The fun's about to begin...

so just to confirm, toyota coils do work on VR4 ECU's

custom tube and fin cooler... 200rpm earlier spool over the previous bar and plate unit, thanks to a better end tank design..

Love the Build/thread and seeing people try new stuff like this.

Props on the Build if I already haven't posted here.

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The fun's about to begin...

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This though makes me a bit uneasy... A bit of heat shrink would be well worth the peace of mind... (though from the looks of the thread I'd imagine that was a temporary quick pic... At Least I hope.)

ahah yeah it was just to test the ECU if it was in working condition... still using VR4 chipped ECU.....

Alright Figured so

Back to the build... .

ironed out the issues with running toyota coils on 1G/2G/VR4 ecu's..

car runs a lot smoother...

finishing touches...

Damn thats classy, someone rep this guy!

I will be copying you in my 2g.

Car looks awesome Jayrome! I'd still like to try this later on, on a 2.4 block, with a few of my other ideas I discussed with you.

Got the Evo ECU swapped in yet?

Yeah the ECU was in a while ago... Unfortunately i cracked a piston one night... so the car has been off the road for a few months...

After a rebuild and an AWD conversion... engine bay now looks like this:

Evo7 Valve Cover
HKS 272's in/exh
Evo6 Fuel rail
Custom quick spool manifold (shortest possible)
TD05/6 billet wheel hybrid Evo4-9 stock frame style turbo
Turbo return line into block
Alloy manifold/turbo heat shield
Reverted back to stock VR4 ecu with custom chip
Alloy/steel 2.5" intercooler pipes

Very clean setup! Loving the Evolution on the valve cover, even if it's not facing forward .

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After a rebuild and an AWD conversion... engine bay now looks like this:

Evo7 Valve Cover
HKS 272's in/exh
Evo6 Fuel rail
Custom quick spool manifold (shortest possible)
TD05/6 billet wheel hybrid Evo4-9 stock frame style turbo
Turbo return line into block
Alloy manifold/turbo heat shield
Reverted back to stock VR4 ecu with custom chip
Alloy/steel 2.5" intercooler pipes

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Curious why you ran the Turbo Return line straight into the block? Was that just so you could reuse the original oil pan with no modifications other than blocking off that port? I was always under the impression that the lower the turbo return port was, the better.

JayRome said:

After a rebuild and an AWD conversion... engine bay now looks like this:

Evo7 Valve Cover
HKS 272's in/exh
Evo6 Fuel rail
Custom quick spool manifold (shortest possible)
TD05/6 billet wheel hybrid Evo4-9 stock frame style turbo
Turbo return line into block
Alloy manifold/turbo heat shield
Reverted back to stock VR4 ecu with custom chip
Alloy/steel 2.5" intercooler pipes

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Just read this whole thread, you've done an AWESOME job With the AWD conversion this thing must hook up and haul!!! Totally subbed for this.

CountryDSM said:

Very clean setup! Loving the Evolution on the valve cover, even if it's not facing forward .

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ahahah its the right way round, just turn your screen upside down... ahahah

Apache said:

Curious why you ran the Turbo Return line straight into the block? Was that just so you could reuse the original oil pan with no modifications other than blocking off that port? I was always under the impression that the lower the turbo return port was, the better.

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The dump pipe and front drive shafts are in the way of the return line if i were to install it in the same spot as the front, not a big issue, the return like is still lower then the turbo.

GPLaserRS said:

Just read this whole thread, you've done an AWESOME job With the AWD conversion this thing must hook up and haul!!! Totally subbed for this.

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I will get some video's up shortly of a few street pulls from testing

Most updates and AWD conversion is here: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/wide-body-zr4.471819/

Updates for those watching this thread:

Custom manifold






Return line

Split dump 3"



Oil cooler lines


Coolant swirl pot




Alloy heat sheild




MAF to Turbo intake

Race cell battery FullRiver HC20



Customized VW alloy radiator and modified stock rad fan

Wow JayRome, fab much?!? Lol. All this custom fab work makes me want to really focus on my welding skills in a big way. You are doing a killer job!!

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The 4G64 SOHC block have the extra oil drain ports to accommodate the Evo's ones. The head gasket will block off and seal the remaining coolant ports.

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Question: Is there any reason an Evo HG couldn't be used with a 4G64 block ?

GPLaserRS said:

Wow JayRome, fab much?!? Lol. All this custom fab work makes me want to really focus on my welding skills in a big way. You are doing a killer job!!

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ahaha cheers bro, i'm a self taught welder, its fun making your own parts. Id highly recommend it!!

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Question: Is there any reason an Evo HG couldn't be used with a 4G64 block ?

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Which g64 and which evo bro?

the G64 follows the same bolt pattern and bearing set up as the G63 era.... 6 bolt and 7 bolt, 1st/2nd/3rd gen blocks...
So it's possible mix and match gaskets accordingly..

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Which g64 and which evo bro?

the G64 follows the same bolt pattern and bearing set up as the G63 era.... 6 bolt and 7 bolt, 1st/2nd/3rd gen blocks...
So it's possible mix and match gaskets accordingly..

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The G64 in my '99 Spyder GS. The exhaust ports are in the front of the engine. I don't know the differences between the different evo G63s, but I was thinking of the 7 or 8 or 9.

On another note, it should be possible to take a 4g63 head out of a Hyundai Sonata and mate that to the '99 G64 block, is that right?

This is coming together nicely! nice job!

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The G64 in my '99 Spyder GS. The exhaust ports are in the front of the engine. I don't know the differences between the different evo G63s, but I was thinking of the 7 or 8 or 9.

On another note, it should be possible to take a 4g63 head out of a Hyundai Sonata and mate that to the '99 G64 block, is that right?

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Not to sure about the block in your 99 Spyder bro, we don't get those down here in Aus..

But yes most Hyundai (At least in Aus) motors can interchange parts with us, they do run different compression and the heads are slightly different to ours. But again, the series would have to be the same to be able to change heads etc to be a complete swap, other wise you might have to be customizing parts to suit...

Kudos--so.much.WIN! Extraordinary work!