Richies mk2 v6 swap

[Paul Woods]

another new one rolls in,richie just lives down the road from WS and heard about us on the grapevine,anyway heres his car,a rather nice dark green mk2 with lovely alloys...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/75.jpg

And the offending unit in question....HG gone or so we think...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/76.jpg

and sometime later....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/77.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/78.jpg

the rear tie rod bushes/bolts on this car refused to let go,we had to cut them out they were that seized,so new bushes will be needed...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/79.jpg

as usual lots to come...

[Marksman]

How do you like the new ramps Paul, any easier?

O.S.

[richardmr23545]

Looking sweet, now that nasty old lumps out of her !! :thumbsup: Cant wait for more pics mate

I see the bushes give you lads some grief to, the cars just like the missus wont give in without a fight :nunu: rotflmao

[Whore of Babylon]

Looks good richard. keep us posted Mr Woods

[Paul Woods]

yeah owen the lifts are amazing,its so simple when you arent on your back!

Richie the tie rod bush bolts were totally solid mate,we will need to replace these with new ones from toyota or good second hand ones or possibly even polybush them,plenty of time to work that out though.

Lots of pics to come :thumbsup:

[Garbe]

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/75.jpg


Oh look a 4x4 MR2

Nice to see a newish one getting the treatment.

[Paul Woods]

todays swapperage....

after pulling the engine out we had to inspect the hose from hell....and would you believe this one is intact! well i never....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/99.jpg

We have cleaned down the engine bay,it was a bit grimey in there,and fitted the coilpack....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/100.jpg

Also here is richies V6 before being stripped....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/101.jpg

It will get all the usual treatment plus some mild head porting thrown in.

[richardmr23545]

Thats looking awsome mate, the engine bays come up mint to. :thumbsup: I take it the hose from hell being intact is kind of rare then eh ?. Plus that v6 is gunna look the mutts dangly bits when its done :shades:

cheers guys and keep up the great work :thumbsup:

[Portgordon]

Looking superb as always! is the country running out of Camrys yet?

[Paul Woods]

it will happen one day mark...maybe not today maybe not tomorrow but soon!

richie ive ordered new polyurethane tie rod bushes for your car,they were only £30 so not bad,these will be better than new ones. :thumbsup:

[richardmr23545]

Cheers paul thats spot on mate :thumbsup:

[Paul Woods]

quick update,here are lots of engine parts painted dark green,to match the car of course.... its actually a metallic green,it'll shine like hell in the sunlight.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/110.jpg

Some silver bits,that we painted um......silver.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/111.jpg

the centre plenum chamber doofer...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/112.jpg

and the block as it is now with the heads off....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/113.jpg

next comes headwork and engine rebuilding,fun this v6 lark isnt it!

[Portgordon]

That's an interesting different colour. Will look superb once it's all together (looks superb already of course).

How come when you post pics of freshly painted parts there's never any paint on the backing paper?

[Paul Woods]

lol well spotted,this is the hanging to dry area,not the painting things green area,we only paint things silver here lol...if you'd like to see a pic of the painting things green area i will happily oblige mate? :)

[biteme]

Here's the green ...

http://img.consumating.com/photos/23057/large/141787.jpg

[Portgordon]

lol well spotted,this is the hanging to dry area,not the painting things green area,we only paint things silver here lol...if you'd like to see a pic of the painting things green area i will happily oblige mate? :)

lol you must hate when someone requests a new colour and you have to create a new painting things X area

[richardmr23545]

Well impressed with the color lads, will go great with the goodwood green :thumbsup: Johnny nothin like a bit of snot under the bonnet mate, makes it go faster you know lol

[roseward]

Here's the green ...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/117.jpg

I think she's potty !

[Marksman]

I think she's snotty.

Owen.

[Paul Woods]

heres the underneath with the fuel tank out,this ones getting a walbro...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/144.jpg

Also we are having a go at porting the heads ourselves on this one,i think we have done quite a respectable job,at least 2mm of material removed from the ports on both heads....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/145.jpg

[msherry21]

Thats a great idea Paul, is this going to be something you will offer other customers or a one off? Have you thought about offering some sort of suspension setup, nothing crazy but a basic alignment or something? I'd rather have woodsport do my alignment and know the car than the muppet that took 60 bucks off me for feck all. I ended up doing the camber and stuff myself there as I could see a difference with my eye!

*Rant and Hijack of thread over*

[Paul Woods]

yeah we can offer this headwork on them all now,maybe not as good as CTM with their flowbench but we are using a micrometer to check the same amount gets removed from each port.... plus we are doing it for a 3rd of the price.

I will be investing in wheel alignment gear shortly so its all done in house,i know what you mean mate.

[richardmr23545]

Thats Looking fantastic paul , really impressed bud with the porting :jump:

[loadswine]

Porting! Excellent, do they get the seat job as well Paul?

[Portgordon]

Looks Grrrrrreeeeeeaat

http://www.gr8pr.net/images/frosties-tiger2.gif

Dammit, i was just a couple of conversions short of head porting. hehe.

[wardie]

damn it.. last one without head port.... lol

im still smiling thou!!

[Paul Woods]

no nigel we arent doing the valve seat cutting,theres no massive gains from that and it costs a fortune to do so we will settle for just opening the heads up.

[Garbe]

Nice work Paul - Are you going to get it on the RR ?

I need to take my heads off again and was considering having them ported. It was the cost of the valve job that put me off. So if i skip the valve job i should still see some pretty good gains?

[Paul Woods]

yeah you should see the most gain from the head porting,the valve seat job gain is negligible from what ive heard

[Paul Woods]

things are cracking on now,the engine got its new belt....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/154.jpg

and with the plenum fitted....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/155.jpg

And an overview of the engine now... it should be close to fitting tomorrow...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/156.jpg

[loadswine]

I like the green as well, looks very slick sitting there all ready to go in!

[richardmr23545]

Thats looking sweet paul :drool: Cant wait to drive the 2 now though ! Between driving the belingo van (For work) and the donkey old bmw its took all the fun out of driving (everyone keeps pushin me out the way) >:[

[Portgordon]

That plenum is looking very green ;) ;)

Looks super smashing brilliant! I love seeing them coming together like this

[Paul Woods]

here is richies fidanza fitted....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/161.jpg

and we also got the fuel tank back in among other things,not long now before engine meets car.

[richardmr23545]

Thats looking smashing paul, shes coming along nicely now :thumbsup: Would also like to say a big thanx to Fourvesix for modifying my flywheel, top bloke and service was fantastic :praise2:

[Whore of Babylon]

Thats it.... im moving to the UK, i need good MR2 mechanics like yours :P

[Paul Woods]

well the engines now in...not a lot more to say really!

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/175.jpg

Tomorrow sees lots of stuff connected up.

[richardmr23545]

Thats looks awesome mate, :eek2: Will pop up next week sometime and have a butchers and bring you and anth some long overdue tunnocks wafers. ;)

[Paul Woods]

quick update,the exhaust is now made and we turned the key....she lives! just tidying up the loose ends and painting the turbo engine lid now and she will be ready to go....adding you to the swap register now mate :thumbsup:

[richardmr23545]

Cheers paul, i cant wait to drive this baby now ! :driving: Do you think she will be ready for saturday then mate.

[Garbe]

[QUOTE=richardmr23545]Cheers paul, i cant wait to drive this baby now ! :driving: [QUOTE]

I bet you can't :thumbsup:

[biteme]

Such a moment mate... You'll love it

[Portgordon]

here is richies fidanza fitted....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/161.jpg


I soooooo wish I had gone for the Fidanza! Still, there's plenty of time for things like that :) It just looks so good. Someone needs to come up with a transparent gearbox so it can be seen!

[loadswine]

If you test this up and down the compound Paul, it should be interesting to see how you think your headwork compares on the road to the ones done before.
As always, love to see some vid clips.

[Paul Woods]

will do nigel,we are eager to see the benefits of our headwork too using the ass dyno.

Richie we still have stuff to do today,wiring to tidy up,front lip and engine lid to paint and then a few days roadtesting to make sure all is hunkey dorey,so id say she will be ready for pick up by around tuesday or wednesday at the latest matey.

[richardmr23545]

Sounds good to me paul :thumbsup: I take it these V6er's leave a lasting impession on you then, if garbe and johnny are anything to go bye lol

[Paul Woods]

heres the final engine bay shot,a bit dark for the camera but it looks less black and more green in reality...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/09/15.jpg

[nik]

beautiful work...so clean..:thumbsup:
:fab:

[Sports Toyota Breakers]

Paul, out of interest, do you fit new oil & water pumps or paint up the old ones? Is the water pump run off the back of the cam belt on the 3VZ? :thk:

[Jiff Lemon]

Sure he does but yes, the water pump is run off the back of the belt on the big 6 :)

[Paul Woods]

we inspect the water pump and if its ok we re use it,if theres even a slight hint of freeplay it gets replaced.

[richardmr23545]

Wow that looks fantastic mate :praise2: Hopefully the weather will last and i can have t tops off and listen to that beautiful v6 purring away :fingersx:

[loadswine]

Paul, when you were testing richie's car, how did you find the headwork felt on the butt dyno?

[Paul Woods]

hell yes,nice improvement over stock we felt...it just had that extra kick when the torque came in,definately worth doing.

[LEAKIE TBAR]

Paul I always thought that gas flowing and making the intake port larger reduced low end tourqe but increased to high range

[snowtigger]

all depends on the velocity of air if u are super charging its near enough instant hp all the way through the rev range. na depends on cams were the power band is .turbos are even of or on they depend on wether they are low compression engine with high lift cams and lightened fly wheels then they will rev higher and the power band will be higher and shorter up the rev range same with the torque unlike a v6 wich needs to breath and they have lots of low end torque i think thats right only suffering with flu so ignore it if im wrong

[LEAKIE TBAR]

Did you read that in max power :hidesbehi

[snowtigger]

no years of messing with a twin turbo rover v8 and a mate with a mk3 cortina with a super charged 7 litre hemi in it and my other mate had a vw beetle with a twin turbo porsche 3.3 litre in it so it was before the era of maxshower and the other cartoon mags with the girl friend renault 5 turbo showing my age now .

[EarL]

Rich, that looks absolutely awesome mate. So looking forward to Paul getting started on mine. Don't forget to let us know what sort of difference the porting makes...

EarL.

[Rosssco]

Is this the first Rev 4 that has been converted, anybody know?? Would be interested to know if there is any differences / additional problems (possibly electrical)...??

Ta,
Ross

[Paul Woods]

its the first rev4 we did,nothing remarkable about the wiring really... the idiots guide still gets you through it

[Rosssco]

Thanks for that Paul, idiots guide seems appropriate for myself... lol

[Camotec]

Hey Guys,

Loving your work Paul. I live in Australia and only wish i could have my car converted by Woodsport. however I will be doing it myself (except the head porting etc. which i will be getting a local motorsport house to do).

You are going to have a lot of fun in that thing. Awesome :D

Cheers
Ben