What did you do to your SC today?
03-29-17, 08:34 PM
#6558
The TPS sensor wires had to be extended.
There's no provision for the AIT sensor either.
The PS upper fitting didn't clear the throttle cable guide at WOT so I had to go with the Powerhouse PS fitting.
The O rings supplied also are slightly too small and will snap if you try to stretch them too quickly.
The IAC is almost impossible to reach.
You need a custom extra long throttle cable.
The vacuum ports are fragile so be super careful to not cross thread one like I did.
The most annoying part, however, is that you HAVE to relocate your oil filter and get rid of the factory oil cooler/warmer. That was an expensive modification to run that manifold.
Otherwise? Bolt on. Hope it's worth all the work. It's the first manifold I found that fits the SC300 without clearance issues with the brake booster. Gorgeous piece and the inside work is exceptional.
03-29-17, 08:42 PM
#6559
I used the cheapest and most basic universal kit Summit sells. Then I just used a throttle/brake cable stop clamp at the end on the throttle wheel off of a lawnmower. The other end fit into the OEM brackets and pedal with a little creativity and bending.
04-01-17, 12:28 AM
#6564
Driver School Candidate
Well, other than the intro page on this forum, this will be my inaugural post!
Bought my black n black '96 SC400 3 weeks ago tomorrow from a couple on Vancouver island that lovingly owned it since almost birth (since 1998) Dealer serviced her whole life, she was definitely a rare find up here in Vancouver!
Currently with 290k km's (180k miles - ish) she runs flawlessly and puts a smile on my face with every drive. Truly an underrated muscle yacht
I made a list of to-do's as soon as I bought her, and have tackled nearly all in the 3 weeks...so this is a 'what have I done' since making her mine!
-full interior detail and leather conditioning/carpet shampoo
-tear in drivers seat bolster professionally mended (invisible!)
-factory touch up paint mixed and went to town tending to years of nicks and chips...nothing major - I'm just ****!
-polished headlights and taillights
-took off all gold badging, went to a wrecker and got proper chrome badging!
-replaced factory Nak head unit with aftermarket single din with usb/cd player...and decent sound!
-replaced aftermarket (gaudy, imho) 18" chrome wheels with 350Z 18" (Rays) wheels Saved at least 15 pounds per corner!!
-removed rear side window tint....will eventually tackle rear windshield tint, though I'm a little depressed thinking about removal of the glue that will remain and have to somehow be dissolved with that rear defrost still intact and not destroyed! Ugg...
-gave her a pre wax cleaner today to remove the swirls and scratches over the years
Whew!
Now the still-to-do list!
-a good wax and polish
-a synthetic oil change
-getting either the rear resonators removed or the cats to get a little more purr out of that sweeeet sounding 4L!
-either disconnecting the rear 4" speakers (shelf panel) or replacing them. After the new head unit, I realize they are both shot. They crackle at any hint of bass and are annoying as hell! Sub and all other speakers sound great. (** does anyone know know for sure if you have to remove the rear seat to just access the speakers for now? All I want to do is disconnect them to gauge how it sounds without them running before I decide to actually put 2 new ones in. Can you not get to them an easier way...maybe just from the top or even trunk?)
-tranny fluid flush (is this required? I tend to always do it on any car I buy as it's always neglected it seems)
-eventually (Summertime, likely) a timing belt job, and whatever else usually goes with it?
I think that's it! Sorry so damn long! What can I say - I have reverse buyers remorse! The thing even gets 20 mpg's in city stop and go traffic! Bummer it has to be fed premium, but what're ya gonna do?
Anyway, looking forward to many miles of smiles with her.
Bought my black n black '96 SC400 3 weeks ago tomorrow from a couple on Vancouver island that lovingly owned it since almost birth (since 1998) Dealer serviced her whole life, she was definitely a rare find up here in Vancouver!
Currently with 290k km's (180k miles - ish) she runs flawlessly and puts a smile on my face with every drive. Truly an underrated muscle yacht
I made a list of to-do's as soon as I bought her, and have tackled nearly all in the 3 weeks...so this is a 'what have I done' since making her mine!
-full interior detail and leather conditioning/carpet shampoo
-tear in drivers seat bolster professionally mended (invisible!)
-factory touch up paint mixed and went to town tending to years of nicks and chips...nothing major - I'm just ****!
-polished headlights and taillights
-took off all gold badging, went to a wrecker and got proper chrome badging!
-replaced factory Nak head unit with aftermarket single din with usb/cd player...and decent sound!
-replaced aftermarket (gaudy, imho) 18" chrome wheels with 350Z 18" (Rays) wheels Saved at least 15 pounds per corner!!
-removed rear side window tint....will eventually tackle rear windshield tint, though I'm a little depressed thinking about removal of the glue that will remain and have to somehow be dissolved with that rear defrost still intact and not destroyed! Ugg...
-gave her a pre wax cleaner today to remove the swirls and scratches over the years
Whew!
Now the still-to-do list!
-a good wax and polish
-a synthetic oil change
-getting either the rear resonators removed or the cats to get a little more purr out of that sweeeet sounding 4L!
-either disconnecting the rear 4" speakers (shelf panel) or replacing them. After the new head unit, I realize they are both shot. They crackle at any hint of bass and are annoying as hell! Sub and all other speakers sound great. (** does anyone know know for sure if you have to remove the rear seat to just access the speakers for now? All I want to do is disconnect them to gauge how it sounds without them running before I decide to actually put 2 new ones in. Can you not get to them an easier way...maybe just from the top or even trunk?)
-tranny fluid flush (is this required? I tend to always do it on any car I buy as it's always neglected it seems)
-eventually (Summertime, likely) a timing belt job, and whatever else usually goes with it?
I think that's it! Sorry so damn long! What can I say - I have reverse buyers remorse! The thing even gets 20 mpg's in city stop and go traffic! Bummer it has to be fed premium, but what're ya gonna do?
Anyway, looking forward to many miles of smiles with her.
04-02-17, 04:34 PM
#6565
.....(** does anyone know know for sure if you have to remove the rear seat to just access the speakers for now? All I want to do is disconnect them to gauge how it sounds without them running before I decide to actually put 2 new ones in. Can you not get to them an easier way...maybe just from the top or even trunk?.....
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04-02-17, 10:24 PM
#6566
Driver School Candidate
