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midnightraven
09-11-2006, 18:29
Hey All :jump:

I have 5 days left of holiday from work untill January, and am planning to use the time to work on the project.

In order to get alot done to the car in that time, I feel I need to be 100% prepared and ready to go!

Johnny has been chatting to me over MSN and I have my shopping list which has been aproved by the big PW...

V6 engine (with loom and ECU)
both head gaskets to be replaced
cam belt to be changed
new oils,filters,antifreeze etc.
A new clutch kit, if possible - or re-use existing.
A custom/modified flywheel (needs to be machined).
A bespoke drivers engine mount (see Paul @ TB)
Induction kit and AFM adapter
Exhaust downpipes modified to fit your current exhaust system
Camry tacho head to be transplanted into mk2 clocks

What can I prepare in advance? :driving:

Also what can I do to make it extra special? Is it worth doing work on the head?

Nina

:hidesbehi
Shorty
09-11-2006, 19:15
Like a port and polish thing. How much work is that and should you leave that to a workshop?
biteme
09-11-2006, 20:37
Definately leave it to a workshop, with a flow bench. If you over do it, you can do more harm, and thats irreversable.

It's ?750 quid, or mine lot is, and thats with the 3 angle grind valve job. If you can do. But's a luxury more than a necesity, but it's a 10-15% increase in power straight away. Couple that with a good down pipe and exhaust, there's no reason why you can't get 235bhp in standard N/A form.

I'm getting it, but I have no sense :)
midnightraven
09-11-2006, 22:37
ok Clylinder heads...check...

right now I need a step by step guide of how to do this...its like surgery! or maybe that's just because I'm watching Grey's Anatomy...
biteme
09-11-2006, 22:43
well, the spannering is where the others step in - I'm just ok on theory :)
Garbe
09-11-2006, 23:44
I'd get the mounting adapter plate from 4V6, get the flywheel mod done by him also.
get yer gaskit set, timing belt/tensioners
clutch
Traffic film remover- you'll want to clean stuff while its apart.
paints and stuff if you wanna make it look nice.
Get some ally plate to make the blanking plates for the EGR

if you get the engine in a camry, it'll probably take 5 days to get it out/ strip it, clean paint up. unless your really good at spannering.
Jiff Lemon
10-11-2006, 09:39
thought this may help you:

All from SAPmotorparts.com

UHB5VZ - Head Bolts - ?17.50
QCP3261 - Water Pump - ?27.18
QTB521 - Timing Belt - ?28.35
WL7074 - Oil filter - ?2.19
QTH369 - Thermostat - ?15.00
UDS297 - head gasket set - ?101.99
midnightraven
10-11-2006, 10:45
ohhhh the start to a shopping list!

I'm a little embarrased as I'm still learning and some things your losing me on....:hidesbehi
wangan_x
10-11-2006, 11:24
thought this may help you:

All from SAPmotorparts.com

UHB5VZ - Head Bolts - ?17.50
QCP3261 - Water Pump - ?27.18
QTB521 - Timing Belt - ?28.35
WL7074 - Oil filter - ?2.19
QTH369 - Thermostat - ?15.00
UDS297 - head gasket set - ?101.99

you could almost get ARP studs for that price...
Limeymk1
10-11-2006, 11:48
you could almost get ARP studs for that price...

Do ARP make studs for the VZ? And if so will they fit the MZ? :pray:
wangan_x
10-11-2006, 12:35
apprently not, i could swore i saw em on ebay though...
Jiff Lemon
10-11-2006, 13:44
you could almost get ARP studs for that price...

thats for a full set, not each.
Garbe
10-11-2006, 16:40
confused now, we don't need to change the headbolts do we????
Jiff Lemon
10-11-2006, 17:29
headbolts are apparently stretch bolts, they may or may not be reusable; I couldnt' get a definate answer so as they're for bugger all, I changed them as a precaution.
biteme
10-11-2006, 20:55
The yanks talk about torquing them up to 2x recommended torque settings, and they are fine. Apparently, they are strong enough up to 5x torque settings... check the V6 section on MR2 Board, there's more information there :)
OlberJ
10-11-2006, 21:01
I'd always change the headbolts. Not worth risking it. Even for a biscuit.
midnightraven
15-11-2006, 08:34
Ok so I need to look at headbolts..check...

Is there a step by step guide anywhere on here for the V6 conversion...:coffee:
Shorty
15-11-2006, 16:03
The dowload section (http://twobrutal.co.uk/index.php?page=dlds) is the place to go.
midnightraven
15-11-2006, 23:41
excellent, just been reading the V6MR2 download for the MK1...great bed time reading....:pray:
Peebs
16-11-2006, 00:15
You will need to keep the gold spacer when you remove Camry flexplate for the flywheel mod to work properly. See this thread... http://twobrutal.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3297&page=4

Use the info in this thread to get your fly modded, or send it to me or Tony. Same goes for an engine mount too.

Certainly getting there Raven.

:)