1992 "Tired of all my dailys turning into project cars" SC300/1JZGTE
05-03-12, 02:51 PM
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kool. and maybe one day you will open a shop and become big like ams.
05-04-12, 10:01 AM
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I hope so bud!
What are you guys looking at?
Where the hell did my 1j go?
It was here a second ago!
05-04-12, 10:05 AM
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-R154 Bearing rebuild walk through coming soon.
-2JZGE complete Turbo build coming soon, will it be twin charged?
-Complete Turbo tuning Walk through featuring the New generation Piggybacks (AEM FIC, MAP ECU, MS3)
-Supra MKIV TT 4-Corner Brake upgrade Walk-through coming soon.
-Prothane Front control arm bushing install coming up as well.
05-14-12, 12:18 PM
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Matt Gendron (1jzgte603) ripped me off with a NSF check, and changed his number today.
I am working with the NH police.
Other than that, here is progress on the R154 rebuild:
05-14-12, 12:24 PM
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05-14-12, 12:53 PM
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I am really to hear about what happen with the 1jzgte engine.. He will get his sooner or later trust me on that it's coming.
How much was the check for?
Pm me the details Nick.
05-14-12, 02:11 PM
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I hate scammers hope it all works out for ya..... Have you rebuilt trans before? that looks like its fun hehe....You still going to try the mk3 diff?
05-14-12, 02:44 PM
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Sorry to hear about the scammer mang. What's the R154 doing that necessitates a rebuild?
05-14-12, 03:08 PM
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Yeah, manuals aren't too bad. It's autos that are over my head.
The bearings in this one are trash.
06-12-12, 04:31 PM
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I am selling the rolling shell and starting over. I you are interested, PM me.
On to the next one..
06-12-12, 07:20 PM
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You sure you want to do this? All this work. What's the status of your check situation?
06-12-12, 07:25 PM
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Did you ship your engine to someone before the check cleared?
06-13-12, 04:10 AM
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Check was paid. I had to threaten the kid's life over it, but I got it.
Yes, I am sure I want to do this. Hands clean.
Thanks guys!
06-13-12, 06:30 AM
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Yes sometimes it's better to start all over, hell I have done it couple times !
GL Nick.
08-03-12, 08:32 PM
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looking good