Racetek 85 White P-Type Build (you still have 56k?)

[Racetek82]

So this is my third MK2 project, and by far it is the cleanest one I've had so far. I picked it up off of Craigslist for $650 with a BHG. I'll post pics of the actual car very soon, need to find a clean pic. I did a hasty rebuild of the original 5M; new HG, new bearings. Too bad I was in the middle of moving and rushed the rebuild, it ended up spinning a bearing. So thus I began my 7MGTE build/swap. I have collected about 80% of the parts for the build, but budget issues have forced me to put the engine build on hold. So more details about the 7M build later.

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/7mblock1.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/7mblock2.JPG

I hate not driving my car, so I decided to pull my spare 5M out of storage to freshen up and drop in for now. So I bring the engine home and start tearing it down to clean and what do I find!?!?! I don't have a 5M, I have a 6M! =)

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mblock3.JPG

And not just a 6M, a clean 6m! Some good cross hatch going on:

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mcyl.JPG

The engine was dirty as hell (sorry no before pics, but it looked as dirty as the 7M above), so I have it a good scrubbing with Oil Eater/water and a stiff steel brush:

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mblock1.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mblock5.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mblock7.JPG

Once it was all clean and degreased, it was time for some white primer paint:

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mwhiteprimer.JPG

I don't have access to an industrial oven, so I made my own ghetto paint baking setup:

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mbake1.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mbake3.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mbake5.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mbake6.JPG
It works really well actually, the block was hot to the touch after about an hour or so.

After I got about 3 good coats of primer done, it was time for the final color coating. The color of choice? I LOVE GOLD!!!

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mgold2.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mgold4.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mgold1.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/6mgoldbake.JPG

That's as far as I've gotten so far. The plan is just to clean it up and get it in daily driver shape until I have the funds to continue my 7M build. I'll have more pics and info coming soon, till then check out my old school Snap-On tool box handed down to me from my dad during his master tech days:

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/oldtoolbox.JPG
It needs a good cleaning and some new paint, but it works great for me!

[Tanya]

Nice Ray! Looking forward to seeing more :)

[trentmkii]

Looks really good. +1 on the awesome bake setup.

[Racetek82]

I finally snapped a few pics of the car. It's been sitting a while, so don't mind the filth. You can see Alfun's 85 SDR peeking out from behind my car as well.

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85rear1.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85rear2.JPG
Yes those are Epsilons...I have the front set as well, but one is bent and waiting repair.
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85side1.JPG
Another pic of the Epsilons...I think they're 16x9...
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/epsilon.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85side2.JPG
Weapon*R filters left over from my time there...
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85side3.JPG
Some rust damage on the hood. This and the hatch (under the wing) are the only real rusty spots that I've found.
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85hood.JPG

The interior is in decent shape. Dash is warped a bit, and some panels damaged. I want to change it all out to black, so if anyone has good black cloth interior pieces, let me know!
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85interior1.JPG
Door panels are nice, except for the broken elastic on the map pocket.
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85interior2.JPG
Good seats, the steering wheel will be replaced with a MOMO I just picked up.
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85interior3.JPG
Armrest pad is nearly perfect! But the console itself is losing paint =( I think I have a spare...
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85interior4.JPG
Rear side panels are sun damaged, and plastics are scuffed...
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85interior5.JPG
Now where are those old L-Type interior pieces....?
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85interior6.JPG

I cleaned the engine bay when I repaired the original engine, but I'll be going back in with a pressure washer and hopefully I'll have time to do some paint touch up.
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85enginebay1.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85enginebay2.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85enginebay3.JPG

I decided to ditch the OEM hard/rubber clutch line setup and go steel braided/Teflon.
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85clutchmaster.JPG
I added extra length to the line in anticipation of my R154 swap.
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/85mk2/85clutchslave.JPG

That's it for now, more pics and info to come soon!

[Racetek82]

So I finally found some time between work and other shit to do some work on the motor. I painted my intake plenum with wrinkle black paint, turned out pretty nice:

http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/plenumwrinkle1.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/plenumwrinkle2.JPG
http://www.racetekengineering.com/images/6Mbuild/plenumwrinkle3.JPG

I also did some paint stripping on other parts, like the valve cover. I don't know if using chemicals is better or sandblasting with a air compressor that is too small lolz....both ways kind of sucked. But they both work eventually. More to come in the next week...

[deaf_rattle]

mmm i like clean parts!

[zank]

Its nice to see some updates on your projects. Iv been following some of your previous builds over the past few years, and for a moment i thought you disappeared.

[935motorsports]

Good stuff!

Are you trying to pass smog?

Let's get a 6M manifold on there, hit me on AIM for a hook up.

[Racetek82]

deaf rattle - yeah, I love clean looking cars, which is why I'm considering a complete engine bay tuck job, both wiring and hoses.

zank - thanks for the support! I didn't know I had actual followers lolz! I'll post updates as often as I can, but those pesky things called school and work keep me from doing what I really love =)

Robert - yeah unfortunately this will have to be smog legal, otherwise I would have slapped a 6M mani on there without question. I love the "3000" so much more than "EFI" lolz.

[celica fanatic]

Whenever you change it to black interior, I will so buy the door panels and rear seat side panels off ya in a heart beat.