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 Fast forward..with a GTI Turbo (currently 2687 views) |
| steve |
| Posted on: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:25:15pm |
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| Looking good. Keep the pictures coming..... |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Friday, August 23rd, 2013, 11:05:46pm |
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This project has come to an end because I found a race cappo.
Location : Netherlands.
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| doodlepugg |
| Posted on: Saturday, August 24th, 2013, 6:26:30pm |
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Oh wow, new thread and pictures needed for this race Cappo then  |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Tuesday, November 5th, 2013, 10:19:24pm |
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As you might know in August I moved up a bit on the power to weight ratio scale.
I had trouble importing the car, the Dutch licensing agency made it an issue that the engine wasn't a 3 cilinder as it was supposed to be. So I aborted the procedure.
This Saturday I brought the Gti Turbo to Nox6, a talented Dutch Suzuki Swift tuner who works with GTi Turbo's on a regular basis. I asked him to have a look at the car and see where improvements could be made. The long race from UK to Netherlands took its toll and that needed to be taken care of.
My short list :
-high oil consumption (solved?)
-high coolant fluid consumption (solved)
-leaking exhaust gases near waste gate
-high fuel consumption (maybe normal for such a performance engine 
-braking pulls to the right (solved)
and a Dutch license plate !
Coincidentally there was another Swift GTI Turbo conversion present, the same engine but a totally different concept : a FWD Mini Mk1. The owner was happy to take me for a ride. My RWD Gti has pretty long shifts, but his were very short and he had trouble getting all that power to the road. Besides that his adaptronic caused the engine to stotter, so he switched it off. It was an unique experience though, we chatted all way back about cars
My plan with the Gti Turbo is to make it a reliable car for road and trackdays. The current power to weight is comparable to a TVR T350C. I seriously need to learn how to control all that before I want to push it to its limits.
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| half-9 |
| Posted on: Sunday, November 10th, 2013, 1:22:36pm |
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More pics needed!
Is the car in the netherlands but with no road license plates?
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Sunday, November 10th, 2013, 5:38:05pm |
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Hi, it is, last update is that the coolant leakage was cured. Excessive oil use might be because an oil tube appeared to be bent, need to have the car running some miles before we can progress with that. The sump is a true work of art, it's mounted backwards ! Next on the list is to make the exhaust system gas tight. From there we can try to get emission levels within the Dutch regulations. From there we can import the car on it's 1300 4 cilinder engine, not sure what is wisdom concerning mentioning the actual BHP on the registration. I can be honest about that but then they make it an issue making it road legal. I can also downsize the output on the registration papers, but then insurance might cause trouble.
I am totally not in a hurry, so I have time to get everything in order before summer.
I bought a Subaru Forester last week to help me through the winter, and it can pull the cappo to the track if needed. I intend to make the Forester an expedition vehicle, for a ride from Amsterdam to Dakar in 2015.
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Monday, November 18th, 2013, 1:32:02pm |
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a pocket sized battlecruiser, armed like a battleship, but lighter and more agile
you'll have to admit this is a very nice manifold !
BOOOOM
it's now at the stainless steel welder to weld these tiny cracks together |
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| doodlepugg |
| Posted on: Monday, November 18th, 2013, 1:44:18pm |
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| fits better than the original engine |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Monday, November 18th, 2013, 10:30:39pm |
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| Like Wayne said : Suzuki should have sold the GTI engines as an option ! It makes perfect sense |
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| Andy |
| Posted on: Monday, November 18th, 2013, 11:02:36pm |
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| It does look very at home in there doesn't it! |
Drop me a PM if you would like to be added to the ClubCappo Member Map. More details can be found here.
We now have an official Facebook group as well as a page! See here |
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| half-9 |
| Posted on: Tuesday, November 19th, 2013, 11:48:51am |
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| nice pics - looks awesome, understated and packing a mighty punch! |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Wednesday, November 20th, 2013, 4:34:54pm |
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update : The manifold needs a rebuild, there are too many cracks even inside the tubes. Apparently the creator used an incorrect electrode, pressure is in the bends, the walls are too thin, so that explains the cracks.
I will not go for stainless this time as the chrome look deteriorates too quick anyhow. The weight difference is neglible. I will tape it up which looks nice too
this is quite obvious : it cracks above the welds, which is b.a.d.
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Saturday, November 23rd, 2013, 5:46:50pm |
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I finally was able to take a picture of my cappuccino collection. The yellow I use as the daily driver, the grey is having it's manifold made. My Subaru Forester that I intend for a new off roading hobby couldn't make it for this shot.
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| bullfrog |
| Posted on: Sunday, December 8th, 2013, 1:18:55pm |
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| Nice Cappuccinos you got there |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Monday, December 9th, 2013, 11:29:01pm |
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Thanks, the GTI cappuccino gets a lot of good attention by a very skilled mechanic. He's a godsent. I hope to have it all ready before spring 2014 and make a few rounds on the track
Meanwhile I picked up this offroading hobby. It's awesome |
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| bullfrog |
| Posted on: Tuesday, December 10th, 2013, 4:54:20pm |
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| Looking forward to see 0-60 time or quarter mile time i reckon sub 12 secs quarter mile |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Sunday, December 15th, 2013, 1:31:03pm |
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I went to the tuner yesterday, the exhaust system is now gastight. Because of blue smoke when idling, and lots more blue smoke when revving I needed to take the car for a ride to determine if the turbo was damaged, or it was just oil residue. The first kilometre it stayed blue, after that no more visible smoke The engine runs very smooth right now, and it pulls very strong. Too strong for todays wet roads !
All that remains is the rear brake, which needs replacement. At this moment we don't see any issues getting it through the licensing agency. I might do this next week or wait for spring as it doesn't make sense driving itin this season anyhow. |
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| doodlepugg |
| Posted on: Tuesday, December 17th, 2013, 6:47:28pm |
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| What power is it running currently? About 160 isn't it? 13 second standing quarters was my target for mine, so yours should pass that easily with enough grip. Offroading is fun isn't it my advice though; don't do it in a vehicle you like, or rely on. I keep breaking stuff constantly lol. |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Tuesday, December 17th, 2013, 11:19:45pm |
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I was told 200 by its creator. Feels like 200 hp too..it does warpspeed ! The only way to be sure is to put it on a dyno. Both the previous owner and the tuner say it can deliver even far more power than it currently does. let's assume it can be 240.
I have doubts on what to put on the license. The tuner recommends a temporary squeeze to get inside sound and emission levels, then put something like 170 on the license. Insurance wise it is better.
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| doodlepugg |
| Posted on: Thursday, December 19th, 2013, 4:05:58pm |
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yeah, they're awesome little motors; I would think capable of Atleast 240. Can't remember what had been done to it, has it got forged internals etc.? At 200whp and with good tyres it'll toast most things. Just watch how Waynes car goes, granted with a constant mesh 'box and 13" race slicks, but you get the idea. I suspect rwhp of your Cappo would be somewhere around 170, so technically not lying  |
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| ishigakisensei |
| Posted on: Monday, December 23rd, 2013, 1:57:14pm |
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I'e been shopping for engines here in Japan, and it looks like the G13B has plenty of room to spare and stephen b only mentioned that the Jimny tranny is a tight fit. I've come across the M13 and M15 engines that are newer and have DOHC heads, so wouldn't these engines also serve as a suitable starting point to tune/turbo a project here?
I ask because a M13/M15 engine can be had easily for less than 160 pounds whereas the GTi G13B engine is a bit harder to find and over 700 pounds and both will need rebuilding/tuning anyway. The M16 is a little bit cheaper than the 13B and it has more displacement. Not being a Suzuki tuning expert (and not being fluent in Japanese), I wanted to ask here.
Am I correct in that the M16 would be a better tuning base engine than the 1.3L and that you guys in the UK use the 13B because it is more readily available or am I completely wrong on this? |
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| Justin |
| Posted on: Tuesday, December 24th, 2013, 10:28:16am |
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Finding a gearbox to suit the M series would be fun.
They are slightly larger than G series also |
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| ishigakisensei |
| Posted on: Tuesday, December 24th, 2013, 2:33:34pm |
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Finding a gearbox to suit the M series would be fun.
They are slightly larger than G series also
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Well, the M13A is used in the Jimny and my understanding of the blocks is that they are are the same except for cylinder cc. For a little more than 400,000Yen, you can bump up the M16A to 1.8L. The Jimny tranny should bolt on....but holding the power may be another story.
I have never measured myself, but in the photos, it looks like there is additional room that could accommodate an M13/M15M16 engine. All three are less expensive than a G13 engine here.
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Wednesday, February 26th, 2014, 8:16:09am |
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minor update : found a replacement gasket for the G13B (Victor Reinz brand)
Looking into a twinscroll turbo as a replacement for my current turbo.
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Monday, May 19th, 2014, 9:48:42am |
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Latest news : the manifold cracked again, so I went for a full rebuild. JMTuning is creating a custom manifold. They are awaiting the laser cut flenses which shoud take about two weeks.
My steering boss came in, so I detach the wheel. I figure that a key is easier to carry than a steering wheel but hey : because racecar.
And Somehow I ended up with a full Toyoshima bodykit. Roof and bonnet go to a fellow forum member. the rest will be fitted. It's obvious the color of the car will then change to black.
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| bullfrog |
| Posted on: Saturday, May 24th, 2014, 10:51:24am |
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| Its going to be a mean machine with power to go with it!!!!! |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Wednesday, May 28th, 2014, 11:04:30pm |
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a dire-wolf in wolf clothing
manifold is said to be completed this week !
and the latest ssgti performance additions can be seen here
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Sunday, June 8th, 2014, 10:03:34am |
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I picked up the Toyoshima bodykit in Scotland two days ago, during the roadtrip i had some time to think about it and I came to the conclusion that I will stick to the current dimensions of the car, which is sleek. (no fender extensions)
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| fuzz573 |
| Posted on: Sunday, June 8th, 2014, 3:35:49pm |
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I picked up the Toyoshima bodykit in Scotland two days ago, during the roadtrip i had some time to think about it and I came to the conclusion that I will stick to the current dimensions of the car, which is sleek. (no fender extensions)
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Hi Micha,
Did you get home ok?
What are you planning to use from the kit? |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Monday, June 9th, 2014, 9:19:40am |
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Hi Donna, the budget packaging is still holding out. I think we'll see an update in Kei's diary soon. I am heading back to AMS tomorrow morning.
It looks like I will use the frontbumper, (maybe) the front fenders, trunk lid and rearbumper.
the side skirts and wheel arches I don't need. maybe a future owner will want these.
I might have the rear aches rolled out, then use spacers to have a slightly wider wheel base.
I am not sure about coloring the car yet, I'll keep the midnight purple in mind |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Tuesday, June 10th, 2014, 8:15:47pm |
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| If anyone is interested here is an unused but ready to use GTI Turbo VF37 twinscroll project for sale : here its about 2500 for engine, twinscroll manifiold and turbo. The seller is leaving the country |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Wednesday, June 11th, 2014, 11:10:48am |
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MY NEW G13B MANIFOLD IS READY
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Wednesday, June 11th, 2014, 7:07:20pm |
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This thread needs more sex !
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| lord |
| Posted on: Wednesday, June 11th, 2014, 8:47:17pm |
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That's a good manifold and very tidy on internals
How does the car feel now? |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Wednesday, June 11th, 2014, 10:29:10pm |
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don't know, i am now negotiating a 4 way exhaust to fit the Toyoshima bumper.
more sexyness
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| Capposteve |
| Posted on: Sunday, June 15th, 2014, 10:28:05pm |
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| Loved reading through all this. I may be after your left over kit as well |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Monday, June 30th, 2014, 9:56:39pm |
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| kicking up dust : the car has an expired insurance so i wont drive it on the road. I have rented a car trailer for tomorrow. I will pick up the cappo and ride it to my house. Then try the Toyoshima trunk. |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Tuesday, July 1st, 2014, 1:48:49pm |
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Race Team Roof Tent
fitted Toyoshima trunk
Because i am in the process of buying my first house (with garage) I decided to move the cappo to a secure storage until I can store it inside myself. Will continue the story then |
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| lord |
| Posted on: Tuesday, July 1st, 2014, 3:38:34pm |
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| pzooo |
| Posted on: Sunday, November 9th, 2014, 2:43:41pm |
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Alright, last update is that my lady and I have moved into a house with garage. So on the cappuccino side I soon hope to continue where I left.
Big Cohones turbo ! (GT2560R)
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