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Old 02-24-10, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BostonSC4
wow thats an awesome amount of work they did. must run like it has 5k on it! hows everything else on the car besides the engine? electronics working good? the only thing is that current fender gap is HUGE haha do somethin about that man
Runs like a top. There is no smoke on start up or anything (because of new valve seals). Its so nice to have a car that runs so well. The electronics are great. No bleeding on climate control or anything. The things that do need adressing are the temp gauge needle doesnt have a light, there are 1 or 2 lights out in the climate control unit, and there is a crack in the sunroof....but other than that everything works and everything is in pristine condition. I also need to refill the AC, because I don't think Lexus filled it back up when they finished the engine overhaul. Transmission fluid is going to get changed, and im going to change the oil asap. I really don't have any time and its making me angry!!!! I want to get all of the parts swapped over, but its taking FOREVER!
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damn that is an insanely clean interior. and that overhaul list will be helpful for when i maybe tear my engine down for a rebuild. thanks
Old 02-24-10, 06:46 PM
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so trenton um......yeah,can i have your interior ?
Old 02-24-10, 07:44 PM
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Head replacement doesnt = engine overhaul......You still have a 200k+ bottom end.
Old 02-24-10, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gspec
Head replacement doesnt = engine overhaul......You still have a 200k+ bottom end.
Rods crank and pistons, yes. Gaskets, no. Generally you dont have a problem from rods and pistions.

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Originally Posted by Drewbeeee
so trenton um......yeah,can i have your interior ?
Lol....no. haha! I love this interior!
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Originally Posted by ArodDaLob
damn that is an insanely clean interior. and that overhaul list will be helpful for when i maybe tear my engine down for a rebuild. thanks
Not a problem man! Hope it helps!!!
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I guess I might as well update just a little while im here. I got the new headlight in because one of them was leaking BADLY. It looks a lot better and I can finally see out of both headlights now!
I tired to get the SSR's off of my old car, unfortunatly I broke the key that takes my lug nuts off so im waiting for the epoxy to dry. I can get them off with a regular socket, however the lug just gets stuck inside and they are hard as HELL to get out! Definatly got 2 blood blisters in the process haha.
Tomorrow I won't get anything done, however Friday, I will be getting my radiator done. I need to go to Toyota and get some Toyota Red coolant for the job. Might try to get coilovers on as well. Would really like to, but I don't know how much time ill have.
I also need to take some pics at some point...
I hate not having any time!!! It sucks!
Old 02-24-10, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Carfreak70
Rods crank and pistons, yes. Gaskets, no. Generally you dont have a problem from rods and pistions.
Bearing clearences, wrist pins, piston rings, and cylinder wall wear count for something.....just something to keep in mind since your shooting for 500hp......I do this all day every day.
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wow. thats one amazing sc... when you sell it in a month let me know k? haha just kidding
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Originally Posted by ashtray
Goodluck. Enjoy the car. Drive it daily, boost it daily.
YES SIR!
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Originally Posted by dunahoo
wow. thats one amazing sc... when you sell it in a month let me know k? haha just kidding
haha! Will do! I don't think its going to be a month this time. This is a super build haha. I have a lot of work to do! I need to sell more parts!!!
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^ sell more parts to buy more toys right? haha
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Originally Posted by jadu
^ sell more parts to buy more toys right? haha
Exactly



On a side note, I got my SSR's on today, and took the brakes off of the old car. I am going to TRY to get them on tomorrow. I would like to paint them to get them good looking, but I need the little Supra sticker...I dont really know where to get one. haha. I hate not having time. I have two things to do tomorrow. Get new brakes on, and change radiator and put in fans.
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Got a little bit done today. Finally got the hideous wheels off. Also switched the brakes later on in the day. My back is killing me haha. I think the car looks good, obviously it needs to be slammed. Its comming, just got to find some time to get the old shell to my friends house so I can get it on the lift and get all of the coilovers off. This is definatly a fun project for me.
I also threw on the 6 speed shift ****. Its a weighted **** and I like it A LOT more than the crappy 5 speed shift ****. I dont claim my car has a 6 speed. I dont need 6 speeds again haha.
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