MK3 Supra / 1uzfe V8 / Single Turbo Build Thread

[RedPhoenix]

Alright well sorry for the long pause between updates. The last month or two of school has gotten really busy and I kept changing my mind with stuff on the Supra... but for now this is what is happening.

Brembo 2 pots for the rears



Wilwood 4 pots for the front ( I am in the middle of making a hybrid of all the kits out there and using Cobra 13" rotors instead of modified C4 Vette rotor like one of the kits do)


Modified the cross beam to allow the radiator to lean forward. I needed extra clearance on for the turbo stuff and I figure if I modify the hood right, it will promote better cooling.




Lots of wiring has been happening. I loomed most of it, but I forsee stuff changing eventually.



MS3X is done, firmware flashed, and reads from the laptop.


Made a mounting surface from 6061 to hold injector 50w resistors and ignition modules (for 2 wire COP).


Made one for the MS3x and PLX Wideband




PLX Gauge mounted in the cig lighter hole


Will be adjusting my alternator for tension with this setup.



Oil cooler is mocked up with zipties until I build brackets. The oil system is completed however.


Got a free 89+ bumper and nose piece.



Stayed Tuned!

[Kains14]

Wow! this is awesome!!

[lithium14]

Looks great!!! I have a buddy who is dying to put his 1UZ into his newly acquired MK3. I directed him to this thread, so I'm sure he'll be following closely. I have question for you, do you think the unequal length of the exhaust runners to the turbo will cause any issues? I don't know much about V8 stuff, but that thought popped up when I saw one of your pics. Also what are you doing for heat management? That nylon braided hose looks like it may melt on you if too too close to exhaust runners etc.

[RedPhoenix]

Looks great!!! I have a buddy who is dying to put his 1UZ into his newly acquired MK3. I directed him to this thread, so I'm sure he'll be following closely. I have question for you, do you think the unequal length of the exhaust runners to the turbo will cause any issues? I don't know much about V8 stuff, but that thought popped up when I saw one of your pics. Also what are you doing for heat management? That nylon braided hose looks like it may melt on you if too too close to exhaust runners etc.

Good questions. Unequal length = think subaru, but shouldnt matter much.

heat = anything near the nylon braided will have fiberglass heat sleeving over it before the car starts.

[RedPhoenix]

Its sad to look at the dates when I last posted. As always we all get busy and that is the story here. Been working on the wiring and I keep getting discouraged because I was not satisfied with all the stock junk laying around. So I ordered a whole body rewire kit (common for hot rods) and I gutted all the wiring out of the Supra.

For the engine


Whole lot of WTF!


Interior dash wiring. I left the wires that travel to the rear of the car for now... oh and the door wiring. The rest of the wires on the driver seat are for headlight retractors, power mirrors, wipers, etc... all the needed stuff.



Enjoy! I promise I am back in action to work on this thing.

[VSXX FLEE]

Gorgeous Mk3 bro ,,, sell the swap save some bread and go 2jz

[RedPhoenix]

Gorgeous Mk3 bro ,,, sell the swap save some bread and go 2jz

lol my next car will be most likely, but im waiting until I am out of school and have a permanent residence :P

[RedPhoenix]

Quick update before work. I know I have updated in months.. Sorry

Gas Tank Removed...


Sump - SS 304 - Why? cause E85. Two 1/2 NPT Bungs and I relined it with POR15








Cam Sensor Housing machined for a clean look...





Wiring and more wiring. I removed ALL stock wiring. I kept only the stock switches and functions and everything works so far.. Windows, retraction for headlights, etc... Obviously this needs to be finished... but I didnt want to clean it up with everything not working yet.








MS3x functions




A very pathetic pop and burble on starter fluid to see if the ignition works...
1uzfe Turbo Supra First Start on MS3x - YouTube

Candid shot a friend took...


and for when I get my wheels mounted.. 285F 295 R

[RedPhoenix]

Another long update with minimal amount of work... I am on my last semester of college, mechanical engineer, and been studying a lot for my FE exam and full time engineering position... time consuming life... sigh.

Anyways... updates...


So my long awaited (3 weeks from Australia) -8an/m12x1.25 fittings have arrived for my fuel rails...


Aeroquip AQP Hose - this stuff is rediculously awesome. Its thick, bendable, has a unique outer wrapping unlike junk fuel like from the auto store. And its E85 (and like 99% other chemical) safe. This is a small piece of -10 for my sump to pump... if anyone has a $20 off $100 coupon from summit that will go to waste, hit me up so I can get the -8 stuff still


More stuff from Summit... Aeroquip socketless hose ends, Fragola ORB fittings for my regulator, misc Earls stuff, (not shown are Mr. Gasket Shadow series fittings), and a 100psi gauge for my regulator.


Picked up a used HAHN intercooler with same side entry/exit. Will be a little creative getting it to work, but its a 3.5 core, bar plate... and fits nice. I want to get the S2 Airguide for this still.


Just a random shot - you can see my Brembo Sti/EVO hybrids rear brakes and my Wilwood/Mustang rotor (yep not the vette rotor) hybrid setup... this isnt finished, but everything lines up. Needs rings for the rotor and misc hardware still.


And that isnt rust on that lower front side skirt piece. One of the previous owners siliconed the shit out of it and the old piece that went there (which WAS rusting).... I just need a creative way to remove all of that shit.