My VR4 conversion!

[gr fto reborn]

hey guys i have spoken a bit about my transplant so i thouht i would show you some pics. as you know i have done my bodywork and some interior but i decided i needed POWER!!!! so here is where i am at at the moment i will get more pics up but i get so wrapped up in doing things i forget to take some.

Also i have no clue what i am doing but in the true spirit of modding a car me and my mates are having a go. Also having a good laugh while we do it!

Old block out and bolting bits onto new block.



Current problems!

the whole at the bottome of the clutch case i assume is for flywheel inspection but i have no plate to cover it! Any suggestions where i can get one?


Not sure if i need the bit on the right as i think it is for bolting on the VR4 fly. Any clues?

Thanks for looking guys. BTW This is not my garage a mate of mine let me borrow a corner in his unit!

[colm_mcm]

Are you in contact with the guy on www.fto.net, or other lads doing conversions?

[gr fto reborn]

yes i am in contact with rich b and others in the uk and australia. Its amazing what these guys know i am learning so much!

[colm_mcm]

Fair play to you for taking all this on! Are you going with a single turbo?

[gr fto reborn]

no i cant afford to spend anymore i think the wife may take my balls. . just want to get it in and runa reliable 300BHP TBH.

[Dragonheart]

A bit off topic here, but seeing as you have the front panels off, any chance of a few pics of the hinges and the fittings for the lambos please? And did you fit them yourself or get an LSD fitter?
Cheers!

[gr fto reborn]

My bodyshop fitted the door hinges for me but i had to cut them in three places and get them re-welded. i also had to mill out some of the wholes as the kit is actually for a honda civic. Which is why i have no side repeaters as theuy foul on the hinge. I also had to widen the wings a but to make room! i can get a pic for you though

[Dragonheart]

Not a simple job by any means then! So does that mean with fitting any LSD hinges the arches or wings have to be widened also or is there a hinge that would fit the FTO do you think?
I'd like to see a pic of them ya regardless and how they fit.
Thanks.

[steelroe]

The bit on the right if for bolting the torque converter to the crankshaft.
The piece on the left is the bell housing inspection cover. Should block that hole you are talking about

[CJ]

Looking good so far! Assume you'll have to bend back the firewall to fit this 6A13TT in? It'll be tight for sure!

CJ

[gr fto reborn]

indeed i do mate i just need a hammer!

[CJ]

You might be interested in this - if a 6A13TT can be dropped into a Mirage, anythings possible...

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955186

CJ

[gr fto reborn]

thanks for that CJ. That is an intersting project that guy has done. hope mine goes that well

[steelroe]

Any chance of a few more updated pics of this conversion please.

[CJ]

I'd be interested to see a guide on how to go about the conversion noting potential issues and pitfalls. This conversion has gained a lot of popularity of late, a guide would be very useful.

gr, ftorex - any takers?

CJ

[gr fto reborn]

sorry i havent been about been flat out. unfortuantly not on the car but did manage to get some bits sorted. aftre some pipework i should be ready for initial start. then i have to sort the exhaust and the interior.

but FMIC on.