Good afternoon all,
I though I would share my current (and only) project with you. So far and its only just the start of my project it has been interesting. At the moment this is where I currently stand:
Vehicle :1978 KE55 4 door sedan, round headlight model
Engin: 3S-GTE
Bellhousing: 2C bellhousing
Clutch fork: 2C
Clutch pivot point: 2C
Clutch thrust bearing carrer: W55 Supra
Clutch thrust bearing: W55 Supra
Clutch slave cylinder: 2C
Flywheel: Standard is usable depending on the generation 3S-GTE, mine is one of the lucky ones. However I opted to change to a lightweight chrome moly aftermarket option.
Clutch kit: Heavy duty standard 3S-GTE
Gearbox: W55 Supra 5 speed box
We needed to change one of the inlet/outlets (in not sure what it was) at the rear of the engine to a righ angle and we had to relocae the distributor. Still may need to go to an crank angle sensor (not 100% sure yet, will see).
I'm currently working with the engineer on making an exhaust manifold as the turbo fces the wrong way in the engine bay. We need to clear the starter motor.
We have a few options of the intake, the chop and re-weld and the fabrication of a 4 runner intake. We are opting for the more expensive 4 runner option, at the end of the day will yeild more power than the standard intake choppe and changed.
All components have been easy to find and all modifications (touch wood) until now have been easy.
There are further modifications needed for this conversion but I will update these as we get to them and as I purchase new components.
I will try to post before, during and after pictures as I go.
Furhter plans include diff, brakes, suspension, body work and interior. I have used plastic epoxy to modify the standard dash into a full cluster of guages. I will also try to post this (it's not yet 100% complete due to the lack of a CD player and painting).
Any input or thoughs would be appreciated.
Note: These modifications have and will be for my conversion and may not be for you if you choose to undertake this conversion.
