Engine Rebuild and Single Upgrade

[Kev.O]

As some of you know, I had some problems with my engine last year, which turned out to be an oil related issue. This involved replacing the head as it had picked up. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that the bottom end had slightly picked up also.
I could’ve simply put in a complete second hand engine, however there’s no promising that engine would be any good, so decided on rebuilding my engine. I also decided that it seemed crazy to put all the stock TT system back on, so looked at going single. As some of you know this is an endless task and there really is so much information around but no definitive answer.

I may not earn great money but I'm not interested in doing a project like this on a shoe string, that's one of the reasons for me taking so long to get to this stage. I'm working every weekend to pay for it. I'm interested in doing the job properly and once

After months of searching on the internet and talking to people, I have finally completed my spec:

Engine rebore with 86.5mm CP pistons
Modified oil pump
New water pump
ARP Rod, main bearing and head bolts
Bottom end rebuild by CW
Head rebuild by CW
New Fluidyne Radiator
Oil Cooler
HKS 264/264 cams
CW modified Clutch and housing
New OEM flywheel
New OEM damper pulley
Balanced crank, flywheel, clutch and pulley
OEM Gasket set
TRD Engine mounts


SP manifold with Tial 44mm wastegate with screamer pipe
SP 4" downpipe and midpipe
T61 turbo with 0.81 A/R exhaust housing
AEM EMU ECU
HKS DLI
AEM Wideband O2 sensor and gauge
Aeromotive FRP
BL oil lines
PHR Fuel rail
720cc injectors (Siemens)
Braided fuel lines

I still have a few things I need to get but I’m on my way

I’m going to be dropping the block off at CW’s the weekend.

[UltraFlynn]

Wow mate. You're going to build a hell of a car.

Given that you're got everything in pieces it seems a shame to refit any old bits. If you can be without your car for a while and can get the money together then go for it.

I take it the car wont be ready for JAE though....

[Barney]

I for one can't wait to see the finished car, Kev has done just about everything possible to ensure a near perfect rebuild and his time and dedication to the project has to be commended.

Kev, I hope when finished it rewards you with many happy years......................now get that stocking on your head and visit a few banks to pay for it

[Martin F]

I can't wait too, but it will be good to see the progress on here until such time as seeing the car in the flesh.

Good Luck Kev

[RobSheffield]

I admire this build as it is being done using the best possible parts (without taking a mortgage) and, like me, Kev is doing a vast amount of work himself

[Gambit]

Good to see dedication.

What's with the - None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra.

[~Rob~]

Ive been waiting eagerly for this thread to pop up!

Good luck with the build mate! Cant wait to see the progress and finished product!

[suprarob]

go for it kev

[Kev.O]

Originally Posted by Flynn

Wow mate. You're going to build a hell of a car.

Given that you're got everything in pieces it seems a shame to refit any old bits. If you can be without your car for a while and can get the money together then go for it.

I take it the car wont be ready for JAE though....

I doubt it though it would be nice. I'll need to run the engine in on a base map before mapping it.

Thanks for all the nice comments guys. I'll take some more pictures tonight and post them up.

[mr lover]

nice one Kev, don't do things by half do you