Mercedes Clk 1UZ Powered - now with boost!

Right im back again!:p

I did a little bit of work over the last few days!
This is what iv done!


Cut away most of the engine bay and wheel wells, ii had to do this because to coilovers didnt actually fit in the standard wheel well!:confused:

Before(long time ago)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00494.jpg

After
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00783.jpg

A pic of how the front suspension will look!

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00785.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00786.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00787.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00788.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00789.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00791.jpg


Today's aim was to get my rear camber arms fixed so that they didnt foul on the body, this required some modification!:p

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00797.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00798.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00799.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00800.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00813.jpg

Its kinda hard to see in the pictures but there is actually way more clearance between the body and the arm, this is good!:D
(In the pics I raised the wheel to about where i want the car to sit)

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00805.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00808.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00809.jpg

The ride height is dramatically changed,

Standard camber arms,

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00779.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00780.jpg

Modified arms,

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00816.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00818.jpg


I should have the front of the car rolling by the end of the week, and the rollcage finished the week after and if im lucky im be getting the engine the week after that!:p

Be back soon!

what manual gearbox are you using with the 1uz?

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Originally Posted by K series steve

what manual gearbox are you using with the 1uz?

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I have a choice, i can use an R154 (turbo mk3 supra), a W58 (non turbo mk3 supra) or an sr20 box with an adapter plate!:)

Im probably going to use an R154!

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Originally Posted by liamcrowley

I have a choice, i can use an R154 (turbo mk3 supra), a W58 (non turbo mk3 supra) or an sr20 box with an adapter plate!:)

Im probably going to use an R154!

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are the r154/w58 both on?
any idea how much are the adapter plates for the sr20's are?


sorry for all the questions haha!

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Originally Posted by K series steve

are the r154/w58 both on?
any idea how much are the adapter plates for the sr20's are?


sorry for all the questions haha!

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Nothing is bolt on!!:p
for the r154/w58 you need a different bell housing, flywheel and through out bearing!

Amm for the sr you need an adapter plate custom flywheel, a sr friction plate, a 3gste (mr2 turbo, celica turbo) pressure plate, universal through out bearing with a few custom bits and bobs!

You can buy a kit for each type of gearbox, they are all around the same price, 800-1000 (thats with a good clutch)!
but the sr box isnt exactly as strong as the other two, but yes they are cheaper and way way more common!:)

Im more than likely going with he r154, the strongest one!

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Originally Posted by liamcrowley

Nothing is bolt on!!:p
for the r154/w58 you need a different bell housing, flywheel and through out bearing!

Amm for the sr you need an adapter plate custom flywheel, a sr friction plate, a 3gste (mr2 turbo, celica turbo) pressure plate, universal through out bearing with a few custom bits and bobs!

You can buy a kit for each type of gearbox, they are all around the same price, 800-1000 (thats with a good clutch)!
but the sr box isnt exactly as strong as the other two, but yes they are cheaper and way way more common!:)

Im more than likely going with he r154, the strongest one!

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thanks man for the info,i've lots of thinking to do,haha!

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Originally Posted by K series steve

thanks man for the info,i've lots of thinking to do,haha!

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No problem!:cool:

Savage work lad!!

Epic build ! :afro:

Serious fab skills man !!

Cant wait to see the finished article , wont be long id say the way your going through it .

excellent build liam, hurry on with so you can get back to the Mini!

Im back with another update, only a little one for now but the cage and most of the fabrication will be done by next friday!:D


I got the grinder out 2day!:p
(sorry about the bad pictures)

Before

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00517.jpg

After

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0019.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0021.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0026.jpg
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http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0024.jpg
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Be back soon!

crazy man:cool:

I cant wait to see this finished . Cool as!!

Tat will be serios when its done ur not afraid to use the 4inch grinder :p

This should be some yak

Well, long time no update.

I have got a bit of work done on the car recently, but the biggest bit is this!:D

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...bd39e22a8b.jpg

O ya, I got my v8!:)

Progress from here will be slow but it will be steady!:)

1uzfe power ftmfw!!!!!

I think you might find that them camber arms may hit the driveshafts.

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Originally Posted by driftescort

I think you might find that them camber arms may hit the driveshafts.

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Nah they won't, where the arm attaches to the subframe its about 3" or so further back from the drivshaft and it stays that same distance away all the way along the camber arm!

Serious build ! how to u find the R-tech welder ?

I havnt updated this for a while, i have a bit of work done since the last update so this is where the car lies at the moment.


i have the basic cage done, and the rear suspension points have the bare minimum done to just get it rolling.

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0053.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0054.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0051.jpg
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http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0086.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0088.jpg

Front subframe

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0150.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0151.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0152.jpghttp://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0154.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0155.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0161.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0163.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0164.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0169.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0170.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0171.jpg


Thats all i have for now but i will have the car fully rolling and steering soon, so when i have all that done il be moving on to the engine and gearbox!:cool:

You have amazing skill lad. Subscribed.

Back again with another update!

College and other peoples cars are kinda slowing progress up a small bit, but i cant do anything without money!:p

this is what iv done in the last few days.

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...hoto0183_1.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0186.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0190.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0196.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0191.jpg
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http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0200.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0201.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0204.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0206.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0212.jpg


I going to start working on the front suspension tomorrow its going to look something like this.

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0194.jpg


Also my v8 started running shit the other day when i went to move it.
after a bit of investigation i found that it was running on 4 so there are a few obvious things to check, coil, distributor ........

Have a guess what was at fault!;)

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0185.jpg

so ya the right banks rotor arm decided to shred itself, at least its a cheap fix!:)

be back again soon with an update!

this is sum deadly build ur a gifted man :D

Dude you got skills!

Your new name shal be bender (as in futurama) some fabrication out of ya unreal

Serious build man, iv a clk 430 there for parts if you need anything

Really enjoying the build, keep up the great work fella...

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Originally Posted by WayneR33

Serious build man, iv a clk 430 there for parts if you need anything

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Sound, wow where did u get one of them?:eek:

Ya will keep it in mind ,might need a few little bits and pieces.

are you going to break down in this thread how you manual'd the 1uz

the parts you need and how you sourced them
u know * bell housing
* flywheel
* starter
etc

im intrigued by manualing one of these but am a bit overwhelmed by it all

i have a 1uz and a w58 just looking for guidance on the process of manualing it

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Originally Posted by conor

are you going to break down in this thread how you manual'd the 1uz

the parts you need and how you sourced them
u know * bell housing
* flywheel
* starter
etc

im intrigued by manualing one of these but am a bit overwhelmed by it all

i have a 1uz and a w58 just looking for guidance on the process of manualing it

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Ya Id say I will, lots of people have asked me about it so I probably will go into detail with the whole thing!

Man u are unreal. You take on the most demanding projects and make it look so easy. cant wait to see it finished

did you look into using a bmw v8 that was a factory manual,
just wondering would it be a better option or is there somthing im overlooking

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Originally Posted by conor

did you look into using a bmw v8 that was a factory manual,
just wondering would it be a better option or is there somthing im overlooking

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Ya I was looking at them, the engines are simiular only 2 bhp difference the only thing that put me off one was the it's a BMW, the amount of wiring would be too much for me.:p
The 1uz isn't too much better but, it is slightly better.

This is defo one of the best builds on di,along with ur JZ mini, Brendans RX8 & Jays S14. all top builds with top craftmanship!!

no doubting it ur some boi for one boi! its a credit to ya Liam pleasure to follow your threads :)

I got another bit of work done today, i taught it was about time for the engine to be taken out of the lexus so i set to it!:p


just to show people that who are thinking of doing this conversion, this is what ye will be looking at!:D

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0225.jpg


But its not too bad because only one of them are needed.

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0223.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0224.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0226.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0227.jpg


the engine is now sitting in its new home!:)

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0230.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0231.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0233.jpg


im not too sure when il have the next update up but it wont be too long id say!

Looks like loads of fun....

Piece of piss from the looks of thing :laugh:

I decided to take a few pieces off the engine today, including the auto gearbox.
i might try something different to convert it to manual.


Since i have the 1jz for the mini lying around i said i may as well see how the flywheel off that fits the 1uz, this is how i got on.:)

first fit of the fly wheel looked promising.

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0238.jpg


this is the first problem i have, the ring gear doesn't have a large enough diameter. But i think this is solvable but removing the ring gear off the 1jz flywheel and replace it with enough of the ring gear from the auto 1uz. Hard to explain, ye will ave to wait and see!:p

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0239.jpg


this is the next problem with the flywheel, this is the same problem you would have with an mr2 flywheel, its a simple fix tho only needs to be re-drilled.:D

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0240.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0242.jpg


a few random pics comparing the auto box to the r154.

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0243.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0247.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0251.jpg


Now back to problems.

the engine is hitting the fire wall in a few places, again an easy fix.:p

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0253.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0254.jpg


Another problem, this is my own fault tho.
the sump is hitting the cross-member by a nice bit, il probably have to cut a section out of the cross-member and out of the sump then il will surely fit properly.

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0255.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0257.jpg


the last problem are my engine mounts, when taking the engine out half of one came with the engine the other half stayed in the car.:(
SO THOSE ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET HOCKEY PUCKS FOR ENGINE MOUNTS?????
i cant find any!:confused:

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0246.jpg


last but not least are a few pics of the car with the rad in.

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0261.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0260.jpg


Be back again soon!

cannot wait to see this finished should be unreal, nice to see something diffrent