Lahore, Pakistan

Project Hell Ride – Phase III (The Big Job)

Since I couldn’t keep track of the dates, some were messed up as I sometime uploaded old & new pictures all at once. I have arranged the pictures in order though, you would have to catch up with the updates in reverse order i.e. from bottom to top!

Yes, there were huge gaps in progress of the project, often for days and sometimes for months due to several unavoidable reasons. So, there’re a quite a number of pictures (differential, suspension etc setups) I have missed uploading but fortunately do have in camera & laptop, I’d keep putting them as per timeline on this thread. So, keep checking for updates.

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November 23, 2010 at 12:31 pm

Monster Motor Gets a Monster FMIC The Largest Available

November 16, 2010 at 6:33 pm

Here is where we’re, as of today:) Quarter-final stage of engine bay after FMIC piping. Paint job is to go, also, duct-piping of wires and all pipes; in mated color combination of course.

November 12, 2010 at 5:12 pm

…and here comes the boost-ability! E2E 3″ light-weight alloy, chrome finish non-restrictive FMIC piping with quality silicon joints and classy clamps. Red Storm is hell-yeah reactivated:D Long Live Upgrade Motorsports and Basit bhai:p

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An old-school wooden, steel steering wheel. We had digged it out from junk yard, for Red Storm…

Red Storm’s beams: 2x Large Projection lamps (st. beam, Phillips Rally tubes), 2x Medium Projection lamps (high beam: HID empowered), 2x Medium Projection fog lamp (Osram’s Night Breaker). All the HID kit and tubes are specially n directly imported from europe. Phillips Rally tubes are known for beating any HIDs far behind n are illegal for on-road use both in e.u and u.s. Osram’s Night Breaker tubes are exactly what the brand name reads;)

The paint shade going on Red Storm…

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The FMIC for Red Storm The largest available:p

March 20, 2010

Red Storm’s fenders flared, in full & final shape. Also, the rear fender and door has been cleared off the dents, originals TA22/23 wave has been brought back too.

March 15, 2010 at 2:18 am

Red Storm’s fender-flairs under procedure ( half done, temporarily fixed, not yet in final shape,)…

February 27, 2010 at 2:34 am

Red Storm being scratched for ultimate finishing job. InshaAllah it’d be done paint-job over no extensive coat else than it’s own skin:)

February 27, 2010 at 12:32 pm

Red Storm ripped off for cosmetics: Passenger-side door being shaped up to perfection.

Red Storm now dropped on it’s own springs n thatt’s how low it’d remain. Fender-flair (yet to be done) would cover a centimeter of tyre(s) behind em.

February 26, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Red Storm n Raju:)

February 26, 2010 at 12:28 pm

Red Storm under Red Oxide coat…

My inspiration; the Ultimate Goal

This is how the Celica would look like once it’s done. The lip-spoiler and the fender-flairs are extensions, rest everything is stock!

The Ultimate Goal: 3D Front and RHS

The Ultimate Goal: 3D Rear and LHS

February 22, 2010

Project Hell Ride at top-shift: Red Storm- aftr arriving frm Islamabad yesterday- just arrived at Raju’s for cosmetic finishing; the last job!

February 20, 2010 at 12:47 pm

Red Storm gonna be on its way to Lahore, so are we…

February 18, 2010 at 11:46 pm

Troubleshooting AFM

February 14, 2010 at 3:34 am

Strut-bar made of steel for traction supports have been put! One in the engine bay, other under the floor to (a) tight-grip the transmission with chassis (b) strengthen the side-hit factor! another strut bar would be put in the boot to hold tight the rear-wheels.

February 14, 2010 at 3:34 am

As the previous picture tells and as planned, we had brought (today) a couple of fabricators to have an idea of time duration and expense to go for: (a) fender flairs (b) front lip spoler (c) fine-denting from inside out that leaves the vehilce to paint-ready stage (d) custom nose job (e) strengthening of front chassis (f) intercooler mounts (g) wind-sheilds & windows installations (h) some internal fabrications (i) etc etc…

Almost every fabricator asked for not less than two months so we decided to take Red Storm back to Lahore for the cosmetics & aesthetics

February 14, 2010 at 3:34 am

My Valentine and me:D

February 12, 2010

Red Storm is now on the alignment duct to get front camber-angles adjusted. Unlike in the previous picture, we have temporarily put taller springs in rear n stripped da fender apart- so to let it (temporarily) all-terrain drive-comfy for test-drive and- for da lowered suspension made da fender edge touch da tyre in a way dat it cud tear da tyre in a minute during our test-drive. After the alignment, we took multple test-drives, 8 drivers concluded the test, checked the transmission, LSD diff’s claimed limited spin, braking system, suspension, turbo n almost everythg except 360 degree spin. Everything went as per plans i.e. PERFECT, expect the AFM which troubled and didn’t let the turbo work, it is now undergoing thorough diagnostics, a spare AFM has also been sent for for test purposes and shall soon arrive. As the Red Storm rises not-so-bad, later (next day; as da previously mentioned jobs had already taken us late at night n we were dead-dired due to a 400+km (lhr-to-isb) drive) moved da Red Storm to I9, Islamabad first thing as it was a local holiday n da next working day had already been scheduled for final cosmetics reviews.

February 12, 2010

Taking the Red Storm to the alignment bay next-door. You might be noticing the rear wheel very lowered (well, this low is what i’d keep it for all those reasons performance vehicles are kept low), well… that in fact is why we had to remove front fenders too; reason being the fenders not yet flaired enough to take the wheel in!

December 23, 2009 at 1:12 am

FEET; Red Storm’s under mine!

As of today i.e. December 22nd, 2009, these tyres have been purchased, specs of which follows: Dunlop XP9000 17×235x45

December 22nd, 2009

Wheels for Red Storm; Original Zeit B.I.M CreativeStudio’s Phanomenale Intelligez Light-weight wheels; 17″/8.5″.

December 21, 2009 at 1:46 am

Well, we have been putting things that fire big time, of course the coolant unit should also be big enough to handle the heat. So, this is our radiator; a BMW 5 Series original aftermarket radiator.

December 21, 2009 at 1:46 am

Sunday, December 20th, 2009, Islamabad – Labour removing all suspension: Entire suspension of Red Storm is being replaced by complete low-but-heavy duty and traction-friendly suspension (being) customized to handle the torque on all civic terrains (in Pakistan).

December 20, 2009 at 2:54 pm

Thursday, December 17, 2009, Islamabad – Since we hadn’t yet purchase the drycell batteries, a stand-alone heavy duty power plant has been brought to start the big machine; the monster motor. Engine had been started and tested previously, but outside the bay. This is the first time in months the monster 1JZ GTE VVTi 24 Valve DOHC Turbo V6 is being prepared for start-up inside the Red Storm; the Celica. Engine has just been drained the old (a year old) oil in its chamber from. Some startch would still remain in champer as formed by that old oil, but this run up would burn that up. Now, engine’s just been lubricated with a special combination of viscous engine flueds. These engine flueds would be drained after the test-ride- that is expected in a couple of days, inshaAllah- and 1JZ shall swallow yet another nice combination of flueds of required visousity as soon as it get rids of all the old shit. During the starting process, one self-motor was over-heated and destroyed it’s chrome plates, a back-up motor was already there awaiting it’s turn, it did well and started the engine like anything! Here, you can listen to the engine starting & sound: http://www.omerjamil.com/celica/celica-ta22-ta23-suspension-radiator-1jz-swap/ Update: Almost-new suspension of Toyota Crown Royal Saloon had been purchased already and as of yesterday (December 19th, 2009) 80% of the work had been done, today (on December 20th, 2009) we’re to finish it off, inshaAllah See the next pictures… (above)

OmEr Jamil engine sound has been uploaded to Celica’s blog, here: http://www.omerjamil.com/celica/celica-ta22-ta23-suspension-radiator-1jz-swap/

July 25, 2009

As per plans, on 25th of July, the 1JZ GTE VVT-i (<- i love to say it:p) was dry-fitted…

Sideways

Since the big motor needs larger intercooler and over-head doesn’t seem to be an option here, intercooler would be placed at front, we might have to sacrifice the aircon as there wouldn’t be any room left for condenser+fan… I believe, it’s alright for not having aircon for the primary objective of this Hell Ride is to produce torque, and that too at the verge of it; that’s what makes it a cool ride anyway and to be true, thanddé pasiné tau aa hi jaté hain speed par:p

Transmission…

Here’s the Monster 1JZ GTE VVT-i Inline-6 Turbo 24 Valve DOHC Motor resting besides the Celica, soon to be dry-fitted…

July 6, 2009

Celica had arrived Islamabad on July 06, 2009 and it is now parked at an associate’s workshop…

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Remember, you’re on the Red Storm’s development story, Phase-III, and you are supposed to view the pictorial updates in reverse order. You may keep scrolling up one after another picture from this point.

Below are my Facebook albums on the earlier phases i.e.:

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Phase I: Vehicle

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Phase I.I: Engine & Transmissions

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Phase II: Restoration & Dispatch

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Phase III: The Big Job ( You’re already on this page)

[Go to Phase-III pictures, above]

Islamabad, Pakistan

Let the video say it all

Islamabad, Pakistan

By the grace of Almight, as the LSD differential (toyota surf’s) setup and adjustable camber had been done, we got the internal wiring started immediately (engine wiring had already been done as it had come along the package). Now, 95% of the wiring had been done, windows have also been automated and all motors, electric relays, switches and electrical connection-joint grips have been put brand-new. Wiring (all wires) also is totally brand-new and completely concealed. New 95MM HD main-power artery has also been laid back & forth.

Besides the wiring, fuel, oil and break lines have also been replaced by brand new high-pressure high-qulity lines.

We have put 3″ down-pipe straight end-to-end from exhaust for best possible free-flow. A Carbon-Fibre exhaust has also been put. RedStorm is now ready for cosmetics (fender-flairs, front lip-spoiler & hood-duct for intercooler) and then paint-job, Alhamdolillah

I am uploading all these phases’ detailing pictures in a while, keep checking http://www.OmErJamil.com/celica

Air-Flow Sensor was not yet placed neither was intercooler, so we let the turbo off. Rear wall at workshop added some unwanted echo, live with it folks and of course, the engine bay as well as the entire body would go for the paint job!

Here, the RedStorm had now been made half self-start, below it speaks of the growlin’ bitchin’ beast roars.

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Lahore, Pakistan

Well… so what if I don’t (yet) afford a Ford Mustang, I could still buy myself an original classic Ford Mustang(ed) Zippo

As I had been at Islamabad for the past two weeks to look after my under-development RedStorm, I got my eyes on this Zippo shelved with D’Watson at Super Market, F6, Islamabad. I just couldn’t resist and went for it, I really had to! Boht zor sé aya hua tha:p Anyways, below is a picture of the said:

Zippo: Ford Mustang

Zippo: Ford Mustang

[Updated Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009]

Islamabad

Below is the wheels’ specification:

Original Zeit B.I.M CreativeStudio’s Phanomenale Intelligez Light-weight wheels; 17″/8.5″ (Custom Finished)

Rear wheels would wear tyres of somewhere around 17×235(to 265)x45 and front ones width would be around 215-to-225, whatsoever available.

Yes we need to flair the fenders, as already in plan.

Pictures:

Original Zeit B.I.M CreativeStudio's Phanomenale Intelligez Light-weight wheels (Custom Finished)

Dunlop SP9000 Tyres; 17x235x45

FEET; RedStorms under mine

Islamabad

Entire suspension of RedStorm is being replaced by complete low-but-heavy duty and traction-friendly suspension (being) customized to handle the torque on all civic terrains (in Pakistan).

Removing the old Suspension:

Removing the old Suspension

Islamabad

Well, we have been putting things that fire big time, of course the coolant should also be big enough to handle the heat. So, this is our radiator; a BMW 5 Series original aftermarket radiator. Oh yes, we are (have to) put intercooler over-head under-hood:

A BMW 5 Series Radiator for Red Storm

Waking The Monster Up: Since we hadn't yet purchase the drycell batteries, a stand-alone heavy duty power plant has been brought to start the big machine; the monster motor.

Engine had been started and tested previously, but outside the bay. This is the first time in months the monster 1JZ GTE VVTi 24 Valve DOHC Turbo V6 is being prepared for start-up inside the RedStorm; the Celica.

Engine has just been drained the old (a year old) oil in its chamber from. Some startch would still remain in champer as formed by that old oil, but this run up would burn that up.

Now, engine’s just been lubricated with a special combination of viscous engine flueds. These engine flueds would be drained after the test-ride- that is expected in a couple of days, inshaAllah- and 1JZ shall swallow yet another nice combination of flueds of required visousity as soon as it get rids of all the old shit.

During the starting process, one self-motor was over-heated and destroyed it’s chrome plates, a back-up motor was already there awaiting it’s turn, it did well and started the engine like anything!

Below is the audio of engine starting and sound , I hope it works:-)

Update: Almost-new suspension of Toyota Crown Royal Saloon had been purchased already and as of yesterday (December 19th, 2009) 80% of the work had been done, today (on December 20th, 2009) we’re to finish it off, inshaAllah

Due to the smaller engine bay, we’re having some issues with putting even the custom slim radiator in. Engine has been taken out and put back several times so far and I believe soon we would get done with this too.

The picture above is an old one; of the time when the engine was dry-fitted only.

Due to severe back-ache, I’m avoiding a long drive. In a week, may be this weekend, I’d go to Islamabad and pay Red Storm a visit. Below are more old pictures, I would soon upload the new pictures and share with you here.

Phase III: The Big Job in Process

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May 14th was the day, we picked up Bilal from G.I.K Instt. and headed towards Peshawar where the TA23 was parked. There were some issues with the car which were later settled. Toyota 4E-FTE powered Blue Devil had some of its exterior parts stolen during its long stay at workshop (for engine swap). It wasn’t in as good condition anymore but the due work was just routine type and maintenance related.

Anyway, the deal- at that time and day- couldn’t be finalized due to some issues and we came back to Islamabad where we had a night stay and left for Peshawar again next morning. Unfortunately, it was Friday and wasn’t a good one for us because the local market use to remain closed on Fridays. Next was the last working day of the week and I had loads stuff to push close at Lahore. After taking a little rest we came back Lahore.

Meanwhile, Bilal had arrived at Lahore too. Today, on May 19th, 2009 I went to him and we mutually settled a good deal. It was nice dealing with Bilal all the way.

On Friday May 22nd, I left for Islamabad, reached late night so left for Peshawar the next morning, brought the beauty along and left it with Aaqib bhai for engine swap.

BTW, the 4E-FTE had a large turbo and was also intercooled, though the differential made a little noise as it was kind of dry but the drive with this engine was awesome too; kept spinning the tail even in the 4th shift!

So, that’s the story behind the purchase of famous BLUE DEVIL I will keep updating further details.

Attached you can view some of its famous pictures; right now- its tail lights, both bumpers and left door window’s missing, also now it has different alloy rims but with new and nice tyres:

Blue Devil

Blue Devil