SC400 Makeover!
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SC400 Makeover!
Well first off I've been a member for a bit but never really posted. Bought a bone stock '96 SC400 a couple years ago for pretty cheap. I felt it was a good deal and I absolutely loved that very very few are seen in my area. I'd say there's about 3, 2 of which have been cobbled with ghastly body kits and primer. Anywho mine had about 184K when I bought it. Came from the Honda world and wanted to try something different. She's in fairly good condition, a couple flaws on the body and some rips in the leather. But the reason I'm "rebuilding" is the engine stated overheating for a couple weeks on and off. Checked everything coolant related then one day I started it up and heard metal hit metal. Not good. So I let her sit for a couple months deciding what I wanted to do and decided on a slightly upgraded stock rebuild. But before I bore you heres some pics.
Found an engine with 27K on it. Very dusty, needs a good cleaning. Rotates freely and came with a full harness
Not used to taking the harness out with the engine lol
Old one out for good
As she sits
Found an engine with 27K on it. Very dusty, needs a good cleaning. Rotates freely and came with a full harness
Not used to taking the harness out with the engine lol
Old one out for good
As she sits
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Also got new wheels/tires and some coilovers. Hate if you want I can't afford Work/Volk or the like so I'll settle with what I can
XXR 527 18x8.75 +38 front and 18x9.75 +20 rear. Wrapped in 225/40 and 245/40 RE-11
Test fit, needs low!!!
XXR 527 18x8.75 +38 front and 18x9.75 +20 rear. Wrapped in 225/40 and 245/40 RE-11
Test fit, needs low!!!
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Starting taking the old 1UZ apart but didnt find much carnage. At this point there was 220K on the car
Right bank looks very good
Left bank not so much, smelled pretty bad too
Nothing broken though
Picked up the rebuilt trans.
And some cleaned aluminum parts
Then attacked the bay with some WD-40
Thats where I'm at as of today. Waiting for gaskets and such to come in so i can start cleaning the engine. Bay still needs some more work. And yes I am going to replace T-Belt and water pump right away and many other wear items.
Right bank looks very good
Left bank not so much, smelled pretty bad too
Nothing broken though
Picked up the rebuilt trans.
And some cleaned aluminum parts
Then attacked the bay with some WD-40
Thats where I'm at as of today. Waiting for gaskets and such to come in so i can start cleaning the engine. Bay still needs some more work. And yes I am going to replace T-Belt and water pump right away and many other wear items.
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I agree I don't think I've ever seen a lunched 1U , there indestructible for the most part . Our cars do not look pretty up high. Low is the number one mod after wheels you must do ,even if just on springs n struts . My car doesn't have coil overs but still dropped with Tannabe n springs good luck with your build
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I agree I don't think I've ever seen a lunched 1U , there indestructible for the most part . Our cars do not look pretty up high. Low is the number one mod after wheels you must do ,even if just on springs n struts . My car doesn't have coil overs but still dropped with Tannabe n springs good luck with your build
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Got some work done this weekend. Head lamps and tail lamps cleaned up
Rear coilovers and wheels on. All brakes cleaned from sitting and all fenders rolled with a slight pull in the rear. Also a much needed bath
Rear coilovers and wheels on. All brakes cleaned from sitting and all fenders rolled with a slight pull in the rear. Also a much needed bath
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Removed all badges except for the two "L"s and painted those black
Also painted the ghastly chrome strip on the side window molding
And finally decided on an exhaust setup, haven't seen this on an SC yet so I'm going to try it. Picked up a Magnaflow true x pipe and two SLP loudmouth resonators