spdrcr771's 98 SC430 1.3UZFE
05-18-10, 01:59 AM
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spdrcr771's 98 SC430 1.3UZFE
Ok so about a month ago I installed my new S&S headers & 30min after install I was TESTing my car on the way home & SHE gave up on me. I spun #6 bearing. This is my DD, & I didnt know what I was gonna do, other that it had to be fixed. So it took me about a week to figure out what direction I was going in. I posted on lextreme "help help just broke motor what to do?". David Phan "Lex" pm'd me & told me that he had a LS430 short block for sale. So after alot, alot, of pm'ing & talks on the phone, he had me convinced that this was the way I should go, especially for a DIY guy. I didnt really want to buy a 98-00 SC400 long block for $1500 and still not really know what I had there. If im gonna do a motor on a bike or car I like to go to the bottom of the motor & see just exactly what I have before I start fresh. Being able to buy just a short block was the key & then on top its a little UPGRADE at the same time. Two days ago I wouldnt be able to tell you this, but this is a 100% bolt on block swap. When I talked to Lex today he told me that I am the very 1st person associated w/Lextreme that has done this swap. I mean if you have time & money, doing the 2uz swap & done right would be better. This was quick (4weeks) solution to my problem & a good excuse to have a build. I also did a few other upgrades while I was there. I installed a Megan Supra standard aluminum 3 core radiator, since I already had a B&M tranny cooler. I also at the last minute decided to go with a Lextreme Torque Converter w/a 2800 stall. I wanted just alittle more than stock, since Im a road racer, more than a drag guy. Heres the pics & a youtube exhaust clip @ the end.
2 pics of spun bearing, notice all the other rods are golden & 6&7 are black & there is not suppose to be a gap on the rod cap.
98 SC400 vvt-i pistons, heads, & intake manifold (inside).
Couldnt find any autoparts store's that had this spanner tool for sale to do this task. So I bought this here spanner wrench/peg board hammer holder to do the job.LOL & I bought a hammer.
?? LS430 block,piston pics.
New water pump & oil pump, cause your there.
2 pics of spun bearing, notice all the other rods are golden & 6&7 are black & there is not suppose to be a gap on the rod cap.
98 SC400 vvt-i pistons, heads, & intake manifold (inside).
Couldnt find any autoparts store's that had this spanner tool for sale to do this task. So I bought this here spanner wrench/peg board hammer holder to do the job.LOL & I bought a hammer.
?? LS430 block,piston pics.
New water pump & oil pump, cause your there.
Last edited by spdrcr771; 05-18-10 at 02:08 AM.
05-18-10, 02:00 AM
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Decided to get the cam gear covers & the valve covers powder coated too.
Had to do alittle modding to make the hydro fan bolt up to the radiator.
And she's done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13eCgQWH7nM
There's only one more thing to get. She needs a new badge, she's not a 400 any more.
Last edited by spdrcr771; 05-22-10 at 05:44 PM.
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05-18-10, 08:50 AM
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Yea whatever man,you said let me call you back & never heard from you again.
