History
The beginning - Started off as a very clean 56,000km (Genuine) 1998 Toyota Supra SZR that I picked up from Sydney (1 owner Japan, 1 Owner Aus). So starting with a nice clean 6 speed, LSD, carbon fibre steering wheel, REAS suspension all it was missing was a 2JZGTE (also some recaros and 4pot brakes), the SZR did make a healthy 135rwkw.
Conversion (Going TT) - So then I found a cheap engine conversion, one thing lead to another and I converted it to an RZ (well I did the conversion properly with all original parts with the addition of some BPU mods), it had its ups and down with issues from sellers/others involved but I really knew nothing about cars but soon learnt, once finished made 260rwkw @ 16psi. This kept me happy and broke for a while until I wanted more power. I did a few mods in this time and it was a daily driver.
Going broke - Single Turbo (Current) - Then so it begun, the expensive part of supra ownership - Going single turbo! This project took a lot longer because I wasn’t throwing money or credit cards at it at once and also at one stage I wasn’t sure on my employment status. After getting it running on stock ECU without an exhaust I said no I need to finish this properly, so ended up getting the fabrication, fuel system and ECU done as well as lots of other upgrades (battery relocation, new wheels, suspension and 4/2 brakes). I did all the work myself with the assistance from a few others (Thanks Nathan and Andy - also any other supraforums members) with the exception of the fabrication work and tuning.
Once again I learnt lots and also spent lots! The way the car is at the minute is all the car is ready to go 1000hp at some stage, so quality parts were installed in preparation for a bigger build - I could have got the same power for a lot cheaper but then had to sell and buy new parts again - so car is under powered for it’s spec list for sure!
The car made 390rwkw @ 23psi with lots of ignition break up issues, I’ve now resolved the problem (igniter) and got it back on the dyno making 420rwkw with 24.5psi, with some new cams I’m hoping for 450rwkw on 98 pump and closer to 500rwkw with E85.
Modifications
General:
1998 Toyota Supra RZ VVTi 2JZGTE (Converted from SZR - TT - Single)
Around 80,000km
Moonstone (6NO) in colour
Rare Carbon Fibre steering wheel
Currently 420rwkw @ 24.5 psi
1000m time - 23.8 @ 235kph and also 24.1 @ 240kph (Different tracks and conditions)
Engine Mods/Intake/Exhaust/Bolt on:
Garrett T51R SPL DBB 76mm Turbo + 4" K&N Intake + Turbo Beanie
HKS exhaust manifold
HKS 60mm wastegate (plumb back + vbands)
4" dump - 3.5ish mid pipe - 4" HKS Ti Exhaust - no mufflers or cat and all using v-bands
Hypertune Manifold and 90mm throttle body with Toyota Celica GT4 throttle cable
GReddy 4 Row FMIC and piping (149mm - Rare - discontinued)
Tial Q 50mm BOV
PWR Radiator + TRD thermostat + TRD radiator cap
Braided oil, water, boost lines and fittings
Drift oil catch can
Titan adjustable cam gear (exhaust only due to vvti)
Power enterprise timing belt
Greddy top radiator hard pipe
ARC titanium radiator cooler panel
Fuel System:
ID2000 (2200cc) injectors mounted on Hypertune fuel rail (2x feed, single return)
Aeromotive A1000 fuel regulator
3x triple intank US Denso fuel pumps mounted on MVP 2.5 triple fuel pump hanger (with custom fittings and teflon wiring)
2x -8 feed and 1x -8 return 200 series speedflow teflon braided lines and fittings
2x E85 compatible -8 fuel filters
All components E85 compatible
ECU/Electronics:
ViPEC V88 ECU
Custom loom and wiring
LS2 LQ9 Coil setup
Non-vvti IACV
5 Bar MAP sensor
Innovative LC-1 o2 wideband and XD-16 guage
Dry cell Odyssey PC925 battery
Battery relocation using 0 guage wiring for main wiring and fused distribution block including master cut off switch
3x fuel pump relays (Setup correctly!)
Blitz sbc ID-III Boost controller
Apexi RSM
Drivetrain:
6spd manual
Stock Manual TT B03B 6 speed Diff
Solid Diff mounts
Driveshaft Shop 1 Piece Pro-Series Heavy Duty 3.5" Chromoly Driveshaft with Aluminum Conversion Plates
C’s Short Shifter
Carbonetic triple plate clutch and flywheel assembly
TRD transmission mounts
AP Shifter bushings
Suspension:
HKS Hipermax III’s
TRD sway bars and new OEM links
TRD front strut brace
Cusco rear carbon strut brace
Brakes
Stock 4Pot/2Pot
Goodridge Braided brake lines
Exterior:
Rims: 18" CCW SP500 Front 18x10 Rear: 18x11.5 (Unknown offsets as CCW don’t publish these) - I also have a set of 17" stockies
Tyres: Front Nitto Invo 265/35/18 Rear: Michelin Pilot Sport 2 315/30/18
Tinted windows
Late model clear side indicators
Cleaned headlights
TRD CF Centred Wing
Seibon TRD CF Bonnet
Interior/Sound
Kenwood double din stereo and 10 CD stacker
TRD late model 320km/h speedo
TRD late model 10k Tacho (Rare)
Mounted 1KG fire extinguisher
RAZO cf sports pedals
JDM Chrome Bezels
TRD Fuel, Radiator, Oil caps
Other/Custom:
Stock fuel vent lines and carbon canister removed
Power steering fabrication and modification to outlet and inlets using braided lines
All custom brackets for fuel filters, regulators and other items here and there!
Custom wiring here there and everywhere - but safe and secure - no issues - All unrequired sensors and looms removed
Custom / braided fittings everywhere that I could get to that was possible
Who knows what else - so much customising to get things to fit/clear/mount and work correctly that I’ve lost count!
