SC400TT Project Car Stage II
12-24-06, 06:29 PM
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ain't nothin to look at in the shop. anything worth mention gets done and shipped the **** out. always seems to be a random neon around though. sometimes two. oh, and an assload of evos. all are fast except this white one with a "spade" sticker on it. (hks 280 cams, afc, eboost2, 26 psi on pump gas with meth injection)
12-24-06, 10:04 PM
#122
The intent and content of this post is one of the coolest things out there. A twin-turbo V8 under that sleek SC hood is just so incredible. You will officially have the coolest, most prized, (insert superlative here) SC in the world. I hope I not only have the money, but also -more importantly- the vision and the drive to come through on a hobby project of this magnitude one day. Dare I say this story is inspiring?
12-25-06, 02:59 PM
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The intent and content of this post is one of the coolest things out there. A twin-turbo V8 under that sleek SC hood is just so incredible. You will officially have the coolest, most prized, (insert superlative here) SC in the world. I hope I not only have the money, but also -more importantly- the vision and the drive to come through on a hobby project of this magnitude one day. Dare I say this story is inspiring?
Man, I so appreciate your props...This car and this project has truly been a passion of mine...I think that's obvious. What sometimes makes it all worthwhile is to have someone else that recognizes this, and appreciates the dream, to mention it...Good luck in what ever endeavors you put your hands to, Blizzy...
Ryan
Gotta fix a coolant leak first...I have found it, no big deal to repair...
01-02-07, 08:20 AM
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01-09-07, 10:05 PM
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Well gang, an update for ya...
1) I have finalized the payment to BoostLogic, and they are shipping out the tranny to me...I will have it next week sometime.
2) I have seen the completed heads for my built motor, along with the balanced crank, honed block, etc...looks fantastic!! One more delay...After much debate, I decided to add the Lexus oil squirters from the 2UZ into the 1UZ oil galley...Thanks to the research done by Bob, I decided this was a great added failsafe, and not an expensive mod to add since the engine is apart right now anyway...Engine should be ready for me to pick up from the shop within 2 weeks. I will assemble it along with a buddy of mine. Getting ready for the swap
3) I fixed the two coolant leaks...cut and added a longer silicon tube for the upper water pipe, and that fixed that problem...I took off the old cap on the small overflow feeder tube, and recapped it...Leaks now sealed...
4) I found out that my second aftermarket alternator was dying, and finally went kaput totally...along with my Optima red top...only 4 volts...each one was feeding the other problem until the car would not run. I got rid of the red top, and bought a yellow top...much better battery for my application. I also drove to Melbourne FL, and got a genuine Lexus Alternator from the dealer...Don't want to mess with the aftermarket ones anymore.
5) I am in the process of completing the installation of the new alternator right now...What a pain in the **** to replace, especially with the turbo plumbing...Thank goodness we made the pipes modular, or this would be an unbelieveable nightmare to replace...As it is, I had to give my back a break for a moment, and decide to post up my progress...Want to go to the local meet tomorrow...So, I worked late, came home, ate dinner, and jumped on it about 9 or so this evening...I have going strong for over 3 hours now...I had to remove the heat shields, the y pipe, and the water pipe to get the alternator out...Sure hope this one lasts a great long while...Anyway, jumping back on it now...
Ryan
1) I have finalized the payment to BoostLogic, and they are shipping out the tranny to me...I will have it next week sometime.
2) I have seen the completed heads for my built motor, along with the balanced crank, honed block, etc...looks fantastic!! One more delay...After much debate, I decided to add the Lexus oil squirters from the 2UZ into the 1UZ oil galley...Thanks to the research done by Bob, I decided this was a great added failsafe, and not an expensive mod to add since the engine is apart right now anyway...Engine should be ready for me to pick up from the shop within 2 weeks. I will assemble it along with a buddy of mine. Getting ready for the swap
3) I fixed the two coolant leaks...cut and added a longer silicon tube for the upper water pipe, and that fixed that problem...I took off the old cap on the small overflow feeder tube, and recapped it...Leaks now sealed...
4) I found out that my second aftermarket alternator was dying, and finally went kaput totally...along with my Optima red top...only 4 volts...each one was feeding the other problem until the car would not run. I got rid of the red top, and bought a yellow top...much better battery for my application. I also drove to Melbourne FL, and got a genuine Lexus Alternator from the dealer...Don't want to mess with the aftermarket ones anymore.
5) I am in the process of completing the installation of the new alternator right now...What a pain in the **** to replace, especially with the turbo plumbing...Thank goodness we made the pipes modular, or this would be an unbelieveable nightmare to replace...As it is, I had to give my back a break for a moment, and decide to post up my progress...Want to go to the local meet tomorrow...So, I worked late, came home, ate dinner, and jumped on it about 9 or so this evening...I have going strong for over 3 hours now...I had to remove the heat shields, the y pipe, and the water pipe to get the alternator out...Sure hope this one lasts a great long while...Anyway, jumping back on it now...
Ryan
Last edited by SC400TT; 01-09-07 at 10:12 PM.
But alll is well now...
01-10-07, 10:50 PM
#133
RIchie: Thanks, it's a labor of love...I can hardly describe how wonderful it is to drive the Lexus with boost...Pure unadulterated JOY...The car is so much fun to drive...To anyone who can afford to FI their Lexus, it is worth doing...This car is so much fun to drive....I am speechless...
Ryan
Ryan
