Another LS swapped IS300 by dedicated-matt this time with boost and drag prep
12-17-2013, 07:34 AM
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12-19-2013, 08:16 PM
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Pistons finally showed up so its time to send this guy off to the machine shop. I chose the LC9 block since it has the thickest liners of all the aluminum blocks coupled with the newest block structure available from GM. Although I'm a die hard 2jz enthusiast I still find the technology of these push rod motors interesting.
Wiseco is the only piston manufacture I know that makes an off the shelve forged piston for the 5.3L (3.800 bore). These combined with my heads and gasket should put me around 11:1 compression...yeah I'll be on the corn.
Keeping it light and simple I picked up some "Scat" rods. Who picked that name BTW? Scat"ter all over the track. Anyway each one should be more than capable of handling 125 horse power per hole. They even come with 7/16 ARP 2000 hardware
Turbos, intercooler cores and 9inch IRS differential are on the way!
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Wiseco is the only piston manufacture I know that makes an off the shelve forged piston for the 5.3L (3.800 bore). These combined with my heads and gasket should put me around 11:1 compression...yeah I'll be on the corn.
Keeping it light and simple I picked up some "Scat" rods. Who picked that name BTW? Scat"ter all over the track. Anyway each one should be more than capable of handling 125 horse power per hole. They even come with 7/16 ARP 2000 hardware
Turbos, intercooler cores and 9inch IRS differential are on the way!
Matt
12-20-2013, 03:45 PM
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Dang Matt! I need to step up my game. I thought I was doing good with my dry sump LS3 but this thing is going to be a monster.
Please make the diff swap version 2 of the build. I would like to see how much the stock diff can handle. Shim up a MKIII Supra clutch type and see if it holds.
Please make the diff swap version 2 of the build. I would like to see how much the stock diff can handle. Shim up a MKIII Supra clutch type and see if it holds.
12-21-2013, 10:52 AM
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Dang Matt! I need to step up my game. I thought I was doing good with my dry sump LS3 but this thing is going to be a monster.
Please make the diff swap version 2 of the build. I would like to see how much the stock diff can handle. Shim up a MKIII Supra clutch type and see if it holds.
Please make the diff swap version 2 of the build. I would like to see how much the stock diff can handle. Shim up a MKIII Supra clutch type and see if it holds.
Matt
12-21-2013, 02:43 PM
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I do! I'm the shop foreman, engine builder and fabricator. Sometimes the building maintenance guy too lol
Oh jeeze!! They have the TRASHMAN building the engines now!!!
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just kidding. Sounds like it is gonna be a monster build up. Just let us know when you are ready to ditch those 2JZ junkers...
Oh jeeze!! They have the TRASHMAN building the engines now!!!
LOL
just kidding. Sounds like it is gonna be a monster build up. Just let us know when you are ready to ditch those 2JZ junkers...
12-22-2013, 09:22 PM
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I've developed a rather large pile of parts in the last few weeks. This isn't the last of it either. More piles to come!
This weekend I'll be focusing on my suspension and more tire fitment. Big thanks to Mike over at figsprops.com for all these well engineered pieces. If you're even considering building a lexus you'll need to visit his site. New parts are added all the time.
Turbo kit fab will start soon. Nice pair of 6266's v-band housing
And it starts I did a really terrible job taking pictures this time. I might be able to snap a few of the inner fender work. It involved a torch, air hammer and a 12 pound sledge.
Some of these bushings are a bit of a pain to remove I suggest an air hammer and hydraulic press.
A couple bushings installed with the perfect back drop.
This weekend I'll be focusing on my suspension and more tire fitment. Big thanks to Mike over at figsprops.com for all these well engineered pieces. If you're even considering building a lexus you'll need to visit his site. New parts are added all the time.
Turbo kit fab will start soon. Nice pair of 6266's v-band housing
And it starts I did a really terrible job taking pictures this time. I might be able to snap a few of the inner fender work. It involved a torch, air hammer and a 12 pound sledge.
Some of these bushings are a bit of a pain to remove I suggest an air hammer and hydraulic press.
A couple bushings installed with the perfect back drop.
