twojayzee

Alright guys, this thread has been 13 years in the making. Always putting it off because I know how we all hate dead links and unfinished threads.

This is my GS300 - Lexus slogan was at one time "Pursuit of Perfection" so that's where we'll start.

EDIT: deleted the wall of text since people were turned off by it...

Here's a mod list to generate more interest since i've had a few people message me asking what i'll be running

Engine/Internal setup:
Wiseco 8.5:1 pistons with Teflon skirt coating
Eagle rods with 3/8 arp
ARP Head Studs
ARP Main Studs
DIY Modified Oil Pump
BC 264 Cams
BC Springs/Titanium Retainers
Ferrara Valve Stem Seals
Greddy rep intake manifold
q45 throttle body

Turbo/Exhaust setup:
Precision 6466SP CEA Divided .84 A/R Waterless DBB
DIY manifold using parts from PRL
DIY Full 3" Downpipe/Midpipe/Catback with flex pipes
Recirculating tial 44 mrv wastegate with water cooling
v-band connections

Fuel System:
Full E85 Fuel System
Bosch 80lb Injectors (possibly a larger needed)
Bosch 044 fuel pump (possibly a second one)

Engine Dress/Misc:
Custom Catch Can
-8AN Breather lines/fittings
Coolant Overflow Reservoir
Black minitex and wrinkle powder coat finishes

Drivetrain:
Custom 4L80e
Kaaz 2way Supra-Q LSD w/4.08 rear gears
FTI 3800 stall Torque Converter
Custom 3.5" driveline with 1350 u-joints

Engine Management:
AEM Infinity -8 Standalone EMS
Full custom Harness
Mil Spec cannon plugs
Bosch 3 Bar MAP sensor w/integral AIT
AEM Wideband O2 sensor and gauge
AEM Fuel Pressure sensor
AEM Oil Pressure sensor
MAC Boost solenoid
AEM 12-Position Boost switch
AEM 12-Position Traction Control
Custom CAN Gauge via Bluetooth on in-dash iPad

Misc:
Battery Relocation
Fuse box relocation
Full underhood tuck/shave and relocation
Hardline fuel system
0ga feed from relo to the front

joewitafro

I also understand the difficulties of having my build thread on three different car forums... And not updating all of them. How about you post some finished up pics of your setup here?

But can't wait to see you finish the build thread progression on SF! I am following haha

twojayzee

Thanks Joe. I think I may have to do a full build thread on here. I cant believe how few comments I have over on SF for some reason. Wonder if the CL guys would have more of a response ?
Its a lot of effing work unless I cut and paste

twojayzee

Unfortunately I cant locate my pre-mod photos right now.

Needing to bring the ride height down several inches, I lowered the car on some leftover skunkworks coilover sleeves I had from a civic.
Not long after, purchased some tein flex coilovers. After two sets of these, I would highly advise against purchasing anything under the Tein brand.
Between Tein being non responsive with claims, warrantee issues, and non response to a better business bureau among a plethora of derogatory
remarks by their personnel – I’m done with them and would hope I could save a few other would be buyers the hassle of dealing with them.

twojayzee

I met some folks on here, and after riding in the cars of Stu Hagen and Mike Syravong, I was again bit by the boost bug and started greatly missing my 412HP B16 civic 4dr sleeper.

So of course the next item purchased was an Aristo motor swap directly from JDM land. I had a lot of fun trying to pick it up at the shipping terminal at the port of Seattle. (read sarcasm) A lot of running around and pleading with the port authorities, followed by paying a lot of unknown tariffs. Save yourself the hassle by purchasing from an importer. Of course, the aristo motors are a dime a dozen these days. This was circa 2002
Straight in a crate FOB



Unboxed





Starting to dismantle

twojayzee

I’m a huge fan of well setup brakes on cars. The G-forces you get from good brakes can put a smile on my face.
Now I realize the mkiv supra has superior brakes to the GS, none the less, my plan was to utilize a custom BBK made by me.
I purchased a set of two piece wilwood rotors for a mustang. While trying to snipe them on fleebay, the plan backfired when
someone else had the same idea and I wound up paying a $500.00 max bid which was still a good deal.

I purchased some wilwood calipers after a lot of research. (had a few sets back in my Honda days) Then started making templates to fit the two together using a spare spindle that came with the engine shipment (pic above)
After fabricating the mocked up caliper adapter bracket, I drew it up in acad and had a connection water-jet the adapter plate for me. (Have since replicated these on my own CNC plasma table)

These have yet to be utilized and are sitting in the garage collecting dust...

twojayzee

While planning for the boost, I purchased a DEFI BF 2-5/8 gauge and made a custom pod since no one made a pod at this time.



Starting with a piece of PVC





Made a trim ring to glass up to










And a test fit to check the angle



First layer of speaker grill cloth stretched over some plastic trim rings that I glued in place with cyanoacrylate







And the result after a skim layer of filler

twojayzee

Keep in mind that a lot of these parts are sold now, but we have to go thru the whole process together so you can understand how I came to the point Im at now...

Turbo Drain fitting


OEM gasket and other toyota MISC parts from Mark Sherman at Vancouver Toyota









The engine main, rod and thrust bearings

jadu

iTrader: (42)

^^^ gotta love new maintenance parts. they all look so familiar. still gotta get me that rear main seal.

GL on the rest of the build. teardown, bbk, and boost guage all look like they are coming together nicely.

DJ8684

great work so far!

twojayzee

Thanks Guys
Damn, there's more hits on this post in an hour than the few weeks on the supra site...

These early photos are from around 8-10yrs ago. I've got a few thousand more photos to post over the next few months

joewitafro

That A-pillar pod is exactly what I need to do! They don't make them for our cars sadly, but your custom work looks legit and definitely gives me some confidence and ideas into going about it. I've never worked with fiberglass but that is something I want to do in the summer.

And I need to meet you and see your car to end all this anticipation! Seriously bad *** build, sad I didn't see it at the supra nationals 2014!

twojayzee

Joe it's still chilling in my garage. I won't be up and running till next summer. I still have a long way to go, but I've been making really good progress.
Where did you say your located

joewitafro

I'm down in Vancouver, actually meeting up with some people from the North West Lexus Owners group on FB for Cascade cars and coffee this saturday.

onelt1

iTrader: (1)

This is awesome. Can't wait for the rest.