The start of some V8 madness
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Table of Contents:
LSD Surgery - Post 52, Post 53, Post 62, Post 63
Differential Installation - Post 79, Post 80
Soarer R154 Conversion parts - Post 59, Post 108, Post 167
Soarer R154 Conversion - Post 248
1UZ MT Conversion parts - Post 108
Test Figures (0-60, 45-65):
Baseline - 6.78s, 3.57s
w/4.27 LSD - 6.45s, 3.20s
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Guys-
I will have had my SC400 for a year in October. I have taken the time to make a few minor modifications. Other than a BFI, the 67k mile V8 under my hood is unaltered, having been babied by the previous owner. It is now time to turn up the heat.
Today, I received the first piece of the puzzle: a brand new Auto TT Torsen LSD for a Supra. I will be transplanting it into an SC300 auto differential for the 4.27 gears to get neck-snapping starts. Once I source an SC300 diff, I will begin the surgery.
Expected in the mail early next week is a centrifugal supercharger mounting bracket for a fully belt-driven Powerdyne supercharger. I have not sourced one of their blowers yet, but my eyes are peeled for a good deal. I will initially run a 6psi pulley and work to 10-12psi. All the goodies (bypass valve, FMIC, etc.) will be included.
Also, I have talked with Neil Griffiths about acquiring his R154 swap kit. This will require that I source an ultra-rare Soarer/Chaser R154, but -again- my eyes are peeled. This modification will progress naturally after I am blowing 6psi and I have completed a full exhaust swap from S&S Headers back.
In summary, the mod list is going to look something like this:
- Torsen LSD with 4.27 gears
- Powerdyne centrifugal supercharger
- R154 transmission swap
Getting through this mod list via a totally custom set up will probably take a number of months, but I am more than up to the challenge. Ultimately, I am looking to create a five speed supercharged V8 Lexus that can run muscle to muscle with the American V8's that are littering the Indiana roadways.
Here goes nothing-
Mark
LSD Surgery - Post 52, Post 53, Post 62, Post 63
Differential Installation - Post 79, Post 80
Soarer R154 Conversion parts - Post 59, Post 108, Post 167
Soarer R154 Conversion - Post 248
1UZ MT Conversion parts - Post 108
Test Figures (0-60, 45-65):
Baseline - 6.78s, 3.57s
w/4.27 LSD - 6.45s, 3.20s
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Guys-
I will have had my SC400 for a year in October. I have taken the time to make a few minor modifications. Other than a BFI, the 67k mile V8 under my hood is unaltered, having been babied by the previous owner. It is now time to turn up the heat.
Today, I received the first piece of the puzzle: a brand new Auto TT Torsen LSD for a Supra. I will be transplanting it into an SC300 auto differential for the 4.27 gears to get neck-snapping starts. Once I source an SC300 diff, I will begin the surgery.
Expected in the mail early next week is a centrifugal supercharger mounting bracket for a fully belt-driven Powerdyne supercharger. I have not sourced one of their blowers yet, but my eyes are peeled for a good deal. I will initially run a 6psi pulley and work to 10-12psi. All the goodies (bypass valve, FMIC, etc.) will be included.
Also, I have talked with Neil Griffiths about acquiring his R154 swap kit. This will require that I source an ultra-rare Soarer/Chaser R154, but -again- my eyes are peeled. This modification will progress naturally after I am blowing 6psi and I have completed a full exhaust swap from S&S Headers back.
In summary, the mod list is going to look something like this:
- Torsen LSD with 4.27 gears
- Powerdyne centrifugal supercharger
- R154 transmission swap
Getting through this mod list via a totally custom set up will probably take a number of months, but I am more than up to the challenge. Ultimately, I am looking to create a five speed supercharged V8 Lexus that can run muscle to muscle with the American V8's that are littering the Indiana roadways.
Here goes nothing-
Mark
Last edited by Blizzy; 06-20-08 at 10:45 AM.
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Originally Posted by c0wboy
Mark, that looks great man! Again, whatever help you need let me know.
Thanks again,
Eric
Thanks again,
Eric
Originally Posted by ScottURnot
Mark,
I am excited! I am tapping into this thread to keep up to date!
I am excited! I am tapping into this thread to keep up to date!
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Originally Posted by neurocity
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DIY with good pic's.
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DIY with good pic's.
Originally Posted by HTQCummins
Keep us updated on the progress. Should be pretty nice set up when finished.
This thread will be my go-to thread for all of the updates on my upgrades. I will do what I can to stay as up to date as possible.
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I wasn't expecting a 2-3 week build, that would be outrageous, or someone w/ too much money and a shop doing it for them. But as you progress I will be watching for updates. Have fun w/ the build