SC400TT Project Car Stage II by SC400TT

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I haven't had time to stop by the shop lately...Too busy with life and work. Also, Frank has been to busy to get to work on it either, so, haven't stopped by...

The BL tranny is completed, and will ship out to me next week. The engine is done. I will pick it up next week. The fuel system is being worked on...I hope to have a resolution within the next 3 weeks, or so...I can then install the Engine management, and TUNE this baby.... I picked up a second oil pan from Lextreme...This one will be chemically cleaned, and then prepared and welded correctly for the motor swap. 

Nothing else for now...Looking forward to getting this baby done.... 

1-2-2007

No... Gotta fix a coolant leak first...I have found it, no big deal to repair...

Also found an additional electrical problem in the wiring harness connected to the alternator....Will fix that as well...

1-9-2007

Well gang, an update for ya...

1) I have finalized the payment to BoostLogic, and they are shipping out the tranny to me...I will have it next week sometime.

2) I have seen the completed heads for my built motor, along with the balanced crank, honed block, etc...looks fantastic!! One more delay...After much debate, I decided to add the Lexus oil squirters from the 2UZ into the 1UZ oil galley...Thanks to the research done by Bob, I decided this was a great added failsafe, and not an expensive mod to add since the engine is apart right now anyway...Engine should be ready for me to pick up from the shop within 2 weeks. I will assemble it along with a buddy of mine. Getting ready for the swap   

3) I fixed the two coolant leaks...cut and added a longer silicon tube for the upper water pipe, and that fixed that problem...I took off the old cap on the small overflow feeder tube, and recapped it...Leaks now sealed...

4) I found out that my second aftermarket alternator was dying, and finally went kaput totally...along with my Optima red top...only 4 volts...each one was feeding the other problem until the car would not run. I got rid of the red top, and bought a yellow top...much better battery for my application. I also drove to Melbourne FL, and got a genuine Lexus Alternator from the dealer...Don't want to mess with the aftermarket ones anymore.

5) I am in the process of completing the installation of the new alternator right now...What a pain in the **** to replace, especially with the turbo plumbing...Thank goodness we made the pipes modular, or this would be an unbelieveable nightmare to replace...As it is, I had to give my back a break for a moment, and decide to post up my progress...Want to go to the local meet tomorrow...So, I worked late, came home, ate dinner, and jumped on it about 9 or so this evening...I have going strong for over 3 hours now...I had to remove the heat shields, the y pipe, and the water pipe to get the alternator out...Sure hope this one lasts a great long while...Anyway, jumping back on it now...