and watch Fast and Furious.
You shouldn't let him get overexcited:jump::jump:

Michael

mr2big

28-10-2011, 17:57

Started doing some of the small details.

Going to tidy up the boot, as it will have a nice new ECU on display at some time in the future with some other bits.

Old boot hinges

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mr2big

29-10-2011, 17:22

The front bonnet replacement hinges are beautifully finished; I am really pleased with them .

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Goldy

30-10-2011, 11:37

BLING! Some serious attention to detail going on there!

bigpitty1

31-10-2011, 12:55

they look awesome

mr2big

17-12-2011, 09:53

Need a bit help on this urgently!!

Who made: front bumper bars, rear bumper bars and side skirts?

Someone is writing an article about the car (been requested not to say more than that, TB is spoken about).

They want to know who originally designed or manufactured the front and rear bumper bar and side skirts.

The company I purchased them from has disappeared. The only reference I can find is a order numbers and a reference to the rear bumper bar as “drift back”

Any ideas?

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Goldy

17-12-2011, 10:47

Looks very similar to this :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-COROLLA-MR2-NTC-BODY-KIT-BODYKIT-/350369339693?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5193a3d92d

mr2big

17-12-2011, 13:31

Thank you Simon, trying to get this information back by Monday morning.:icon_biggrin:

MR2 NTC BODY KIT BODYKIT

http://www.saw-tuning.de/Toyota-MR2-W2-Bodykit_1

http://www.tuning-in.eu/front-bumper-toyota-mr2-ntc-design.html

http://www.bodyandparts.de/shop/Tuning-Body-Kits/Toyota-Tuning/MR2-W2/Side/Toyota-MR2-side-skirts-NTC-Design::1197.html?XTCsid=d8640a74bed4e44e29d70b64e a97d36c

dgh938peg

18-12-2011, 22:35

Try Mikey666 on MR2OC Michael - he has the same front bumper for sure...

I'll keep looking on the others for you :)

MMaddict

19-12-2011, 15:21

Awsome car, how did you get those hinges so nice and shiney?

P.S.> Could somebody please add a Safetywarning, that enginebay is so shiney!

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5553/i5673.png

dgh938peg

19-12-2011, 15:44

hinges are chrome plated addict :)

guitariste47

19-12-2011, 18:11

Hello

I had a great pleasure looking at your pictures. Truly amazing work

mr2big

30-12-2011, 20:00

Awsome car, how did you get those hinges so nice and shiney?

P.S.> Could somebody please add a Safetywarning, that enginebay is so shiney!

http://www.woodsport.org/forum/images/recovered/2005/04/52.jpg

You will like this then :icon_biggrin::icon_biggrin:

Ok, time to get stuck in and take the engine out again but this time I will be adding the M-62 Supercharger to it before it goes back in.

The M-62 TRD supercharger with its Teflon black coating.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2011/12/219.jpg

After 60 hours work the body of the TRD Supercharger now looks like this, still got about another 8 hours’ work on it before it's finally finished.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2011/12/220.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2011/12/221.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2011/12/222.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2011/12/223.jpg

http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t351/poppy7777/Supercharger%20MR2%20automatic%20V6%201-MZ/020.jpg

tiguy99

28-01-2012, 03:36

Holy crap that looks great! A whole work week's worth of work put into that thing. Came out amazing!

mr2big

29-01-2012, 10:50

Holy crap that looks great! A whole work week's worth of work put into that thing. Came out amazing!

I did not think for one moment it would take that long. I have gone so far with this project that I was determined not to let it down at the last minute.

Just trying to get a bit of motivation behind me to finish it now before the new season is here. Don't want to be off the road after the second week of April, not a lot of time to do things.

Some more details on the flappy paddle system here,
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?18196-MR2big-s-V6-Flappy-Paddle-Build-Thread/page10

Michael

oteck

29-10-2012, 11:04

needs more chrome ;)

http://oteck.ca/sw20/door%20handle%2001.JPG

mr2big

10-06-2013, 23:03

I feel like apologising, it’s been ages since I have been on here and it is one of my favourite websites.

I have been quite busy but now have some spare time to catch up with my car.

Here’s a few recent photographs of the supercharger fitted.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/127.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/MR2%20V6sc%20%20PS%20GT/023_zpsd4bb8cd3.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/128.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/MR2%20V6sc%20%20PS%20GT/021_zps7c7c6ab2.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/129.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/MR2%20V6sc%20%20PS%20GT/022_zpsa396537d.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/130.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/MR2%20V6sc%20%20PS%20GT/016_zps0c13cba6.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/131.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/MR2%20V6sc%20%20PS%20GT/015_zps6ebf1282.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/132.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/MR2%20V6sc%20%20PS%20GT/014_zps73de5cb9.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/133.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/MR2%20V6sc%20%20PS%20GT/013_zps5669b615.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/134.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/MR2%20V6sc%20%20PS%20GT/012_zps3ce7fba5.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/135.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/MR2%20V6sc%20%20PS%20GT/011_zpsc4296376.jpg.html)

Paul Woods

11-06-2013, 07:15

Stunning Michael, just stunning.

snowtigger

11-06-2013, 13:42

You could eat of that engine, gorgeous work as ever a truly stunning car should win the show and shine easy.

mr2big

11-06-2013, 19:53

Thank you Paul, without your advice and Dan’s help it would have never have got this far.

Michael

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/138.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/IMG_2466_zpsa5514090.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/139.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/IMG_2460_zps8f1b5464.jpg.html)

mr2big

11-06-2013, 19:56

snowtigger ,Thank you, it could do a decent clean :wink:

nik

11-06-2013, 20:06

just amazing!! had a good look around her at JAE last year and kept seeing little touches, such attention to detail..would be honoured to have her on TB stand this year ;)

snowtigger

11-06-2013, 22:11

She's one classy car that I would be proud to own even if its a mk2.

synXero

11-06-2013, 23:18

This is just one of those hero cars.

What sort of power does it make, and forgive my lack of reading but how on earth does the auto box hold up?

snowtigger

12-06-2013, 01:35

its a 3vz auto box so holds up pretty well, if you read the whole build thread its epic, and as it states it has goldy special box of tricks for flappy paddle shifting.

mr2big

12-06-2013, 09:13

This is just one of those hero cars.

What sort of power does it make, and forgive my lack of reading but how on earth does the auto box hold up?

As already said, the gearbox is actually ideal. It needed to some extra power push through it to bring it to life.

Initially on the basic conversion it still occasionally reminded me of a V6 saloon type performance.

There is no doubt after introducing a paddle shift it started becoming more sporty.

Now with the supercharger it feels like a sports model full-time.

Now the paddle shift brings it into a different league.

I also think the supercharger is not as demanding on the gearbox as an over-sized Turbo would be.

Michael

mr2big

16-06-2013, 20:51

Having this logo made up to go my spare wheel cover,will be able to get more with or without the word supercharge

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/205.jpg (http://s515.photobucket.com/user/poppy7777/media/aaaaaaa/scmr2_zps14cbc8bd.jpg.html)

mr2big

28-09-2014, 20:22

Well, the car was in one piece for few weeks.

After fitting the Supercharger with the standard 220cc 1-MZ injectors the obvious thing happened, fuel starvation.

It was to be expected, so yesterday was spent fitting Supra Turbo injectors.

This quickly cured the fuel starvation and initially has given us the complete opposite.

The car is now running very rich with some big flames appearing occasionally from the exhaust system.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/182.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/IMG_3458_zpsd6ebb8d5.jpg.html)

mr2big

28-09-2014, 20:25

The car is sitting in the garage ready for its big operation .

The plan is to fit a Syvecs S6GP ECU for the engine management and Keep the Toyota ECU to run the paddle shift GCU.

The Supra Turbo fuel injectors are already fitted.

Fingers crossed :)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/183.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/057_zpsefb0da77.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/184.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/056_zps9ab994fb.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/185.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/054_zpse505377a.jpg.html)

mr2big

28-09-2014, 20:27

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/186.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/001_zps4ac861b5.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/187.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/004_zps527e4bd0.jpg.html)

mr2big

28-09-2014, 20:31

It now drives, using the Toyota ECU and the S6GP Syvecs ECU.

We still need to do a few modifications to the supercharger before final mapping.

Looks like we have also managed to lose the key immobiliser on the Toyota ECU, which is good thing.

Click on picture :)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/188.jpg (http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx290/aclpic/IMG_3968_zps2a9760ec.mp4)

mr2big

28-09-2014, 20:33

The S6GP Syvecs ECU required a couple of extra sensors making some of the vacuum pipes very long.

To make things more efficient and tidy things up we made this vacuum manifold.

At the end of day we did away with nearly 1 m of vacuum pipe and that has got to be a good thing. :)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/189.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/air004_zps43df8634.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/190.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/air001_zpsc431d5f4.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/191.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/air002_zps69d0b2e6.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/192.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/air003_zps8f54ff15.jpg.html)

mr2big

28-09-2014, 20:36

This bracket makes a nice home for the fuel sensor and the fuel pressure regulator.

“Basically”, I can now run various mixtures of methanol in the fuel and the ECU will make all the necessary adjustments.

Also, it should assist when I have to fill up with low-grade fuel in Europe.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/193.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/10551719_10204511065243097_5482843371308089875_o_z ps24e5da96.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/194.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/1801148_10204511064203071_2659470299667854593_o_zp s6ffc828f.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/195.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/10532562_10204511066723134_7931064676813546035_n_z ps06675458.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/196.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/10530496_10204543177525884_6594034048851794382_o_z ps5cbf4706.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/197.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/10493000_10204511065283098_2885384142068080292_o_z ps38c6db2c.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/198.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/10448654_10204347296548982_2897994028496486049_o_z psf67eab47.jpg.html)

mr2big

28-09-2014, 20:42

Ok , we can now run methanol in the fuel, but what about putting it into the air intake as well ?:icon_smile:

We have also installed a water /methanol injection system, injecting the mixture directly into the Supercharger. As what is now becoming “usual” we made a couple of modifications.

Instead of a single 250 jet that would supply the mixture before the Supercharger (Air to the SC), we are using two 126 jets to deliver the mix directly into the supercharger. This will distribute the mixture evenly and atomise the mixture more efficiently, hopefully this should bring the air intake temperature down more.

We have now added a 300psi solenoid to stop the supercharger sucking the water/methanol tank dry. (Even when it was not on boost, that was fun)

From the pictures, you can see how we modified the supercharger with the injectors at each end.

The boot is now filling up :) :)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/199.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/MathWaterV6001_zpscae817c2.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/200.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/MathWaterV6002_zpsf560ff56.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/201.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/MathWaterV6003_zps7cf36d01.jpg.html)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2014/09/202.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/aclpic/media/MathWaterV6007_zps42656444.jpg.html)

So that’s methanol in the “fuel” and in the “air” intake, BUT the car still has the ability to run without methanol with the ECU automatically