SC400TT Project Car Stage II
05-29-13, 06:37 PM
#1292
I finally got to the dyno.
Remember, we changed from the Greddy ProFec B to a Haltech MAC Solenoid based Boost controller. So, a lot less boost than before, but a much better tune.
At spring rate of the turbos, which is around 10 lbs, I believe, Darin tuned my car to 391 WHP and 556 foot lbs of torque at 4928 rpm.
We could not get the boost to go up above spring rate. So we stopped. I am making sure the wiring is connected properly to the ECU and the Boost controller.
Car drives the smoothest and best I have experienced since I got it running again.
More to come.
Ryan
Remember, we changed from the Greddy ProFec B to a Haltech MAC Solenoid based Boost controller. So, a lot less boost than before, but a much better tune.
At spring rate of the turbos, which is around 10 lbs, I believe, Darin tuned my car to 391 WHP and 556 foot lbs of torque at 4928 rpm.
We could not get the boost to go up above spring rate. So we stopped. I am making sure the wiring is connected properly to the ECU and the Boost controller.
Car drives the smoothest and best I have experienced since I got it running again.
More to come.
Ryan
Last edited by SC400TT; 05-29-13 at 06:42 PM.
08-03-13, 10:45 PM
#1296
Ok, I want to finally post up an update...The regulator on the alternator went bad so when I replaced the used and dead Kinetic battery with a brand new one, I noticed the battery light on so I checkd the voltage while the car was shut off and while it was running...While the car was off, I saw 13.2 volts...Perfect. While it was running, it read 18.5 volts. Yikes! So, I immediately shut iff the car and disconnected the main fuse to the battery so no connection was to the alternator and the new battery would not be drained.
I tell you, the new stereo is stunning, but I knew that changng out the stock 97 tails to the ClearCorners 97 Tails would be a bear...And it was. In order to get to the tails, I had to remove and disconnect the rear 12" subs, as well as loosen and unbolt the Sub boxes. Plus in order to get the sub boxes moved enough to provide me enough clearance, I had to unbolt the amps and move them out of the way as well...It took me 10 hours to get that completed. But it is done and the Clearcorners are installed!! I will have pics soon and post up.
Ryan
I tell you, the new stereo is stunning, but I knew that changng out the stock 97 tails to the ClearCorners 97 Tails would be a bear...And it was. In order to get to the tails, I had to remove and disconnect the rear 12" subs, as well as loosen and unbolt the Sub boxes. Plus in order to get the sub boxes moved enough to provide me enough clearance, I had to unbolt the amps and move them out of the way as well...It took me 10 hours to get that completed. But it is done and the Clearcorners are installed!! I will have pics soon and post up.
Ryan
Last edited by SC400TT; 08-04-13 at 06:01 AM.
08-04-13, 10:01 AM
#1297
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Ryan, you have always impressed me with the quality of work you have done. I wanted to say thank you for the time, effort, and the way you have represented the Lexus Community with your SC. Your SC is just stunning and looks amazing. I originally wanted to turbo my 1UZ, but after I priced parts, it was out of this world. I could imagine two of everything. Job well done, and what amazing torque for that low boost.
08-04-13, 01:16 PM
#1298
WOW, amazing. I can't believe how clean your car is..I'm so glad to see it all finally put together. Loving all of the little details that makes your car stand out amongst the rest. I'm thinking of visiting family in Florida next summer, hopefully I get to see this beast in person!
09-22-13, 06:29 AM
#1299
Ryan, you have always impressed me with the quality of work you have done. I wanted to say thank you for the time, effort, and the way you have represented the Lexus Community with your SC. Your SC is just stunning and looks amazing. I originally wanted to turbo my 1UZ, but after I priced parts, it was out of this world. I could imagine two of everything. Job well done, and what amazing torque for that low boost.
Yep, the torque is awesome on the car. WOW, amazing. I can't believe how clean your car is..I'm so glad to see it all finally put together. Loving all of the little details that makes your car stand out amongst the rest. I'm thinking of visiting family in Florida next summer, hopefully I get to see this beast in person!
Ryan
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09-22-13, 06:50 AM
#1300
Another update: Alternator/Innovate/Kinetik/DEI
So, a lot of time has passed since I went to Anguilla, . What a beautiful vacation resort. I recommend it all looking for a nice spot in the Caribbean to to vacation.
First, let me post up the YouTube video of the Gauge start up, which also allows you to hear the smoothness and ease of start up now, as well as the beautiful idle Darin tuned in.
As you can see, the car runs quite nicely now. You will notice a slight whine, especially when I increase the throttle. This is due to needing a better ground for the stereo system. That will be addressed soon.
More on my next post.
Ryan
. What a beautiful vacation resort. I recommend it all looking for a nice spot in the Caribbean to to vacation.First, let me post up the YouTube video of the Gauge start up, which also allows you to hear the smoothness and ease of start up now, as well as the beautiful idle Darin tuned in.
As you can see, the car runs quite nicely now. You will notice a slight whine, especially when I increase the throttle. This is due to needing a better ground for the stereo system. That will be addressed soon.
More on my next post.
Ryan
Last edited by SC400TT; 10-27-13 at 10:48 PM.
09-22-13, 07:37 AM
#1303
Hey man, I don't get on here much anymore but I am glad to see your car finally up and running!
And wow, 560+ ft lbs of tq at 10psi. That's gonna test the limits of the chassis among other things, must be a blast!
I also wanted to let you know..... I was having (still am having some but fixed the worst issue) some weird electrical problems with the red car. Long story short I figured out ( on accident trying to fix something else) that the whine in my stereo is coming somehow from the AEM wide bands ground, cut the wire and it goes away. Not sure why, haven't tried to fix it yet as it is not too bad.
My car was shifting to 4th gear by itself when turning right, I ran a ground car from the transmission bell housing to the battery in the trunk and finally fixed it.
I still have this problem where I can hear the transmission solenoids through my left front speaker when using the IS300 steering wheel to shift. It's like WTF!?!? LOL
Any way check your wide band grounds and make sure no speaker wires / RCA cables are near power wires.
Congrats on your car!!!
And wow, 560+ ft lbs of tq at 10psi. That's gonna test the limits of the chassis among other things, must be a blast!
I also wanted to let you know..... I was having (still am having some but fixed the worst issue) some weird electrical problems with the red car. Long story short I figured out ( on accident trying to fix something else) that the whine in my stereo is coming somehow from the AEM wide bands ground, cut the wire and it goes away. Not sure why, haven't tried to fix it yet as it is not too bad.
My car was shifting to 4th gear by itself when turning right, I ran a ground car from the transmission bell housing to the battery in the trunk and finally fixed it.
I still have this problem where I can hear the transmission solenoids through my left front speaker when using the IS300 steering wheel to shift. It's like WTF!?!? LOL
Any way check your wide band grounds and make sure no speaker wires / RCA cables are near power wires.
Congrats on your car!!!
09-23-13, 03:05 PM
#1304
Alternator/Innovate/Kinetik/DEI
So, the high output alternator that I had bought failed after only a few hours of use...That was disappointing. I did receive a partial refund, and I had Raw Brokerage send it out for repair and install. They did rebuild it with the highest quality parts and I have had no further alternator isssues. Kudos to Raw Brokerage and Dan for taking care of it.
Innovate: I decided to swap out the Innovate LC1 for the new all in one Innovate MTX Gauge. It uses the same Bosch O2 sensor, but it does not require the frequent recalibrations that the LC1 did, and I am happy for that. I also like the digital gauge. Easier to read and to follow.
Kinetik: The first battery I bought was used and from the dealer that built my stereo. it never quite worked well...I noticed a drag on th starter everytime I started the car. Since I installed the new Kinetik, no issues at all. Start up is nearly instantantaneous, and I have not had to put the batteery on a charger at all. Sweet! Great battery, and Innovate took care of me on the second battery. I bought it direct from them under a special warranty price.
DEI: Awesome stuff! I use copious amount of their different types of Wrap and Shielding throughout the car. Expensive and worth the price. It greatly reduced the temps to my Air Temp Sensor bung housing on the charge tube, which is important for accurate readings of the charge air enteering the intake. It also greatly reduced heat from the Stainless Heat Sheilds over the turbos as I have it attached on the underside of them. It also protect the Coil and the AC compressor from excessive radiant heat on the drivers side. I also use it on the transmission feed and return lines and especially on the fuel lines and the alternator harness. I will be adding the corrugated shielding to the underside of the hood too.
Here is a pic of the new alternator harness:
A few pics of the ClearCorners tails. Excuse the low quality iphone pics.
Brake lights:
Ryan
Innovate: I decided to swap out the Innovate LC1 for the new all in one Innovate MTX Gauge. It uses the same Bosch O2 sensor, but it does not require the frequent recalibrations that the LC1 did, and I am happy for that. I also like the digital gauge. Easier to read and to follow.
Kinetik: The first battery I bought was used and from the dealer that built my stereo. it never quite worked well...I noticed a drag on th starter everytime I started the car. Since I installed the new Kinetik, no issues at all. Start up is nearly instantantaneous, and I have not had to put the batteery on a charger at all. Sweet! Great battery, and Innovate took care of me on the second battery. I bought it direct from them under a special warranty price.
DEI: Awesome stuff! I use copious amount of their different types of Wrap and Shielding throughout the car. Expensive and worth the price. It greatly reduced the temps to my Air Temp Sensor bung housing on the charge tube, which is important for accurate readings of the charge air enteering the intake. It also greatly reduced heat from the Stainless Heat Sheilds over the turbos as I have it attached on the underside of them. It also protect the Coil and the AC compressor from excessive radiant heat on the drivers side. I also use it on the transmission feed and return lines and especially on the fuel lines and the alternator harness. I will be adding the corrugated shielding to the underside of the hood too.
Here is a pic of the new alternator harness:
A few pics of the ClearCorners tails. Excuse the low quality iphone pics.
Brake lights:
Ryan
Last edited by SC400TT; 09-23-13 at 03:11 PM.
09-23-13, 03:10 PM
#1305
Thanks!
Thanks. People are amazed at how quiet it is. I do love the gauge. Deciding if it gets CF on the front plate or not.
Thanks KC! I have been watching your "Red" project resurrection. Great job, and nice looking car. appreciate the heads up on the ground. Mine seems to have nothing to do with the ECU, but I will check that thoroughly. Can't wait for the next tune.
Ryan
Hey man, I don't get on here much anymore but I am glad to see your car finally up and running!
And wow, 560+ ft lbs of tq at 10psi. That's gonna test the limits of the chassis among other things, must be a blast!
I also wanted to let you know..... I was having (still am having some but fixed the worst issue) some weird electrical problems with the red car. Long story short I figured out ( on accident trying to fix something else) that the whine in my stereo is coming somehow from the AEM wide bands ground, cut the wire and it goes away. Not sure why, haven't tried to fix it yet as it is not too bad.
My car was shifting to 4th gear by itself when turning right, I ran a ground car from the transmission bell housing to the battery in the trunk and finally fixed it.
I still have this problem where I can hear the transmission solenoids through my left front speaker when using the IS300 steering wheel to shift. It's like WTF!?!? LOL
Any way check your wide band grounds and make sure no speaker wires / RCA cables are near power wires.
Congrats on your car!!!
And wow, 560+ ft lbs of tq at 10psi. That's gonna test the limits of the chassis among other things, must be a blast!
I also wanted to let you know..... I was having (still am having some but fixed the worst issue) some weird electrical problems with the red car. Long story short I figured out ( on accident trying to fix something else) that the whine in my stereo is coming somehow from the AEM wide bands ground, cut the wire and it goes away. Not sure why, haven't tried to fix it yet as it is not too bad.
My car was shifting to 4th gear by itself when turning right, I ran a ground car from the transmission bell housing to the battery in the trunk and finally fixed it.
I still have this problem where I can hear the transmission solenoids through my left front speaker when using the IS300 steering wheel to shift. It's like WTF!?!? LOL
Any way check your wide band grounds and make sure no speaker wires / RCA cables are near power wires.
Congrats on your car!!!
Ryan