2GSC300 Sc400 (Blk Mamba) build chronicle
09-19-13, 01:36 PM
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Hey Shane, my CF is from Japan. It's manufactured by D Max. They also made the fenders. The fitment is pretty good considering the fenders and front bumper are not factory. It's also uses the factory hood srtuts. Not sure about the heat part, but I will be finding out soon. When the project is done is getting shipped to the Caribbean.
09-19-13, 07:36 PM
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Oh!
I recognize those two custom Turbo blankets! (*Since I had them made specifically for a certain something...*)
AWESOME! Can't wait to see updates and pics
Hope you have something better than the factory transmission in the works...
I recognize those two custom Turbo blankets! (*Since I had them made specifically for a certain something...*)
AWESOME! Can't wait to see updates and pics
Hope you have something better than the factory transmission in the works...
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09-20-13, 10:45 AM
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Some pics of the shop from my last visit......
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01-27-14, 08:20 AM
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Yes and no bro......It was more of a time thing than money. The shop, S&O Tek, had a few projects they had to finish up before the focus could be turned in my direction. The timing just allowed more time to get more money together.
01-27-14, 08:51 AM
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That being said, the Blk Mamba project is on and popping. So after alittle round table with Stan and Omar @ S&O Tek, we decided on whats to follow.
First, we got the twin turbo kit from another member, One Hot in NYC. Thanks Dennis for being that great seller everyone is looking for. He worked with me on so many levels its unbelievable. This was originally put together by Uzz-TT. Props to you to for doing the hard work. This is the kit I bought
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...turbo-kit.html
The discussion....well my goal is 400+whp&torque @10psi high boost. Yes, I have heard that it can handle more and I'm sure thats true, but I just want to car to be fun. It will be a daily driver so about 6 or 7 on low boost. Also, with the new looks it needed ALOT more go that it had in basically stock form. As complete as the turbo kit was there were a few things it needed, as well as some messaging of bends, welds and porting. The exhaust is also going to be modded to give it a deeper tone. This will be done by Brian @ Extreme Motorsports. FYI....He is willing to replicate that kit/piping if anyone is interested. The other major thing is that the air flow meter will be eliminated. We are going to use an E-manage Ultimate to allow that to happen.
For now, here are a few pic to show you'll whats up...
First, we got the twin turbo kit from another member, One Hot in NYC. Thanks Dennis for being that great seller everyone is looking for. He worked with me on so many levels its unbelievable. This was originally put together by Uzz-TT. Props to you to for doing the hard work. This is the kit I bought
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...turbo-kit.html
The discussion....well my goal is 400+whp&torque @10psi high boost. Yes, I have heard that it can handle more and I'm sure thats true, but I just want to car to be fun. It will be a daily driver so about 6 or 7 on low boost. Also, with the new looks it needed ALOT more go that it had in basically stock form. As complete as the turbo kit was there were a few things it needed, as well as some messaging of bends, welds and porting. The exhaust is also going to be modded to give it a deeper tone. This will be done by Brian @ Extreme Motorsports. FYI....He is willing to replicate that kit/piping if anyone is interested. The other major thing is that the air flow meter will be eliminated. We are going to use an E-manage Ultimate to allow that to happen.
For now, here are a few pic to show you'll whats up...
01-28-14, 12:22 PM
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The paint is factory. The only painting, so far, was the front end. Front bumper got cracked and the carbon hood had to be re-cleared. There are plans to repaint it, but thats to come later
01-28-14, 12:42 PM
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So the engine has been resealed completely, plugs, wires, T-belt, thermostat and water pump have all be done. Also the oil pan has been tapped into accommodate the turbo oil lines and sandwich. We also deleted the factory fans in favor of electrical unites. The engine is now back in its rightful place... side notes, the battery and power steering res have to be relocated.
03-19-14, 11:21 PM
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Since my last post there has been alot of progress. I'll do my best to catch up with the update....
So the engine has been re-installed with the turbo manifolds, turbos and lines. A few of the braided lines had to be replaced due to leakage. All the fluids i.e oil, powersteering fluid and coolant have also been replaced.
NB....tried embeding the vid, but no dice. So just follow the link please...https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...32054517609100
So the engine has been re-installed with the turbo manifolds, turbos and lines. A few of the braided lines had to be replaced due to leakage. All the fluids i.e oil, powersteering fluid and coolant have also been replaced.
NB....tried embeding the vid, but no dice. So just follow the link please...https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...32054517609100
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03-19-14, 11:34 PM
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The radiator was also replaced with one from an SC300. Reason being, the hydro cooling system was binned in favor of Flex-A-Lite fans. We also had to replace one of the pulleys with once from an LS400. Also, because of the cooling/hydro system replacement to a custom coolant reservoir had to be constructed. Brian @ Extreme Motorsports made that happen. Really nice and clean work. He also had to construct a custom powersteering fluid reservoir and battery tray for the battery, which was relocated to the trunk.
03-19-14, 11:38 PM
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While over at Extreme Motorsports, Brian also handled the exhaust work by eliminating the cat from the 3" piping and attaching it to a single 3" in / dual 2.5" out resonator, thus eliminating the dual factory resonator.
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