Lex Luthor

bean, links to aftermarket vendors are fine, but we tend to frown upon direct links to other Lexus enthusiast sites. I'm sure you understand, sorry to have to edit you. - Jon

The 1JZ, 2JZ-GE, and 2JZ-GTE can all make 400+ whp reliably, if it's TT internals you want then you can swap the rods and pistons into your GE block, or just buy a new TT short block from Toyota, it's the best bang for the buck out there.

Definitely turbo the 2JZ, easy to make 400+ hp on stock bottom end, stock cams, stock intake, and a smallish turbo. Parts availability alone make the 1JZ a bad idea, not to mention that many guys on the other side of the pond use the 2JZ short block and make a 1.5J, it is an additional half litre of displacement after all.

You can remove the lamp, heat it, pry the two halves apart, clean and polish inside and out, and re-seal. Or, buck up and buy a new lamp unless someone has a condensation-free used one. I've done the restoration more than once, lots of fun.

Much better...is this for front only or all around? Then we can decide on tyres.

Not to question your expertise in the matter, but :D - are you sure the '98+ sc300s have the A341E automatic transmission? From what I read around the internet, and a few other people, the A340E (the same one in the NA Supra) is used on all sc300. I hope I'm wrong and your right, cause I want to turbo my '98 sc300, and having a tranny that can handle the additional power would be great. Is there really a big difference between the A340E and A341E? Oh here's a link that list the sc300 automatic transmission. I know the LS400, SC400, and SupraTT uses the A341E. http://www.rebuilt-auto-transmissions.com/...id=465&l_make2= napalm, yeah the A341E came in '98-00 SC3's instead of the A340E...as for mine it's definitely the 341, I serviced it. To answer your question, the main difference between the two is the strategy for managing line pressure. bean, i'm using an HKS Type S, SP has made 839 rwhp with one, should be plenty for you, but most IC's will fit behind the bumper, incl Trust 3 and 4 core units. JBE fabbed 3" IC piping for me. As for what boost, the Tial spring we fitted should provide around 8 lbs on the gate alone (had a 1.1 bar hks spring in before), the low boost setting will probably be 15-17 psi, the hi setting will probably be 21 psi for now. Sad, thx...I have more plans for it (very stiff competition around here), but I need to take some time to plan my wedding, so the rest will be on the DL for a bit. Just need to teach this one local DSM guy a lesson first... :) - Jon

Thanks guys. Lexual, according to what I added up the LOC garage it's $29k in mods, purchased the car for around $20k so i'm almost at $50k. Hadn't planned on spending that much, but who does. jzz30, have a few hundred more miles to drive and more tuning to do before I can dyno, i'm in no rush right now. UCF3, thx, something tells me my fiancee wouldn't agree... AWJ, hopefully i'll have everything dialed-in in time to make some runs when e-town opens, but i'll probably do some test n' tune sessions at the Hamptons first. The A341E automatic from the TT Supra comes in all '98-00 SC3's to handle the additional low-end of the vvt-i motor, didn't build it up, just adding a shift kit of sorts, which isn't done yet (maybe tomorrow). As for the e-manage, we do have one problem left to sort out which we suspect may be mgt-related, once that's taken care of we can finish tuning (again, maybe tomorrow). No need trying to match brother, your whip is as special as mine IMO, now we're both broke...just get your bluegrass butt up here so you can go for a ride. As for keeping one around, i'm definitely selling the red one....still undecided on this one, i'll let you know after I drive it on the hi boost setting :) . I'll keep you guys posted.

2JZ-GTE Supra TT short block new from Toyota, Lexus VVT-i head Supra TT 1.6mm head gasket, ARP head studs SP stainless steel manifold, ceramic-coated SP63 turbocharger, .81 A/R, 4” inlet, 3” out V-band, polished compressor housing, ceramic-coated exhaust housing, SP oil lines/fittings SP second-generation 3” downpipe, ceramic-coated, 2nd O2 bung welded on for wideband fitment SP 4” inlet piping powdercoated Gunmetal, K&N RF-1015 filter and 62-1360 breather HKS Type S front mount intercooler HKS GT wastegate, machined and fitted with Tial spring HKS Super Sequential blow off valve HKS EVC EZ II electronic boost controller HKS Turbo Timer Type1 blk US-spec HKS 60mm Direct Bright boost meter JBE 3" intercooler piping JBE 3” midpipe PTE 55lb small-tip injectors Walbro gss340 255lph fuel pump Paxton fuel pressure regulator, Accel fpg Aeroquip -8 braided fuel line, custom bulkhead, fuel system converted from returnless operation, dual-voltage fuel pump ecu converted to constant 12v operation Trust e-Manage with expansion tool, ignition harness, injector harness, pressure sensor and harness Caspers O2 simulator TRD 1.3 bar radiator cap Optima D34 Blue Top Polished valve covers, intake manifold, throttle body, and idler A341E Supra TT automatic with shift kit Auto Couture kit - not installed yet JDM D Speed clear sidemarkers with raised section JDM Soarer emblems BSF Solar Guard Quantum 19% tinted glass Volk GT-C Gunmetal 18x9 Face1 +42 front, 18x10 Face1 +43 rear Yokohama AVS Sport 245-40ZR18 front, 285-35ZR18 rear 03 SC430 Burled Walnut shifter Legend5 deluxe garnish kit custom made in real Walnut Burlwood Supra TT sway bars F&R with subframe mounts - not installed yet Supra TT calipers F&R, refinished in black with silver and red script Supra TT size slotted rotors F&R Stainless braided brake lines F&R EBC 'Green Stuff' pads F&R Alpine CVA-1006 6.5” Mobile Multimedia Station Alpine DVA-5205 DVD/video CD/CD player Alpine CHA-1214 12-disc CD changer Alpine PXA-H510 Multichannel Digital Signal Processor with Dolby digital 5.1 and Pro Logic, digital parametric, time correction Alpine SBS-0715 center channel speaker system Alpine SPR-176A Type R 6.75” component 2-way speaker system in doors with custom enclosures Alpine SPR-176A Type R 6.75” component 2-way speaker system in rear deck RF Punch 225.2 and g800a4 amps, RF Punch Link RFC-2210A RF Connecting Punch RP1728 4AWG kit, RP1620 8AWG kit, RP7050 fuseblock, RP7085 distr block, RP4380-500 twisted pair interconnects, 3 sets Stinger SBT428PPT and SBT428NPT HPM-Series Platinum battery terminals with 2 SBTCOV3 covers, SCB150 Pro Series 150amp breaker with SCBCOV cover

Depends on width, but in general +40 to 45.

Fixed the attachment, thx AWJ.

Thought a couple of you might be interested, we finished up installing the new short block and my coupe is back on the road.

Spacers will only make it worse...sorry to burst your bubble but like I said return them if you can, just watching out for ya.

Have your mechanic drop the pan and flush out the metal filter as well. Make sure he uses only Toyota T-IV if it's an SC4 or 98-up SC3, otherwise it's Dexron III. If the problem persists it's possible the converter is weak, it can happen in these cars.

Survive six rounds with me, standard initiation...

Return them if you can, +35 is a bit too low an offset for these cars.

...and the other with CVA/DVD/EBC/TT and custom mounting structure and trim bezel.

Here's mine with carbon fibre...

Will your shop be manufacturing the fenders and doors or will they be pieces from GTP?

If there's any chance there is coolant and/or water in the bores, do not crank the motor over, you'll have to clear it first. Water does not like to compress within a fixed space....as the piston travels up and down inside a particular cylinder approaching TDC and BDC, it will hit this water (if there's enough of it) and 'hydro-lock'....something has to give, usually it's a rod but there's all manner of expensive parts you can grenade. Fix what caused the problem in the first place (You got coolant in the bores from changing the starter??), clear the motor, then start it up and check that everything is kosher.

So we all agree that no offense was intended by anyone. I think that if Civic owners have more of a propensity to do things like cut springs it's simply because it's a younger demographic and they have less experience re: what and what not to do, you can't blame them for that, guys like BlackSC4 are clever enough to post and check first. The only goal here is to stop anyone from cutting coil springs, which is unsafe and produces unpredictable results. rabidus you may have gotten a little heavy with the drama but we all get you. P.S. - I do think i'm better, but not because of my Lexi....

I think maybe he just had Nissan on his mind....i.e. VG30DETT twin turbo motor from a Z32, but whatever. Twin, you should shrink that sig pic a bunch though.

Agreed.

I like this guy.

Hites, a wideband is an A/F meter, you wouldn't need to buy it twice. You could save yourself some cash by just buying the AFC and having a competent shop tune it with a WB, then don't touch the settings yourself.

UCF3, what do you mean Supra GTE's are not twin turbo? Sure they are. Also he said he's using stock mkiv twins and not a single, which are capable of the 450 hp he claims, but I highly doubt he's doing it through an automatic, sounds like a kid wrote the ad....I wouldn't give it a second thought. bean, 1JZ and 2JZ heads and blocks fit each other.