a few other things have been done to the car as well to allow for the new powerplant.
such as, new transmission, going with a t56 gearbox as i had one at my disposal, did need an adapter plate to run the stock bellhousing however that was easy enough to source as an off the shelf part.
i was considering cutting the stock subframe to make the engine fit however this made me uncomfortable and i found it easier to source a tubular subframe from CrapEngineering in the UK for half the price of the V8 Roadsters subframe and they were happy to send one across the large pond. so much more room for activities and exhaust, steering rack, sumpp and custom engine mounts.
bigger brakes, the brakes are a custom parts bin setup to an extent. using the V* roadsters radial mount brackets, Honda civic dynamic mount rotor hats, Some Wilwood radial mount calipers, and the Wilwood 11.75" rotors.
digital dash and Haltech elite 2500, went this route as its easier to run everything to the Haltech and connect the ic-7 Via Can, and can display all the data i need or want. also purchased a Mako Motorsports cluster surround for it while I was at it for a clean install and the ability to run warning lights, indicator and high beam lights.
Rx7 Rear hubs to run an FC turbo diff. ,and shafts, brand new from japan as they're hard to find second hand
Wiring wiring wiring, had to do a fair few wires for the sequential injection, ignition, 3X cam sensors, crank sensor, and temperature sensors, solenoids and various other connections.
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fuel system is easy enough to do, Speed flow fittings and black braided stainless PTFE lines, for the cleanliness. started making basic coil covers to neaten things up a lil bit,
so this brings me to the "grand reveal" of the engine, its a Toyota V8 that has been in a few modern cars from 2001-2010 i believe, DOHC 3v Valve, 4.3L. also known as a 3UZ-FE from a gs430/sc430, smooth, reliable and more than enough power for now. will be getting bigger valves and some light head work along with some H beam Rods fore high rev happiness. redline should be seen about 8500rpm dependant on the camshafts and where they want to make power.
for sick build with respect to age, ability and well chosen mods.
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