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12-22-08, 11:17 AM
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1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
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Thanks for all the kind words. Might get a little slow over the holidays.
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01-15-09, 09:51 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
1994 Lexus SC
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: CA 94583
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update NOWWW lolol
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01-15-09, 10:50 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: MD
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that's clean man i like it ,i will keep my eyes open .Did you replace the piston?
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SC400 2JZGTE Coming Soon
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01-16-09, 02:19 PM
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1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
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Update
Sorry it's been a while
Got my wiring harness back from Dr. Tweak and it's money!!!  Pictures to follow.
Things I'm waiting on.
1. Igniter
2. Flex plate (bent the other one getting the crank bolt off)
3. Crank Pulley
4. Engine mounts/brackets
I think I'm going to swap out the USDM turbo's I got from Stu Hagen for the JDM/GT28ish ones. Some subtle differences in the JDM turbo piping and the fact that I already have a JDM manifold have talked me in this direction.
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01-20-09, 08:52 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
1997 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: NJ->IN
Posts: 1,110
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slappy96
I think I'm going to swap out the USDM turbo's I got from Stu Hagen for the JDM/GT28ish ones. Some subtle differences in the JDM turbo piping and the fact that I already have a JDM manifold have talked me in this direction.
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How different are the USDM turbos compared to the JDM ones? I always thought that the turbos were essentially the same construction other than the ceramic blades. Also the JDM manifold and USDM manifold are completely different as well?
Keep us updated, im really interested in that GT28 hybrid setup.
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1997 SC300 5-spd, 18x8.5 Niche Rhines, 245/40s all round, Xenon HIDs (6000k), '98 Supra Seats (tan), Supra Wheels (for fun  ), LS400 brakes, Fidanza 12 lb flywheel, modified Apex'i GT Spec exhaust
Contemplating a plan... 
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01-20-09, 09:43 AM
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1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 360
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StiCk3
How different are the USDM turbos compared to the JDM ones? I always thought that the turbos were essentially the same construction other than the ceramic blades. Also the JDM manifold and USDM manifold are completely different as well?
Keep us updated, im really interested in that GT28 hybrid setup.
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I have probably confused everyone by now. I thought I was switching to the JDM rebuilds due to some things mentioned above, but I'm sticking with the USDM hybrids. The only real diff in the manifolds is 3 bolt pattern for JDM and 4 bolt pattern for USDM. The turbine housings match that as well. The EGCV is significantly different seeing as how the JDM has exhaust bypass built in and USDM has an exhaust bypass pipe. To clarify, I was actually never getting a GT28 setup. The JDM modified one's from BnR approximate a GT28 but are not exactly that. The JDM turbine is bigger and is ceramic, but that is chunked for stainless if you get the upgrade.
What I am going with are the USDM hybrids that I currently possess. Minor upgrade, but better bearings and a 12 blade compressor/ vice 10 for OEM.
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02-21-09, 10:03 PM
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Pole Position
1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 360
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Update
My father died last Sunday so the car has been on hold. Things are different, but the SC is good to keep me busy.
Finally got everything squared away with the turbo's. Stu Hagen is the man for providing me with everything I needed for USDM setup.
Waiting on motor mounts to come in. I've got to get them on before I can start piling a lot more on the block.
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01-16-09, 02:28 PM
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Pole Position
1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 360
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Quote:
Originally Posted by quickGS300
that's clean man i like it ,i will keep my eyes open .Did you replace the piston?
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Pistons are not new. They were in great shape so I just replaced the compression rings and oil seals.
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01-16-09, 06:29 PM
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Pole Position
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 276
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Nice to see updates. Aren't the Japanese stock twins the weaker ceramic ones?  could be wrong. If you pay the shipping you can have my flexplate for free (assuming I don't bend it when I take it off tomorrow).
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1996 LEXUS SC300 turbo auto->5spd, Mkiv ANTHRACITE/Black, T04R, Custom GTE style intake, Greddy 3row, R154 swap, HPF Bronze, MK4 550's, Walbro 255, Custom 3.5 inch exhaust, SSR D5R 18x9.5/10.5, Supra seats, 6000k hid, LS400 bbk/powerslot
2004 LEXUS IS300 manual, Black/Black, daily driver
1991 HONDA CIVIC Si 2 cams, 300k mi, rust. Get the door, it's Domino's
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01-18-09, 10:05 PM
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1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 360
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If it's a GTE flexplate then I'll do that. However, I thought the GE flexplate would be the same and it's not. Holes are like 2-3mm offset.
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Originally Posted by ahhyes300
Nice to see updates. Aren't the Japanese stock twins the weaker ceramic ones? could be wrong. If you pay the shipping you can have my flexplate for free (assuming I don't bend it when I take it off tomorrow). |
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01-19-09, 02:32 PM
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Pole Position
1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 360
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Update
I feel as fickle as the wind. So...now I'm keeping the hybrid US twins. Found a crack in the JDM turbine housing and I don't want to deal with a custom downpipe. Anyway, pics of the engine and wiring harness below. Waterpump on.
Last edited by slappy96; 01-19-09 at 02:33 PM.
Reason: Pics messed up
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02-22-09, 07:20 AM
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Lead Lap
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 750
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Sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences.
Your swap is looking fantastic. It's nice to do the complete rebuild. I've done that before, and it's a great feeling once you hit the key.
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04-20-09, 03:49 PM
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Pole Position
1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 360
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Update - Crank Pulley-Oil Cooler-TT Brakes
Finally have gotten some stuff done. I think mid May before the engine goes in. Lots of pics to follow.
New crank pulley
Crank sensor
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04-20-09, 03:52 PM
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Pole Position
1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 360
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Turbine manifold and turbines
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04-20-09, 03:54 PM
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Pole Position
1992 Lexus SC
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 360
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Oil Cooler
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