So, I originally started this as a 3 week build thread but due to a lot of set-back and then running out of money, this has stretched into a couple of months.
Some of the interior and most of the engine work still isn't done yet but its coming along quite nicely.
For some of you who may remember, I made an attempt to turbocharge my 1uz, which worked for about 3 weeks until my welds cracked on my manifold. I am still planning on running a turbo again in the future but I need to learn how to weld better first, and in the meantime work on beefing up and prepping my motor for it.
Here's the link to the beginning of my build : https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...ld-thread.html

Some of you had asked me if I would give my verdict on the 4.27 SC300 diff and I am very pleased to say, its amazing. For anyone with a pre vvti sc400 look to make there car quicker on a low budget, this is by far the best way to go. The sc400 should have had this differential to begin with.
Some people had speculated that the 1uz wouldnt get as good of gas mileage with the 4.27 but I can officially report that, believe it or not, my sc4 is actually getting better gas mileage. For proof, I just reset my tripometer yesterday when I filled up and will do the math again with pics to show all of you after I burn through this tank. My average mpg's on my last to tanks were 20mpg (mostly city and some hwy) and 27 (almost all hwy). Thats right 27 mpg's highway!

Anyways, heres some pics I took yesterday.








Here's a teaser of something else Im working on, Audi A6 fog light projectors in ES300 housings (DIY coming soon)

 

Nice ride. I'm in Co too. Wanna see that diy.

 

Hmmmm wonder how those ES300 projectors will fit. I know my RX-AFS project has been a royal B#TCH since the housing itself is wider than our projectors.

 

i am loving all the silver i've had that color combo in my head for awhile

 

Aw, I just realized I messed up the title of my thread, its supposed to be "great big build thread". Mods if there's any way you could fix it id love you forever

 

Thanks! SEM Titanium Metallic if you decide to

 

nice head unit

 

Love the color of the car.. its shiny and clean.

 

wouldnt the speedo be off?

 

yep i am digging the titanium too. but wait....center channel? thats just like what.. questions. so do you get 5.1 channel dolby out of this from your dvd? like legit 5.1 not stereo split up and if so what amp are you using? how does it sound? that is a killer idea if it works right. nice ride and nice exhaust. not feeling the tail lights though.

 

Looks good but it looks like it's missing the fender liner. Other than that it's pretty clean. Holy nuts on the gas mileage.

 

yep, speedo reads about 5mph faster than my actual speed which is actually a good thing in my case . But who cares, its a small sacrifice for huge reward.
The only ones that are removed are the ones behind the front bumper since Im still working on the fogs.
Like legit 5.1 My head unit is an Alpine IVA-W505 and my amp is an Alpine MRA-D550 (read here: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MzjA0LS...-MRA-D550.html ). My system is all digital, no rca's except the one going from my processor to my Hifonics 1500w sub amp. The only connection between my head unit and my processor/amp is an AI-Net cable for data and a fiber optic cable for audio.
I hate those tail lights too, the reason I have them is a long story. Im hoping to find some 95-96 tails soon (my personal fav) but finding SC parts in good condition in Denver is almost next to impossible. The LED retrofit I did on those aftermarket ones only cost $50 and I only did it so that they'd be somewhat bearable for the time-being.

 

That means your odometer is also off, which would attribute to your "higher than before" MPG's

 

Yep, I took that into account too. When I get through this tank and post up the results you'll see how the math is done.

 

I didn't know you were adjusting the mileage for that, so I rescind my comment. Most people only take into account that the speedo is off, and not the odometer too