Drift Car Is born(SR70)

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Cranked my SR20 VTC on KE70(become SR70) yesterday and it won't start!!!!


So what do you do when you're about finishing your engine transplant then it failed to start?






1.Check your spark plug, pull it and place the electrode side near to ground or engine body,remove your fuel pump fuse and crank your engine. You need to see a strong or bright spark or else change to a new spark plug.

2. If method no.1 does not spark at all, check your

a. Coil.It should be located inside your distributor or outside. For some engine like SR20DET, it will consist of igniter(size of 2inches X 2inches) black box and igniter pack on top of your rocker cover. How to check? Damn good question if you have this in your mind!! Ans. is use Multi meter, if you still not sure, please learn from Electrical or Electronic School.

b. 12v power supply and relay related to your ignition wiring.

3.Fuel pressure? You must get about 2.5 up to 3 bars in order to get the engine started. Lower than this could be fuel pump faulty or your fuel regulator give way. Change the necessary parts if you have tested it faulty.



Iridium plugs claimed to last about 100k km drive.






Shining Intake plenum after cleaning with some Brasso.









Back to my SR70, I've done the troubleshooting and it was the fuel pump that gave way. Replaced it with used Bosch and my SR70 can be started perfectly. Next is to fix a clutch, brakes front seat before going for body repair.
I won't write how I did the engine transplant as I assume most of us know or our mechanic knows how to install a better engine into your engine bay. Wiring work is relatively difficult than the engine work and please consult your certified technician if you are not sure. For those who knows the basic of automotive wiring, make sure you are feeding your Ignition coil, ECU, VTC, MAFS,throttle sensor, O2 sensor, injector and fuel pump with battery power. Use designated or appropriate fuse on each line of supply.







1st of July 2007



Blue top........I wanted like Tomei blue but this is the result, hmmm....I don't mind coz it's still a blue concept like my SR20DET on mylancer.








Polished intake and bluish SR20





I've just finished a wiring work for headlamp, turn,tail,reverse and column lights today. It was not an easy task coz suprisingly all the wiring not working at all even after plugging it's original socket and plug. My job here delayed at least 3 days. For those who are looking for 74's TE/KE diagram, just click below but it is not really an exact diagram for KE70, but may be can be used as a reference.










courtesy from bigflea.com

SPECS OF SR70




MY SR70 is a projected to be a learning drift car. You know that, not to be a good looking car but just enough if it can be driven sideways.......
Body Toyota KE70 1982
Engine Nissan S14 SR20DE
Gearbox Nissan S14 SR20DE Manual
ECU Stock S14
Dashboard KE70 or maybe later use my Carina dash which is more expensive and attractive.
Front Disc Brakes are from Toyota GX60 and now with RA60 brakes
Lower Arm: An extended length of TT141 arms
Stabilizer Bar: Toyota TT141
Rear Disk Brakes are from Toyota Hilux
Rear Axle are from Toyota Hilux Full Lock with ratio 4.88 (8X39)
Fuel Pump Bosch External
Spark Plug: NGK Iridium BKR6EIX
Exhaust Extractor: FGK Japan Stainless Steel (sold n now stock)
Exhaust: OEM Honda Vtec EK9
Wheels: Taken from Toyota RA60 now with 5 lugs wheels from Crown 112R
Clutch: Stock, next will be an Exedy Hyper Single 6 Puck-Disc
Suspension: Front-KYB New SR Catridge with RX7 FC Tanabe sport spring,
Rear-Shocks and spring from KYB New SR dedicated for RWD Toyota cars.


Newly added was a oil relocater kit and with this item, I can now read an oil pressure via my oil pres. gauge.
















This pic was taken while otw to Fraser Hill with family members during 2008 CNY holiday. Don't be suprise, we have total 4 units of this kind of car at home. Why? ......eh..eh...ppl say this car can Drift ooh...






















View at Fraser Hill





Drifting learner stories STARTED: (updated 17 Feb 2008)
1st day- I took a 5 minutes to make so-call drifting and my car behave like a Bull in Mexico. My friend says that my SR70 can't be drifted due to not enuff -ve camber and +ve caster. Well I went back and managed to fix it from camber -0.5 to -2.0 and caster +1.0 to 2.5
2nd day- One week later, I came back with the rite camber and caster, suprisingly it could go sideway but it's just turn like an helicopter. OMG...drifting is not easy! Futhemore my alternator not doing any charging job, causing a problem to start the engine. The next day I found that I lost a nut screw on the alternator ! Yes...rev..rev..rev...lost screw one by one!
3rd day- I felt very confident coz I was able to do a small circle but not for long, my clutch gave way coz it had burnt smell and I think it was the biggest joke in my drifting story so far, you know why? I have to spend 1 whole day on the next day just to change a clutch. SR70 needs to bring down crosmember, engine and gearbox for this job. Well it's a modded car, Nissan married to Toyota. WTf......
4th day-supposed to be 4th week on the drifting field but my car has no clutch.I've been talking around to my drifter friends and they said the stock clutch cannot cope up with drifting activity since it requires high torque and power all the time and they suggested an Ogura or OS Giken sets to be the best clucth for this sports. The mentioned parts are extremely expensive forcing me look for cheap alternative.I sourced for an Exedy Hyper Single from junkyard shop for rm450.00 but it needs rebuild.
4th day(real)- I came back to the drifting training with stock clutch, while the Exedy sets was sent for rebuild. It was raining and pretty easy to understeer, I just did my donut practise but now in bigger circle. Wow! Right hand side was OK but LHD a bit difficult, I dunno why......OK.. just keep in my mind........PRACTICE MAKE(S) PERFERCT. Next will be drift the no.*8*.....
Updated 24th February 2008
5th day-I forget about no *8* coz when I reached at the drifting field, a orange colour cones was arranged for a more pro drifter,a small zig zag track. Suprisingly I could drift like other drifter but mos of it only half lap, I did one or two laps without overturned for the 1hr practise. I will be back next Saturday night with harder suspension, and let's see what is the difference between super soft and hard suspension. Planning to fix all 4 New SR absorbers with 9kg/mm spring (front) and 7kg/mm at the back.

updated March 09, 2008



5 lugs.....he.he. oem crown rim in front.





6th day-Too many drifter came that night, I had difficulty to do practice coz they are leaving no space for beginer like me.Once I have got my chance, my rear axle gave way. I have no choice other than changing my rear axle to Crown 110 complete axle. It's come with disk brakes full lock welded by the previous owner. Since it has 5 lugs, I took out my rims from my store for the rear and the front also replaced by 180sx brakes and tien coilover. So I have 5 lugs all round.





7th day- Nothing much for today but gain something abt stability coz all suspension are stiffer now. Tried to drift using 2nd gear but always turning like clock!









updated April 05, 2008
8th day- So long never came to the drifting scene, now only I know actually to initiate simple drift while I am on 2 gear where to turn a steering a little sudden pull then when car have initiated it's slide turn back the steering all the way until it's maximum angle. I had a very good practice to keep my car slide on C shape.




D1 drifter, Kawabata on his 180sx had a nice final battle with Kuroi on his S13. I took this pic when watching Asian /Asia Pcfk Toyo Drift Competition held in Subang, Malaysia on the 6th of April 2008. I'm speechless with thier skill and how fast they drifting, and our local drifter, Along also did very good on his quarter final round which held Kuroi for 5 times run( 4 times sudden death) but lost in very small point diffrence.








This is Along on his RB26 powered machine.
















updated April 12, 2008
9th day- Improved drifting on bigger C shape and then at the end I've got a very narrow u-turn, followed by S shape then continue on C shape again. So I think that I'm able to drift my car just after my lesson 9 with the help from a few friends that initiated my hobby as a drifter. Wow! I am so happy now to become a beginner drifter..n from now on, I will not update my drift story here but perhaps in another advance topic.
Thank you for reading.
DRIFTING LEARNER STORY ENDED. LOL

Other Similar project






My bro's KE70 with s13 SR20DE in Batu Pahat, Johor. He owns a workshop in Pt Raja.











This one is more similar to my project, a S14 SR20DE on KE70 also a shop owner in Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. He's said to be a top drifter in his district.

FUEL SAVING DEVICE 20cents/km

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It's been a long time I didn't write here on my own blog, everyday is my busy day, working, family, hobby and a lot more things to do. One thing came across into my mind is the cost of petrol my car consume everyday. It is really bad for my pocket especially for a low income ppl like me, because all my old cars has minimum 2.0l engine. I have tested 3 months each and it was tested a normal town driving or just like an old man driving behaviour.

1. My Lancersr20 is consuming 10 liters(RM20) of petrol for a 50-60km rides. Is it because of 3" exh piping?!!!
2. My Toyota Celica 2.0 Carb will drink about the same, 10 liters(RM20) of petrol for a 50-60km.
3. I think my Crown 1Jzgte is more to fuel saver but seldom driving it due to a bad rusted body condition.
4. My Isuzu Rodeo(now own my bro ) is the big winner here coz Diesel is cheaper and it just like Kancil fuel consumption.
5. SR70(mix blood of KE70 and S14 SR20DE) work is still in the last stage and unable to give comment about fuel consumption.

But on Lancersr20, I found something good!! Firstly I have got a device that really make your petrol flowing very slow, a big round and strong Magnet. It's taken from Japanese front cut but when I installed into my main fuel hose, I felt like every time I am speeding over 120km/h, it will act like a fuel cut! That is a fuel saver but everytime you want to go higher speed, you will need to open your bonnet to remove it. Quite difficult! and not practical, so this device not that convinient for me and my car.










Seriously, I didn't realise that the PS Fuel Enhancer II which is installed into my car is a good fuel saver. In my thinking, this gadget is just for racing purpose only, but I was wrong, I played with the second button and it's work!, remember it has only 5 buttons or known as knob. The second knob is a accelarator response, which tunes your accelarator pedal from lazy to fast response. Now, what is lazy response? I am so kind, I will let you know here, don't worry! Yeah it's something that your car lazy to move even if your acc pedal is floored on lower gear, let's say 2nd gear. Why is it lazy....coz it has a lot of petrol into your combustion chamber, means rich of petrol. What you can do about it? Adjust your 2nd knob anti-clockwise until you get faster response. If you turn more, you will find it like not enough petrol, something like fuel you has empty tank! Ppl say LEAN! This is the point that you must note, so that you must turn back the 2nd knob to clockwise about 1 degree.
So now, my result on Lancersr20 is
For 10 liters(rm20) of petrol RON92, I can travel to 90-100km, which is covering my daily travelling to my customer offices. In more details, now only 20 cents per km compare to 30 cents per km at the beginning. Now I can enjoy buying cheaper petrol i.e RM20 per day. I can even do more cheaper by turning the 2nd knob more beyond the limit but I guess I will make the combustion chamber too lean which will lead to detonation and damaging it's piston or spark plug.
So on normal driving feel, and being a richman, just turn back the 2nd knob to it's original position, somewhere in the middle and your car can run 30cents per km. Remember, the Fuel Enhancer II is placed inside your car, somewhere within your reach so that it is easier to do an adjustment. Unlike the digital device, It's pretty easy here coz you just don't need to look at it, just turn the knob! You will be there!!

So, what happen to the rest of the knob?Ok,ok! here is my answer....
1. 1st knob is to tune your idling. You can make your idling to 500,or 800 or maybe 1200, just play with it.
2. 2nd knob, already explained as the above story.
3. 3rd knob is a fine tuning for low rpm. You can set you low rpm range, i.e 2000-3000rpm.
4. 4th knob is a fine tuning for mid rpm. You can set you mid rpm range, let's say 3000-5000rpm.
5. 5th knob is a fine tuning for high rpm, let's say 5000 and above.

3rd,4th and 5th knob is used to tune original mapping curve. Let's say you want make your top end in rich condition,so turn the 5th knob to clockwise, may be 1 degree or 5 deg, depends on your engine load, or if you want to see a flame come out from your exhaust, simply turn the knob on high rev and let other people come to tell you that your car is on FIRE!!

Thanks God. It saves my money a lot.


Note: PS Fuel Enhancer II is not design for carburator vehicle and it may also differ for 4cly and 6cly engine.













Ooops.......this rim is for SALE



rim16 with 9 hole,

suitable for 4 lugs PCD 114 and also 5 lugs 114

Front offset +31 with 7 JJ

Rear offset +31 with 8 JJ

Comes with 80% thread tyres 225 (rear) and 205 (front)

Made in Japan

brand is sg. like Payton Palace...can't really remember

No crack.






Rear Rim

Front Rim

ABANDONED BMW 732

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This project is for my bro-in-law but due to some problem, it has been lying about 1 year with 50% work done. It may be look simple for a BMW to accept a 1JZGTE from a Supra MA70 but this conversion has a lot things to do especially it's braking system and steering system.







It took me 3 days to make it alive, I managed to start the engine after encountered engine wiring left by my friend with some not connected and some wrongly connected. So my 3 days balik kampung(back to hometown) to Batu Pahat Johor was gone but meaningful.



1st attempt: put in a battery and crank
Result:no sound at all

2nd attempt: alternator wired with battery ,tank inspection, installed fuel pump,supply and return lines and crank
Result: It can be cranked but can't start.


3rd attempt:wired whole system including ecu and fuel pump.
Result: Not fired, ECU has false code 12 which means no ignition due to bad crank angle sensor.

How to read fault code:
Open small diagnostic box near fuses box, jump TE1 and E1 by using a 5cm long wire. Turn key to ign and count the codes from engine check light.












example 1 code
21 flash flash... flash
or
34flash flash flash... flash flash flash flash


If 2 codes stored (one after another)
14 & 52flash...flash flash flash flash............. flash flash flash flash flash... flash flash


4th attempt: After fixing crank angle sensor then only got fired.
Result: Engine fired...Whoooah!

A lot more things to do such as body wiring, intercooler piping,clutch system,braking and propeler shaft.


Reference: Toyota Fault Codes.

11
ECU(+B)

Diagnosis
Momentary interruption in power supply to ECU.
Trouble Area
Ignition switch circuit
Ignition switch
Main relay circuit
Main relay
ECU


12
RPM Signal

Diagnosis
No "NE" or "G" signal to ECU within 2 seconds after engine has been cranked.
Trouble Area
Distributor, or CPS, circuit
Distributor or CPS
Starter signal circuit
ECU


13
RPM Signal

Diagnosis
No "NE" signal to ECU when engine speed is about 1,000 RPM.
Trouble Area
Distributor, or CPS, circuit
Distributor or CPS
ECU


14
Ignition Signal

Diagnosis
No "IGF" signal to ECU "A" times in succession.A = 6-8 (7M-GE)A= 3 (7M-GTE)
Trouble Area
Igniter and ignition coil circuit
Igniter and ignition coil
ECU


21
Oxygen Sensor Signal

Diagnosis
Detection of oxygen sensor deterioration.
Trouble Area
Oxygen sensor circuit
Oxygen sensor
ECU


22
Water Temp Sensor Signal

Diagnosis
Open or short circuit in water temp sensor signal (THW).
Trouble Area
Water temp sensor circuit
Water temp sensor
ECU


24
Intake air Temp Sensor Signal

Diagnosis
Open or short circuit in intake air temp sensor signal (THA).
Trouble Area
Intake air temp sensor circuit
Intake air temp sensor
ECU


25
Air-Fuel Ratio Lean Malfunction

Diagnosis
When air-fuel ratio feedback compensation value or adaptive control value continues at the upper(lean) or lower(rich) limit renewed for a certain period of time.
When air-fuel ration feedback compensation value or adaptive control value feedback frequency is abnormally high during feedback condition.
When marked variation is detected in engine revolutions for each cylinder during idle switch on and feedback condition.
Trouble Area
Injector circuit
Injector
Fuel line pressure
Air flow meter
Air intake system
Oxygen sensor circuit
Oxygen sensor
Ignition system
Water temp sensor
ECU


26
Air-Fuel Ratio Rich Malfunction

Diagnosis
When air-fuel ratio feedback compensation value or adaptive control value continues at the upper(lean) or lower(rich) limit renewed for a certain period of time.
When air-fuel ration feedback compensation value or adaptive control value feedback frequency is abnormally high during feedback condition.
When marked variation is detected in engine revolutions for each cylinder during idle switch on and feedback condition.
Trouble Area
Injector circuit
Injector
Fuel line pressure
Air flow meter
Cold start injector
Oxygen sensor circuit
Oxygen sensor
Water temp sensor
ECU



27
Sub-Oxygen Sensor Signal or Sensor Heater

Diagnosis(Sub-Oxygen Sensor Signal)
Open or short circuit in sub-oxygen sensor signal (OX2).
Trouble Area
Sub-oxygen sensor circuit
Sub-oxygen sensor
ECU

Diagnosis(Sub-Oxygen Sensor Heater)
Open or short circuit in sub-oxygen sensor heater (HT).
Trouble Area
Sub-oxygen sensor heater circuit
Sub-oxygen sensor heater
ECU


31
Air Flow Meter Signal

Diagnosis
(7M-GE) Open circuit in VC signal or short circuit between VS and E2 when idle contacts are closed.
(7M-GTE) Open or short circuit in air flow meter signal.
Trouble Area
Air flow meter circuit
Air flow meter
ECU


32
Air Flow Meter Signal(7M-GE)HAC Sensor Signal(7M-GTE)

Diagnosis(Air Flow Meter Signal(7M-GE))
Open circuit in E2 or short circuit between VC and VS.
Trouble Area
Air flow meter circuit
Air flow meter
ECU

Diagnosis(HAC Sensor Signal(7M-GTE))
Open circuit or short circuit in HAC sensor signal.
Trouble Area
ECU


34
Turbocharger Pressure

Diagnosis
The turbocharger pressure is abnormal.
Trouble Area
Turbocharger
Air flow meter
ECU
Intercooler system


41
Throttle Position Sensor Signal

Diagnosis
Open or short circuit in throttle position sensor signal.
Trouble Area
Throttle position sensor circuit
Throttle position sensor
ECU


42
Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal

Diagnosis
No "SPD" signal to ECU for 8 seconds when engine speed is between 2,500RPM and 4,500RPM (7M-GE) or 4,000RPM (7M-GTE) and coolant temp is below 80°C(176°F) and neutral start switch is off.
Trouble Area
Vehicle speed sensor circuit
Vehicle speed sensor
ECU


43
Starter Signal

Diagnosis
No "STA" signal to ECU until engine speed reaches 800RPM with vehicle not moving.
Trouble Area
Ignition switch circuit.
Ignition switch
ECU


51
Switch Signal

Diagnosis
No "IDL" signal, "NSW" signal or "A/C" signal to ECU, during diagnosis check.
Trouble Area
A/C switch circuit
A/C switch
A/C amplifier
Throttle position sensor circuit
Throttle position sensor
ECU


52
Knock Sensor Signal

Diagnosis
Open or short circuit in knock sensor signal.
Trouble Area
Knock sensor circuit
Knock sensor
ECU


53
Knock Control Signal in ECU

Diagnosis
Knock control program faulty.
Trouble Area
ECU


71
EGR System Malfunction

Diagnosis
EGR gas temp below predetermined level during EGR operation.
Open circuit in EGR gas temp sensor signal (THG).
Trouble Area
EGR system (EGR valve, EGR hose etc.)
EGR gas temp sensor circuit
EGR gas temp sensor
VSV for EGR circuit
VSV for EGR
ECU

BOTAK'S CHARMANT 4AGE

Warning: Turbo charging or any other vehicle modifications can result in personal injury, severe engine damage, or vehicle damage if not done properly. Please use this web page as a guide only. I do not and will not assume any responsibility for damage that may occur to you, your car, or anything else.

My friend ,Botak has found that his 4age engine in his car is too weak and can't deliver good horsepower for any drift or track application. He don't want to wait too long,as he grabbed a Toda 264/272 from Andysiam(drift.com.my) for almost RM2k. The Toda combo has adjustable pulley, makes tuning job easier. For this upgrade you will see a significant increase of horsepower that need for fuel delivery upgrade too. He opted for larger injector taken from Toyota Levin AE101SC, which has 365cc/min. To tune the new added things in that system, we install a PS Fuel Enhancer for fuel map correction. It has 5 knob that makes the job easier.
This car is a Daihatsu Charmant and it has some identical chasis with Toyota Levin AE86 and older car like Corolla KE70. This will allow you to use many parts from AE86 as direct replacement.

Now he is enjoying 30% increase of horsepower which estimated 15% gain from the Toda cam and 15% from the PS Fuel Enhancer. He also really excited for the powerband generated on 3rd gear onwards with easy tuning on the PS Fuel Enhancer.

Botak's Charmant Spec

Engine: Redtop 4age from Levin AE92 ,engine is reworked to match for RWD configuration since it is built for FWD car.
Intake: Stock AE86 intake manifold with TVIS
Exhaust: Stock extractor and 2 inches piping
Cam: Toda 264/272 cam with 7.9mm lift

Cam Pulley: Custom made adjustable
ECU : Stock ECU with map sensor
Injector upgrade: Supercharger AE101 top feed 365cc/min, low impedence
Injector controller: PS Fuel Enhancer II from PS Powersports
Gearbox: T50 from AE86
Rear axle: Lancer A174 LSD
Brake: 4 disc brake
AE86 Crossmember
AE86 engine and gearbox mounting
AE86 Suspension
Mitsubishi Evo 3 Recaro seat.
Paint job: Ferrari red by Sara Autoworks, Jln Subang 5,USJ Subang
Bodykit: Custom made by Sara Autoworks,Jln Subang 5, USJ Subang
M3 Rear spoiler by Theva/Rajoo Fibre USJ19, Subang

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