ISP73

Bought this Lexus on a steal of a deal. Ineeded something to drive while putting the new motor in my Subaru. Its a little rough but i think it will work . It has its issues but i fig id start a thread for it, And catalog as i go.







And these are the last two cars Ive built..for an idea of work
my subie

and
my old 13bt miata


Leave you creative or interesting comments below..

imherenow

congrats !!..but that leather is a mess..get it fixed. :P

ISP73

only paid 200$ for the thing at auction. just going to source a nice set of seats n put new carpet in

EEngineer

13bt miata...wow, how many rebuilds on the motor? LOL
i kid, sweet stuff!
welcome on board!

ISP73

I never had a prob w the 13bt personally.. had the motor built though. was good till the ex wrecked it.

So got a deal on some wheels n tires. stock size but nissan altima wheels w new tred. mine were bald. will post pics tomorrow. also recived the stereo trim kit to fill the large hole in my dash.

got the basic parts to freshen up the motor. Filter,oil, filter, plugs wires. brakes are brand new and timing belt was done 3k ago

Parts ordered
-rebuild gasket kit (front vc leaking a bit)
-Intake
-whiteline sway bars
-6k hids

Cant wait

ISP73

installed new wheels n tires from Craigslist


buffed out my hood




hybrid intake

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

I enjoy these types of threads, no matter how minuscule the updates are. So please don't get discouraged if you don't get any posts, I'll still be reading. Oh and that was definitely a steal, how many miles are on it?

EEngineer

ah awesome to see someone with another 3VZ-FE powered ES!
good job with the buff job! paint looks shiny now!

but the intake is only half complete! you need this adapter that converts the square AFM inlet to a 3" round pipe, and then you'd be able to use a better cone filter to complete the intake system, it's the same for an MR2 and old MK3 supra.

this is the one I got. the idiots on ebay never figured out that it's actually called an AFM, not MAF.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/92-95-Lexus-E...ht_4149wt_1139

ISP73

Thanks! I will keep the updates comming. EE I only used the tube because my rubber intake boot was ripped. I have the adapter and cone. but my air box has a drop in k&n. Don't want the extra noise yet still working out the kinks n quirks. Plus at the moment its super dirty. still debating on what and how i want to paint the car. though sourcing parts is a bit harder then i thought it would be.

EEngineer

^what parts are you looking for? maybe i could help haha

Gerson

iTrader: (1)

Nice finding a ES for a steal and I paid $1,500 more for mine with similar conditions but now it looks a lot better after a little restoration. I have the same color and everything with a 5 speed manual. U should swap the alloys back to your new tires unless u getting them refinished in a new color. Can u send a link on the intake cause all I see is red or blue from eBay and wanted a black one. My boot is showing cracks cause I already have an adapter and cone filter. Keep up the good work