My ´97 SC400
#61
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HY!
Thanks Guys!![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
@lev.... i love the old Sony radios, the sound and the quality is much better as the new products
no *blingbling* only good sound and design.
Two days ago, i changed the spark plugs to Denso IK20 and closed the EGR![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The spark plugs to change is not difficult, but i see on both last spark plugs water was inside!? and some spark plug was after 13 years rusty
here the pictures:
Driver side last
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdbwxmih8fsv0tm.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzde89x72axcwnai.jpg)
removing intake
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdf1exinfeoha7e.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdg92i7pw01cvze.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdgtmebt5xlqw2y.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdher573bydufai.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdk8hns8bxt2siy.jpg)
Throttle Body
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdlt8gfsa0i8kx6.jpg)
special tool for change the last spark plug
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdmhu0tlpd1r36y.jpg)
passenger side
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdnuscu2ywe2zfu.jpg)
EGR Pipe from the header to the intake manifold
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdows1hj8uq34yy.jpg)
header side
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdqeji2q7uhlcyy.jpg)
intake manifold side with plate
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdqul2b40l3m2ne.jpg)
modified![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdt7kys7eche48a.jpg)
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
greets
Tom
Thanks Guys!
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
@lev.... i love the old Sony radios, the sound and the quality is much better as the new products
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Two days ago, i changed the spark plugs to Denso IK20 and closed the EGR
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The spark plugs to change is not difficult, but i see on both last spark plugs water was inside!? and some spark plug was after 13 years rusty
here the pictures:
Driver side last
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdbwxmih8fsv0tm.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzde89x72axcwnai.jpg)
removing intake
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdf1exinfeoha7e.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdg92i7pw01cvze.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdgtmebt5xlqw2y.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdher573bydufai.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdk8hns8bxt2siy.jpg)
Throttle Body
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdlt8gfsa0i8kx6.jpg)
special tool for change the last spark plug
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdmhu0tlpd1r36y.jpg)
passenger side
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdnuscu2ywe2zfu.jpg)
EGR Pipe from the header to the intake manifold
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdows1hj8uq34yy.jpg)
header side
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdqeji2q7uhlcyy.jpg)
intake manifold side with plate
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdqul2b40l3m2ne.jpg)
modified
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/bkzdt7kys7eche48a.jpg)
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
greets
Tom
#64
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Hello!
Thanks
i hope after the modification from the middle part from the exhaust, the sound is lexus like and not too loud.
This weekend, i installed with my brother the Supra Suspension. The springs are original Supra, the shocks Toyota-Bilstein with Toyota Partnumber
is good for me
is "original" parts installed for the yearly technical check *g*
I´m was suprised, the front shocks and spring is the same size as the from my 97 SC400
the rear shocks are different.
The SC goes rear lower, and front maybe a little bit![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
here the pictures:
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble7w8cvklcmhefai.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble7wt29t0wudymzu.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble7x3754r0ibup62.jpg)
The Bilstein shocks have the ring for hi/low on some Bilstein shocks, but here only one position. i will make seperate positions on the front to go lower with a engine lathe
(hope this is the right word *g*) i had done this on my Konis in my IS200 Turbo to go higher on the rear.
Its very easy to change the parts, easer as by the IS200/300![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble7zgx924wtqxvxm.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble80o7sxpbug5dyi.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble81d7ht0pdyhyay.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble81o2zoqg4dcdt6.jpg)
front parts..is the same size on the spring cup![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble851ewweyo6a86i.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble85fk3e0gdgc63u.jpg)
rear is different and more lower
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble82a2rc4gcmq12i.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble84j7xndkxzvgtm.jpg)
First step is done![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble86pz8fmj7p8nhm.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble8a0wqz8n7f806i.jpg)
This week, i will do the modification and the goodridge SS lines install![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
the stiffness is good, not to soft, not to hard
the SC drives much better and feels good in curves ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
greets
Tom
Thanks
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
This weekend, i installed with my brother the Supra Suspension. The springs are original Supra, the shocks Toyota-Bilstein with Toyota Partnumber
![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I´m was suprised, the front shocks and spring is the same size as the from my 97 SC400
![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
The SC goes rear lower, and front maybe a little bit
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
here the pictures:
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble7w8cvklcmhefai.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble7wt29t0wudymzu.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble7x3754r0ibup62.jpg)
The Bilstein shocks have the ring for hi/low on some Bilstein shocks, but here only one position. i will make seperate positions on the front to go lower with a engine lathe
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Its very easy to change the parts, easer as by the IS200/300
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble7zgx924wtqxvxm.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble80o7sxpbug5dyi.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble81d7ht0pdyhyay.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble81o2zoqg4dcdt6.jpg)
front parts..is the same size on the spring cup
![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble851ewweyo6a86i.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble85fk3e0gdgc63u.jpg)
rear is different and more lower
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble82a2rc4gcmq12i.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble84j7xndkxzvgtm.jpg)
First step is done
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble86pz8fmj7p8nhm.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/ble8a0wqz8n7f806i.jpg)
This week, i will do the modification and the goodridge SS lines install
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
the stiffness is good, not to soft, not to hard
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
greets
Tom
#68
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HY!
Yesterday, i worked aprrox 2 hours for the BFI Cover. It looks ok, but not perfect enpugh for me![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TL8gHpljzMI/AAAAAAAAA34/xbpGcYJ5ibE/s640/K800_IMG_2688.JPG)
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TL8gIPzCfRI/AAAAAAAAA4A/UERBvGAgMNk/s640/K800_IMG_2690.JPG)
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TL8gHaJtLmI/AAAAAAAAA30/80e4XcrfwaE/s640/K800_IMG_2687.JPG)
Today came the new 3rd Converter for my SC from Redbackmuffler.com.au. We have a shop in Austria, he sales this parts![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
4" high, 3" in/out, 200 cpsi metal monolith good for 4.0L
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TL8bbJOy27I/AAAAAAAAA3c/HyDISZB7pAw/s640/K800_IMG_2679.JPG)
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TL8bb4seL-I/AAAAAAAAA3g/SOu97j65hLM/s640/K800_IMG_2680.JPG)
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TL8bcTVJCEI/AAAAAAAAA3o/8xD5IO3LTYw/s640/K800_IMG_2684.JPG)
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TL8bckD0_gI/AAAAAAAAA3s/qzxzYU-Heps/s512/K800_IMG_2686.JPG)
I will install the IMF Header with Magnaflow pre-catalytics and the catalytic above as 3rd, the main Converter to go legal![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIc3Fan90I/AAAAAAAAAKM/FDre_yTR20Y/s720/K800_IMG_1719.JPG)
2" in/out, 3" dia, 4" long, perfect to fit after the header in the pipe.
![](https://lh3.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIc-q5it1I/AAAAAAAAAKU/P7HcMA2iaoU/s720/K800_IMG_1720.JPG)
to see a difference of size and cpsi, here pictures from a pre-catalytic from a IS200 taked out from the exhaust manifold, and the main catalytic from the IS200/300
pre-converter IS200
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIdB_Lr2mI/AAAAAAAAAKU/Qdp_QOWnKOw/s720/K800_IMG_1731.JPG)
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIc_NczxMI/AAAAAAAAAKU/xYWf8wlN3YA/s720/K800_IMG_1732.JPG)
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIdBohYpwI/AAAAAAAAAKU/iQmCOs6kPJQ/s512/K800_IMG_1744.JPG)
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIdA1r0t6I/AAAAAAAAAKU/elln-x0OV04/s720/K800_IMG_1724.JPG)
Light test *ggg*
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIdBQ6yrYI/AAAAAAAAAKU/EVFL4BYHeVs/s512/K800_IMG_1727.JPG)
Magnaflow precat
![](https://lh4.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIc_AQVbqI/AAAAAAAAAKU/fkDZbhs4X1E/s720/K800_IMG_1728.JPG)
IS precat
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIdA-Lkl2I/AAAAAAAAAKU/QhSbk2lMLDM/s720/K800_IMG_1742.JPG)
all 3
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIdCXUNlUI/AAAAAAAAAKU/mONKUzKoPnU/s720/K800_IMG_1748.JPG)
IS200/300 main cat
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIdBa8JlHI/AAAAAAAAAKU/11slCBydbAI/s720/K800_IMG_1757.JPG)
![](https://lh4.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TKIdBhMPbrI/AAAAAAAAAKU/uf-B2pXoXEs/s720/K800_IMG_1752.JPG)
greets
Boergsn
Yesterday, i worked aprrox 2 hours for the BFI Cover. It looks ok, but not perfect enpugh for me
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Today came the new 3rd Converter for my SC from Redbackmuffler.com.au. We have a shop in Austria, he sales this parts
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
4" high, 3" in/out, 200 cpsi metal monolith good for 4.0L
I will install the IMF Header with Magnaflow pre-catalytics and the catalytic above as 3rd, the main Converter to go legal
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
2" in/out, 3" dia, 4" long, perfect to fit after the header in the pipe.
to see a difference of size and cpsi, here pictures from a pre-catalytic from a IS200 taked out from the exhaust manifold, and the main catalytic from the IS200/300
pre-converter IS200
Light test *ggg*
Magnaflow precat
IS precat
all 3
IS200/300 main cat
greets
Boergsn
#69
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Hello!
I forgot the pictures after the 2nd selfmade groove on the front damper![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
it looks good
on the front wheels 245/40, and on the rear 255/40 ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/blkmj3rq6xq890jxm.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/blkmjc296quhwklii.jpg)
for next year is a set of IMF Headers and new catalytic converters here to upgrade![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
The temperature goes lower and the SC have his winter sleep, no salt and snow for my baby!
greets
Tom
I forgot the pictures after the 2nd selfmade groove on the front damper
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
it looks good
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://666kb.com/i/blkmj3rq6xq890jxm.jpg)
![](http://666kb.com/i/blkmjc296quhwklii.jpg)
for next year is a set of IMF Headers and new catalytic converters here to upgrade
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
The temperature goes lower and the SC have his winter sleep, no salt and snow for my baby!
greets
Tom
Last edited by Boergy; 11-11-10 at 10:29 AM.
#73
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Thanks!
i have today 18935 miles, not more
maybe tomorrow i do a small turn ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The next upgrades would like install in the spring.
A Supra TT rear sway bar is on stock. I will install the SC400 springs on the front, the Bilstein-Supra Suspension have the same spring. In the rear, i will install new Kayaba Supra TT springs. The problem is today, the car is on the driver side aprrox 1,5cm lower as on the passenger side, looks like not good!
The damper are ok, but the springs are old.
Also i will modifiy the exhaust system with the IMF Headers, Magnaflow pre-cats and the redback 200 cpsi converter, flex pipes and 3" middle pipe
i hope the sound is good and not too loud, like original![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
And i will install a Supra LSD to have a good traction, is not funny in the rain or for small drifts with the open diff![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Maybe the last upgrade is a Performance Converter for the transmission, but this is in the future![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
greets
Tom
i have today 18935 miles, not more
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The next upgrades would like install in the spring.
A Supra TT rear sway bar is on stock. I will install the SC400 springs on the front, the Bilstein-Supra Suspension have the same spring. In the rear, i will install new Kayaba Supra TT springs. The problem is today, the car is on the driver side aprrox 1,5cm lower as on the passenger side, looks like not good!
The damper are ok, but the springs are old.
Also i will modifiy the exhaust system with the IMF Headers, Magnaflow pre-cats and the redback 200 cpsi converter, flex pipes and 3" middle pipe
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
i hope the sound is good and not too loud, like original
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
And i will install a Supra LSD to have a good traction, is not funny in the rain or for small drifts with the open diff
![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Maybe the last upgrade is a Performance Converter for the transmission, but this is in the future
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
greets
Tom
#74
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Hy!
Today, i changed the oem bulbs to Narva white Power lamps. For the low beam, i made the HB3 Mode to have 60Watt low beam![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
OEM low beam
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TOApmIrwf5I/AAAAAAAAB7Q/Lkzwp9bW9eg/s640/K800_OEM%20Abblender.JPG)
OEM high beam
![](https://lh4.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TOApnAtnqtI/AAAAAAAAB7U/IDf9T47mWHw/s640/K800_OEM%20Fernlicht.JPG)
OEM headlight
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TOAplbMjzbI/AAAAAAAAB7M/7F0tlMmHHwA/s640/K800_OEM%20Scheinwerfer.JPG)
Pictures with the installed Narva lights and HB3 mod for the low-beam
Narva low beam
![](https://lh3.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TOApnsfAQeI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/GkcPofRtZ9U/s640/K800_Narva%20Abblender.JPG)
Narva high beam
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TOApovhy5lI/AAAAAAAAB7c/3XGQgvj3Uhw/s640/K800_Narva%20Fernlicht.JPG)
Frontlight
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/_rNcXmOYJuag/TOAppWdkf-I/AAAAAAAAB7g/0OABird_K1M/s640/K800_Narva%20Scheinwerfer.JPG)
greets
Boergsn
Today, i changed the oem bulbs to Narva white Power lamps. For the low beam, i made the HB3 Mode to have 60Watt low beam
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
OEM low beam
OEM high beam
OEM headlight
Pictures with the installed Narva lights and HB3 mod for the low-beam
Narva low beam
Narva high beam
Frontlight
greets
Boergsn