CatManD3W SC300 Ongoing Build...
04-20-15, 09:31 AM
#511
Starting swapping out some parts...
Here are the 2 front shafts side by side...They are very close to the same....biggest different is the input shaft....the soarer r154 is much bigger and has a different spline than the w58
Soarer front shaft has the writing on it (bottom)....You need to swap over carrier bearing from w58 front shaft
You can visually see how much bigger the r154 (left) front shaft is compared to w58 (right)
Here are the 2 front shafts side by side...They are very close to the same....biggest different is the input shaft....the soarer r154 is much bigger and has a different spline than the w58
Soarer front shaft has the writing on it (bottom)....You need to swap over carrier bearing from w58 front shaft
You can visually see how much bigger the r154 (left) front shaft is compared to w58 (right)
Last edited by CatManD3W; 04-20-15 at 09:43 AM.
04-20-15, 11:46 AM
#512
1JZGTE Flywheel installed with ARP flywheel bolts....
Interior stripped out and started to drill out spot welds on OEM 5spd tunnel......Since I went with a newer tripod r154 it is necessary to install Supra 6 speed tunnel to have a clean factory like install
You can see the little divets in the tunnel these are the spot welds that you need to drill out...
Underneath....My tunnel does have the provision for the ebrake on either side of tunnel..
Closeup from underneath of the 2 spot welds that I drilled out.....There is roughly about 30 or so that need to be drilled out and then can pound the tunnel out from above..
I will be continually updating this thread as I progress more....stay tuned....
Interior stripped out and started to drill out spot welds on OEM 5spd tunnel......Since I went with a newer tripod r154 it is necessary to install Supra 6 speed tunnel to have a clean factory like install
You can see the little divets in the tunnel these are the spot welds that you need to drill out...
Underneath....My tunnel does have the provision for the ebrake on either side of tunnel..
Closeup from underneath of the 2 spot welds that I drilled out.....There is roughly about 30 or so that need to be drilled out and then can pound the tunnel out from above..
I will be continually updating this thread as I progress more....stay tuned....
04-21-15, 08:04 AM
#513
Tunnel is getting close to being ready to be punched out...I need to go pickup the right size torx bit for the airbag module
6 speed tunnel and parts are ordered from Curt at Elmhusrt and should be here on Thursday
6 speed tunnel and parts are ordered from Curt at Elmhusrt and should be here on Thursday
Last edited by CatManD3W; 04-21-15 at 08:09 AM.
04-21-15, 02:05 PM
#516
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04-21-15, 02:12 PM
#517
I didn't drill out all the spot welds. I removed the main flanges on the back end and cut out for the new tunnel.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...-store-13.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...-store-13.html
04-22-15, 11:06 AM
#518
Show you guys what was needed to use factory W58 trans mount...
Has multiple holes for mounting
I needed to grind that little tab out of the middle of w58 transmission mount...it was not allowing mount to line up properly with holes...
All mounted up perfect like factory...you can also see that it uses same speed sensor as w58
Transferred over w58 reverse sensor to r154 so it will be plug and play
Tripod bushings are upgraded to billet pieces..
Has multiple holes for mounting
I needed to grind that little tab out of the middle of w58 transmission mount...it was not allowing mount to line up properly with holes...
All mounted up perfect like factory...you can also see that it uses same speed sensor as w58
Transferred over w58 reverse sensor to r154 so it will be plug and play
Tripod bushings are upgraded to billet pieces..
04-27-15, 09:42 AM
#520
Update on my progress so far....Getting very close hope to have it back on the street by end of week!!! 
Brand new 6spd tunnel and boots...
Test fitting tunnel....Perfect fit...
And she is finally in....r154 tripod worked perfect with both w58 trans mount and crossmember...
Braided clutch line and new pressure plate bolts...
Brand new 6spd tunnel and boots...
Test fitting tunnel....Perfect fit...
And she is finally in....r154 tripod worked perfect with both w58 trans mount and crossmember...
Braided clutch line and new pressure plate bolts...
05-01-15, 12:21 PM
#521
Car is all back together....Just finished putting the seats back in today and got the SC outta the garage under its own power.....!!!!
Roughly took about 3 weeks to get it back to this point....
Didnt get a chance to take it for a spin yet....the clutch pedal still is pretty soft and it needs to be bleed again....Hopefully get a chance to take it out late tonight or tomorrow....I cant wait to see how much different the car will be now with the Soarer r154
Shifter is a little bit off center but it doesnt make contact with the bezel in any of the gears...
Location of shifter: Neutral
Location of shifter: 1st
Location of shifter: 2nd
Out of the garage....Getting some fresh air and sunshine...
Roughly took about 3 weeks to get it back to this point....
Didnt get a chance to take it for a spin yet....the clutch pedal still is pretty soft and it needs to be bleed again....Hopefully get a chance to take it out late tonight or tomorrow....I cant wait to see how much different the car will be now with the Soarer r154
Shifter is a little bit off center but it doesnt make contact with the bezel in any of the gears...
Location of shifter: Neutral
Location of shifter: 1st
Location of shifter: 2nd
Out of the garage....Getting some fresh air and sunshine...
05-01-15, 01:34 PM
#523
Thanks man....I shouldn't have to worry about breaking anything now....I could see maybe the rear end possibly...but that is my next item to tackle....either auto TT lsd w/ 3.76 or JDM 6spd w/ 3.26
I'll probably upgrade the injectors to SARD 650CC which are drop in for Aristo rail and are high impedance
Those probably wont happen to early next year....
I'll probably upgrade the injectors to SARD 650CC which are drop in for Aristo rail and are high impedance
Those probably wont happen to early next year....
05-04-15, 10:11 AM
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I've been following this thread for quite a bit. I'll be doing the swap to the Soarer tripod as well, so this will be a point of reference for me. Glad to see you got her up and going. Post on the FB page! Shifter position looks dead on to me.
05-04-15, 05:47 PM
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I have a hard time believing you'll break the rear end. The IS300 guys are pushing ours well beyond the 6xx and 7xx whp/wtq range with no issues. Maybe I'm wrong about the SC rear though.
Thanks man....I shouldn't have to worry about breaking anything now....I could see maybe the rear end possibly...but that is my next item to tackle....either auto TT lsd w/ 3.76 or JDM 6spd w/ 3.26
I'll probably upgrade the injectors to SARD 650CC which are drop in for Aristo rail and are high impedance
Those probably wont happen to early next year....
I'll probably upgrade the injectors to SARD 650CC which are drop in for Aristo rail and are high impedance
Those probably wont happen to early next year....