Tabaka Build
05-28-14, 05:56 PM
#215
Updates? Not really. The car hasn't been driven since the first week of February. I jumped timing and managed to wobble my harmonic balancer loose. Oumar took a look this past weekend and found several issues. Because the car sat for so long, the calipers seized. Then he looked closely and noticed that the front cross member is rusted thru. Add that to my engine problems and it's a mess. My signature tells the story in detail.
So, instead of trying to fix this beat GE, we decided to swap to probably a 1JZ. I'm still going single as I have the BW turbo and oil lines. I created a FS thread with my NA-T parts. If everything goes well, I should have the swap completed in June.
So, instead of trying to fix this beat GE, we decided to swap to probably a 1JZ. I'm still going single as I have the BW turbo and oil lines. I created a FS thread with my NA-T parts. If everything goes well, I should have the swap completed in June.
05-29-14, 08:52 AM
#217
Updates? Not really. The car hasn't been driven since the first week of February. I jumped timing and managed to wobble my harmonic balancer loose. Oumar took a look this past weekend and found several issues. Because the car sat for so long, the calipers seized. Then he looked closely and noticed that the front cross member is rusted thru. Add that to my engine problems and it's a mess. My signature tells the story in detail.
So, instead of trying to fix this beat GE, we decided to swap to probably a 1JZ. I'm still going single as I have the BW turbo and oil lines. I created a FS thread with my NA-T parts. If everything goes well, I should have the swap completed in June.
So, instead of trying to fix this beat GE, we decided to swap to probably a 1JZ. I'm still going single as I have the BW turbo and oil lines. I created a FS thread with my NA-T parts. If everything goes well, I should have the swap completed in June.
Are you going to get 1JZGTE w/r154 or just the motor?
05-29-14, 11:09 AM
#218
Just the motor, I'll do my best not to grenade the W58 for a year. The SC isn't my daily driver so I'll only end up driving it once or twice a month. It's painful to think that I'm spending thousands upon thousands of dollars on a car that I haven't driven in 5 months, and only plan on driving a couple dozen times a year.
05-29-14, 12:26 PM
#220
Just the motor, I'll do my best not to grenade the W58 for a year. The SC isn't my daily driver so I'll only end up driving it once or twice a month. It's painful to think that I'm spending thousands upon thousands of dollars on a car that I haven't driven in 5 months, and only plan on driving a couple dozen times a year.
I drive mine more than I thought......boost is an addiction...
05-29-14, 12:50 PM
#221
gte & na-t
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I boosted my na at 170k put 20k miles and I have never had any issues with it..If the motor is junk leaking everywhere, and needs major repair..i wouldn't waste my time and money on it. I usually tell people to do a gte swap if you buy a FFIM, HG, Coils, Map sensor, etc..
I think 1jz will suit you better since you are not chasing big numbers...You just want alittle boost in your life! And you said you were on the budget..
I think 1jz will suit you better since you are not chasing big numbers...You just want alittle boost in your life! And you said you were on the budget..
05-29-14, 03:09 PM
#222
I love my car, we all know that. It's my Millenium Falcon and I'm Han. It might be a bucket of bolts, but she's got it where it counts. Damn I want to watch Star Wars now
For those that don't know, 99SC42 is the master builder in our area who I've trusted to repair my car. He's done more swaps and NA-T builds than anyone I know. He gives his honest opinion and provides a fair diagnosis. If you're in the DMV area, definitely reach out to him if you need some boost in your life!
For those that don't know, 99SC42 is the master builder in our area who I've trusted to repair my car. He's done more swaps and NA-T builds than anyone I know. He gives his honest opinion and provides a fair diagnosis. If you're in the DMV area, definitely reach out to him if you need some boost in your life!
Last edited by Tabaka; 05-29-14 at 03:24 PM.
05-29-14, 03:57 PM
#224
Why are you selling your head studs......You can use them on a 1jz....They are the same part #
I would strongly recommend when you get 1jz to replace water pump..oil pump....etc....
What is your budget?
I would strongly recommend when you get 1jz to replace water pump..oil pump....etc....
What is your budget?
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