LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 What's up dad fuckers? You've made it this far, you might as well continue reading. This will be my piss poor attempt at a mediocre build thread. Be forewarned, you most likely won't find any groundbreaking discoveries in this thread. This will likely be your run of the mill standard 2JZ-GTE swapped X8. I plan on doing cool shit and tailoring the car to my style, but I won't be doing anything extraordinary such as: 4-link rear end, highest hp Cressida, ultra drift star, chop top, cressi-truck, or any other outlandish idea you can think of. This is not to say you won't find enjoyment from this build thread, because I know I will.Background: My name is Zack, a recent university graduate residing in Arizona. I come from a background heavily consisting of Subarus. My first car was a Subaru STi that I have driven the last 7 years and I still own. I picked up my 1990 Cressida two years ago as a daily driver that I knew I would begin to modify. Subaru parts are very pricey, so I bought the Cressida as a cheaper way to feed my fix for modifying cars. In the 2 years I have owned the Cressida, I have accomplished quite a list of things that I didn't envision doing over this period of time. This was all due to unforeseen circumstances that lead me to forego the aforementioned expenditures. I purchased the Cressida as a rough car that needed TLC, but had plenty of potential, in my eyes. It didn't start, I was told it needed a starter, a clutch, and a battery. I sent the guy the money, he gave me the paperwork and keys, and I had a tow truck arranged to drop the Cressida off at my house.Parts list as of 01/20/2022: Engine 1997 JZS161 VVT-i 2JZ-GTE ECTS-i Link G4+ Xtreme ECU Borg Warner S257sx-e 1.0 A/R T4 twinscroll Future Fab twinscroll T4 manifold Tial MVS 38mm external wastegate (x2 conspiracy theory) Tial QR BPV Fluidampr Harmonic Balancer 840801 NGK (4589) IFR6T-11 laser iridium spark plug Panic wire harness to GS300 ECU box GM IAT sensor 1994 MK4 Supra water temp sender XM S10 25" Power steering line XM JZ/Kouki engine bracket XM engine mount Custom 3" straight piped turboback to a HKS Hi-Power muffler w/ Ti tip (34005-FK001) 4.5" titanium straight axle back OEM Toyota MK4 Supra throttle cable K&N 3.5" pod air intake Driftmotion universal intercooler kit Driftmotion pulley kit for alternator/power steering/water pump SC300 2jz Denso A/C compressor (88320-24120) w/ 7M compressor manifold Dayco poly-rib 2JZ serpentine belt w/ power steering and a/c 2JZ timing belt OEM Toyota MK4 Supra mechanical water pump (16100-49847) Greddy magnetic oil drain plug Koyorad N-Flo aluminum radiator for JZX100 IS300 radiator fans/shroud & coolant reservoir PHR 170 degree thermostat Vibrant -20AN upper radiator hose OEM Toyota seals (cam/water pump/VVTi cam gear/rear main/front main) GSC Viton Valve seals Blitz Oil sensor attachment sandwich plate MK4 Supra check valve for brake booster IS300 Power steering pump Chasebays power steering reservoir PHR power steering pump AN conversion fitting Power steering AN conversion OEM coil pack connector plugs OEM Toyota exhaust gasket AZ Performance AN oil drain flange Denso Narrowband sensor conversion for Aristo OEM VVT-i oil control valve OEM Toyota Denso Starter Setrab 34-row oil cooler Driftmotion billet oil cooler adapter kit Mocal 180 degree oil cooler thermostat TacTuff swirlpot/header tank filler Vibrant cast turbo elbow Vibrant intercooler clamp Custom steam vent coolant bypass Radium PCV Radium -10AN press-in fittings for valve cover Gold TRD radiator caps Custom oil filler cap - 24kt gold plated Fuel Fuelab adjustable fuel pressure regulator Mooneyes fuel pressure gauge Radium fuel rail Radium fuel pulse damper Deatschwerks Bosch EV14 1050cc injectors Deatschwerks 300 fuel pump Earl's hard line to AN-fitting adapter Radium fuel filter Radium fuel filter mount with heat sink Russel nylon braided fuel line with AN-fittings Driveline MK3 R154 Transmission Driftmotion 1-2, 3-4, 5-R hard anodized billet shift forks Marlin Crawler R154 thrust washer Marlin Crawler R154 billet bearing retainer plate R154 Nachi bearing kit OEM Toyota R154 shift synchros OS Giken TR2CD twin disk & flywheel OS Giken movement alteration kit OS Giken JZ flywheel bolts Nachi Pilot Bearing OEM Toyota JZ/R bellhousing (31111-14111) XM series 2 clutch line 53" XM JZ/R one-piece driveshaft XM R154 transmission mount 3.2 qts Redline MT-90 NSK Wheel Bearings OEM MK3 Supra speedometer cableDifferential MK3 Supra differential LSD Rebuilt by Ken Francisco of GearInstalls Weir stage 2 max-grip kit Weir solid pinion spacer 3.9 ratio ring and pinion OEM Toyota diff seals and Koyo bearings OEM Toyota diff breather check valve OEM Toyota magnetic drain plugs and crush washers 1.2L Motul 75w-90 synthetic gear oil w/ LSD additive XM diff conversion kit (modified by Marc at BuildRadStuff) XM rear subframe reinforcement plateSuspension Fortune Auto 500 Gen 7 coilovers. 20mm shorter shock bodies. 6" Swift springs. 15k Front/ 10k Rear. Fortune Auto LCA-mount conversion front endllinks XM adjustable rear arms XM front tension rod bushings XM rear lower pillow balls XM rear traction rod pillow balls XM RUCA bushings XM Rear subframe bushings Xcessive heim endlinks XM steering rack bushings + x7 conversion MX73 steering rack 20mm forward steering rack relocation Proforged 1987 Corolla inner tie rods (104-10408) +20mm extended front LCAs Toyota Crown Comfort Taxi steering knuckles Toyota Tacoma ball joint in RUCA. 27mm front sway bar 25mm rear sway bar Brakes Sumitomo 300zx 300mm aluminum 4-pots front. Standard pads and rotors StopTech Braided SS brake lines Project Mu D1 spec e-brake shoes Exterior Custom two-tone paint scheme (Champagne/Bronze) Black door frames R-M Diamont Base Coat SPI Universal Clear Coat Shaved radio antenna Engine bay sprayed champagne with sahara gold flake (0.015) Custom bash bars F/R made specifically for BIG☆WIN kit Authentic BIG☆WIN JZX81 Mark II Type-SP F/B body kit JZX100 turn winkers GX81 Mark II sedan headlights with integrated fog lights. GX81 Mark II sedan grille Australian MX83 series 2 corner lights Australian MX83 series 1 boot lock 24kt gold plated door handles - custom engraved Rickyy's DM aero replica roof wing SerialNine Type-1 rear bumper SerialNine Yamaha Wing Sylvania LED bulbs Work Emotion XT7 18x9.5 +30 - Federal RS-RR 215/40r18 & Kenda KR20A 235/40r18 Work Emotion limited edition 30th anniversary center caps - Gold Authentic Ganador aero mirrors Australian Cressida fender markers with 5mm yellow LED Prova convex lenses for Ganador mirrors - Yellow Aerowolf Ganador visors - Gold Interior Defi BF-Advanced controller and gauges (Turbo, Water Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure) AEM X-series 30-0300 A/FR gauge MK3 Supra brake pedal Tom's steering wheel w/ Tom's 24kt gold plated horn button Works Bell Toshiking edition quick release Bride Zeta 3 Japan (black suede/ super aramid carbon shell) Bride FO seat rail (MX83/JZX81) TRD Sports AE86 option reclining bucket seat w/ custom bracket MOONEYES custom velour dashboard mat Pioneer headunit Pioneer speakers Sylvania LED bulbs throughout Clear door markers G-Corporation floor mats - Custom MX83 fitment - Black/Gray checker Toyota Starlet fog light switch to control GX81 fogs. (Kit made by 'Boristhecat') Battery relocated to trunk w/ circuit breaker. (Support bracket made by Marc @ Build Rad Stuff w/ ICT Billet Optima battery tray) JZX81 spin turn drift knob India market MX83 satellite controls pocket Xcessive clutch pedal/Celica clutch master cylinder Serialnine drift spin turn knob Reupholstered arm rest GX81 9k RPM tachometer Progress pictures to follow.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Since I bought the car without being able to start it, I was taking a leap of faith and putting a lot of trust in the seller's honesty. Overall I am not disappointed in the car that I bought although there were more issues with the car than I anticipated. To list Cons: The car didn't start, the car needed a battery, and the clutch wouldn't disengage. After fixing those issues and driving the car, I came to find out: The Problem - My Solution The key I had only worked on the driver lock and ignition, the trunk lock and passenger lock didn't match - Rekeyed all of the locks Cracked windshield - Replaced windshield The hazards didn't work - found out there was no fuse The horn didn't work - was on same fuse as hazards The wipers didn't work - Wiper control module was fried No power locks worked - Needed new motors The tachometer/fuel level and engine temp didn't work - same ground not bolted to chassis The interior illumination lights didn't work - no fuse Fuses panel had different amp fuses than what was specified - fixed per vehicle specs No antenna - picked up at junkyard No cupholders - bought from a member Fuel door was cock-eyed - Broke it, rewelded it, miraculously centered itself Missing footwell covers - picked from a Cressida part out Missing mirror adjustment knob - picked from a Cressida part out Broken arm rest latch - picked from a Cressida part out Cracked interior door handle insets - picked good condition from a Cressida part out Missing interior bolts everywhere - picked up a bunch from a junkyard Cressida Weather strips were too far deteriorated - picked up a good set Broken sun visors - bought from a member Radio didn't work - installed new head unit Steering wheel wouldn't zero out (rack was moving) - XM rack bushings Braking would cause a variant of death wobble - New brakes and suspension Suspension was bouncy and shot - New suspension No hood struts - bought hood struts A/C didn't work - Does now W58 didn't have a shift boot, allowing air and fumes from the exhaust leak at the header to enter the cabin - R154 has boot Drive axle boots had disintegrated - bought new axles Carrier bearing rubber disintegrated and 2 piece driveshaft flexed and clunked - I went one-piece Engine leaked oil and threw a rod in 5,000 miles - swapped it Paint was shit - Painted it Considering all of this, I'm happy with the car because it is a clean body, matching VINs and rust free. It's 25 years old and I wouldn't expect everything to work flawlessly. If it all worked, it wouldn't have been for sale for how cheap it was. These pictures are spanning the time frame of the first time I saw the Cressida in person, to when it first landed in my driveway in 2015. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Obligatory first step of car ownership is a good cleaning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Addressing the issue of replacing the starter and investigating why the clutch doesn't work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Now I see why the clutch didn't work. 4 of the 6 flywheel bolts I was able to spin with my hands and one was backed out so far that it was contacting the clutch disk. Shitty snapchat quality pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 First drive with my "new" Cressida Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Not much of a head unit, but it has Bluetooth and a USB charger. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Some classic era correct goodies from Japan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 By this time my 7m had acquired rod knock in the short 5,000 daily driven miles that I put on it. I began preparing for a 2jz swap. I picked up this JZ/R flywheel and R154. My Cressida came 5-speed swapped with a w58, but I did not want to put that trans behind a GTE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Ripping out that disgraceful 7M and indulging in some much needed spring cleaning. I wish I had more photos of the stock engine bay to display how oily and covered in gunk the engine and bay were. You could hardly tell what engine it was as it appeared like a black lump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Meticulously picking out my new engine from a local importer "JDM Hotline" in Arizona and bringing her home. They did a dry compression test with my presence and the engine showed right about ~160 psi across the board. No oil was present in the charge piping or seeping out of any crevices, so it appeared to be a clean, strong unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Awesome P-N-P swap service provided by the legend himself, Mark Panic. Great guy, great service. 10/10 would recommend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 I stayed fairly conservative with this swap. I didn't go all out. I replaced typical maintenance items such as water pump, thermostat, timing belt, tensioner, pulleys, serpentine belt, various gaskets, seals, and spark plugs. I didn't want to do too much as I wanted to verify the engine and swap was a solid platform to modify as I wasn't 100% sure the condition my engine and r154 were in. I played it safe for the time being. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 SC300 A/C compressor fitted. Arizona summers are fucking brutal, so this mod is a must. I used the 7m compressor manifold fitted to the SC compressor to allow me to utilize the factory Cressida lines. I had to perform a bit of grinding to the PS bracket to accommodate for the manifold lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Putting everything all back together, preparing to drop the whole thing in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 It fits.. As it comes of no surprise at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Just the standard DM universal intercooler kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 I used the Aristo GTE denso fuel pump that came with my 2JZ in place of the stock fuel pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 By this time it has been running and driving. I took it to a buddy's shop to get the A/C charged. Ice cold as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 I was driving the car open downpipe up until I bought this HKS Hi-Power muffler and had a straight 3-inch pipe made to it. Surprisingly the open downpipe was very tolerable. I assume the twin turbos muffle and quiet the sound of the engine quite a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Road trip to Northern Arizona! Bet you didn't think we had aspens did ya? I fucking hate these Crown Vic meshies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 My speedo cable started making the needle jump around and before I could give it some graphite lube, it broke, so I had to scoop one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 One of the many issues that the car had when I bought it was that the steering wheel would never zero out. If I turned right, the steering wheel will be tilted to the right, if I turned left, the steering wheel would still be tilted left after straightening out. Obviously the rack was moving and you can see the reason why.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Splurged on a new seat. Only one since it cost more than I paid for the car.. I'm using mx83/jzx81 Bride sliders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUMBERZACK 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 JZX100 Koyorad fitted and K&N air filter (Don't buy the shitty CX racing filter, it began deteriorating on me in the short month that I was using it). JZX100 radiator fits awesome. Top mounts sit perfect, bottom mounts need to be relocated. It keeps the car running nice and cool during these harsh 120 degree summers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
