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Hi Jibby, Just wanted to drop in and see if you had found all your shop contacts. I'm really excited to get started. One thing, if you don't mind... I've been servicing the car at Lexus of Westminster and for the most part have been happy. However, my 'Check Engine' light has been going on and off for a year now, and they have finally traced the problem to the "Main Engine Wire Harness." According to them, this part cost over $1200 and it will take around 12 hours of Labor to install. The bill is estimated to be around $2700. Does this seem resonable? To me it seems a little steep for a 'wire harness', but then again, I don't know much about cars. Your opinion is much appreciated. Thanks!

Thanks for all the info Jibby! I definitely will be wanting all your 'hook up' contacts! Could you put together an exact parts list for me so that I'll know what to look for? Specifically, I'm looking at doing the following: 1. Torque Converter 2. Exhaust/Muffler/Cat mod 3. Piggyback chip 4. Air Filer/Intake mod/upgrade 5. Paint (I just had the front end repainted, cost me a fortune :( ) 6. Interior. My Seats are a disaster. Thanks again for all your help and information! Once I'm all done, we'll need to meet up and I'll be buying the first FEW rounds at least!

Hi Jibby! Wow I just got through reading this whole thread and I am really impressed. I have a 92 Sc400 that I've had since 98 and I'm just now getting in to crankin this baby up! I'm just down the 405 from you (Huntington Beach) and I actually work at Sony Pictures in Culver City. Anyway, I'm looking at doing most of the upgrades you did, minus the NOS. The TC, Muffler/Header cat del, and the piggyback are probably where I'll start. The Air Filter/Intake mod is possible too. However, I'm definitely not the 'do it yourself' type of guy. Could you recommend a local shop or mechanic that could pretty much do it all for me? I realize that I'll pay a premium by not doing it on my own, but I definitely know my limitations. Thanks for all the info!