Tim's 1jz Big Single swap

[werewolves182]

Well to start my name is Tim obviously. Ive got an 87 Turbo, Targa, 5-Speed that I swapped a 1jz into in November 06. Right off the bat I installed the Chinaman Y-Pipe/DP combo and loved it. Since then my car has run flawlessly until a few weeks ago when my twins started to smoke really bad. And guess what! Its single time.

The car as it sat right after the swap.
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This beauty came in a few days ago. Its a custom Garrett turbo, .70AR cold and .95AR Hot. P-trim
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Tonight I tackled the fun of removing the stock twins
Look ma, no twins!
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There was blood. (After I took this picture I busted 2 more knuckles removing the exhaust manifolds)
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And they are out!! I have conquered the evil twins!
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More pics and updates soon to come...stay tune.

[OneJoeZee]

You've taken off your turbos without commiting suicide.

You can be part of our l33t 1J club now. :biglaugh:

[suprahero]

You've taken off your turbos without commiting suicide.

You can be part of our l33t 1J club now. :biglaugh:

:wtc: ..I never get invited to join the cool groups.........:wtc:

Good start on your swap. Good luck the rest of the way.

[supraracer49]

Looks good! Can't wait to see how it turns out. Want to donate the Y-Pipe/DP Combo to a poor 1J owner? I also want to go single hopefully this summer.

[thechori]

i see you did the 89+ front end conversion, did you do the tails as well?

[werewolves182]

Sorry Supraracer, the 1-pipe/dp combo is already sold.

I love the way the 89+ front end looks but honestly like the pre 89 rear end better. I kept the 87 tails and wing.

[WeDgE]

Ummm how big is the turbo? 61mm? 63mm?

[supraracer49]

^^^^ Thats cool. Just keep us up to date on your conversion. I think I like pre 89 front end better and a 89+ rear. But that is just my opinion.

[werewolves182]

Ummm how big is the turbo? 61mm? 63mm?

Its a 63.5mm

[supraracer49]

Its a 63.5mm
That's def. going to be a huge power jump! What is your fuel set up going to be? And how much boost are you gonna run?

[supramike7m]

sweet, keep us updated. btw, willing to sell that y-pipe, downpipe combo?

[supraracer49]

Sorry Supraracer, the 1-pipe/dp combo is already sold.
Already Asked

[werewolves182]

For fuel I have a walbro, Mallory AFPR, MKIV 550's, MKIV Map, and a SAFC2. The next step in tuning will be a AEM EMS once I get my tax return.

[swaq]

There was blood. (After I took this picture I busted 2 more knuckles removing the exhaust manifolds)

Nitrile gloves?

Keep up the good work :)

[thechori]

^^^^ Thats cool. Just keep us up to date on your conversion. I think I like pre 89 front end better and a 89+ rear. But that is just my opinion.
my exact thoughts. but i wouldn't mind an 89+ front end

[werewolves182]

Thanks! I had latex gloves on and it busted through the glove, notice how the blood is spread out.

[swaq]

Thanks! I had latex gloves on and it busted through the glove, notice how the blood is spread out.

Ah hah, damn!

[AF1JZ]

the 1-pipe/dp combo is already sold.


Did you sell it to someone else, or are you still selling it to me?

[werewolves182]

Did you sell it to someone else, or are you still selling it to me?

Its sold to you as far as im aware.

[supraracer49]

Its sold to you as far as im aware.
If he backs out I would like to buy it!

[werewolves182]

Well today I made a little progress..sorta kinda. More like got some new goodies. If you have never ordered form siliconeintakes.com, consider doing so. I ordered this stuff monday morning and it came today and at a great price.
I got a 4" coupling, 2.5" 90* elbow, 2.5" 45* elbow, and a bunch of T-bolt clamps.
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And Thanks to IdealSupra I wolnt be single tire fire anymore due to a bad LSD.
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The trunk of your car makes for great storage. BTW if you need anything thats stock twin related in this picture let me know and ill give you a good price!
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And finally the progress I made today, rerouted some coolant lines.
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Im not sure if im allowed to sell anything in my build thread but...Ive got a HKS BOV stock mount and a stock BOV block off plate for sale. $15 for the stock mount and well the block off plate is now sold to Brewster. Thanks man!
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[Brewster]

block off plate is mine, what's your paypal?

[werewolves182]

block off plate is mine, what's your paypal?
PM'd!

[935motorsports]

I love single 1Js!

Let me know if I can get anything for you.

[werewolves182]

I love single 1Js!

Let me know if I can get anything for you.

PM'd

[werewolves182]

While having nothing to do with going single, I just got my JZA70 front turn signals and 2.5 TT grilles in the mail. The TT grille is a little out of place though :D
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[werewolves182]

And a few hours later everything fits great. Since I have an 87 with a 89+ front end but kept the 87 upper nose piece I had to cut off the turn signal mounting brackets and reweld them on in a different spot. Plus I had to make 2 new brackets. Kinda painful but it looks great.
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[werewolves182]

Still collecting parts. And my manifold still hasnt come yet, the idiots on ebay are pissing me off. However thanks to Boost Logic I got my oil line kit in. It looks great by the way.
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And I got some more stuff in from summit. 3in tubing to make my downpipe with a flex section and a v-band kit with the weld on flange for the turbo housing.
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[werewolves182]

Still no manifold yet but once again more parts have come in.
Thanks alot to the guys at drift motion for the 50mm Wastegate and dump tube. Awesome deal.
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And thanks to Robert at 935, I got my new K&N filter and 4" intake pipe at a great price.
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In other notes, I welded the vband flange to the turbine housing today. I just got gas for the welder a week ago and havent mastered it with the gas yet so the weld isnt um...perfect.
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Stay tuned for more updates hopefully very soon once I get the manifold.

[suprahero]

Looking good Tim. I"ve got that same wastegate on my car. I had to have the dump tube welded on. You should be able to do it yourself though. Keep us updated and keep the pictures coming. I can't wait to see some dyno videos.................Jay

[werewolves182]

Thanks Jay. I shouldn't have nay problem welding the dumptube to the flange plus Ive got to make my own downpipe. I am so anxious to dyno and tune this thing its not even funny. There will be some good videos and hopefully better numbers to come.

[suprahero]

I never doubted your ability for a second. I've wanted to go buy a welder a few times, but each time I change my mind. I've had to have my welding done and alot of times it's a pain in the ass to drive your car somewhere to have your exhaust welded on or my dump tube etc. I had to cut mine at a steep angle to get it to miss my fire wall. My exhaust is hitting it and making it rattle just a bit. I'm going to have someone else try and heat it and move it over about an eighth of an inch so it doesn't vibrate so bad.

Good luck sir.

[werewolves182]

You think you could send me a pic of how you cut your dump tube? Also what manifold are you running?

[935motorsports]

Welcome to the "more filter, less pipe" club.

The dump tube just has to come straight down off the wastegate. The cheater way to do it, is cut the bend at a bit of an angle.

[suprahero]

Welcome to the "more filter, less pipe" club.

The dump tube just has to come straight down off the wastegate. The cheater way to do it, is cut the bend at a bit of an angle.

That's exactly what I had to do. I had to cut it at a long angle. There wasn't any room to play with at all. It works, and it sounds great, but I'd say you have to weld it on any way you can get it to fit. Good luck, and if you still need pictures just let me know and I'll see what I can get you.

[werewolves182]

Small Update. Just welded my HKS BOV flnage to my 2.5" aluminum pipe. The weld is a little rough but overall not too bad for a MIG.
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[werewolves182]

Another small update. I wired up my Greddy E-Manage Blue today, what a pain in the ass. I got the Main harness, Injector harness, and Ignition harness. My Boost harness and sensor is an the way. Anyway everything was soldered and shrink wrapped. Hopefully wont have any problems.

Apparently Greddy decided to make the English version of the manual for wiring and whatnot almost impossible to read, it looks like it was scanned and printed crooked on the papers. If anyone needs any help with wiring this up to a 1jz let me know, ive gathered EVERYTHING to make it really easy.

And on the picture cause I know everyone loves pictures.
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[AF1JZ]

Man, that's looking pretty good Tim. Are you possibly going to the Philly meet May 27th? I'll be down there.

What kind of welder do you have? Those aluminum welds are nice like you said with a MIG. When I was in the desert, one of the metals tech guys showed me how to TIG aluminum. What a PITA that was.

[werewolves182]

Thanks man. May 27 meet, I will be there if all it done, tuned, and running with no problems.

Oh and ive got a Lincoln Electric PRO-MIG 135 with 75%CO2, 25% Argon Gas.

I have never used a TIG welder before, I imagine its hard getting used to with the foot controlled heat and having both hands in use while welding. Definatly something id like to learn someday though.

[werewolves182]

HUGE Update! And lots of pictures. My manifold finally came in on Thursday after getting lost in the mail by FedEx. What a pain in the ass. Anyway Heres a picture of the manifold when I got it.

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So today I decided to start the project. My workstation...
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Manifold and turbo test fitting.
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I had to grind all 6 of the bottom exhaust studs to get the manifold to slip on. I also had to jack up the motor a little and take off the BIC Motor mount so the wastegate tube would not hit it when installing it.

Turbo test fit.
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I didn't keep the compressor housing clocked down like that because I didn't have enough room for my 90* coupler and clamp to fit. :( It would have looked so much neater like that. Eh, oh well.

Little bit of size comparison...:D
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Ended up keeping it like this,
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And all done :D:D:D:D
Its so exciting!
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Now all I have to do is make my downpipe, get bigger injectors and Tune it!

Oh and a friend stopped by and gave me this with all the lines..
*Monster Garage Voice* FREEBIE **
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[swaq]

That's a pretty manifold. :love:

[aye mate]

Hmmm, I might have to persuade you to come to a meet when everyones cars are running.... Nice work, Tim.

[empera]

damn thats nice...good job with ur build man.

[werewolves182]

more updates with good and bad news...
My welders wire feed motor broke today so I had to borrow my friends and hook my gas up to it. That kinda sucked but oh well.
I started my downpipe today. I was kinda expecting it to be a little fun to make and such but oh boy, it was painful...literally. Ive got such bad welders burn right now thanks to short sleeves.

Anyway on with the pictures...
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Slowly but surely it progressed to look something like a downpipe. And i got my wideband bung welded on.
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Wastegate dump tube
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And its done after a little exhaust wrap.
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So thats all great news, time for the bad/possibly catastrophic news. :(

I went for a test drive after setting a bunch of stuff in E-Manage. Only as soon as boost was generated I was getting a LOUD tapping noise from the engine bay which I think could be my downpipe hitting my manifold/fame/whatever. Also after about 5 mins or so of driving I was making a very loud whine/squeal. It sounded really bad but the pitch didnt change at all with engine RPM, it was constant. When I got back home I let it idle for about 30 secs and turned it off. Waited an hour while I tried to figure out what it was. Turned it back on and it sounds completely normal.

Any ideas what could be making this noise? I know I primed the turbo right, pulled the EFI fuse and cranked with the oil feed disconnected and waited for flow. Connected the line and cranked more to get oil in the turbo. Put the fuse back in and started it up. I am little confused.

[aye mate]

You put that motor mount back on?

[werewolves182]

lol, yeah

[Supraholics]

cool biuld. That was pretty quick. You must have a lot of free time! LOL.

[werewolves182]

Um....sorta. I just work really hard in the time I do have off. I am in school full time (senior in high school), work till 8pm every day after school. The only days I have off are friday and saturday. Thats when I do all my car stuff.

[werewolves182]

I decided to redo my PCV lines and such. They look pretty damn clean to me.
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[AF1JZ]

Lets bring this from the dead...


Looking real good. Hopefully you'll make it up to the Philly meet so we can see it.

BTW, the y-pipe didn't clear my motor mount brackets and I had to pursuade it with my "Thor" hammer. I think it's because I have an 89+ and didn't have to use the BIC mounts.

[werewolves182]

No shit, I had no idea that would happen. Sorry for no heads up about that. Where was the pipe hitting?

[OneJoeZee]

Um....sorta. I just work really hard in the time I do have off. I am in school full time (senior in high school), work till 8pm every day after school. The only days I have off are friday and saturday. Thats when I do all my car stuff.

Pretty nice car for a HS student.... I only had a stock Supra with exhaust and intake in HS.

[AF1JZ]

No shit, I had no idea that would happen. Sorry for no heads up about that. Where was the pipe hitting?


Nah, it's no big deal. Don't sweat it. The piping closest to the engine was hitting the motor mount bracket.

[werewolves182]

Pretty nice car for a HS student.... I only had a stock Supra with exhaust and intake in HS.

Thanks Joe. My first car was an 89 Turbo 5-speed and since then ive moved on up. I like being the guy that stands out in HS with a Clean, fast, older car and a perfect driving record. There are too many people, especially in HS that rice out their cars and have mommy and daddy but them nice cars just to wreck them.

Sorry for the rant...:icon_evil it was just in my train of thought.

[supratoyota18]

like the nice little 4door si thats parks next to you everday!

[TurboFreak]

Soooo Sweet!!! I envy you soo much right now for having a welder...

...and a 1jz and a single turbo and etc.

[supraracer49]

Thanks Joe. My first car was an 89 Turbo 5-speed and since then ive moved on up. I like being the guy that stands out in HS with a Clean, fast, older car and a perfect driving record. There are too many people, especially in HS that rice out their cars and have mommy and daddy but them nice cars just to wreck them.

Sorry for the rant...:icon_evil it was just in my train of thought.

Yeah everyone at my HS has cavi's with cherrybombs and little ricer civics. Then there was me rollin in my mint 89 with a 1JZ.:naughty:

[werewolves182]

like the nice little 4door si thats parks next to you everday!

lol, who is this? Ryan or Joe?

[AF1JZ]

lol, who is this? Ryan or Joe?

Stalker anyone? j/k

[werewolves182]

hahah, yeah something like that. By buddy Ryan just bought a Civic SI 4-Door but i dunno why he would join supramania?!?

[AF1JZ]

Duh, to stalk you. Maybe because he wanted to joint the best and most addictive forum ever.

[supratoyota18]

its nick with the turd 4door. told yeah im gonna get a supra! i was looking for a good supra fourm and i think i found one.

[werewolves182]

Very good point AF1JZ, this is the best and most addictive forum ever.

- Whats up nick? What supra are you looking at man?

[supratoyota18]

any as long as it not a auto. im sick of hondas and i always wanted a supra. does that one boy still have your old one.

[werewolves182]

any as long as it not a auto. im sick of hondas and i always wanted a supra. does that one boy still have your old one.

Yeah he does. Apparently a tree fell on the rear hatch so it needs a new hatch and driver rear triangle glass. And it needs a new throwout bearing.

[supratoyota18]

how much is he looking for it? whats your im

[tsuper92]

nice skill's for a young guy in hs.props to you man.

[werewolves182]

Thanks guys. I try.

[TurboFreak]

Dude you coming sunday? I want someone to cruise up with and I wanna check out this car!!!

[werewolves182]

Yeah Im pretty sure im coming sunday. Im waiting for an answer from the parents.

[AF1JZ]

Im waiting for an answer from the parents.

Ouch...I'll call and pursuade them.

[Jaguar]

And they are out!! I have conquered the evil twins!
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More pics and updates soon to come...stay tune.
Good man! Love the pic. Now get that single on and dyno that sucka! :naughty: