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Old 03-09-04, 05:35 PM
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Getting the car out of the shop next week. Waiting for the modified intake manifold to come in later this week and dynotune the AEM ECU. Here is the mod list so far on the engine:

Power:
JDM Toyota SupraTT 2JZ-GTE Engine
JDM Toyota SupraTT 4-speed Auto
Innovative GT78 Single Turbo
Innovative 51mm Indy-Gate Wastegate
AEM EMS Programmable ECU
Blitz BLM Boost Gauge
Blitz Dual SBC Boost Controller
Greddy Pulley Kit
Spark Racing Intercooler
Spark Racing Polished Intake Manifold V2
Spark Racing Throttle Body
HKS SSQV Blowoff Valve
HKS Racing Blowoff Valve Type II
HKS Billet Fuel Rail
HKS DLI Twin Power Ignition Amp
HKS Intake (customised to fit)
HKS 720cc / 68lb Injectors
Walbro 255 l/h hp Fuel Pumps x 2
HO Alternator 160AMP
JIC Bullet Exhausts / Titanium Tips
QTEC Electronic Exhaust Bypass Valve
Electric Engine Cooling Fan
Custom Polished Piping / Engine Parts
3600RPM Torque Converter



Here are couple of updated pics for you guys...still waiting on intake manifold:




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Old 03-09-04, 06:33 PM
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About time..... Im happy for you. looks
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wow i'm in love! Can't wait to see the dyno sheet for it
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I cant wait to see this beast out. What are your boost plans on the street with that monster turbo?

Is there anyway you can take a pic of the custom engine mounts? How hard was it to locate an auto tranny for this car?

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Retro, that is going to be one hell of a monster.
Be sure to make some vids when it's ready. I'm thinking getaway in cali.
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Retro, what can I say... VERY COOL

Can't wait to hear about its performance!
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Good stuff Pete

U turn the slowest Lexus ever into one of the fastest
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500rwhp LS300TT!

I wonder how much of a sleeper will it be...
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Robert: thx man, now I just need some toys from you to make it look descent on the outside too

chuckchung: coming next week, I'll post some pics with completed setup along with the dyno sheet.

Pagong: I have the picture on the site but it is kinda small. The boost would have to be determined once tuned. I am using that Greddy boost controller so I can change boost with a press of a button. If I just used my AEM ECU, I would have to change it with laptop every time I would want to race.

Richie: How about "Having a Cellmate Named Bubba in California" after being caught in the getaway? Doesn't sound too hot to me

nthach: Not a TT any more but a single large turbo.

Lonely Toothbrush: Thx dude, now I need to finish a few things up and get it to your shop for painting.

Unfortunately I am currently restricted to 500rwhp because of the stock Supra tranny. $1800 later it should easily handle around 800rwhp.
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Congrats Retro!! That is one SICK ride you have there!!!

I can't wait to see the dyno sheet.
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At first I was very skeptical about this swap. But after seeing the end result it made me a believer.
Is this block the stock block? Or did you build it up already?
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Originally posted by retrodrive
Richie: How about "Having a Cellmate Named Bubba in California" after being caught in the getaway? Doesn't sound too hot to me

LOL, Retro, you make it sound so negative
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The chrome on the engine turned out really nice . Keep us updated Pete .
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Thanks guys. you know that chrome makes it go faster

In any case, the engine is stock but cams and rods will be swapped right after I upgrade the transmission. that engine is safe up to arouns 700hp anyway.


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