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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #30 on: Sunday,December 31, 2017, 03:05:28 PM »
Scalloped rotors are just lighter, they don't work any better.

The battery is staying. It's a Deka etx20. It is 14.5 lbs and has 310 CCA's.  When I first tried to start it and get fuel through everything, I was cranking off and on for a while and it cranked fast every time. I will autox it a few times but my track days are done.  It is just going to be the weekend car.

Compression ratio is 10.8:1

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #31 on: Sunday,December 31, 2017, 03:10:32 PM »
Thanks Clifton. That looks like an interesting battery to be so small and be able to turn over that motor so reliably! Your car is going to be a monster! I can't wait to see the finished product!

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #32 on: Sunday,April 01, 2018, 12:04:49 PM »
I've been busy on the body. Most of it is veiled. I just added material to fix the door gaps, ground out the cracks and I'm finishing veiling the doors. I pulled a plug off one of the flares so I could check the fitment with thetemp wheels. Tires are on the way for the permanent wheels. Then I can get the flares mounted.







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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #33 on: Sunday,April 01, 2018, 12:52:42 PM »
It's looking good! I can't wait to see it after you paint it! What color will you be using?

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #34 on: Sunday,April 01, 2018, 02:56:12 PM »
Alpine white, it's BMW white.

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #35 on: Sunday,April 01, 2018, 03:10:03 PM »
That'll look nice!

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #36 on: Wednesday,June 27, 2018, 03:39:42 PM »
The flares are finished. I need to finish the front luggage compartment and then prime it.




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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #37 on: Wednesday,June 27, 2018, 03:41:09 PM »

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #38 on: Wednesday,June 27, 2018, 03:59:29 PM »
Thanks for the pictures, Clifton! Things are looking good! She should look great with a color coat! Can't wait to see it!

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #39 on: Saturday,July 06, 2019, 10:44:55 AM »
It has been painted for a while now. I am close to having 400 miles on it. I finally took some pics with the windshield in. Everything works great, a/c is cold, heat finally works, bad servo on the valve. Brakes are dialed in and feel great. I still need to get my camber and tire pressures spot on but I have plenty of time. No one does autocross in the summer, it is too hot here. The car is brutal fast with stupid torque. The only real problem I had was the gas pedal was way too sensitive. It's a drive by wire and I had to cut a few inches off the bottom to fit under the dash. I tried running a Pedal Commander set on Econo mode but it still wasn't enough.  I ended up raising the pedal into the front luggage compartment and making it 3.5" longer, along with the pedal commander on economy mode. Now it is easy to modulate. Just like a regular car.






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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #40 on: Saturday,July 06, 2019, 10:50:32 AM »
She's a beauty (and with A/C!!!), Clifton!!! Congratulations!!  :beerchug:

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #41 on: Saturday,July 06, 2019, 01:57:28 PM »
Wow! That looks great! How about some interior and engine bay shots (please).

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #42 on: Sunday,July 07, 2019, 09:46:36 AM »
 I had a track Z that was 2040lbs with 500hp, it was so much fun but not a street car. My goal with this was to keep it under 1800lbs with a wide power band. Final weight came to 1691lbs with 3/4 tank of gas.  Heavier than an S2 but about what a TC weighs but with a/c, good brakes, 340hp, wide sticky tires, and a bullet proof transmission w/ LSD that I can drive on the street and autoX.

With two passengers I have a 38%f / 62%r weight distribution. A little tail heavy but the same a new 911T.  It is balanced pretty good with the wider rear track, wider rear tires and chosen spring rates. I went back to my 200 ish ft skid pad this morning to try the new front pressure and chaulked tires (cannot find my pyro), still understeers, but not as easily. Even on throttle lift, it will not step out.


The turbo bypass is a little ugly. I still don't know if I will run it with the turbo. The plan was 4-6psi. TBD







Radiator/condensor. Barely clears the hood.






I used a Speedhut speedo and tach. The dash and roof are the only things finished. I need to recover the seats, door panels, and console.



Blue thing under dash is for OBDII, I was using torque pro app. ECU is factory Toyota with the rev limit raised, trans codes removed and valve/ign timing changed a little.


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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #43 on: Sunday,July 07, 2019, 11:29:30 AM »
Nicely done! I'm not a fan of turbos so I'd go without it. There seems to be plenty of power anyway but your choice.

I'd be interested in pictures of how the A/C is integrated. But then I'd be interested in just about any pictures of your car!

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Re: 54/1451 2GR swap
« Reply #44 on: Sunday,July 07, 2019, 11:58:50 AM »
Really nice touches you have there. I wish I went with white.
Ditto what BDA just asked about the ac.
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