Toyota GT 86

[joe_90]

I hope you can get it over 285bhp.. It should be 286 really

[Ruskie]

DaveJH said:

That is of course assuming I want a GTR/M3/911/TVR/Lotus After having worked for Toyota for over 24 years, I am afraid that I am somewhat biased
I definitely don't take your post as negative. As I posted before, I am modifying my car to a specification that I want - sod the costs

Fair comment! Brand loyalty, nothing wrong with that. Will look forward to the finished article.

[joe_90]

The turbo/actuator seem quite low down in the engine bay? Or is that a trick of the light? I assume it just has an under tray to protect them?

[DaveJH]

joe_90 said:

The turbo/actuator seem quite low down in the engine bay? Or is that a trick of the light? I assume it just has an under tray to protect them?

The GT 86 does have a full metal undertray, which fully protects the turbo and actuator.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

I thought the whole point of the GT86 was maximum tail out fun with moderate power courtesy of skinny tyres etc.

It looks great but can't help thinking upgrades kind of take away its charm. Less is more and all that.

[MartynVRS]

This is great to see and more praise for Fensport too. Been seriously looking at the GT86 as my next car and to know that there are tuning options available is a good sign.

[DaveJH]

Time for my daily update

How OEM does the installation look?


Forge Dump Valve


Lambda sensor for the AEM wideband gauge and failsafe


And all thanks to Fensport


Waiting for cooler temperatures this evening for the final mapping


Thank you everyone for the great comments - I am picking my car up tomorrow - I cannot wait!!!

[Drew986]

How is the engine being managed, is the standard ECU able to be reprogrammed using something like EcuTek, or is it running a full standalone unit?

[Matt_L]

I love these cars and it should be brilliant with the extra power, I guess someones going to be having an awesome weekend!

[DaveJH]

Drew986 said:

How is the engine being managed, is the standard ECU able to be reprogrammed using something like EcuTek, or is it running a full standalone unit?

Standard ECU with ECUTeK re-programming.

[Manicminer]

Really good thread, enjoyed reading that so far.
It's good to see the upgrades tackling the biggest criticism of the standard car, I've had a lot of dealings with Fensport for bits for my old MR2 and they are spot on with service.

Will be great to hear what you think of the drive post upgrades.

[No Sound]

Well how did the first day go? It must have been great picking it up for the first time.

[anonymous-user]

OP, is it rude to ask how much the mods you have done have cost?

It is a car worth really considering if its "sensible" - read man maths - money.

[Olivera]

bulldong said:

OP, is it rude to ask how much the mods you have done have cost?

It is a car worth really considering if its "sensible" - read man maths - money.

He gave a hint earlier in the thread, probably around the 40 grand mark including buying the car.

[Luther Blisset]

DaveJH said:

Time for my daily update

How OEM does the installation look?

Wow that is tidy! Very factory looking! Good choice on the black silicone too

How does the turbo oil drain work?
Some kind of scavenge pump? Electric or mechanical?

[DaveJH]

No Sound said:

Well how did the first day go? It must have been great picking it up for the first time.

Put very simply, it is a totally different beast to the standard GT 86. If you want a fun car that is great on the twisty bits, but unfortunately is capable of being embarrassed by a raft of hot hatches and oil burning rep mobiles in a straight line, then it is not for you.

If, however, you want a true sports car that goes as well as it looks, then this is it!

The power delivery is unbelievable, there in no noticeable turbo lag at all - just press the throttle in any gear, and it flies!

The suspension set up I have on the car, together with the 9.5 inch rear wheels and 245 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires puts the power down really well. There are some lovely 'test' roads around Chatteris, and the car is really planted. Unbelievable!!!!

[DaveJH]

Olivera said:

bulldong said:

OP, is it rude to ask how much the mods you have done have cost?

It is a car worth really considering if its "sensible" - read man maths - money.

He gave a hint earlier in the thread, probably around the 40 grand mark including buying the car.

What he says

In my mind, it is most definitely a car, at what it has cost me, really work considering. In my opinion, every penny (and there is still more to come )has been worth it.

[DaveJH]

Luther Blisset said:

Wow that is tidy! Very factory looking! Good choice on the black silicone too

How does the turbo oil drain work?
Some kind of scavenge pump? Electric or mechanical?

Thank you. It is a mechanical oil pump that is located at the back of the engine, and runs off the back of the RH camshaft. There is also an oil reservoir tank right off the turbocharger itself.

[Amirhussain]

Car's looking the business OP.

[Lefty]

Absolutely superb project.

What kind of turbo is it?

Looking forward to some figures, videos and a dyno chart!