VVTI Soarer build
#1
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Just posted an introduction and thought instead of clogging that thread up i would start a build thread.
A lot of the build is done now were in the final stages but i will show you progress so far.
For starters i got the car from a Japanese importer and i'm the first uk owner.
She's a VVTI turbo 5sp manual with LSD
The day i got her i changed the wheels straight away as i hate rx8 wheels for some reason.
Here she is the day i picked her up.
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DSCF0705-1.jpg)
i then changed the wheels because i hated them.
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/1.jpg)
After that i changed a few things really.
Here is a list of mods
3" turbo back exhaust to hks hi-power back box
FMIC with Welded IC pipes
Bilstein shocks with tein springs
Bucket seats
4 point harnesses
boost controller
SAFC
spark plugs changed for colder ones
Exedy clutch
Oki had done a lot haha i can't remember it all.
When at this stage it looked like this
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DSCF1811.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DSCF1783.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DSCF1805.jpg)
And the power at the fly was as follows (ignore the dip in the graph it wheelspan a tad)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/soarerdyno.jpg)
The new build started not long after these pictures were taken.
This was to support a Garrett T04r turbo
The list was
New injectors 840cc i think they are. (whoops)
Custom fuel rail
Custom exhaust manifold
Oil cooler
T04r turbo
ECU (DTA S80 pro) < Not sure if the American market can get these
HKS Timing belt
Bosch 10bar fuel pump
Swirl pot
Catch can
*****
External wastegate (Driftmotion)
Coilovers
8pot 356 Brakes
Braided hoses
I will have missed something haha
The turbo was rebuilt with new bearings and wheels as it was second hand from a supra came out brand new its awesome.
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/Turboetc.png)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/coilovers.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DTA.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/IMG_0991.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/IMG_0990.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/IMG_0992.jpg)
A lot of the build is done now were in the final stages but i will show you progress so far.
For starters i got the car from a Japanese importer and i'm the first uk owner.
She's a VVTI turbo 5sp manual with LSD
The day i got her i changed the wheels straight away as i hate rx8 wheels for some reason.
Here she is the day i picked her up.
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DSCF0705-1.jpg)
i then changed the wheels because i hated them.
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/1.jpg)
After that i changed a few things really.
Here is a list of mods
3" turbo back exhaust to hks hi-power back box
FMIC with Welded IC pipes
Bilstein shocks with tein springs
Bucket seats
4 point harnesses
boost controller
SAFC
spark plugs changed for colder ones
Exedy clutch
Oki had done a lot haha i can't remember it all.
When at this stage it looked like this
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DSCF1811.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DSCF1783.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DSCF1805.jpg)
And the power at the fly was as follows (ignore the dip in the graph it wheelspan a tad)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/soarerdyno.jpg)
The new build started not long after these pictures were taken.
This was to support a Garrett T04r turbo
The list was
New injectors 840cc i think they are. (whoops)
Custom fuel rail
Custom exhaust manifold
Oil cooler
T04r turbo
ECU (DTA S80 pro) < Not sure if the American market can get these
HKS Timing belt
Bosch 10bar fuel pump
Swirl pot
Catch can
*****
External wastegate (Driftmotion)
Coilovers
8pot 356 Brakes
Braided hoses
I will have missed something haha
The turbo was rebuilt with new bearings and wheels as it was second hand from a supra came out brand new its awesome.
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/Turboetc.png)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/coilovers.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/DTA.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/IMG_0991.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/IMG_0990.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/IMG_0992.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/IMG_1270.jpg)
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Completely forgot about the car pc i built haha
I built a car pc to keep track of all the sensors i've installed as well as the ECU software
I have an AEM wideband as well![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
here is the car pc
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/carpc001.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/carpc002.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/carpc007.jpg)
oh god i must be tired and the brakes![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/Brakes.jpg)
The LSD makes a big difference on accelerating although i wouldn't mind upgrading to a kaaz one
I built a car pc to keep track of all the sensors i've installed as well as the ECU software
I have an AEM wideband as well
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
here is the car pc
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/carpc001.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/carpc002.jpg)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/carpc007.jpg)
oh god i must be tired and the brakes
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/shima60/Soarer/Brakes.jpg)
The LSD makes a big difference on accelerating although i wouldn't mind upgrading to a kaaz one
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Were going to start with low power and go up until were happy when tuning. It's all a waiting game at the moment but i can't wait. There will definitely be video's when its all ready to be mapped
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Cheers ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I got the car from a place called japcarsandparts in Newcastle they had a fair few Soarers in but i knew exactly which one i wanted when i turned up. Naturally the most expensive at £6000 but managed to get them down to £5500 which comes out at i think $8900?
I think the white one was a 1jz twin turbo auto. That was a lovely car as well and a good few Thousand cheaper lol.
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I got the car from a place called japcarsandparts in Newcastle they had a fair few Soarers in but i knew exactly which one i wanted when i turned up. Naturally the most expensive at £6000 but managed to get them down to £5500 which comes out at i think $8900?
I think the white one was a 1jz twin turbo auto. That was a lovely car as well and a good few Thousand cheaper lol.
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Oh wow, this is such a quality build! I really want that engine! And about your carpc, is that the factory screen's housing? cause it fits very well in the stock double din location. i've been looking for a new screen for mine, one that's brighter and anti-glare. Good build though!
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I wondered how long it would be until someone noticed that mod ![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Thanks for all the good words
Rebuilding the ct was an option but i wasnt happy with the stock exhaust manifold. It's just so small and flows really bad. Decided the best option was to go all out and see what happens![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The car pc is shockingly the stock housing it fit really well i was impressed it also saved me a lot of hassle of making something to fit. Still worked out cheaper than a dvd head unit too.
Again cheers for all the comments next is down to the ramp and get the new downpipe made and do a good service. She's then pretty much done other than mapping![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Will keep you updated.
Essay reply here![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
p.s if I've missed any questions or you want to ask me any feel free to let me know.
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Thanks for all the good words
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Rebuilding the ct was an option but i wasnt happy with the stock exhaust manifold. It's just so small and flows really bad. Decided the best option was to go all out and see what happens
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The car pc is shockingly the stock housing it fit really well i was impressed it also saved me a lot of hassle of making something to fit. Still worked out cheaper than a dvd head unit too.
Again cheers for all the comments next is down to the ramp and get the new downpipe made and do a good service. She's then pretty much done other than mapping
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Will keep you updated.
Essay reply here
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p.s if I've missed any questions or you want to ask me any feel free to let me know.
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)