Re: efi engine makeover

**andy_wpo** · 28-08-2010, 22:43

I understand now.So what happen with the old efi gtt engine?????You put a lot of money in it,didn't give the satisfaction that you hope????
Tnks very much for the answer and good luck with the car

**tubby5** · 11-11-2010, 17:16

with the bad weather here i thought i best make a start improveing my gtt.so first off i pulled the toyota engine out.while its out im going to get the bay sprayed,get it looking fresh

also im waiting for some new coilovers and some 8" 320lb springs(which were recommended by gaz) so while the shocks where off thought i would give the hubs a good wirebrushing/degrease and then paint with hammerite,and clean everything else i can get to.still need to do the inner arches even though they look pretty good from the last time they were done

and heres the old 4efte which is going to be replaced with a 5efte

will get some pics up when its collected

so all in all,im going to be very busy over the next few cold/wet months

**r5 rich** · 11-11-2010, 17:24

fancy selling the car complete once done

**tubby5** · 11-11-2010, 18:27

Originally Posted by r5 rich

fancy selling the car complete once done

I was tempted at one point,but after all the time/effort I really couldn't bring my self to do it.as I know I would just want another gtt at some point

**clee** · 11-11-2010, 18:34

get another GTA Steve

you know you want to

Looking good even when in bits as per usual

**tubby5** · 11-11-2010, 18:48

Originally Posted by clee

get another GTA Steve

you know you want to

Looking good even when in bits as per usual

or even an a610

that yellow a610 that was on pistonheads was very nice,I'm sure you could work your magic on the 3litre engine

**tubby5** · 23-11-2010, 12:44

the 5efte which is replacing the 4efte

some pics of the head,which has had a load of work done to it

just need a bigger turbo now,possibly a tdo5 16g or 18g

**RussellT** · 23-11-2010, 16:29

There is a Toyota Starlet Glanzia that competes in my class at some of the NW speed events.

At Barbon Hill climb it was awsome and ran seriously quick times then they seem to have problems with it at other venues with too much lag and brake issues.

**tubby5** · 10-01-2011, 19:20

im sure ive seen that car on the tgtt forums.didnt really think they were upta much in the corners,i always seemed to beat my brother on the twisties when he had his glanza.suppose anything can be improved

another little update,picked this gearbox up the other day and its fitted with a trd hellical lsd

and it didnt look that clean when i picked it up

anyway it should help me in the corners

**tubby5** · 15-01-2011, 22:29

another little update

my gazgold shocks turned up

but need to order some 2 1/2" top caps as my old ones are 2 1/4"
also got my compbrake adjustable topmounts

the only other concern i have is when the top mount is fully seated on the rod.the rod doesnt sit flush with the top of the bearing,is this a prob or am i been daft

**SCHWARTZ** · 15-01-2011, 22:46

i hope you have a ph1 setup matey as these dont work with ph2 suspension gives crazy positive camber

**tubby5** · 15-01-2011, 22:51

i had this problem with my old setup(ph2) thats why i ordered ph1 gaz golds.so i shouldnt have any probs

**tubby5** · 26-03-2011, 15:38

some more progress

its nearly finished,well apart from mapping.just need to sort a bracket out for the throttle cable.and sort the cam cover out.also found out the 5e head has alot more meat on it so i cant use my devil strut brace,as it catches the throttle body

but i will sort that at a later date

also give her a clean today as i was a bit bored

**Nayls** · 26-03-2011, 16:01

that is seriously gonna shift with a 5e!!!

what turbo and boost are you running? or going to be running

**tubby5** · 26-03-2011, 16:17

It's a hybrid td04 and I'm hopeing to run 1.3-1.4bar,to be fair I think the turbo is a tad to small,I really could do with a tdo5 16g but that will have to come at a later date.

**Brigsy** · 26-03-2011, 17:29

Stunning

What kind of power do you expect on the current setup?

**tubby5** · 26-03-2011, 19:08

Not sure,they reckon the turbo is capable of 270bhp on tgtt.I have my doubts??prob just keep upping the boost until it's

maxed out

**Nayls** · 26-03-2011, 22:48

Originally Posted by tubby5

Not sure,they reckon the turbo is capable of 270bhp on tgtt.I have my doubts??prob just keep upping the boost until it's

maxed out

should be! i made 220+ on a ct9 hybrid!

**Matt Cole** · 26-03-2011, 23:15

Very nice matey! What radiator is that? Does it cool ok?

**Jonny5** · 27-03-2011, 11:07

WOW! Attention to detail is amazing looks like it just rolled off the production line. What profile tyres are you running with your pro races?

**tubby5** · 27-03-2011, 13:10

Originally Posted by MATT C Ringworm Tuning

Very nice matey! What radiator is that? Does it cool ok?

It's a civic radiator matt,it's a popular mod on starlets/glanzas when fitting aftermarket exhaust manifolds.and they never have issues with cooling.it's almost identical size to a r5 gtt rad

**tubby5** · 27-03-2011, 13:14

Originally Posted by Jonny5

WOW! Attention to detail is amazing looks like it just rolled off the production line. What profile tyres are you running with your pro races?

Cheers mate,there 195/50/15 888,s

**Bass J** · 27-03-2011, 13:54

Ill be keeping an eye on this project

if im not wrong my mate gary baught your old engine for his starlet

**tubby5** · 27-03-2011, 14:03

Yeah I'm sure he was called Gary.has he got it up an running

**tubby5** · 17-06-2011, 13:17

Another update,after my clutch pedal and cable failing due to my new uprated clutch,scoff recommended a hydraulic clutch setup,so after gathering all the parts and getting a mate to mod the standard clutch pedal.it is now fully working,and the pedal feels great although fairly heavy
I will get some pics up later

Still a few little jobs to do and then hopefully I can make frog of pod

**Bass J** · 18-06-2011, 00:19

Originally Posted by tubby5

Yeah I'm sure he was called Gary.has he got it up an running

just read what you said ...aye he got it running

..now mot'd as far as im aware

nice work with the 5 ...be interesting to see what times you will run at pod

**tubby5** · 24-06-2011, 19:38

a poor pic of my hydraulic clutch set up

and it works great

also a pic of my new breather setup,just need a catch tank now

and another pic of the car itself

**xenon** · 24-06-2011, 22:14

I like the style of your phase 1!!!
well racing !!!

installation of engine and remarkable !!!!

**tom t** · 26-06-2011, 00:09

SUPERB WORK M8 AND THE CAR IS GORGEOUS. sorry about caps lol

**Woznaldo** · 28-06-2011, 00:55

Really nice work Tubs. I know that a lot of people say that the C1J is part of the GTT character but, I think a modern engine is all that is needed to take the GTT to the next level, plus the fact that you probably get a better gearbox thrown in the deal too!

**Goobie** · 08-11-2012, 20:26

Great build.

Any power figures?

**steveT2** · 08-11-2012, 20:40

The car was stripped,and the shell belongs to matt c now,on the 4efte it made around 220hp and I'm not sure what it was making on the 5efte as it was live mapped.sometimes wish I hadn't of sold it when I look at this thread

oh well

**chris** · 08-11-2012, 20:59

So i mite be being thick but whos car was this i think its amazeing was it yours steve

**steveT2** · 08-11-2012, 21:10

My account expired(tubby5),so I use my dads account now and again,thanks it was a very nice 5.

**chris** · 08-11-2012, 21:16

I take it you dont have a renault turbo anymore so how hard was it to do the toyota conversion and most importantly what sort of price was it to get it in an running

**steveT2** · 08-11-2012, 21:45

It wasn't as expensive as you think,really can't remember,but I also had a lot of parts from my previous setup(adaptronic,chargecooler,fuel related parts etc) I reckon it cost me around grand,and that was for the engine/gearbox and other bits and fitting of the engine,a mate did the welding/fabrication(mates rates of course

)

**steveT2** · 08-11-2012, 21:52

There was quite a lot to modify,both chassis legs had to be taken in a bit,front cross member cut and extended forwards,driveshafts cut n shut,engine mounts made up etc.would I go down this route again if I had another gtt- hell yeah,there is much tuning potential for the little 4efte,and it made it unique

**chris** · 08-11-2012, 22:06

I had an ep82 starlett i loved it so realiable i hammerd it everywhere i just think you did such a tidy conversion so what you got now

**steveT2** · 08-11-2012, 22:46

My brother had a few starlets and glanzas,the glanza being 268hp and it was rapid and like you say reliable,
I've got a supercharged s2000,well it was supercharged as I've just sold the kit,and I'm waiting for a turbo kit to arrive from the states

**chris** · 08-11-2012, 22:49

What sort of power will that kick out then

**steveT2** · 08-11-2012, 23:05

Hopefully somewhere between 500-550hp

**Matt Cole** · 08-11-2012, 23:11

Ha, Good to see your still on here Tubby.

heres how far it;s got.............................

Not very

**Ashy** · 08-11-2012, 23:23

Originally Posted by MATT C Ringworm Tuning

Ha, Good to see your still on here Tubby.

heres how far it;s got.............................

Not very

Is that an old pic or have you managed to sneak into the garage

**steveT2** · 09-11-2012, 00:20

Originally Posted by MATT C Ringworm Tuning

Ha, Good to see your still on here Tubby.

heres how far it;s got.............................

Not very

Looking good matt,so when's it going to be up and running?
Is there
A lot left to do?

**Matt Cole** · 09-11-2012, 14:48

Originally Posted by steveT2

Looking good matt,so when's it going to be up and running?
Is there
A lot left to do?

Loads! Hopefully have it running for next year.

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