DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Well, I finally got my 1JZ! Went with the VVT-i cuz im ballin like that (not really). Anyways, Sold the 7M-GE for 300 bucks which was sweet because it funded my new motor. Picked it up for 1600.00 shipped! motor, ECU, Auto trans, ignitor, Etc. I'll start by telling you guys the plans for the car, I have about a year to complete it so my goals are kind've realistic for that time-frame and my budget.1JZ-GTE VVT-i SwapBC Racing CoiloversBattle Version Arms and LinksW58 5 speed swap (for now, R154 at a later time)Bride GIAS LowMax reclineable buckets in black w/takata harnesses & XM Harness BarGrip Royal Wheel w/NRG Quick release & Shorthub6k HID'sSome sort of fat staggered wheel with an aggressive stretch.Probably forgetting some but will add as needed. Picked up the car from south carolina for 1200 bucks. car has 74k original miles and is EXTREMELY clean! The original Pearl white paint is minty as hell. I want to go with a low n' slow style VIP build for the car but still want to be able to have fun with it an slide it around if i so choose. Here she is the day i picked her up: ANNNDDDDD GONE! More in next post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Went outside and hit the bay with purple power and my pressure washer. Here are some before and afters.BEFORE: AFTER: She's waiting for her motor to come in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 BAM! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 This day was good!!Also got rid of the fucked up headlight and replaced it with a minty junkyard specialANNNDDD my motor came!! so happy!! this fucker is CLEAN!!! To be continued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Put the new headlight in and then we swapped the motor in. We banged up the core support pretty bad on the removal of the 7M so i decided to sand it down and paint it matte black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Found a good deal on some Mustang Cobra FR500's in 17x9 +24 and 17x10.5 +22 for 300 bucks with tires! 300.00 i couldnt say no! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 rad dude, I dig those wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Thanks, dude. couldnt pass them up for the price.. not EXACTLY what i was looking for, i wanted 18's at the least, but these will do for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwcress 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 its alittle late not but should have pulled that pad off the firewall it falls apart and gets all over everything same thing with the pad on the hood and the bay looks soo much brighter without it... shit looks good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 good start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 bwcress, mine is in real good, shape i dont see it coming apart to be honest, especially the one under the hood, unless it gets any significant tears in it, it's staying.Kyle, thanks, man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijin Smash Wayhoff 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Paint the wheels white. FR500's only look good in white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Was actually considering that. they need to be painted anyways cuz the chrome is flaking and one of them is not like the others lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijin Smash Wayhoff 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 I promise you, we've had them in green, blue, purple, black with chrome lip and the only look good in white. I'll find a pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijin Smash Wayhoff 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 true! yea those do look hella good. man i wish mine were 18's like those... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChriSOL 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 great progress. glad you figured it out and came back with the right frame of mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 haha yea i think i got this... just hope you guys go easy on me if i have retarded questions.. this build IS new to me XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Being a member of this community is VERY important to me, lol i was watching the clock literally as my time ran out to come back... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotgate 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 ^ well done dude, didn't think it would actually happen this quick, keen to seee updates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Thanks dudes! will update as soon as i receive new ish.On another note.. can anyone tell me how i can reliably fix this? The only conclusion i could come up with is to JB Weld the lower piece back on and buy a new waterpump for the top one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbs 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 looks good so far man keep it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tbone 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Good on you for keeping your word and coming thru with a nice clean looking 1jz vvti Posted 04 March 2013 - 01:08 PM "yea man they deleted the account, has to make a comeback... go ahead and delete all that other shit please admins.Also, Tbone, last time i had just finished paying the car off and hadnt actually HAD the car in my posession, yet. 1JZ will be here in < 3weeks and the 7M is already out of the car" ^^I was holding you to that shit^^ You proved me wrong.Looking forward to seeing this build's progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 thanks for all the support, guys. next is all the shit for the 5 sped conversion and then its on to the wiring harness and intercooler stuff. its a project but believe me when i say ill keep you all updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaIndiaEcho 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2013 Was anyone else creaming over this article today? Pretty much exactly what im going for, too... drooooolll http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/04/usdm-mania-a-cressida-in-japan/ Anyways, i pushed the car out of the garage today to snap some more pics... been kinda thinking of selling the wheels already to help fund the 5 speed conversion... priorities.. what do you guys think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
