You gonna have to redo the downpipe with the new turbo manifold?
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Meanwhile this my forecast:
_Zaclemore's Build Thread
Timeline so far:
2019: Got the car. Low, intake, exhaust, wheels, eventually did 264 cams and a cam gear.
2020: Turbo IS300 GReddy EMU. stock piston ringlands started to crack
2021: Turbo IS300 ECUMasters EMU Black. rebuilt with 9:1 pistons, TT headgasket, H beams, new bearings, stock main bolts
IS300 Vibrant Catch Can Setup
2022:
New Motor Installed
Driveshaft came and installed!
Tach Swap
First drive
New Wheel Project
Second Drive
First Drive Worth Actually Noting
The first drive of real worth because my brakes didn't lock up on me this time
Radiator Upgrade
Clutch Stopper
Finished Wheels + Q45 Throttle Body
FReddy Intake
Wheel Pics
Diff Bushings
Subframe Collars/Broadway Mirror/GS RUCA
Trunk Deck Part 1
Fixing Stuff
GReddy Kangaroo Bag + Pics
Injector Upgrade
Subframe Bushings + Rack Bushings
Tial MVR Install
Driveshaft Received
Sequoia Alternator Mod
Extended Rear Lug Studs
Ganador Replicas Acquired
Driveshaft (again)
Ganador Replica Photos
DODO runners + turbo manifold
New(ish) Head Acquired
Altezza Cluster Install
2023:
Putting the Altezza Cluster on the backburner
Totally awesome HID install
Cylinder Head Parts arrive
Cam removal + Head build start
Valve Cover Polishing
Radium Fun Time
(re)Built Head returns
PCV Breather Tuck
Cusco Rear Strut Bar Install
Cusco Front Upper Control Arm
Parts back from welder
Final polishing
Power steering tidy up
Ruined surprise
Awful discovery
What the bay should look like
Driver side wire tuck begins
ABS delete
Assembled rotating assembly
Seats installed
Mod List (All current parts/mods):
Engine/Engine Bay:
87mm 9:1 Manley Pistons
Eagle H-Beam rods
ACL bearings
Stock main caps
New OEM main cap bolts
Brian Crower BC264 cams
Brian Crower BC0300S
Titan Motorsport v2 cam gear
Real Street belt tensioner
OEM Toyota timing belt
ARP head studs
Tomei 1.2mm head gasket
ATI damper, smaller size
Vibrant catch can
Shaved polished GTE valve covers
Shaved and painted GTE plug cover
Looped power steering cooler
Suspicious Garage power steering line
Some Thailand turbo manifold
Comp Turbo CTR 3693S 360
CXRacing downpipe
TiAL MVR
Custom exhaust
GReddy RS muffler
Treadsone TR1035
GM IAT sensor
GReddy Airinx filter
ECUMaster EMU Black
Battery relocation
FIGS Engineering hood struts
90% wire tuck
Sequoia alternator
Fuel Delivery:
Single AEM 340
1000cc Bosch EV6 injectors
Radium DMR fuel pressure regulator
-8AN feed line
-6AN return line
Modded stock fuel hat to accept return line
Radium fuel rail
GM FlexFuel sensor
Drivetrain:
AR5 from 2006 Pontiac Solstice
R154 conversion parts, bearing retainer, etc
CUBE Speed JZX110 Verossa shifter
Stock R154 pressure plate
DriftMotion 19lb flywheel
ARP flywheel bolts
ARP pressure plate bolts
Stage 3.5 Kevlar DriftMotion clutch disc
OEM Clutch Master Cylinder
Xcessive Manufacturing clutch pedal
Xcessive Manufacturing 3" CV driveshaft
Stock auto LSD
SuperPro differential bushings
SuperPro subframe supplement bushings
Suspension/Brakes:
Silver's coilovers 14k/12k
Eibach sway bars front/back
Cusco Front/Rear Tower Bar
Cusco Front Upper Control Arm
Roll center adjuster
LS400 Brakes
R1Concepts brake rotors
R1Concepts ceramic pads
StopTech brake lines
ABS deleted with bent hardlines
Motul RBF600
SuperPro Steering Rack Bushings
Weds Kranze Borphes 18x9 +35/18x10 +38 (rebuilt)
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 F:225/40/18 R:255/35/18
Interior:
Nardi Clasico
Works Bell hub
GReddy shift knob
Cusco drift knob
Juran Racing slider seat brackets
Reupholstered Recaro LS seats
White LED conversion
JDM center console+ebrake
Clarion M508 head unit
Scoshe trim
Soundstream Reserve RSM4.1200D amplifier
Infinity 6.5 up front, 6x9 out back
Sound deadened headliner, rear seats + trunk
Vibration dampened door cards
Altezza cluster swap
Exterior:
Painted taillights/ Altezza light delete
Tinted side markers
GReddy Kangaroo Bag
Aero Twenty Three mirrors
WIndow tint
Most recent pic (rearranged for thumbnail):
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For starters, here's how it looked a day before it came apart(2021 setup), gross:
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I forgot to take pictures of the wire tuck that I did for the ABS relocation and DRL relay thing I stuck under the fender. I'll update in the morning or so.
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Anyway, the main point of the thread--I polished some stuff.
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Before:
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After:
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So for a first timer it's not so bad, I'm going to go over it again because I missed some spots and it's not that hard to touch up. Smoothed out the casting marks and went right over the Comp Turbo logo. There's also a few tighter spots that I can't hit until I get some cone felt tip polishing bits. Figured it would be interesting, IDK if it really requires its own thread. I also got a GReddy Airinx filter so the color palette is much more in sync.[/U]
2019: Got the car. Low, intake, exhaust, wheels, eventually did 264 cams and a cam gear.
2020: Turbo IS300 GReddy EMU. stock piston ringlands started to crack
2021: Turbo IS300 ECUMasters EMU Black. rebuilt with 9:1 pistons, TT headgasket, H beams, new bearings, stock main bolts
IS300 Vibrant Catch Can Setup
2022:
New Motor Installed
Driveshaft came and installed!
Tach Swap
First drive
New Wheel Project
Second Drive
First Drive Worth Actually Noting
The first drive of real worth because my brakes didn't lock up on me this time
Radiator Upgrade
Clutch Stopper
Finished Wheels + Q45 Throttle Body
FReddy Intake
Wheel Pics
Diff Bushings
Subframe Collars/Broadway Mirror/GS RUCA
Trunk Deck Part 1
Fixing Stuff
GReddy Kangaroo Bag + Pics
Injector Upgrade
Subframe Bushings + Rack Bushings
Tial MVR Install
Driveshaft Received
Sequoia Alternator Mod
Extended Rear Lug Studs
Ganador Replicas Acquired
Driveshaft (again)
Ganador Replica Photos
DODO runners + turbo manifold
New(ish) Head Acquired
Altezza Cluster Install
2023:
Putting the Altezza Cluster on the backburner
Totally awesome HID install
Cylinder Head Parts arrive
Cam removal + Head build start
Valve Cover Polishing
Radium Fun Time
(re)Built Head returns
PCV Breather Tuck
Cusco Rear Strut Bar Install
Cusco Front Upper Control Arm
Parts back from welder
Final polishing
Power steering tidy up
Ruined surprise
Awful discovery
What the bay should look like
Driver side wire tuck begins
ABS delete
Assembled rotating assembly
Seats installed
Mod List (All current parts/mods):
Engine/Engine Bay:
87mm 9:1 Manley Pistons
Eagle H-Beam rods
ACL bearings
Stock main caps
New OEM main cap bolts
Brian Crower BC264 cams
Brian Crower BC0300S
Titan Motorsport v2 cam gear
Real Street belt tensioner
OEM Toyota timing belt
ARP head studs
Tomei 1.2mm head gasket
ATI damper, smaller size
Vibrant catch can
Shaved polished GTE valve covers
Shaved and painted GTE plug cover
Looped power steering cooler
Suspicious Garage power steering line
Some Thailand turbo manifold
Comp Turbo CTR 3693S 360
CXRacing downpipe
TiAL MVR
Custom exhaust
GReddy RS muffler
Treadsone TR1035
GM IAT sensor
GReddy Airinx filter
ECUMaster EMU Black
Battery relocation
FIGS Engineering hood struts
90% wire tuck
Sequoia alternator
Fuel Delivery:
Single AEM 340
1000cc Bosch EV6 injectors
Radium DMR fuel pressure regulator
-8AN feed line
-6AN return line
Modded stock fuel hat to accept return line
Radium fuel rail
GM FlexFuel sensor
Drivetrain:
AR5 from 2006 Pontiac Solstice
R154 conversion parts, bearing retainer, etc
CUBE Speed JZX110 Verossa shifter
Stock R154 pressure plate
DriftMotion 19lb flywheel
ARP flywheel bolts
ARP pressure plate bolts
Stage 3.5 Kevlar DriftMotion clutch disc
OEM Clutch Master Cylinder
Xcessive Manufacturing clutch pedal
Xcessive Manufacturing 3" CV driveshaft
Stock auto LSD
SuperPro differential bushings
SuperPro subframe supplement bushings
Suspension/Brakes:
Silver's coilovers 14k/12k
Eibach sway bars front/back
Cusco Front/Rear Tower Bar
Cusco Front Upper Control Arm
Roll center adjuster
LS400 Brakes
R1Concepts brake rotors
R1Concepts ceramic pads
StopTech brake lines
ABS deleted with bent hardlines
Motul RBF600
SuperPro Steering Rack Bushings
Weds Kranze Borphes 18x9 +35/18x10 +38 (rebuilt)
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 F:225/40/18 R:255/35/18
Interior:
Nardi Clasico
Works Bell hub
GReddy shift knob
Cusco drift knob
Juran Racing slider seat brackets
Reupholstered Recaro LS seats
White LED conversion
JDM center console+ebrake
Clarion M508 head unit
Scoshe trim
Soundstream Reserve RSM4.1200D amplifier
Infinity 6.5 up front, 6x9 out back
Sound deadened headliner, rear seats + trunk
Vibration dampened door cards
Altezza cluster swap
Exterior:
Painted taillights/ Altezza light delete
Tinted side markers
GReddy Kangaroo Bag
Aero Twenty Three mirrors
WIndow tint
Most recent pic (rearranged for thumbnail):
For starters, here's how it looked a day before it came apart(2021 setup), gross:
I forgot to take pictures of the wire tuck that I did for the ABS relocation and DRL relay thing I stuck under the fender. I'll update in the morning or so.
Anyway, the main point of the thread--I polished some stuff.
Before:
After:
So for a first timer it's not so bad, I'm going to go over it again because I missed some spots and it's not that hard to touch up. Smoothed out the casting marks and went right over the Comp Turbo logo. There's also a few tighter spots that I can't hit until I get some cone felt tip polishing bits. Figured it would be interesting, IDK if it really requires its own thread. I also got a GReddy Airinx filter so the color palette is much more in sync.[/U]
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More stupid stuff is shiny. I saw this done on a sick 1JZ vvti, so I figured I'd try it since I have a spare now. Looks better in person, steel polishes up so nicely.
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I plan on getting the sprocket teeth Cerakoted black, along with my adjustable one recoated. Then I'll shine up the middle of that one too.
I plan on getting the sprocket teeth Cerakoted black, along with my adjustable one recoated. Then I'll shine up the middle of that one too.
Merry Christmas! (A day late, I know.) I got some cool stuff. I also now know what other cool stuff I need to get for myself. Featured here is my trust new-to-me head, a Radium GE fuel rail + DMR, along with my FReddy intake manifold. I think it looks cool all together. Maybe I should have got the DriftMotion style one so I could polish it lol.
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I like how in this one you can see my Real St. sticker in the reflection. ^^^^
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Do note in these photos, the -10AN 180* fitting I got looks like it may be a problem, I really hope there's enough flex in the line to make it work, it should be just about fine.
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There's the DMR, I really like how small it is.
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Like I mentioned before, I now know what I need to purchase, so I took a stop by Finish Line Factory and Real St. I'll definitely update when some parts start coming in!
I like how in this one you can see my Real St. sticker in the reflection. ^^^^
Do note in these photos, the -10AN 180* fitting I got looks like it may be a problem, I really hope there's enough flex in the line to make it work, it should be just about fine.
There's the DMR, I really like how small it is.
Like I mentioned before, I now know what I need to purchase, so I took a stop by Finish Line Factory and Real St. I'll definitely update when some parts start coming in!
Got my Altezza cluster installed and almost fully operational this morning. On an 01, you need to move illumination wire(pin 1) to the empty pin 10 slot, then the tach wire (pin 11) to the empty pin 14 slot. Pin 12 is the speedometer signal wire, cut it then follow the diagram below. Obviously provide +12v and ground. Full pinout available here. Pin 1 is now for oil pressure and requires the Altezza/Sequoia oil pressure sensor, part # 83520-60051.
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This allows for you to adjust the speedometer signal from km/h to mph. Getting the app and adjusting is takes a few minute drive and it works in real time. My setting is around 1.19x.
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I just had to flip the LEDs around to get the illumination perfect, if you have ever done LEDs you know the process. Not too impressed by how bright the middle ones are, but it's acceptable. Also be sure to pull the ABS bulb out unless you want a constant ABS light for no reason.
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Illumination in the daylight is pretty much useless. Also the gas gauge is pretty funky. Mileage is pretty high, but I ordered an EEPROM programmer thing to modify it closer to my actual mileage. I just need to add whatever 10km + 10mi to my mileage, or I'll just accept whatever is closest.
This allows for you to adjust the speedometer signal from km/h to mph. Getting the app and adjusting is takes a few minute drive and it works in real time. My setting is around 1.19x.
I just had to flip the LEDs around to get the illumination perfect, if you have ever done LEDs you know the process. Not too impressed by how bright the middle ones are, but it's acceptable. Also be sure to pull the ABS bulb out unless you want a constant ABS light for no reason.
Illumination in the daylight is pretty much useless. Also the gas gauge is pretty funky. Mileage is pretty high, but I ordered an EEPROM programmer thing to modify it closer to my actual mileage. I just need to add whatever 10km + 10mi to my mileage, or I'll just accept whatever is closest.
I thought I could be smart and try to install the CANverter into the car. It did nothing. Yes, I stripped my wiring before using the T taps. Honestly, I don't even know if it powered on, I didn't have my tiny screwdriver set on me at the time. At least the battle is halfway done, it has power and ground as far as I can tell (or does it?), and it's hooked into the MPX system (or is it?). Tomorrow I'll try unplugging stuff and handing more over to the CANverter.
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I somehow ended up closing my browser after typing a lot about my Altezza cluster woes. I'm not running it anymore. I need to add like 200 miles to my mileage. The pressure sensor reads erratic, unlike the aftermarket one. Here's unrelated pics:
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I have cool stuff coming in the mail, much cooler than an inaccurate Altezza cluster. I also plan on polishing this cylinder head. ^^^
I have cool stuff coming in the mail, much cooler than an inaccurate Altezza cluster. I also plan on polishing this cylinder head. ^^^
One of my HID's went out and me being the JDM guy that I am (I guess?) I decided to get the most JDM of HID's, no not TOM's, no not Panasonic, and definitely not that OEM Osram. I decided to make the mistake of purchasing Morimoto HID's from Z1 Motorsports of all places. D Series? Go figure.
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This side looks pretty accurate, nice and white, I'd highly recommend it for a good white light.
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Here's the stock Osram one, not actually yellow, it was white, but had a purple tint, kind of like an HID that was about to die. In comparison, the Morimoto one is actually better.QC wise, well...
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Here's a used HID vs a new one. In the off-chance you wondered. You can definitely see where the $30(lol) per HID goes for the Morimoto.
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Just my luck, one of the HID's doesn't work. So it's just like my situation 24 hours ago. 1 HID doesn't work. Is this what I get for paying so little for totally Japanese made HID's? Yeah, I'd say so. At least I have 1 new and 1 old that still work.
This side looks pretty accurate, nice and white, I'd highly recommend it for a good white light.
Here's the stock Osram one, not actually yellow, it was white, but had a purple tint, kind of like an HID that was about to die. In comparison, the Morimoto one is actually better.
Here's a used HID vs a new one. In the off-chance you wondered. You can definitely see where the $30(lol) per HID goes for the Morimoto.
Mail came today.
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First package that came contained a brand new set of GTE VVTi valve covers. I have some plans for these, but not what you'd expect. I want to shave down the sides, get them smooth and have them painted or coated. I also really want to use the middle larger PCV openings as tucked catch can lines.
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Next package contained some more cool things. BC single steel springs + retainers, GSC Power Division standard size steel valves, Tomei 1.2mm head gasket, new OEM belt tensioner bolt + washer, 20 ARP m10x1.5 (I think) 6 point nuts, and 1 out of my 12 exhaust studs. Why 12? 8 for the head and 4 for the turbo manifold that just to happens to be the same thread pitch.
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The only issue with GTE covers on a GE head is this right here. One of the holes doesn't line up right. It should be fine, but time will tell.
First package that came contained a brand new set of GTE VVTi valve covers. I have some plans for these, but not what you'd expect. I want to shave down the sides, get them smooth and have them painted or coated. I also really want to use the middle larger PCV openings as tucked catch can lines.
Next package contained some more cool things. BC single steel springs + retainers, GSC Power Division standard size steel valves, Tomei 1.2mm head gasket, new OEM belt tensioner bolt + washer, 20 ARP m10x1.5 (I think) 6 point nuts, and 1 out of my 12 exhaust studs. Why 12? 8 for the head and 4 for the turbo manifold that just to happens to be the same thread pitch.
The only issue with GTE covers on a GE head is this right here. One of the holes doesn't line up right. It should be fine, but time will tell.
Not this time. I'm sure they will be at some point and I'll be doing 90% of the polishing work anyway, but I want them painted along with the cam cover. I'm thinking a silver color similar to stock, but I want a different finish. I'll have to look at other people's setups to see what I can put my spin on.What, no polishing? 🤭
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