TODA TAKE Spec 355 rebuild

That’s awesome! I hope to never need one but it’s nice to know the leg work has been done.

 

I'm on the same boat. I have a 550 and a CS now but this subforum is probably my most visited forum period. I've been hunting for one pretty much shortly after I sold mine.

 

for the times and amount one would use 400rwhp you could spray nitrous For +100hp or even E85 and get Close to 400wrhp for maybe a grand.

 

It's great to have options, thanks.

Other known sources:

http://www.formulagt.de/showroom/parts

(Germany: price 1900 Euro for non-European residents, 2261 for European residents) Up to 500hp

https://hcfautoparts.com/360-%2F-430
I believe these are made in Australia, so maybe cheaper for Australian buyers?

 

Very cool! Great to see that someone has actually taken the plunge on the TODA stuff. Enjoy!

 

Get it tuned before you blow it up! Motec is what you need. Find a Motec specialist. There are people in Japan with the Take spec running Motec. At the very least get them to mail you a Motec with a pre-installed map from one of those cars as a starting base. Is your car a 2.7 or 5.2? I commend you for taking the plunge. Toda is highly regarded worldwide. It's like getting your engine built by an F1 team.

Your engine is built with Toda's special cams. You should sense the power opening sooner and longer. That's the part I am really curious about.

Your valvetrain has been upgraded. You should be able to rev to 9k or higher, but don't take my word for it. Ask Toda.

Your belts are Toda specific. They look beefier than OE. Should last more than 3 years. OE lasts 6 years.

And get some Tubi headers once you find a tuner! I think the few who have the Toda engine are also running Toda 4-1 headers, so the Fabspeeds should be somewhat close. If you want more torque and better sound, Tubi or OE headers. And get a better muffler while you're at it . Tubi Evolution at the very least.

 

My buddy is a Motec specialist, but he's in California. If you need his contact info, let me know and maybe he can point you in the right direction.

 

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I was waiting for you to chime in! Agree on all points. Tubi headers will be a nice match for this engine. Looks like a 2.7 engine based on the fuel rails.

 

It's been a hectic week .

 

Motec Tuner.

Contact Frank Siharath. His instagram is "racetune." He tunes for several Ferrari race teams. He is a Motec distributor as well. He should be able to find a proper Motec tuner in the UK.

*If you can't reach him there, I have his cell # and email.

 

Until then, run the highest octane you can get!

 

Oh. And one more thing regarding the belts I just thought of. Was there a date stamped on them so you know when they were made? It is not everyday someone gets a 355 engine built by Toda . It would suck if they gave you belts that are already 5 years old.

For whatever it's worth, I had contemplated getting my Exige engine built with 12:1 compression and the builder/tuner felt California grade (shiet grade) 91 pump gas was doable. I would run 93 at the minimum if I went through with it, so 12:1 isn't too hardcore. But then again, the engine build isn't $50k! More like $5k lol.

 

That’s awesome build
Maybe someday for me.
Did I say this is awesome.
Can’t wait for power updates

 

Great contribution, thanks for that

 

Is there any head or intake work involved or is that purely making more use of the airflow already existing?

I've lusted over those toda parts since I got my 355, awesome to see someone take the plunge.

 

I do agree.

It may be running lean at high rpm as it is. I would be surprised if the stock 26lb/hr injectors would not be maxed out if it is making 450hp.

 

Yes, best thing you can do. I have the german made one with the lightweight flywheel, fun fun fun