bwcress 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 i was just gonna say i have them and they are deff +20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 1, 2012 Xcessive release bearing adapter showed up today and I'm slightly disappointed. Same quality I would get from T3... part will work but finish machine work is rough. If I machined the part and brought it in to get checked out by my inspector he would tell me to debur my parts and ask why I have such a shitty finish on the profile. The hardware provided is either too long or too short. I'll be taking it to work with me in the morning to finish the debur work and I'll be picking up hardware and a couple of seals I need for the transmission tomorrow afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
white_raven 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2012 so sick! nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Picked up my transmission seals, deburred the XM release bearing adapter, drilled the holes in the bell housing for the cutch lines, spent $35 on hardware and grommets, pilot bearing came in the mail, and got bell housing assembled for the last time. Planning on spending Saturday scrubbing the engine bay with a bottle of Dawn and a toothbrush. Maybe get the LS400 oil pan on the motor. Missing clutch lines and a clutch kit to have this thing in the car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChriSOL 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Good god man. You were productive yesterday. I'm off next weekend while FM is at NOLA if you want to hit up some yards. We can do Haltom this time, especially if they take scrap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 4, 2012 Found a 3/4" bore clutch master cylinder that has the same mounting pattern as the cressida. Gonna test it on my ae86 first but both will be getting one. Pics from Saturday... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 10, 2012 Brass shift bushing installed and clutch lines showed up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
white_raven 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 ^ sexy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Yes... I want that front end! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 18, 2012 LS400 oil pan swap finished, rear main seal and flywheel installed, and I couldn't help but throw the transmission on to see everything bolted together. Need the clutch disc and pressure plate and everything will be sitting under the hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Georgie-Porgie Report post Posted November 18, 2012 ITBs ! ITBs ! ITBs ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChriSOL 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2012 ^ fuck no. why waste the money and time and headaches for something like that when there's not going to be a benefit besides looking cool? i'd do it on a different car, but on a daily cruiser there's no point. ps, intro or ban. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 19, 2012 I wouldn't do ITB's on a 1uz. I've considered supercharging but with the w58 and 7.5" rear end I'm not sure if its a good idea. Going to daily it so I'll see how bored I get with it after it runs. I already have an Eaton M90 in the garage. We'll see... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 20, 2012 Picked up the transmission mount, pressure plate, and clutch disc today. This means the motor will be in the car on Saturday and we're loading it on the car dolly and sticking it in my garage over the weekend. I'll be ripping apart the rear suspension to machine the parts to convert the rear to 5-lug and maybe take measurements for aluminum subframe/diff bushings. Wiring harness will also be on the agenda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChriSOL 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2012 great. i'll try to be by at some point so stand around and put beer bottles in my mouth suggestively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 22, 2012 Lower intake manifold cleaned and bead blasted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 25, 2012 Motor is in-ish... driver's side valve cover is hitting the brake booster and not allowing the transmission mount to line up (everything needs to slide back about 1/2"). I had already seen this as a potential issue and I have a couple of ideas to resolve it. Couple of pics... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChriSOL 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2012 hammer that fucker with a precision dent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toji004 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2012 Change that starter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 25, 2012 No... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 27, 2012 Toji - the "No" was directed at Chris. I will be picking up a new starter before the intake manifold goes back on. Going to be using a Nissan brake booster and master cylinder to solve the interference problem. Got the car moved from my brother's house today and stuffed in the garage. As soon as I get the old brake booster/master cylinder pulled I'll have the engine/tranny in all the way and begin tearing apart the suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted November 29, 2012 Brake interference removed and front suspension pulled tonight. Meh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rue Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Dropped the front crossmember and all of the remaining front suspension pieces. Everything will see the parts washer this week and get ready for new bushings, ball joints, and steering rack. Anyone know of an option for the rack damper? So far I've only been able to find the original Toyota ones for around $140. Just wondering if there was another option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Space Case 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Unless you want super OEM feeling steering, ditch the dampener and don't replace it. 75% of the cressidas I've been in had blown dampeners, and you'd never know otherwise without actually looking at it/testing it. They are pretty useless. LMK what you plan to do for adapting the eaton to the lower intake, if you ever get to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
