I really am hoping so. Gonna take a couple days off work so I can get as much work as I can done to it.

Hey guys, it has been a while since I have posted cause I have been flat out. As you should know the engine is in my car with gearbox and a custom gearbox crossmember, so just to quickly update here are some pics.

 

 

And here is the gearbox crossmember powdercoated.

 

 

Now considering I have been flat out, I have actually got a fair bit done. I have finally completed my custom inlet manifold and I have also organised all the parts for my diff. So again here are some pics for you all to see.

 

I sourced out the flange which is 13mm thick, so while I weld the manifold to the flange there will be less warping in the plate. I began by making the runners and they started out like this, the exact same shape as the port size and shape. I just simply made two halves (and I made plenty of these for the other sections of the runners) and then welded them together.

 

 

I then cut the single length into 4 equal pieces and ground back the weld and sanded it to fit inside the flange.

 

 

My plan was to taper out the ends of the runners to allow air flow easier into the head. So using the other extra halves that I made, I cut angles on them to start the taper. This is what they ended up like.

 

 

I then cut some more aluminium to fit inside the gap and welded that up to completely produce the taper.

 

 

I then made a plate to suit the end of the runners and cut out the holes with a plasma and then welded them on the insides to make a smoother flow of air once die grinded back. I also welded on the outside of the runners to ensure a whole seal and no leaks.

 

 

Then I began making the inlet plenum, again with a taper which was smaller towards the back few cylinders. The reason behind this was because the throttle body is at the front of the plenum, which means the first two cylinders will be getting the air quicker than the back two, which therefore leads to the front two cylinders lean out. By tapering the plenum smaller towards the back the pressure increases at the back and evening out the amount of air going to all cylinders.

 

Edited August 8, 200818 yr by olskool

Looks like it's really coming together, Looks Awesome :eatlead:

The worst part about this conversion, is that I have to hear about it every day at TAFE, and see everything, which sucks, because I WANT A COROLLA. I actually called some guy yesterday, and am going to look at a car with Wayne next weekend. Or he could just give me his. HAHA. Wayne does weld well too. He pretty much does my welding at TAFE, that's why I get such awesome marks. Cheers

Hi Wayne, looking great mate love your work on the plenum can't wait to see this thing all done and cruzing . See you at the next cruze :dance:

thats a mad looking plenum chamber - so good you now need a better looking TB!!

Hi Wayne, looking great mate love your work on the plenum can't wait to see this thing all done and cruzing . See you at the next cruze :dance:

 

Hey Mick, I am pushing and pushing, and working sooooooo much overtime on my car, but I still got sooooooo much to do. It really sucks, butI can't guarantee it will be done or even on the road for september. But, nevertheless I don't want to look at the bad side, so, lets just pray. :dance:

Wayne doesn't even want my help. What a bad guy. I hope I can have a cool picture of my own Corolla soon....that'd be cool.....

Looking nice so far wayne.

 

Got a rough price including labour on making one of those inlet manifolds? Also on the subject on manifold would you been keen a making me a steam pipe exhaust manifold.

Yeah Wayne, you and I should make plenums for everyone. I'll cut the sheetmetal and you can weld. LOL. Everyone on here is a nut. I read some post about a jet engine? I hope your car gets finished soon Wayne, i'm sick of waiting already

Hey guys, just need some quick advice as to what radiator would be most suitable for my conversion. Thanks heaps for all the comments so far too. ;)

JAR one? Link: http://www.alloyradiators.com.au/

 

Or get a AE71 one and get it triple cored with a 14" davis craig thermo fan.

 

I'm looking at getting one of the above too.

JAR one? Link: http://www.alloyradiators.com.au/

 

Or get a AE71 one and get it triple cored with a 14" davis craig thermo fan.

 

I'm looking at getting one of the above too.

 

Awesome, thanks heaps Adam. Gonna have a look at that for certain. ;) ;)

should be able to get the jar ones cheaper than 499. prob 450 or less..

Edited August 13, 200818 yr by cuzzo

Any more progress??