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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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Default 495 Performance '93 Lexus SC400

Hi, name's Levy. Building Toyotas for a long time. Mostly Cressidas and Supras. I acquired a '93 SC400. It came with some ugly "19s, '95 Tail Lights, 1JZ-GTE/auto, front mount intercooler w/plastic ****ty piping, Apexi S-AFC, and Auto Meter Boost Gauge.

Here is how it looked when I acquired it.

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I pulled the engine out and mated the top end of the 1JZ with a freshly built 2JZ block. I also refreshed the head and turbos. I'm currently in the middle of the manual transmission swap.

Engine

1.5JZ-GTTE (1JZ Head / 2JZ Built Bottom End)
Modified Toyota CT15 Turbochargers
3.5" Down Pipe/ NO EXHAUST SYSTEM
3" In/Out Mishimoto upgraded intercooler
2.5" Alumunium Piping
Tial 50mm Blow Off Valve

Drivetrain

JDM Soarer R154 Gear Box
JDM Soarer Driveshaft
JDM Supra Auto Twin Turbo Differential 3.76 Gears
JDM Supra Rear Axles
AC Competition Flywheel
AC Competition Stage 3 Clutch

Fuel

AEM 340 LPH Fuel Pump
Toyota/Denso 550cc Injectors

Suspension/Brakes

TRD Supra Front and Rear Sway Bars
SS Brake Lines
LS400 Calipers/Rotors/Pads
Megan Coilovers

Electronics

A-PEXI S-AFC
Greddy Boost Cut Controller
Greddy Speed Cut Controller
Auto Meter Boost Gauge

Interior

Supra Front Seats

Exterior

95 Tail Lights

Wheels

Toyota Supra Twin Turbo (8" wide front & 9.5" wide rear)
245/45/17 Sumitomo Tires Front
275/40/17 Nexen Tires Rear

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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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Sorry did not take pics during the other phases of the car. But here are some of the intercooler/piping set up.

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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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I will post more when I installed the transmission.
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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 05:49 PM
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Some updated pictures of the car.

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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 11:24 PM
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Sweet looking ride man.I pass this car 3 times a week at most
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 02:18 PM
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Happy Valentine's Day...got a few things left to get to complete this manual swap. Also I can't wait to get some warmer weather so I can work on the car.

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Short shifter came in today. Just waiting for the weather to get a little warmer to start the transmission install.

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Sweet that will be fun when completed. I have almost the same setup as you only with a single and auto tranny. I am looking into the CD009 6 speed swap. Good luck with the build.
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I saw this car on Craigslist and wanted someone to pickup and put some tlc to it. Looks like you will. Good looking build
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Originally Posted by BiGEZ
Sweet that will be fun when completed. I have almost the same setup as you only with a single and auto tranny. I am looking into the CD009 6 speed swap. Good luck with the build.
I wanted to stay with the twins cause I have a big power single turbo supra. The SC is more of a daily car. Just want a little over 550 whp. The CD009 swap is nice. A definite alternative to the V160.
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Originally Posted by kez
I saw this car on Craigslist and wanted someone to pickup and put some tlc to it. Looks like you will. Good looking build
The car was on there for a long time. I bought the car right before the old owner moved to Florida. I did a lot to of work to clean up a lot of the half *** work. Now the engine is fully built and ready to go. I will post more progress pics soon.
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Turbo Y-Pipe and down pipe came in today.

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