David's TD05 Machine - Work inprogress - LOTS OF IMAGES

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Ok So I am just going to go through and high light all the parts and things I have done to my car over the last year & 1/2:

Hybrid Setup (Long Gone)
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/ChrisWork.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/TD05-DND.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/TD05-Install01.jpg

Engine Bay painting
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-9-8-08-001.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-9-12-08-001.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-9-16-08-002.jpg

Wire, Power steering, and Break Install
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/ResPak-2-28-2010.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Hole-2-28-2010.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/PSMove-2-28-2010.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/FuesPow-2-28-2010.jpg

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/MastPow-2-28-2010.jpg

Parts
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Parts-8-20-08-001.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Parts-9-3-08-001.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/AEM-Guages-01.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Parts-2-25-09.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Parts-3-4-09.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Parts-3-11-09-001.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Parts-2-19-10-P1.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Parts-2-19-10-P2.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Parts-2-25-2010.jpg

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Car Current Picture (3-30-2010)
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Car-bay-3-30-2010-01.jpg

Full parts List (What I can remember)
Forged Block 3.0
APR Head, Rod, & Main Studs
Stage 3 Heads
Racing Cams
Adjustable Cam gears
TD05 EVO 16G Turbos
3.5 GM MAF With Translator (Logging Only)
Dejon Blow Though & Pre Turbo Pipes
36x14x3 FMIC
3inch custom intake
FUELAB Prodigy Fuel Pump and 2x filters line @ -10AN
Fuellab Fuel Pressure Regulator with oohnooo hard lines
720cc Denso Injectors
Custom Exhaust(3in to 2x 2.5in to 4x 2.25in)
Greddy Type-RS BOV
Greddy E-01
Greddy Ultimate (Stage 3 Speed Density)
AEM gauges (Fuel & Oil Pressure, A/F, & Water Temp)
Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel
SPEC Stage 5 Clutch
Steel front and mid transfer case upgrade
Transfer Case Bracket
PST Aluminum/Steel Hybrid 2-piece Driveshaft
NOS Kit
220 AMP Alternator
All sensors replaced
EGR block off
Solid engine mounts
Ground wire kit
Iridium IX @ .028
Polished almost everything
Relocated ton of things (Fuse Box, PS Res, Brake Res, Wiring)
Rims & Tires (9.5 +30 offset - 275 35 18)
Tein Flex Coil-overs

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Just Installed
Rims & Tires (9.5 +30 offset)
Tein Flex Coil-overs

New Items Coming up
New Hood - 3SX "Stinger" Hood
New Bumper - Custom Fiberglass 99 Bumper 91-93 3000GT
New Head Lights -
Role Cage -

[Vantage]

wow man, that turned out incredible..

[BobOki]

All this... so you can go say hi to a tree... just.. quickly :cool:

[jba3]

That's a big change from the initial setup to this one. Very cool!

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Thanks, Still got some things left to work on but it's coming along decently now.

[Atrosity]

Wow man, looks like you spent a pretty penny. :)

[Trab]

Looks awsome...

[Igovert500]

Seriously, you couldn't find blue spark plug wires? jk, everything looks amazing. Very clean, nice work!

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

So my new update for the day is the following:
AEM EMS Series 2
AEM Boost Solenoid (30-2400)
AEM Digital Gauge - Boost Display Gauge 50psi peak (40-4408)
AEM IAT Intake Air Temp Sensor

So I decided to go with the AEM EMS for the VR4 and move the E-mange to the SL. It made money since over all... So soon I plan to make a road trip to 3SX to pickup all my new toys and say hello to the boys up there.

[colt45 gto]

i like it! thats some coin and dedication there, keep up the good work man :)

[oohnoo]

Looks Awesome! Real nice
Like where you got the power and distribution blocks. How is it all routed? Never realized there was that much room under the fender.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Well it runs from the back in the wire well on the passenger side. Then it comes out the wiring hole on the side behind the rear part of the fender (as pictured.) I cross the top of the wheel well behind the plastic cover and down around the new location of the fuse box (pictured) and finally to the distribution blocks (the blocks also run 0 gauge wires to the alternator as well.) The real trick is extending all the wires to move the fuse box, that's a time consuming project. The other piece I have to still put under the fuse box is the power steering cooler; I have an Earls cooler for that. There is plenty of space even with the ABS (soon to be removed) for the fuse box. Getting the cooler in there will take the last bit of space up; making the bottom of the cooler close to the bottom of the bumper.

I know other people have moved the fuse box inside, but I got enough other stuff inside that I did not want to clutter it up any more. The only bitch part is if I blow a fuse, then it takes a bit of work to get to the box. Really though how often do you blow one of these fuses if you did everything correctly.

[DCIV]

is this the car that just put a tdo5 on the front and left the tdo4 on the back? If I am right he got a good bit of flack for it on 3si, glad to see its turned out this nice.


Coop

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

It is the same; I will say when it was like that it was a blast to drive. I won't get into my work around for it now, but it's do able with a little thought. I never listen to people BS any ways, to each there own :)

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

New updates 11-6-2010:
Installed AEM EMS
Installed Hood
Install Fuel Cell
Moved battery
Installed secondary feeder pumps
Installed Boost Gauge

Still to do:
Install Boost control valve
Install Bumper
Install new bigger FMIC
Install & weld new Aluminum piping
Install new Tial BOV
Tune AEM EMS

Some Pics:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/Hood-11-3-2010.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/FuelCell01-11-3-2010.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/FuelCell02-11-3-2010.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/BatteryTray-11-3-2010.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/Fuel-Power-Complete.jpg

Just moving slow through this since I am working on my Christmas show; 150,000+ lights don't put them self up....

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

So here is my new update:
Completed:
New pipes welded
ABS Delete
Everything in pieces right now

New Parts to Install:
DR TD05 Billet 16G's
2x Tail 38mm Waste gates (remove knock off ones)
Super Car Engineering Center
2x AEM Serial Gauges
2x AEM EGT sensors
AEM WiFi Adapter
3sx Duel Pass Radiator
New Car PC with duel touch screens
Front and rear wide body kit
2x new Sparco Seats (moving the one to the SL)
Rear bulkhead being built
NOS Kit install
Roll cage install
Install Canon plug between motor wires and ecu for fast removal

Free Mods:
All Extra wires deleted from the car
Rear Seats removed

To Buy still:
Stop Tech BB Kit

Old Turbo VS New Turbo:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/16g-VS-DR16g.jpg

[a2j]

and where do you think you're gonna put that spare wheel?!?! ;)

[J_Parker]

Great job man! Everything looks awesome. What kind of power goals are you shooting for?

[GTOJOE]

Nice job man. Can't wait for some dyno results. Those billet turbos are pure sex.

[mb3000]

Awesome build, can't wait to see the dyno sheet.

[green-lantern]

Nice! I hope you got rid of the cold weld around the BOV flange/threaded pipe. I couldn't tell if it was still there on the last pic.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

and where do you think you're gonna put that spare wheel?!?!
I might make a rack where the back seats where at to put two tires, time will tell.


Great job man! Everything looks awesome. What kind of power goals are you shooting for?
Well I am shooting for 600+ with or with out E85, so we will see whats happens.


Nice! I hope you got rid of the cold weld around the BOV flange/threaded pipe. I couldn't tell if it was still there on the last pic.
That is an older picture; it was welded and had some quick steel on the top to smooth it out (solid but not a pretty weld.) I now have all aluminum piping now with less couplers.

[DocWalt]

Looking fantastic, good luck getting your numbers :)

[jba3]

Really looking forward to seeing those Billet Evo3 numbers.

[STLVR4]

Wow great build. Subscribed and excited for updates

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Just a quick update:

New parts:
1000cc Injectors
99 Sail Panels
All new trim for sides and rear windows
Went with K-Sport (got a great deal on a set)

What I have been up to:
Working on Mikes car
Removing the 8 million wires
Putting new computer and touch screens in the car (yes two)
Wiring in new sensors to AEM

Wires all over the place:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/wires-4-24-2011.jpg

[green-lantern]

Damn what a birds nest! I have to do some wiring tonight, I'm glad I don't have that much to do!

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

So this is what i have been up to:

After wires removed, started to add in all the new items
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-5-2-11-002.jpg

What was taken out beside the computers (not pictured)
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-5-2-11-003.jpg

Some of my new AEM items
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-5-2-11-001.jpg


New items I ordered:
Flash 5 Steering Wheel (1) - CHROME Center [015TF506]
2" Tuning 4-pt Snap-In Harnesses (2) - BLUE [04604BMAZ]
Quick Release - Tuning (1) - GOLD [015R99GN]
Steering Wheel Ring (1) - BLUE [01599AZ]
Hub Adapter Kit (1) - 1993 3000GT [01502106]

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

A little change to what I ordered (due to stock issues):
2" Tuning 4-pt Snap-In Harnesses (2) - BLUE [04604BMAZ]
Steering Wheel Ring (1) - BLUE [01599AZ]
Hub Adapter Kit (1) - 1993 3000GT [01502106]
Lap 5 Steering Wheel (1) - ALL BLACK [015TL522TUV]
Dual Horn Button (1) [015NE982]

I hope to update this evening with some pictures of the engine harness with the cannon plugs installed (as long as I finish it.)

[terrets]

Wow that is gorgeous. Thats dedication, Im a little jealous.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Thanks, ya I have been working on this for a while; would have been done sooner, but been busy working on everyone's cars. I was also hopping to go to NG with our crew, but that has seem to fallen apart; some have a weeding to go too, my graduation party is that week end (even though I walk this weekend), some cars are just being complete A-Holes with problems, and there are two more in the line to be done. Working on 5 cars is a pain when its not your day to day job.

Also, I did not get to finish the wiring yesterday, it is going to take a bit longer then I though LOL

[J. Fast]

Sweet project! What all did you delete from the harness wiring and accy's?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Active suspension, ABS, Air bad, Active Exhaust, Rear wiper, radio wires (ran new ones going to the amps), seat belt, power chair wires, and some other stuff. The passenger side goes from like 30+ wires down to 4 and the driver side is cut at least in half. I could save some more if I dumped active aero as well.

I have added some wires back for my car pc, audio system, gauges/sensors. I have taken out probably 40-60 pounds worth of stuff, but added back in 10-20 back in. I plan to weigh everything here shortly, but I assume it will be a wash once the role cage is in, which I am ok with.

[terrets]

So how did you remove the wires? Actually pull them from each plug end? Or did you cut them and cap them or something?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

I removed all the wiring and pulled from the plugs; the only part that is capped off are a few wires in the engine bay since the motor is all ready in and a few of them would be hard to get too. The main harness to the motor though is cleared of anything I don't need. I am also half way through putting in the cannon plugs, that stuff is not quick for those who may decide to do it.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Some Eye candy for those who are watching the thread.

Plugs almost complete:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-5-10-11-001.jpg

Picture of the motor current standing:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-5-10-11-002.jpg

One of two harnesses and steering wheel:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Parts-5-10-11-001.jpg


I also received my BBK kit, and let me tell you thous things are huge, I will take a pic before and after install.

[CoreyB]

Love it, cant wait for dyno #s.

[FeaRpb]

The wiring harness seems intimidating.

[boosted3s]

WOW!!! Thats an awesome build.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Engine harness is now complete:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-5-12-11-001.jpg

Still to do:
Put brake kit on
Finish installing last wires inside the car
Put dash and seats in
Build custom HUD
Install second screen
Mount new inter cooler
Mount new bumper
Mount fenders
Build bulk head
Complete fiber glass interior items
Paint the car

[J_Parker]

This is an awesome build! I can't wait to really get going on mine, hopefully the weather permits for next week.

[3000GT MR]

Looking good Dave. Ill be over next week to take a look, Shouldn't you be at work right now? not working on your car...

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

So over the week end I got some stuff done, but rain and going down to the local game store to play Warhammer made the week end progress a little slow.

Chris I was at work :) I just was updating my thread, you know keeping everyone in the loop.

What got completed:
Installed new inter-cooler, piping, sensors, and BOV
Finished wiring inside the car (minus the 4 wires left for the car PC and Amps)
Installed new Sail Panels
Put new seats and harnesses in the car
Installed new front brakes (still need to do the rear)

-= Some Pictures =-
Brakes:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Brake-5-14-11-001.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Brake-5-14-11-002.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Brake-5-14-11-003.jpg

Seat installed:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Seat-5-16-11-001.jpg

Sail installed:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Sail-5-16-11-001.jpg

[J_Parker]

I love those K-Sports man, be sure to let us know how they perform. Are going to go all the way around with them, or just fronts?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Fronts for now, I am replacing the rears with matching brake rotors and high end pads. I am also going to paint them the same orange color to match the front; give it the uniformed look all the way around. If I still want more then I will replace the back ones.

[jbuhrman]

Be sure to do a detailed product review of the K-sports.

You are 1 of the 1st I have seen running them and a good detailed review would be great.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Will do; I was hesitate to go with K-Sport because no one else on the forms has them (all stoptech), but I figured I would go that way since I got them on a special deal (a price that was hard to beat and I can't repeat.) Also for reference these are the K-Sport 8 Piston 14" (356mm).

[brad5050]

Is your TD05 kit 3sx? Did you use the Dejon IC adapters? What FMIC kit do you have. Sorry for all the questions your turbo kit seems very similar and Im trying to decide on what I want to do to finish it. Very nice build so far man.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

So today I finished closing up the engine bay; I still have to paint the intake pipe after modifying it to make it shorter and finish polishing the upper pipe. I am probably going to redo the blue lower and upper pipes with a chrome to make them match the rest of the motor.

Current Engine bay:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Work-5-19-11-001.jpg

To answer the question mentioned above; Yes it is the 3sx kit, yep they are the Dejon IC adapters (though I modified the front one now), and my FMIC is is custom built.

[J_Parker]

Your engine bay is quickly becoming one of my favorites man, I'm now regretting not having gone with blue on mine lol.

[BobOki]

Ahh but those green struts ruin it all... time to move them to my car and get you something blue ;P

[MR2]

no-one else running ksports?what gave you that impression :)

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

So it's been a while since I have updated, but I have been a bit busy. Plus I was also a little mad when I hit a problem with the car, but in short here is how the last few months have gone down.

After getting everything hooked up and ready to go, I worked on some base line for the AEM (AEM is new to me, the Greddy I can do easily, this one is taking a bit to learn.) Once I was happy with the starting map, I went to go move the car and it seems that I have a problem in the transmission area (I believe it to be the new center dif, but I will not know till this weekend; also made a call to SCE about it and we are working on it from there.)

So from there I took a break from the cars and was working on my house, new sinks, faucets, door knobs, painting, ect. and my WarHammer stuff; yes I play Fantasy and 40K; I own more then you would ever want to know about. I also went ahead and built a new 600+ sq ft garage to work on every ones cars in (pics below.)

Now that everything is good to go I am back to working on my cars, Mike's, and Brian's. So I should start updating once more.

Some pics of the new hang out place as I went through the process:

Foundation:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/Fondation-7-21-2011.jpg

Building complete:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/building-01-8-10-2011.jpg

Inside #1 with stuff in it:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/Inside-01-8-31-2011.jpg

Inside #2 with stuff in it:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/Inside-02-8-31-2011.jpg

[CoreyB]

Wow, it didnt take you long to fill that garage up!!

[FeaRpb]

Love it, I wish I had some land to do that on.

[familyMAN]

What wheels are you running? They look nice!

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

They are the the 5Zigen Pro ZR+ wheels with 9.5 wide and +30 offset; tire size 275 35 18.


Wow, it didnt take you long to fill that garage up!!
Whats funny that is what I had in my house, shed, and the other garage. It has worked out well though because I can clam back all the other spaces.

Some pics of the WarHammer room since I got all the car stuff out of there:
http://www.macross-plus.com/images/WarHammer/Room01-9-4-2011.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/images/WarHammer/Room02-9-4-2011.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/images/WarHammer/Room03-9-4-2011.jpg

[FeaRpb]

Nice Warhammer room

[J_Parker]

Nice man, do you have a terrain table made up for it as well? I'm not all too into the warhammer, but have seen some very awesome setups.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Yea I have a 5x7 table setup and terrain to cover it.

On the car side of it I got the center differential removed from the transmission.

[Tigchamp]

Great Build.
I cant wait for the Dyno figures, I am doing a TDO5 build of My own at the moment allthough I think that I may have gone over the top by fitting 20G's, if I get too much lag I will go with the billet 16G's.
I hope to finnish putting the engine together this weekend.
Here is a link to My build thread here(first link) & in the UK
http://www.3sgto.org/f2/total-jdm-gto-tt-rebuild-6355.html
http://www.gtooc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=780
Jeff

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

I thought about the 20G's but I only would do them if I had the 3.5 setup.

Update on the VR4:
Found out why the car would not move, was not the center but the input sleeve to the spider gear in the transfer case. I have seem to cause them to separate from each other (most likely related to bad install from the local shop.) So at this point it is back together and ready to get a tune setup, though I am taking a moment from this one to work on the other car.

The SL Start:
So I have started to get ready to finish my conversion on the SL. If all goes as planed this week end I will have a turbo auto SL; should be a blast to DD.

Parts list high lights for the SL:
4 bolt block
Stage 3 heads +1 both sides (Just regular springs)
E-Manage Ultimate
E-01 Boost controller
AEM A/F Gauge
15G turbo's
720 injectors

Sneak peek at what I have started to install this week:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/SL-Turbo-Guages-9-15-2011.jpg

[THE_FATTIE]

Out of all that warhammer stuff I noticed a lightsaber... lol... Both of your builds look nuts. Keep up the good work!

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

So just another quick update:

Turbo SL:
Love it, it's a blast to drive even at 10psi (right now.) I am also placing a 220 Mechman alternator in the SL, since my factory one is slowly dieing (idling at 12 volts and rides at 12.7 volts.) I also have a Tial BOV on the way for the SL as well. I will take some pictures as soon as I get the piping welded together.

VR4:
Nothing new, I still have to get around to tuning it (busy with everything else.)

Mikes VR4:
Well we found the problem with his, the front bank was leaking coolant into the motor (hence low compression numbers.) We have since got a new block and put the pistons, rods and heads back together. Also did his ABS delete and wiring update. I hope to get his finished this weekend, so I can get to tuning my VR4.

[futurevr4man]

2 awesome cars. im sure that sl confuses some people lol

[AdamVR4]

Nice build on the VR4. Get it tuned already! Can the SL auto handle the power?

You're one motivated dude. Keep it up.

And warhammer? the f? lol

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

2 awesome cars. im sure that sl confuses some people lol
Ya the other day some one floored there car thinking they where going to walk away from me, well they where surprised when I went flying past them.


Can the SL auto handle the power?
The SL auto is not the strongest transmission, but it should hold for a bit. I have debated on doing an auto AWD conversion, but we will see where that leads.

The VR4, ya it needs to be tuned just been busy working on other things. Also with a lack of a local AWD dyno it makes it hard to really dial the car in.


And warhammer? the f? lol
LOL thats what every one says when they walk in. I have to many hobbies.... Starting this month I have to start my Christmas lights; in case if you don't know what I am talking about this is my house last year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThgbtvuR_34"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThgbtvuR_34

[FeaRpb]

So, here is the big question.

What do you do for a living?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

I am the CIO and I run a little side computer business.

[FeaRpb]

Sounds awesome.

If you need an employee and are paying more than I am currently getting paid, I am always here ;)

[AdamVR4]

this is my house last year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThgbtvuR_34"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThgbtvuR_34

LOL!!! That's INTENSE.

[Blue91SL]

Sounds awesome.

If you need an employee and are paying more than I am currently getting paid, I am always here ;)

This.
I need a job that pays well enough to duplicate this build. It's exactly what I want to do.
Also, how much did that steering wheel run you?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Also, how much did that steering wheel run you?
To be honest I don't remember, it's been a few months. I do have the full price below:


2" Tuning 4-pt Snap-In Harnesses (2) - BLUE [04604BMAZ]
Steering Wheel Ring (1) - BLUE [01599AZ]
Hub Adapter Kit (1) - 1993 3000GT [01502106]
Lap 5 Steering Wheel (1) - ALL BLACK [015TL522TUV]
Dual Horn Button (1) [015NE982]
Total: $601.00 Shipped


If you need an employee and are paying more than I am currently getting paid, I am always here
LOL your not the only one looking for a job or a better one :)

Week end update:
This week end we got mike's single turbo up and running, though we still have allot to do before it hits the road. Also made some changes to my VR4's tuning. (That is the excitement for the weekend.)

[weberflorida]

Hey brother the build looks awesome. Subscribing to the thread.

[sketch]

Bump!!

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Well here is the quick update:

Car went to 3sx for tuning, but after a few hours of cruse tuning and then on the second pull at 14.4psi the new mechman alternator gave out blowing party of cylinder 6 out. It came back to the garage here that weekend and had everything rebuilt.
I also spent 23 days in Japan so I was gone most of April and the fabricating guy is now working on a custom body work; top secret work at the moment :)

On returning I am now finishing the transmission exchange on the 94 Auto SL and putting in a 6 speed AWD transmission with LSD and stage 2+ clutch. The factor auto made it to just over 181K miles before it just started to slip; it would have to do it right on return from vacation.

I will update one the body works done, painted, and gets it's full tune on the dyno; also when the SL gets it's new 6 speed put in.

[Turbo Beast]

Do a thread this Christmas on the lights!

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

So it's been a while since I have updated, but here is the new things going on:

1. Purchased a BMW Z4 35i and modded it with a new ECU
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/BMW-01.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/BMW-02.jpg

2. Purchased a Mercedes ML-550 fully loaded (all but the 6.3 motor)
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Ben-01.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Ben-02.jpg

3. The VR-4 has been in Charlotte NC getting a lot of custom work performed to it; pictures I have are not that current, but wanted to give an idea of what to show some of the work in progress:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/VR4-car1.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/VR4-Fend1.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/VR4-Bulk1.jpg

4. Finished putting the transmission in the SL and also about to swap in the Chrome Flash ECU.

5. Went to South Korea for 2 weeks and about a week in New York City for new years; also getting ready for 3 weeks going back to Japan and then to China.

Also I did not do my Christmas lights this year; I was out of the country when I was suppose to start the setup and I had to finish my friends car before he moved.

[CoreyB]

You have been busy!!! The new cars are nice.

[J. Fast]

So it's been a while since I have updated, but here is the new things going on:

1. Purchased a BMW Z4 35i and modded it with a new ECU
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/BMW-01.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/BMW-02.jpg

2. Purchased a Mercedes ML-550 fully loaded (all but the 6.3 motor)
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Ben-01.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Ben-02.jpg

3. The VR-4 has been in Charlotte NC getting a lot of custom work performed to it; pictures I have are not that current, but wanted to give an idea of what to show some of the work in progress:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/VR4-car1.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/VR4-Fend1.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/VR4-Bulk1.jpg

4. Finished putting the transmission in the SL and also about to swap in the Chrome Flash ECU.

5. Went to South Korea for 2 weeks and about a week in New York City for new years; also getting ready for 3 weeks going back to Japan and then to China.

Also I did not do my Christmas lights this year; I was out of the country when I was suppose to start the setup and I had to finish my friends car before he moved.

Wow, you have a lot going on! Any more pics of the cage? Is that cage on your SLTT or the VR4?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Thanks for the comments, the cage is on the VR4. I thought I had more pictures of it, but I can't find them at the moment. The owner of Retro Designs in NC did the work and I would have to say it is one of the best looking jobs I have seen, hence why his shop is making my custom fenders, scoops, and paint work. He is going to take some more pictures in the next week or so and once I get the car back I will take some more myself.

I am quite excited about getting it back by May, it's been a year since I have seen it.

[green-lantern]

Damn, did you hit the lotto or something?

[benson8277]

How much power is it making?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Damn, did you hit the lotto or something?
LOL, Nope... I have everything paid off and my house later this year will be 100% paid out. I also received a promotion last year (with a substation pay increase) and my side company has been trending well for the last 3 years.


How much power is it making?
The VR4 on it's 3rd pull (after many house working on drive ability) made 497hp and 502 torque @14.3 boost, but then the new mechman alternator died and took cylinder 6 with it. I rebuilt the motor the weekend I came back from 3sx and then sent it back to get body work since I was going out of country for a while. From the looks of it we where thinking around 530 to 560 at waste gate pressure was going to be the target hp.

The SL has not been to the dyno yet, but will be soon. This weekend I have working on putting this in:
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/SL-ECU-1-25-2013.jpg

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Sorry people been a bit busy, but the car is getting ready to come home soon; all that's left is body work and some painting. Here are a few teaser pictures:

http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Fender1.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Fender2.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Roof1.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Roof2.jpg

[sketch]

any other shots of the fenders - different angles?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

I have 2 more, but I was not the one taking the pictures. When it comes back I will take a ton of pictures; there is still a lot more things to be done.

http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Fender3.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/Fender4.jpg

[J. Fast]

Do you have more pictures of the cage? Something caught my eye on the read down bars. Where are you plated to?

[familyMAN]

Front fenders are lookin good!

[Autochef]

Very nice, love the fenders. Is the roof scoop functional?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Do you have more pictures of the cage? Something caught my eye on the read down bars. Where are you plated to?

I know I should have more of the roll cage, but they are MIA. They welded all new plates in the mounting places to keep it as strong as possible. In the back he went through the two holes where it crossed from left to right (he also made custom plates to fit in the holes so it gives it a smooth finished look), the rest are fairly slandered plates and mounting. Is there something you want to see, I could ask for a picture from him.


Very nice, love the fenders. Is the roof scoop functional?
Yes it is in two ways, one to put air to the back spoiler and two to provide air inside. Where it's at, he has an employee that use to build F1 cars; where suppose to talk about a few other options for down force on the car.

[Alex3000gt]

Bump. An incredible amount of work has gone into this, that's for sure.

[Erron Spalsbury]

Neat build! Looks like lots of fun.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

All I can say is primer and soon: :)
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/prim-1.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/prim-2.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/prim-3.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/prim-4.jpg

[NOMIEZVR4]

looking good. Curious why you didn't go with the cianci fenders?

Any way possible us peasants may be able to get set of these fenders? :p

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

I did have the fiber glass wide body, but I wanted something that did not just cover over for the rear; the fronts, I went this way for durability reasons and uniqueness. All the other metal work is just things I wanted. Just for an FYI the cost to this point is just short of 10K (includes bulk head, all 4 fenders, roof scoop, body work [dings, bumpers, alignment, etc.], and some other mis work.)

[NOMIEZVR4]

So the rears are cianci and the fronts are custom?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

No all 4 are custom; at one point I owned the cianci but sold it to my friend Mike when I went full custom. These are full metal ones.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/prim-5.jpg

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

From 9/21/2013
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/paint-01-9-21-2013.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/paint-02-9-21-2013.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/paint-03-9-21-2013.jpg

Cage Pictures
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/cage-01-9-21-2013.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/cage-03-9-21-2013.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000gt/images/cage-04-9-21-2013.jpg

Update
So the last year has been cray and interesting:
- Went to China and Japan with my mom for a month in April 2013
- Went to Italy 2013 and asked my lady to marry me in July 2013 (Good times)
- Planing a wedding that will take place in the French Rivera
- Rebuilding Brian's car
- Starting the Christmas light's
- Selling my 94 SL turbo conversion

The car is starting it's second round of primer and should be painted in the next 2-3 weeks, so expect a big update then. Been a year and half coming, but it looks so good.

[oohnoo]

Congrads on getting engagement. Best of luck to you both.

Xmas lights in September? This I have to see. :)

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

I have to start repair of the lights and begin putting out November 1st.

An example of what I did in 2011:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTlm-C8wO04

[3000GT MR]

Yay your doing your lights again this year! Can't wait to see them. Cars looking good too. I'll stop by eventually

[futurevr4man]

you have a lot of money... haha im jealous!

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Sorry for the late update, the care came back about 3 weeks ago, but have been super busy with the holidays, then before that got engaged in Italy, planning our wedding in London, working on B's car (doing a full ground up build), and Christmas lights. As soon as I get the lights down I will role the car out and take a little photo shoot.

But until then here are my Christmas Lights for entertainment:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_77RZYHEwc"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_77RZYHEwc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrqMWtUCk5o"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrqMWtUCk5o


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQC7haNxlgY"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQC7haNxlgY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm9gUNBnF-0"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm9gUNBnF-0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwMJRlrFhV0"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwMJRlrFhV0

[FeaRpb]

Did you yourself or a local person build your cage?

Do you recommend having the dash in before the cage going in or leaving it out?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Did you yourself or a local person build your cage?

Do you recommend having the dash in before the cage going in or leaving it out?

The person that did my role cage is the same one who did my body work; Daniel an Retro Designs.

The dash should not be an issue as long as you got the 8 point; 10 point the dash most likely needs to be done.

[KeithMac]

Those Christmas lights are insane!, car's not too shabby either ;).

[Alex3000gt]

What do you do for a living? Need any Mechanical Engineers on the payroll?

Alex

[flamewulfe]

Paint done?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

[green-lantern]

Holy crap! You don't fuck around when it comes to xmas lights.

Any updates on the car?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

So finally got to getting it back on the road; so I cleaned it up and took a quick photo shoot for everyone this Sunday. What does everyone think?

http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/VR4-01.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/VR4-02.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/VR4-03.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/VR4-04.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/VR4-05.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/VR4-06.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/VR4-07.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/VR4-08.jpg
http://www.macross-plus.com/3000GT/images/VR4-09.jpg

[mb3000]

Wow!!!

[green-lantern]

I LOVE the car other than the mufflers sticking out. It's so sexy I can't believe you did that one thing lol. Just cut 3" off the pipes then you can tuck those things and it will be about perfect.

Very nice! Congrats!

[FeaRpb]

Other than the exhaust, that is down right dreamy

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Ya there out just a bit, but in order to get that large of a pipe I had to (plus when I did in cash a was a bit tighter.) I plan to at some point redo the whole system with 2x 2.5 to 3.5 to 2x 2.5 (Current 2x 2.5 to 3 to 2x 2.5)

[sketch]

it looks warm where you live, that's what i think

[AdamVR4]

You gotta tuck that exhaust up into the bumper at least... That should make it look a lot better.

[vr4tune]

Look awesome. I'd prefer a 2nd gen side skirt. But still sexy. And I agree with the rest on the exhaust It needs to be tucked! Congrats on a getting it done, the paint looks fantastic.

[familyMAN]

Other than exhaust, quality of your work looks amazing. Good job. Gotta ask, why the roof scoop??

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Liked the look and made it unique. Always like to have the one off design then the run of the mill. Trust me if I could have tucked the pipes back I would have, but the mufflers are quite big. When I redo the system I will find some shorter one for certain.

[NOMIEZVR4]

Lookin good man :) Loving those fenders...