The Bastard- Supra MkIV Lexus edition
03-12-16, 07:01 AM
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The Bastard- Supra MkIV Lexus edition
The Bastard
LHD conversion of a -93 jdm Supra mkIV with parts from a -92 SC300
Introduction
This is a project that I started last year,, when I found a sc300 rolling chassie with a rear end damage . These cars are rare here in Sweden, so I just had to buy it. I bought it for spares, not having any other specific plans at first
Donor car with rear end damage. -92 auto sc300
The interior and the front of the sc chassie was in pretty good condition. Engine, tranny,diff and exhaust was gone. but other than that it was complete. 3 keys included. Ac lines and ps lines had been cut when they took the engine out..
When I was taking it apart I wasīnt quite sure what to do with the parts, For a while I was thinking of doing a LHD conversion of a Soarer. Then I started to think of the Supra. Would it be possible to merge these parts with a Supra? Converting a RHD supra into LHD with these parts?
As we all know, the SC and the Supra mkIV share a lot of parts. I knew that the wheels, brakes,steering rack and seats where interchangeable, but didnīt know how is was with the rest. The firewall looked the same when I compared it. All the bolt holes in the engine bay was the same I googled a lot but couldnīt find anything about this conversion being done before (maybe it has, but I havenīt found any). I wasnīt sure just how much work it would take to make it happen.
There are a lot of jdm Supras here in Europe. Many are brought to the U.K, and then exported to the rest of Europe. The RHD Supras is about half the price of a LHD euro/US car.
In january -15, I decided to give it a chance. and started to look for a jdm Supra chassie. I thought it was more economical to try this on a rolling chassie instead of a complete car. Then I wouldnīt loose that much money if it would turn into a fiasco.
Why not buy a LHD Supra in the first place you might ask? Of course this is the most sensible route to go. but Iīm cheap and also wanted a bit of a challenge. First most I am a SC/Soarer fan, so for me a Supra with a SC interior would be an improved Supra
. I know that some Supra fans might disagree with this, but thatīs ok.
A US/Euro spec manual tt in decent condition starts at ca 25000USD here in Sweden. My goal has been to build a LHD manual tt from a RHD car for half of that amount.
LHD conversion of a -93 jdm Supra mkIV with parts from a -92 SC300
Introduction
This is a project that I started last year,, when I found a sc300 rolling chassie with a rear end damage . These cars are rare here in Sweden, so I just had to buy it. I bought it for spares, not having any other specific plans at first
Donor car with rear end damage. -92 auto sc300
The interior and the front of the sc chassie was in pretty good condition. Engine, tranny,diff and exhaust was gone. but other than that it was complete. 3 keys included. Ac lines and ps lines had been cut when they took the engine out..
When I was taking it apart I wasīnt quite sure what to do with the parts, For a while I was thinking of doing a LHD conversion of a Soarer. Then I started to think of the Supra. Would it be possible to merge these parts with a Supra? Converting a RHD supra into LHD with these parts?
As we all know, the SC and the Supra mkIV share a lot of parts. I knew that the wheels, brakes,steering rack and seats where interchangeable, but didnīt know how is was with the rest. The firewall looked the same when I compared it. All the bolt holes in the engine bay was the same I googled a lot but couldnīt find anything about this conversion being done before (maybe it has, but I havenīt found any). I wasnīt sure just how much work it would take to make it happen.
There are a lot of jdm Supras here in Europe. Many are brought to the U.K, and then exported to the rest of Europe. The RHD Supras is about half the price of a LHD euro/US car.
In january -15, I decided to give it a chance. and started to look for a jdm Supra chassie. I thought it was more economical to try this on a rolling chassie instead of a complete car. Then I wouldnīt loose that much money if it would turn into a fiasco.
Why not buy a LHD Supra in the first place you might ask? Of course this is the most sensible route to go. but Iīm cheap and also wanted a bit of a challenge. First most I am a SC/Soarer fan, so for me a Supra with a SC interior would be an improved Supra
. I know that some Supra fans might disagree with this, but thatīs ok.A US/Euro spec manual tt in decent condition starts at ca 25000USD here in Sweden. My goal has been to build a LHD manual tt from a RHD car for half of that amount.
03-12-16, 07:02 AM
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BUYING THE SUPRA CHASSIE
In January -15 I found a rolling shell that was in ok condition.
A -93 jdm manual tt with the engine and tranny gone. , No prop shaft. No exhaust. Some other small bits and pieces where missing as well. Stock rims painted black and in bad condition..The car had been repainted, but it was quite well done in general. The engine bay was ugly. They had repainted it without cleaning it up before
Black OEM hood. I guess they wanted it to look like a carbon fiber hood.?
The head lights was the plastic jdm version wich they had opened up and adapted to right hand traffic.
BUYING THE SUPRA CHASSIE
In January -15 I found a rolling shell that was in ok condition.
A -93 jdm manual tt with the engine and tranny gone. , No prop shaft. No exhaust. Some other small bits and pieces where missing as well. Stock rims painted black and in bad condition..The car had been repainted, but it was quite well done in general. The engine bay was ugly. They had repainted it without cleaning it up before
Black OEM hood. I guess they wanted it to look like a carbon fiber hood.?
The head lights was the plastic jdm version wich they had opened up and adapted to right hand traffic.
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 07:09 AM.
03-12-16, 07:03 AM
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Breaking the SC300 for parts
It was fun to dismantle a car completely. I started with the interior
As you see, it was in pretty good condition on the inside. The drivers seat was worn, but no cracks in the leather.
the 2jz auto ecu and the abs ecu
Heater/ac unit. traction controll ecu to the right
I took a lot of photos, trying to document everything as detailed as possible. Marked everything up and saved all bolts and nuts in zip loc bags
Breaking the SC300 for parts
It was fun to dismantle a car completely. I started with the interior
As you see, it was in pretty good condition on the inside. The drivers seat was worn, but no cracks in the leather.
the 2jz auto ecu and the abs ecu
Heater/ac unit. traction controll ecu to the right
I took a lot of photos, trying to document everything as detailed as possible. Marked everything up and saved all bolts and nuts in zip loc bags
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 08:14 AM.
03-12-16, 07:11 AM
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Breaking the SC interior
center console removed. I Tagged all connectors properly.
dash board support and heater/ac unit
Air bag ecu to the right.
Breaking the SC interior
center console removed. I Tagged all connectors properly.
dash board support and heater/ac unit
Air bag ecu to the right.
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 08:28 AM.
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03-12-16, 07:15 AM
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Breaking the SC interior
Heater/ac unit removed. The yellow marked box is the airbag unit
firewall carpet removed
Breaking the SC interior
Heater/ac unit removed. The yellow marked box is the airbag unit
firewall carpet removed
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 08:47 AM.
03-12-16, 07:16 AM
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Breaking the SC interior
Right side in the rear seat
Left side in the rear seat. Fuel pump ecu in the centre.
Breaking the SC interior
Right side in the rear seat
Left side in the rear seat. Fuel pump ecu in the centre.
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 08:52 AM.
03-12-16, 07:18 AM
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Breaking the SC; Engine bay
This is what the engine bay on the sc looked like. Pretty good condition.
Breaking the SC; Engine bay
This is what the engine bay on the sc looked like. Pretty good condition.
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 08:57 AM.
03-12-16, 07:19 AM
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Breaking the SC :wiper etc
Wiper motor
I tried to save the windshield, but ended up destroying it.
Removing the protection over the air intake. I used a weld spot drill most of the time, but sometimes the plasma cutter. A plasma cutter is a very manly tool. Extremely fun. Like cutting in butter.
Air intake
Cutting out the floor plate on the drivers side.
Breaking the SC :wiper etc
Wiper motor
I tried to save the windshield, but ended up destroying it.
Removing the protection over the air intake. I used a weld spot drill most of the time, but sometimes the plasma cutter. A plasma cutter is a very manly tool
. Extremely fun. Like cutting in butter.
Air intake
Cutting out the floor plate on the drivers side.
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 09:14 AM.
03-12-16, 07:20 AM
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Breaking the SC
This was what remained after everything had been removed, including the fire wall and steering rack.
Anyone interested in buying a rolling shell.
The supra and my wifes RX in the background.
Breaking the SC
This was what remained after everything had been removed, including the fire wall and steering rack.
Anyone interested in buying a rolling shell
.
The supra and my wifes RX in the background.
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 09:26 AM.
03-12-16, 07:21 AM
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: Dismantling the supra
The next phase in the project was to remove everything RHD related on the supra chassie. I also decided to use the sc body harness, wich meant that pretty much everything had to be removed. I started with the interior:
Supra oem seat
Gauge cluster removed
: Dismantling the supra
The next phase in the project was to remove everything RHD related on the supra chassie. I also decided to use the sc body harness, wich meant that pretty much everything had to be removed. I started with the interior:
Supra oem seat
Gauge cluster removed
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 09:35 AM.
03-12-16, 07:22 AM
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Dismantling the supra
dash board removed
dash board support removed
Centre console removed
center console removed. The airbag ecu is in a different place compared to the SC. Itīs Behind the parking break and shifter. This made me worried, that it wouldnīt be possible to use the SC ecu.
Dismantling the supra
dash board removed
dash board support removed
Centre console removed
center console removed. The airbag ecu is in a different place compared to the SC. Itīs Behind the parking break and shifter. This made me worried, that it wouldnīt be possible to use the SC ecu.
Last edited by Lettut; 03-12-16 at 09:42 AM.