Simz

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Hey Guys!!

I am now the proud owner of a 1993 SC300 (My 1st Lexus) and I just so happened to get it with a FULL 97+ Aero upgrade including Kouki Tails (Not installed yet but here) along with a 1JZ VVTI Single turbo setup!! Looks like it is time to get my hands dirty and start building this thing so I can have a decent car like some of the cars I have seen on here. From the looks of it I will be needing a few things from the research I have done and I would love input from anyone that has any. I got this ENTIRE setup above for close to NOTHING from my friend I have known since forever so I didn't expect to be jumping into the unknown this deep since I am coming from being a 240 Owner but.... Let's just say I am a little excited!!

My Needs before install:

Motor Mounts from Supra TT
Wiring harness from whatever VVTI Toyota??
Wiring Job
Power FC / Haltech? Idea's?
Ignitor
Intercooler
Downpipe (Custom I would assume)
Exhaust
Tach adapter
Intake
Toyota Camery Throttle Cable

Then I am up and running with AUTO Trans

THEN I can spend 3K getting the tranny together THE RIGHT WAY!!!!

I'll post pics tomorrow so you guys can see how I am starting this off!

-Simz

jwin

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Good luck on build. That should be a pretty fast car.

Simz

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Thank you! I literally have NO IDEA what to expect at all.. I have heard many 1JZ's run and rode in a non VVTI one in a 240sx but never in a lexus. I am sad the Tranny setup is so expensive I would like to do the 5SP swap right away but everything I see points towards another 3K.

KahnBB6

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You'll also need a manual 1JZ VVT-i ECU if you want to swap to a manual. I'd do ALL the basic maintenance to that 1JZ if it's still fresh from Japan or hasn't been touched. If your car is a factory automatic you may want to also pick up a 4.083:1 rear diff pumpkin (for manual conversion) or a 3.92 pumpkin from an SC400 since that is the correct factory final drive for 1JZ Soarer automatics. Your 4.272:1 may be a bit too much gearing with the auto trans setup.

greens14

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HOLY ****! its you who bought it? congrats! im still sad that i missed out on that zx6r i was gonna pick up from you ... i ended up going with an SC myself.


anyways lmk if you need a hand along the way. im down the street now

Simz

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Kahn thanks for the info! Timing belt and waterpump are fresh.

GreenS14 - I didn't want to start a frenzy and brag on our other forum lol I got the jump on the deal and knew he had all the stuff already and seen all of it so I just brought him cash RIGHT AWAY no questions asked. Send me a PM with your number i'd be honored to get a helping hand.

-Simz

DoomLight

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show us pics darnet... when u ready!

robtackett

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Well I just did my 1jz swap in my 93 with an auto trans and I just ran the stock sc300 mounts. I am running the stock ecu that was with the motor.

Gita

Mike you are gay. If you weren't so gay I would sell you one of the 4 r154s that I have.

PearlESC3

Good luck with build! your welcome for the nice starting platform

BradHoff

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subscribed, dont forget u need the 97-98 TT mounts

Simz

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I will get some pictures cracking right away! I am not off till about 5:30 tomorrow since I have a training class to teach though!!
Gita lol I can only imagine who you might be with that comment! Sell me one of your R154's so I can be cool and quit effing with me.

Thanks for the info Rob! And Brad... I won't let your subscription down lol I am going to rock the socks off of this build.

bank

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In for pictures you're gonna love the 1jz!

robtackett

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What are you talking about Tach adapter? My tach is not working right now

Simz

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MSD Tach adapter rob!! Good thing I just made this post and potentially saved your life