Some proper pics of my rebuild
07-17-14, 07:35 AM
#31
Thanks for all of the compliments fellas. I will work on getting some video up soon.
As far as the old 1UZ TT set up, my main issue that I was always trying to perfect was the transmission. I went through so many set ups, none of which 100% satisfied me. Two built stock tranny's, a built TH400, another built TH400 with Geear Vendor OD unit, then the V160 mated up with a clutch that sucked ***. Then the V160 with a custom flywheel and clutch that was more streetable but couldnt hold the power. The F'n money I spent on tranny set ups is rediculous.......thus the trying to mate parts up where they dont necessarily belong. They all worked, just not how I wanted them to.
This time around.....none of that ****.....bolt it up and roll! The only thing I need to worry about now is a streetable clutch that can handle the power, which so far I have. I cant really explain it, the car just feels right now. By the way, this is the non VVTI 2JZ that some folks say is a PITA to mate up electronically....I have no issues with it, but Im also running a stand alone obviously.
As far as the old 1UZ TT set up, my main issue that I was always trying to perfect was the transmission. I went through so many set ups, none of which 100% satisfied me. Two built stock tranny's, a built TH400, another built TH400 with Geear Vendor OD unit, then the V160 mated up with a clutch that sucked ***. Then the V160 with a custom flywheel and clutch that was more streetable but couldnt hold the power. The F'n money I spent on tranny set ups is rediculous.......thus the trying to mate parts up where they dont necessarily belong. They all worked, just not how I wanted them to.
This time around.....none of that ****.....bolt it up and roll! The only thing I need to worry about now is a streetable clutch that can handle the power, which so far I have. I cant really explain it, the car just feels right now. By the way, this is the non VVTI 2JZ that some folks say is a PITA to mate up electronically....I have no issues with it, but Im also running a stand alone obviously.
07-17-14, 07:44 AM
#32
By the way, when I said the pics dont do the engine shots justice, there are some detials that dont jump out at you unless you are standing there looking at it for a minute. FREED does some nice fabrication and their welds are a thing of beauty.....yes, welds are a form of art work to me! lol
The intake manifold is custom made by them, the power steering res is custom made by them, the catch can and stock ECU box up where the battery used to be was custom made by them, etc, etc.....nice little touches that they take the time to do. My old set up had the ECU just thrown up there with some damn velcro. I had valve covers and most of the piping ceramic coated, most of it in the chrome- ceramic. You never have to polish that **** like you do an actual polished pipe. I was going for simple, clean, with a touch of bling that is easy to maintain and keep up. There are still a few items i need to keep polished, but minimal.
The intake manifold is custom made by them, the power steering res is custom made by them, the catch can and stock ECU box up where the battery used to be was custom made by them, etc, etc.....nice little touches that they take the time to do. My old set up had the ECU just thrown up there with some damn velcro. I had valve covers and most of the piping ceramic coated, most of it in the chrome- ceramic. You never have to polish that **** like you do an actual polished pipe. I was going for simple, clean, with a touch of bling that is easy to maintain and keep up. There are still a few items i need to keep polished, but minimal.
07-17-14, 02:14 PM
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E85 actually burns slower and colder...thats why you can run more boost and timing with e85 when compared to unleaded gasoline. Unfortunately you have to run almost twice the amount of E85 to get the proper AFR's, hence why you go through a tank faster. 
To the OP, your car looks great. Would love to see some video to hear that sweet engine.
To the OP, your car looks great. Would love to see some video to hear that sweet engine.
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01-09-15, 04:50 PM
#39
she's holding up great.....running strong as hell with zero issues. As far as the wheels go, I have no idea why I did that, and i'm having sellers remorse already. The messed up part is I had put my Trafficstars and HRE's up for sale.....kinda thinking I would let the set go that sold first and keep the other. The guy who came to look at them bought both sets....now my **** is sitting on jack stands! 
So yeah, didnt quite work out like I had planned....its all good though, i have something lined up. I wanted to go down to 19's anyhow, more options for sticky tires and a little more sidewall for grip. I will miss those HRE's though.
Thanks to that deal, I did go out today and pick up some wheels for my LS460 I just bought. Im changing focus for a minute and hooking that one up. Wheels, suspension, lip kit, exhaust......etc...etc.
GS is running like a beast though.......
So yeah, didnt quite work out like I had planned....its all good though, i have something lined up. I wanted to go down to 19's anyhow, more options for sticky tires and a little more sidewall for grip. I will miss those HRE's though.
Thanks to that deal, I did go out today and pick up some wheels for my LS460 I just bought. Im changing focus for a minute and hooking that one up. Wheels, suspension, lip kit, exhaust......etc...etc.
GS is running like a beast though.......
01-10-15, 06:23 AM
#41
yeah I know.....part of it was I had them for a long time......needed a change. I always need a change with the GS just to keep my damn interest. Ive owned this car 10x longer than any other car ive ever had before. I think ive had like 10 other cars during the ownership of the GS. Gotta keep my self interested......
