Xspower Is300 Drift Car Build

[maxlmus347]

Here is my build as of so far, i am going to be representing XSPOWER in the upcoming 2008 USDrift circuit, with my 2002 Lexus IS300 Drift Car.

So i came home the other day and saw this at my shop
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Started going through some of the boxes, GEZZ was this stuff packaged good!
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Opened it all up to see what i got, i felt like a kid at christmas, man was there alot in those boxes, laid everything out to see what all i got double check everything.
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[maxlmus347]

So i pulled my Drift car into my shop and started taring into it, i couldnt help it, i had work later that night so only got a little done, Pulled the intake, header, and started mocking up the turbo for the install.
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After bolting on the XSPOWER manifold and put the T61 on i noticed that it was a little to close for comfort on the ABS lines and ABS block, so nothing a llittle engineering and some elbow grease couldnt fix. Used some adj plyers and bent the lines straight and utilized the ABS block bracket and modified it to still hold it but now on the frame rail. Plenty of room now.
Before:
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During:
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After:
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Clocked the Turbo, lossened the compressor side, removed gasket and then spun where i needed it to be and then marked it with a marker, took turbo back off, re-installed gasket, tighten compressor side down again.
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[maxlmus347]

I got all of that done, and started mocking up piping and started getting a little ahead of myself, to see what it was going to look like when it was all done.
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Then i started to think if im gonna go and boost my IS300, and i know the weakest link is now going to be my HG, so i called Mark up and talked to him a little bit and decided to get the XSPOWER HG and engine rebuild gasket kit, edit: after review decided to order GTE internals.
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[maxlmus347]

So i opened her up and started looking at the inside of the engine, man was i impressed that after 80k of hard beating the crap out of this engine it looked as good as it did!
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Notice the gold color on the rods and pistons, screams GTE internals, GE are silver in color.
Edit: Nevermind that they are crappy N/A pistons, A new set of GTE's are on the way!
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[LexusFTW]

Awesome man! So do your pistons have the provision for the oil squirters?

[TSopranoIS300]

I'm not so sure of those GTE Rods...where did you hear that? I certainly NEVER heard of that or saw proof...in fact, just the opposite...they are very weak on the 2002+ and the 2001 blocks were had the stronger rods...

otherwise, so far so good it seems..

please use TOYOTA RED coolant though, seeing that green stuff is a big no no as it can corrode and is not reccomended....

what engine management are you going to be using?

[Htekwo]

^^^I agree. My 02' had the skinny rods and crappy NA pistons! Lasted about a month and too much timing took the ringlandings out. I would not trust that you have GTE internals. At the best, I've heard that you could have GTE rods, but your pistons will be GEs at best. IMO, the pistons are the weak link though.

[eminence]

It was only a rumor that toyota did this to the block. But after a few of the IS300 had ripped their motor up there were no signs of GTE internals in any of the 10 motor that was opened up, the year varied from 01-03. Max, don't fool yourself, those aren't GTE internals, they are without a doubt the weak GE rods and pistons. If you can take a better picture of the rod I can give you a definitely answer, however, I am almost positive it's not a GTE internal.

The coloring of the metal is not a factor. The golden hue is actually from the oil, my GE internals were gold also.

Htekwo, is right the weakest link is the ringlanding on the GE pistons. I have yet to hear about rods crapping out underboost for the IS or even a blown HG. You're only concern that's related to HG would be compression. Since you already have the motor apart, swap it out for GTE internals. Don't base your decisions on assumption, it will turn around and kick you in the ass.

What about tranny options? I see you have the w55. THis will definitely eat the dust in one or two drift event.

[maxlmus347]

I'm not so sure of those GTE Rods...where did you hear that? I certainly NEVER heard of that or saw proof...in fact, just the opposite...they are very weak on the 2002+ and the 2001 blocks were had the stronger rods...

otherwise, so far so good it seems..

please use TOYOTA RED coolant though, seeing that green stuff is a big no no as it can corrode and is not reccomended....

what engine management are you going to be using?

Well i was reading on my.is and some of the post were comparing the pistons, from the underside, and what not and the GTE has the mesh looking bottom side pistons, along with the golden color, i was hoping for the best....o well. As far as EM i am currently running Greddy E-manage Ultimate with the P-n-P harness, and Innovate wideband.

It was only a rumor that toyota did this to the block. But after a few of the IS300 had ripped their motor up there were no signs of GTE internals in any of the 10 motor that was opened up, the year varied from 01-03. Max, don't fool yourself, those aren't GTE internals, they are without a doubt the weak GE rods and pistons. If you can take a better picture of the rod I can give you a definitely answer, however, I am almost positive it's not a GTE internal.

The coloring of the metal is not a factor. The golden hue is actually from the oil, my GE internals were gold also.

Htekwo, is right the weakest link is the ringlanding on the GE pistons. I have yet to hear about rods crapping out underboost for the IS or even a blown HG. You're only concern that's related to HG would be compression. Since you already have the motor apart, swap it out for GTE internals. Don't base your decisions on assumption, it will turn around and kick you in the ass.

What about tranny options? I see you have the w55. THis will definitely eat the dust in one or two drift event.

Well i will call up boost logic tomorrow and order the GTE internals. Along witha 1.3mm headgasket kit that i just got from Mark with XSPOWER, and ill be calling Titanmotorsports for the ARP Studs and a new timing belt. Paycheck will be depsited into my act in 15mins, tomorrow i will see all of that go "bye-bye"

As far as the tranny i know that its now the weakest link, V160 is out of the option right now, too much money and my pockets are not the deep. I have another w55 in back up, but im not planning on making HUGE numbers im going to dial it in at 350, and hope it lasts. Save up and maybe get enough money 1/2 though the season to do the V160 swap. Right now i am taking some precautions to make the trans last, Using a 6 puck sprung, and a Duel Mass flywheel, trying to take some of the abuse before my tranny pops.

[TSopranoIS300]

sounds good.....keep us posted on the build

[maxlmus347]

So i did a little more work on the drift car, finished stripping the interior, and pulling the pistons for the new GTE internals, once i get ahold of Boost Logic, i called at least 5 times today and no answer....gezz.

Where did the heater core go??
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There was a moon roof....
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Cleaning up some of the wiring for the strobes and loose ends.
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And finally pulling the pistons
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[TRDmonkey]

Looks great! Keep us updated!

[eminence]

I am glad you pulled the pistons out because those are definitely GE internals and not GTE.

[maxlmus347]

Well i would have GTE internals already on the way if Boost Logic would answer their damn phone!!!! Gezz i must have called them 10 times on friday, and left a message. I want the internals so i can get this engine back in the car and get it running so i can post some numbers, o yea and have BOOST!!!

As far as progress hard wired strobes into aux lighting of the car so i can use a switch from the instrument panel, started fabin up a center dash piece to hold gauges, switches, boost controller, and turbo timer.

[eminence]

Well i would have GTE internals already on the way if Boost Logic would answer their damn phone!!!! Gezz i must have called them 10 times on friday, and left a message. I want the internals so i can get this engine back in the car and get it running so i can post some numbers, o yea and have BOOST!!!

As far as progress hard wired strobes into aux lighting of the car so i can use a switch from the instrument panel, started fabin up a center dash piece to hold gauges, switches, boost controller, and turbo timer.

In the mean while have you taken the time to measure out and make sure your engine is withing tolerance and clearance? I.E Cylinder Bore, Main Crank bearing clearance, valve clearnace, etc.?

[maxlmus347]

In the mean while have you taken the time to measure out and make sure your engine is withing tolerance and clearance? I.E Cylinder Bore, Main Crank bearing clearance, valve clearnace, etc.?

Im not doing that my engine shop is doing that once i get the pistons, im taking it down there with the pistons and block, and basically saying, here ya go, having them magnaflux and pressure test both my head and block to check to see if there is any cracks, having them check the cylinders out, even though they still have the factory hone marks on the walls, replacing my main bearings and installing the pistons. And having my head cleaned up with a mild port and polish with manifolds ported to match. I know i will have valve clearance seeing how im putting a 1.3mm head gasket, and people have done the GTE internals swaps on the IS's many times before w/o any problems. If i run into any snags i can always sell the GTE internals and by oversized JE pistons and Eagle H beam rods and have the block punched .20 over. But ill cross the bridge when i get my internals here.

[maxlmus347]

Update: Dropped block and head off to my engine machine shop to get specd' out to make sure i don't need to buy over sized pistons in case i had to have the block punched. And am now looking in the direction of maybe after market pistons and rods, vs the GTE

[LexusFTW]

I would consider GTE pistons and aftermarket rods. Maybe Eagle H beams if you cant shell out some serious cash.
BTW, did you ever get a hold of BL?

[maxlmus347]

Yes i did, they were out of stock, and when they get the new shipment in they will not be at the discounted rate. I may think about that, i have my toyota guy working up a price for me, and i have my machine shop working up a cost for a set of aftermarket pistons.

[velella]

how is the routing of the intercooler piping on the is300? any problems or is it a peice of cake?

[98mkiv]

OE pistons/rings are suprizingly cheap..... check into stock. not sure on the rods though.

[maxlmus347]

i got several quotes i have one from my toyota guy for pistons, rings, wrist pins, and rods for 775.00, got a quote from elmhurts toyota for the same thing for 875.65 pre shippment, with an approx 3 week wait, im going with my guy from toyota and getting the GTE set in 7-10 days, i will have my motor/head back from the machine shop in 7-10 days, ARP Studs, timing belt, serp belt, innovative a/f gauge 3-4 days, AEM tru boost controller and gauge 3-4 days, First State Motorsports 700hp fuel system pick up on 1/18/08, all other parts i may need gathering in the next week, appointment for custom 3" exhaust 10-14 days on will call, tune scheduled for feb 1st at exotic motorsports. I have my fingers crossed,and my wallet open......

[eminence]

Ever heard of Probe Industries? The domestic swear by it. They run under $350 with rings. Forged .020 over pistons.

http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/product.asp?ProdID=21304&CtgID=21301

[LexusFTW]

Have you decided what headgasket you're going with? I would go ahead and do the stock TT HG because you have the GTE pistons.

[maxlmus347]

Well i already ordered the XS 1.3mm headgasket and now im afraid i might have droped the compression ratio too low, somewhere in the 8's now. when i only wanted 9. but its not as if i had a stroker kit installed, or anything like that, so i cant see how i would have lowered my compression too too much, the TT gets lower compression from the TT headgasket, so i fig with the TT internals and the 1.3mm HG i should be prob in the neighborhood of 8.7:1 which is a little low, but boost can make up the difference

[98mkiv]

Re-use your stock HG and you will be fine as long as you were careful with removing it. If you want a new one, I can get you a new one.

[maxlmus347]

Well i already bought that 1.3mm from you and the stock one i threw away, did you already mail out the gasket kit and the HG on Wednesday like you said you were going to? I will just used the 1.3mm and turn up the boost, i rather have a thicker HG that will hold the power, vs the paper thin stock GE gasket that will screw me when its blows.

[98mkiv]

yes, gasket set has shipped.

You won't blow a HG in a 2JZ motor unless you overheated it. The HG is purely for setting you CR, that's the only concern. If you want to drift, you'd rather not be below 9.0:1 because you're basically making a soft bottom end.

[maxlmus347]

OK well i called some people today and did some research on the HG situation, according to a couple people that are rep. in the 2JZ community, they said with the GTE internals, and the 1.3mm head gasket, with the head slightly milled/resurfaced, that i should be at 8.97 approx almost a 9:1 ratio, so i am still go, they said if i was worried about spool times lower the timeing on the exhaust side with my cam gear to increase EGT's and have the turbo spool quickly, they also told me if i really wanted it to spool quick, install a turbo blanket, and heat tape the manifold, so im going onto Jegs today and ordering that. I bought a set of the GTE internals from another ClubNA-T member he should be shipping today with express shipping to my door, and i should have my boost controller, studs, timing belt, A/F gauge, serp belt today or tomorrow, man shes coming along very nicely, now i need to start banking on for the R154 swap. I know the w55 is going to pop, hopefully not while dynoing it

[98mkiv]

Cool.... right in a good CR - especially if you're running race gas all the time.

[TSopranoIS300]

you will be fine with that...just make sure its all tuned up by someone who knows the motor and knows what they are doing! taking it to FSM would be a great idea...

[maxlmus347]

Went to FSM today, talked to them and checked out their shop, saw a 2JZ fully built with some crazy GT80 something a turbo thats just huge on it getting ready to drop into a SC300, ordered my fuel system, RC 750CC injectors High Imp. so no resistor box's, Walbro 255, Fuel Lab FPR, FPG, and have on hold a FSM GTE style manifold im planning on installing later in march, along with a fuel rail to get rid of my stock one. But as of right now im a just waiting on parts to get to my shop and as soon as they get there i will be installing them and getting this car drivable once again!

[maxlmus347]

So while i am waiting on parts to arrive and my engine to get done at the machine shop, me having the OCD that i do to keep doing something, in the past couple days i have gotten my pistons in, thanks mike1316, gotten my boost gauge and controller, ARP studs, timing belt, serp belt, A/F gauge, and no motor to put it all on! so ive rolled the car outside power washed the engine bay, hardwire the rest of the strobes into the headlights and tail lights, cut apart my body harness to get rid of what i didnt need, made a center concil to hold my gauges and switches, im getting really anise wanted to do more but i cant. Here are some pictures,
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[LexusFTW]

Im lovin the interior! How much weight do you think you pulled out of the car?

[maxlmus347]

On a conservative number, close to 250lbs, easily. So today while i was at my shop the mail lady dropped off something to me! A package from KingRat racing, my drift brake! Here are some pictures of the install, what do you know about 2 calipers on the rear wheel......the IS300 will be unstoppable this season.....muwahaahaha
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[mike1316]

That looks Awesome! I can't wait to see the finished product!

[LexusFTW]

OMG!! That drift kit is pimp!

[Htekwo]

So i did a little more work on the drift car, finished stripping the interior, and pulling the pistons for the new GTE internals, once i get ahold of Boost Logic, i called at least 5 times today and no answer....gezz.
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Those are definately Skinny GE rods! When you go with GTE internals, you won't need a taller HG. Just get a GTE HG from the dealer or Champion Toyota.

[SC300Dori]

Looking good bro

[Dramon]

Wow, that thing is sick.

[98mkiv]

Max works fast!

[maxlmus347]

Update dropped off my pistons to the machine shop to have installed and balanced in my block, along with the new valve seals, now the next thing that my engine builder is worried about is my springs may be too light, hes worried that they may let the valves down too far under heavy boost, thus snapping off or mashing a piston. So im looking into a BC spring set, or a TT spring set, don't know which and don't know if i want to go that route quite yet with still using the GE head, it may be something i do further down the line, seeing how people have no problem boosting on the GE heads now. I have a R154 with my name on it that i am picking up on Friday, got it for a great deal, now i need to start piecing that combination together over the next month. Everything that can get bead blasted is blasted and ready for powder coat, ill take some before and after shots when i powder my parts. The IS is coming along...but it just doesn't seem fast enough.

[98mkiv]

The spring rate on those springs is so high that 30 psi spready over the diameter of the valve is about 30#. I think when you've pushed those springs down, that's in the noise......

Interesting though, I wonder if the NA and TT springs are the same. My bet is they are. Check the toyota PN and let us know.

[maxlmus347]

So im still waiting for my block to get back i started polishing my IC piping and then fig i start working on the TB and now its almost everything....here is a shitty cell phone teaser picture.... i should have the engine back by the end of this week according to my shop, fuel system comes in tomorrow along with some other odds and ends....i want my engine back so i can get this thing up and running.
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[98mkiv]

if the shop has not assembled the motor yet, have them blast it and paint it with a fresh coat of black.

[maxlmus347]

if the shop has not assembled the motor yet, have them blast it and paint it with a fresh coat of black.

One step ahead of you...told them when i dropped it off i wanted the block black..... this motor is going to look super clean. Here are some actual pictures of it how it looks.....:wackit:
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Also along with that i got this in the mail today.... some more stuff i kinda needed.....
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[100mgbluepill]

how much was that turbo blanket?

[maxlmus347]

how much was that turbo blanket?

83 bucks at jegs its a turbonetics blanket that is a trim to fit type. it will work fine and do the job.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_319036_-1

[100mgbluepill]

how well does it fit the 61's housing? Can you take a pic of it on?

[maxlmus347]

how well does it fit the 61's housing? Can you take a pic of it on?

Ask and you shall receive....
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It looked a little big, so i called jegs, they said it was a cut to trim type, then i called turbonetics to confirm, they said cut it between the 3 nubs used to hold it to the turbo, and them use stainless steel wire/safety wire to tighten it down on the turbo. The make one for a exact fit for our turbos or one that is exactly like the T61's we have, but its 210.00.......

[100mgbluepill]

Ah, word. Looks like i found the turbo blanket im going to be using :) Thanks a bunch.

[98mkiv]

Best not to trim those, they are aluminum with insiulation sandwiched inbetween. Leave it large. I had one on my black Supra, works great. Just secure it with the safety wire.

Looking good. How about some pix of the car with it's new vinyl?

[maxlmus347]

Best not to trim those, they are aluminum with insiulation sandwiched inbetween. Leave it large. I had one on my black Supra, works great. Just secure it with the safety wire.

Looking good. How about some pix of the car with it's new vinyl?

Will be up as soon as the car comes back from paint, while im waiting for the engine im getting the bottom 1/2 touched up with a new blue sprayed on, should pictures should be up next week end. With the new vinyls, its gonna look goooooood.

[dima126]

you are making good progress, should loos killer when your done.

[Japsfinest]

Hey max, great job thus far can't wait to see it done.

[velella]

hey, can u do me a favor and show how u ran the intercooler piping? i dont know how hard it is on the is300, also how is the fitment of the downpipe????

[maxlmus347]

I will as soon as i put the engine back in, currently my engine is at a machine shop being assembled, so i cant necessarily show you how to run the piping just quite yet. As soon as i get the engine back it will be a matter of hours before its all back together and running.

Update: While my engine was at the machine shop and they were going over my head and valves they noticed that 2 of them were slightly bent ordered new ones, and the head is now getting a 3 angle valve job, bowl work done, and the springs shimmed .003" for extra tension and to insure that while bouncing off the rev limiter i wont hit a valve into a piston again. I last saw my block in the hone machine, so it will be done within the next week! While waiting for the block i have cleaned up most of the stock parts, fuel rail, water pump, oil pump, etc... as well as tapped the fuel rail for the FPG, and drilled the hole in my upper oil pain for the oil return line. I also switched my lower runners to the SC300 runners, cleaner looking and will work with the RC injectors i bought, not to mention they are bigger runners then the stock IS300, ill have to post some pictures soon, i keep forgetting my camera at my apt...

[maxlmus347]

Update: Installed the fuel pump, wired that in on a switch to be able to kill fuel to engine incase of a engine fire, made up a oil return flange for the oil return line that goes on the upper oil pan, drill and tapped the bolt holes for the flange. Started sanding down the car and prepping it for paint, i am eagerly waiting for my engine, i didnt think it would take this long at the machine shop, i really didnt, its kinda pissing me off, but i dont want to rush them and they screw up on something and then my engine grenade. Today im working on wiring the new injector pig tails onto the stock wiring harness, and start doing more sanding on the body. On a side note im trying to keep my mind off of some family problems, my uncle past away the other day and his funeral was today....life is too short.

[98mkiv]

There was an oil return flange included in the kit, hope it did not go out with the peanuts (they aren't big and they aren't heavy, and you would not be the first to have accidentaly disposed of it ;) ) Tell the machine shop to stop bumping your job. They aren't taking their time, they are bumping you.....

My condolences on your uncle, I feel you on that one. And yes, life is certainly toooooo shrt.

mark

[LexusFTW]

I had no idea you were doing so much work on the car at one time. Any pics of the body before it goes to paint?

Im sorry about you Uncle as well.

[maxlmus347]

I had no idea you were doing so much work on the car at one time. Any pics of the body before it goes to paint?

Im sorry about you Uncle as well.

I will take some pictures after sanding, and pre body prep, it paint that is on it is a crappy paint job that me and my friend did last year, it was after i got the body kit, i couldn't stand having it multiple colors, so i sprayed the bottom 1/2 and called it a day, now the look has stuck with me with the paint scheme so im getting a better professional paintjob for this season. Ive been banking on this for a little while now, i added up what ive spent last month, over 2500. And there is still a good bit left to buy, seats, harness, new fire suit, shoes, pay for paint, tuning, miscellaneous shit that will come up that i need, and im already saving up for the V160 swap, my casehardened w55 i know will not last me through the season, so im hoping prior to the USdrift circuit i can have the V160 installed. O well im making good progress on the car doing little odds and ends every day to keep diligent on the build, ive had it in the garage for only 40days and its prob 60% done, im moving pretty fast, thanks to my wallet being kinda ready for it.

[maxlmus347]

So today was a great day...... my engine buider finally called me up and told me my engine was done!!!!!! here are some quick pictures i took, tonight i finished cleaning up some parts, i put my head studs on HG and then head, mocked up some stuff to see how it would look, tomorrow full assembly of the engine preping for install, sunday, install of motor wiring hook up, initial fire up, Tuesday/wednesday cage pick up, thursday cage install, seats, harness install, friday prep for paint, saturday goes to body shop!

ARP Main studs, ARP Rod cap bolts, ARP Head studs, GTE pistons, rods, wrist pins
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Head milled .010th, 3 angle valve job, bowl porting, springs shimmed .001http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/DSCN2061.jpg
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Studs installed
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HG Going on
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Head torqued down
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Some of the parts that are fresh out of the glass bead cabinet
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When in doubt of something, use a manual!!!! Never hurts to double check something
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O and heres a little picture that may get some of your engines revving.....
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[TSopranoIS300]

very very nice.....:)

[maxlmus347]

So some more progress on the build today, got the engine almost 80% ready to drop in ran into some problems, nothing major just stuff that ate up some time, but none the less here are some pictures.
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O and then FedEX dropped of a little something while i was working on the engine, harness, seat cover, seat brackets, and slider locking rails
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[eminence]

The blacked out VVTi Pulley look nice, I think I might do it also. It will match if you have gone with a Titan black exhaust cam.

I also wondered how I could get my accessories back to like new condition. I don't know why I didn't think of it before I painted since I did have my oil pan glass beaded before.

[maxlmus347]

The blacked out VVTi Pulley look nice, I think I might do it also. It will match if you have gone with a Titan black exhaust cam.

I also wondered how I could get my accessories back to like new condition. I don't know why I didn't think of it before I painted since I did have my oil pan glass beaded before.

Thanks, yeah i cant justify a purchase of a new cam gear in black when my HKS purple one works fine. and thats what i did to my parts i have a blast cabinet i had some glass bead media left over from some rims i did a little while ago, i through alot of my parts in there, most of them taped off or masked and they came out looking better then new. Im really liking how the engine is coming out, hopefully tomorrow ill get it in and wired up and fire it up.

[maxlmus347]

So some more progress on the drift car today.
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[TRDmonkey]

Awesome progress! Can't wait till its running.

[velella]

yea man, that looks awsome.. and i love the pics, keep em comin! did u have to do any mods to the xs-power DP? or does it fit right up? also are u sure that oil return line is big enough? i cant tell from the pics but it kinda looks small, and if it has any back pressure in that line and doesnt flow freely, the oil will come back up to the turbo and start shooting it through the engine, trust me it happened to me! just lookin out!

[98mkiv]

agreed, what is that for a drain line, it's hard to see from the pix. Looks like a banjo bolt type setup..... it is hard to see.

[maxlmus347]

yea man, that looks awsome.. and i love the pics, keep em comin! did u have to do any mods to the xs-power DP? or does it fit right up? also are u sure that oil return line is big enough? i cant tell from the pics but it kinda looks small, and if it has any back pressure in that line and doesnt flow freely, the oil will come back up to the turbo and start shooting it through the engine, trust me it happened to me! just lookin out!

With the DP the flange was too big where it mounts to the turbo, Mark had included a spare with my v-band clamp, i just took one off and welded the new one on. It should be fine, ill find out tomorrow night, when i fire it up.

agreed, what is that for a drain line, it's hard to see from the pix. Looks like a banjo bolt type setup..... it is hard to see.

The oil lines both supply and return are both 4-an lines which is larger then the supplied lines with the kit, they are SS braided lines,

Here is a picture of the oil return flange and assembly on the upper oil pan
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And a picture of the routing down off the turbo around the hot pipe and into the return flange
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[100mgbluepill]

Do you have a restricter on the feed line?

[maxlmus347]

Do you have a restricter on the feed line?

Nope, that is 2 "T" fittings one for the supply and the other for a mechanical oil pressure gauge, then the oil pressure sensor for the ECU on the end. I alway like to know my stuff is working. nothing wrong with over killing stuff.

[98mkiv]

your drain line MUST be 1/2" ID MIN (-8AN). do not start the motor till you fix this.

[soarerflame]

I agree with Mark you need a bigger return line and you need a little restriction into the turbo...Otherwise great build up! I love the setu you have.

[maxlmus347]

Ok so changed out the return line, finished hooking everything up, put fluids in it, finished installing the gauges, primed the system and fired it up, its running. Some questions i have, although i know the engine is not under load, wouldnt the BOV still blow off when it revs up? Is -4an line from the BOV to the intake manifold large enough to get pressure to build and the BOV to open? for some reason it doesnt seem to be opening, i only revd' the engine up a little bit seeing how its not really broken in, but i didnt hear anything nor did i feel it even attempt to move when i had my dad rev the car and i was watching the BOV, needless to say here is a quick video i took w/ my camera. Ill have some better stuff up soon, its late and i have work in 5 hrs.
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[98mkiv]

love the sound of the T61 coming down. Yes, the BOV will open at idle. Spray some silicone spray into the vacuum port on the BOV and also at the piston from the bottom. This batch of VBAND bov's has been sticking until you lube them then they wear in fine. Also, make sure you have a really solid source and line. The source for the BOV signal should be on the mani with nothing teed into it. Also the line to the BOV needs to be very stiff because if they collapse at all, then you will have no BOV opening. You won't HEAR the BOV at idle, but if you have someone revving it you will see the piston opening and closing - so try that because it's probably opening. You're not making any boost pressure at idle, that won't happen till you load the motor.

Looking good Max, we n eed more pics of your install! Piping, etc!

[maxlmus347]

Well here in the next day or too i will be writing up a tutorial on the install to help any other IS300's that will be installing the XSPOWER kit on their cars, but for now as requested here are some more pictures of my install.
Brackets to hold the intercooler i did a semi "V" mount to keep the front crash bar, i didnt want to sacrifice the strength that bar adds to the suspension.
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Here is some of the piping and how it was ran, i tried to keep it as far up inside the body as possible, i didnt want any pipes hanging down for them to get caught on something while transitioning from a banked turn to a flat or off loading off the trailer.
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Just a quick interior shot with the gauges mounted up in the center
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My roll cage will be done this week for pick up, the car is getting sanded down tomorrow and friday to go to the body shop for paint on saturday, the decals will be done on tuesday of next week, and the cage, seat, and harness will be installed some time next week after the cage is done. Then its off to get tuned so that everything will be working smoothly together, im just going to tune it for 350 HP on pump, and that engine will last long hopefully.

[98mkiv]

engine should last forever. If you have a boost cut modifier on the fuel control, make sure it is a "soft" boost cut. Talk to your tuner in regards to this.

[100mgbluepill]

If i was you id get rid of the screw/ring combo on the bov and just get a straight fitting. As soon as i switched those out and put a little o ring on the fitting to ensure it wont leak, bingo! I had softened the spring up a little bit prior to changing the fitting out but in my mind its the best thing you can do if you're having problems with it working.

[maxlmus347]

If i was you id get rid of the screw/ring combo on the bov and just get a straight fitting. As soon as i switched those out and put a little o ring on the fitting to ensure it wont leak, bingo! I had softened the spring up a little bit prior to changing the fitting out but in my mind its the best thing you can do if you're having problems with it working.

I got a fitting for my -4an line straight so i can put a connection fitting on the end of the BOV, and the line im using is steel braided and steel lined, so im sure its not compressing under vacuum, im trying to work out the kinks tomorrow, along with start welding my cage into place, man it looks really intensive, alot of measuring twice and cutting once type deals.

[luicies303]

can't wait to see this done and how it performs. This kit is definitely a consideration now. Good job with all the work.

[maxlmus347]

So i bought a S&W Race cage, modified it from a 10 point to a 12 point and added extra "X" bracing
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Got the body all ready for paint, striped off the old spray paint job getting ready to spray the Daytona Blue
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Car goes to tune on 3/4 at SRT, ill post a video, and numbers of the car once i get home, the drift car is almost done!!!!!!!

[luicies303]

So how did the dyno go? How does it drive?

[maxlmus347]

So how did the dyno go? How does it drive?

SOooooooooo i went to SRT to get my car running at 100%, get down there car off loaded, get onto the Dyno, hook up my lab top to my Greddy EMU, load a base map i had, Mo starts to set up the lower RPM settings, and the car starts acting really funny, sounded like it was breaking up above 2000 RPM's, so he messes with some more settings and then for some reason, once he got to 2000 RPM's the car would want to die off then it would rev up to try to keep it alive and then do that over and over again, so i start looking over the car to see what could be the problem, 1st we thought water from me washing it got down into the injector clips, so we blew out w/ compressed air, tried it again, same thing, checked over my MAF sensor that o-ring was shot replaced that, still acting crazy, by crazy i mean you would hold the gas down at 2000 RPM's it would hold, for 2 seconds, drop off to 200 RPM's jump up to 2700 RPMs then go back to 2000 RPMs, all w/o you doing anything at all, so we turned off the car and started looking for other problems, then we notcied that coming from my engine bay fuse box near the battery there was a clicking, coming from, you guessed it my EFI fuse relay, so we unplugged my PnP harness from my ECU and it stopped, hooked it back up and it started again, hooked the factory harness in an it was fine....so something to do w/ my Greddy EMU, so needless to say after a little while of debating about what to do, Mo and Rob talked me into going with a real stand alone system, Haltech F10X, so i left my car down there for them to install it and tune the car, i pick it back up next week, Big thanks to the guys at SRT for showing me around the shop and helping me with my problems.

[luicies303]

Geez man I'm sorry to hear that. I was really looking forward to seeing how it did and your thoughts on how it drove. I have an IS as well that I am really close to buying this kit for it. I am finishing up building the motor right now. Now its time to get ready for the next step. So is there anything that you think I should know before purchasing it such as fitment wise, special things you had to get to make it work (besides the known needed upgrade parts), quality of the parts, and anything else you would like to chime in on? Thanks for your input, it is much appreciated.

[SnailShelled_IS]

Dont worry, SRT (mo) know their shiieet. I will be going with a haltech as well. Let me know what you think about it.

[maxlmus347]

So today was the day.....i went to pick the car back up from SRT. I got down there the car was already strapped down to the Dyno, the Haltech system already installed, my intake pipe already on, all ready to go, Mo behind the wheel loaded up a base map, and started doing a pull, got to 5k RPM and it was like the car went into limp mode, throttle response was gone, no power really being made, the 1st pull i got 86 rwhp and 127 lbtq, lol. Figured out that the car was in snow mode, hooked up a extra button they had lying around the shop, started to do yet another pull, again same thing.....wasnt looking good at this point, so 1 hr later of checking over things yet again, and Mo asked me, "Max when you put the timing belt on did you align everything with the white mark or the yellow mark?" my response was " there is a yellow mark too??" Needless to say i had aligned the cams wrong and it had to be changed my cams were 60% out, so Mo, Rob, Adie(sp) hopped into action pulling the tensioner and fixing the problem to get the cams in time with the crank. Got it all back together, fired it up it was purring like a stock engine, man havent heard that in a while..... started doing a pull with just running waste gate, 8 psi, and got 347.9 RWHP,
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/th_DSCN2274.jpg (http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/?action=view&current=DSCN2274.flv)
messed with the AEM tru boost turned it up, now to 12 psi and got
403.96 RWHP
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/th_DSCN2279.jpg (http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/?action=view&current=DSCN2279.flv)
I'd like to thank my sponsors for the help i got from them with this build, XSPOWER for the full turbo kit, First State Motorsports, for the fuel system, Premier Plastering, for the shop, labor,and funding, Brantwood Service Station, for Parts, id also like to thank Mo, Rob and Adie (sp) for all their help in getting the car running right, with out you guys the car prob wouldnt be running right now, and i know not 1/2 as good either.
Im really really pleased my overall build, its been one hell of a road, still a little left to do with the car before the season starts, but man this thing has really gotten my blood, sweat, and tears, o yeah and alot of my paychecks...haha. i has def. been worth it, im really looking forward to this race season.

Here is a teaser pic of the engine bay not cleaned, hooked up to the dyno, ill put some better high res pictures once the car is painted and all prettied up!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/DSCN2272.jpg

[mike1316]

An awesome build for an awesome Car! Can't wait to start on my IS.

[98mkiv]

Congratulations MAX --- can't wait to see it fully detailed, painted and decal'd! And for sure, we can't wait to see you drift this season! Smoke'em kid!

You have a lot more power left in that turbo, turn up the boost! Be sure they setup soft boost cut into the haltech....

[100mgbluepill]

Wow, nice numbers!

[LexusFTW]

Congrats man! Looks like all your hard work is paying off!!!

[eminence]

Is that Mo (SRT) 4in inlet or was that something you fabbed up yourself?

[luicies303]

Congrats on getting everything up and running and great numbers. I cant wait to get mine done now. What size intercooler piping did you run? Have fun driving it and be safe.

[maxlmus347]

Is that Mo (SRT) 4in inlet or was that something you fabbed up yourself?

No that is in fact a SRT intake, i was down there and Rob one of the techs, was joking around and said that i needed a intake on my turbo, and i said well ill get a K&N to go on it later afterwards, i went in to talk to Mo came back out Rob had already put it on the car....so i was like well its on there it looks good, and ive already been billed for it so...eh what the hell. I like it, it works and looks good w/ everything else polished in the engine bay, im still going to work a little of my buffing magic on it to bring the shine out of it some more, as well as, my IC piping that was the LMS CAI, it needs to be freshed up a bit. All that will be done hopefully this weekend along with paint and decals prob by monday it should be 100%

[maxlmus347]

Thanks everyone for your comments and praises! Its greatly appreciated

[maxlmus347]

Got the car kinda done for this event minus a few things, decals, and buffing the new paint, but none the less i was out testing out the new car, trying to get used to the new setup with now having twice the HP and a much more tuned stiffed suspension with the cage and everything. It was a lot different having all the power i have now, but 1/2 though the day i was getting better with the car, trying new things and what not, it was a practice event, what else are you suppose to do but try new things.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/clubloose%20march22/DSCN2071.jpg
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Some tire carnage!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/clubloose%20march22/DSCN2307.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/clubloose%20march22/DSCN2304.jpg

Videos
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/clubloose%20march22/th_DSCN2288.jpg (http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/clubloose%20march22/?action=view&current=DSCN2288.flv)
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/clubloose%20march22/th_DSCN2282.jpg (http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/clubloose%20march22/?action=view&current=DSCN2282.flv)

[NIcko]

Awesome work!!:bowdown-0

[maxlmus347]

Some pictures from VIR from yesturday, now all decaled up, ill try to find some more pictures i took 2 and my camera stopped working.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/DSCN2283.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/DSCN2284.jpg

[100mgbluepill]

Sick!

[armyastro]

very nice buildup and updates.. looks great and very nice numbers.

[98mkiv]

awesome....!

[LexusFTW]

Love it!

[SuicidnS13]

Wow awesome build. Nice to see someone running off market turbos with good results. Thumbs up for not being a brand whore.

[ibdrftn]

Nice Build bro. What is you input before and after the the kit was in? How is it when you drift? Well good luck this year.

[maxlmus347]

Nice Build bro. What is you input before and after the the kit was in? How is it when you drift? Well good luck this year.

My input before the kit was i wanted boost no matter what, i was looking over some of the other kits and really looking at what you were getting for the 6000 you were spending...it didn't add up, some of the other competitors use the exact parts that mark has in his kits and charge way more, I pieced together this kit i have and bought more stuff, roll cage, seats, fire suits, etc. and still was under 6000!!!! The kit does exactly what i need it to do, build boost give me more power and reliably. Ive been to 3 events this year already for practice where your just beating the crap out of your car for 5-8 hrs a day and ive had no problems, knock on wood..... Im really pleased with my set up im glad i took the time to do the little things to make sure the car will last in the long run instead of doing the bare minim to get the car boosted.

When i drift it is so easy now to get the car sideways, ill be in a drift and say i want more angle i hit the gas and out it goes, with 400 hp at my disposal it makes drifting easier then when it was all motor and you really had to work the car to get it to drift. Now its almost, almost too much power, i had to go to a larger tire to control the slide the stock 215's were cuttin it anymore. I should have some better pictures of the car up in the next week, depending o when my photographer gets down to my shop for some high quality pictures!

Thanks for your support in the up coming 2008 season!

[eminence]

Look god Max, definitely feeling the black wheels more over the BBS.

Was the xs power decal designed by Mark or you decal guy? Maybe we can get minatures one made fot the xs power kit runners.

[98mkiv]

I love the way the FMIC sits in the openings up front, that is hot.

As for the decals, MAX, if you will put me in touch with your decal guy, I'd like to discuss getting some of these.

eminence.... thanks for the idea!

Mark

[maxlmus347]

^^^Sure ill forward you his contact information.


On another side note.....
MAKE SURE YOU CLOCK YOUR TURBO ENOUGH!!!

Otherwise this will happen!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/clubloose%20april12/DSCN2405.jpg
Cans are there from me trying to get something to hold boost while at my last race....that hole was melted from the manifold being too close. I lost all power.... Make sure those couplers are not touching the manifold...or heat tape it.

[LexusFTW]

LOL at the cans!

[98mkiv]

Def need about 1/8 -1/4" of good quality insulation between the runner and the mani if they are going to TOUCH. If they don't touch, then 1/8 or less is OK.

[JM Graphics & Lettering]

Max, the car turned out great. It looks excellant with the decals i did on it. Good luck this season!

[Qphoton]

But i think that it will be more reliable if u change plastick radiator to full aluminium?

[maxlmus347]

But i think that it will be more reliable if u change plastick radiator to full aluminium?

True. I agree 100%, although i do not have any over heating issues. Switching over to aluminium radiator is in the works along with some other goodies..... not putting them on until after this season, but lets just say ill have some more cylinders.....:eek3:

[Qphoton]

Why you don't relocate your battery to rear? Is it bad for drift?

[LexusFTW]

True. I agree 100%, although i do not have any over heating issues. Switching over to aluminium radiator is in the works along with some other goodies..... not putting them on until after this season, but lets just say ill have some more cylinders.....:eek3:

WHAT!? more details please :eek6:

[maxlmus347]

Why you don't relocate your battery to rear? Is it bad for drift?

Planning on it ordered the battery just havent gotten all the wires for the relocation, and meeting racing regualtions, they keep changing for drift, so if i do something that will meet specs this year may not meet it next year, it works where its at now, so its ok.

WHAT!? more details please :eek6:

You got PM....not trying to get this out to everyone what im doing, all im saying its gonna be ridiculous, its gonna be the first of its kind, and no its not domestic swappage..... JDMFTW.

[maxlmus347]

Just figured i though an update with some killer shots from one of my past events at Englishtown NJ the car is tearing up the competition, having a blast this season!!!!!! The car is sooo well set up now with my last bit of changes i did after breaking a few things, with the 4runner rock crawler rear 4.88's, the MKIII trans, and addition "X" bracing on the chassis this car is a top competitor now, have another USDrift event 7/26 at VIR, currently in 3rd place in overall points for USDrift!!!!

Entry to the first turn, thats just crazy angle......no one could get that sideways and pull that first turn.....it was insane...btw thats at 80+mph initiating into turn 1.
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/14266-1/DSC09356.JPG
Again another shot later during the day of the stupidness angle going into turn 1.
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/14866-1/DSC09677.JPG
Coming out of turn 1.
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/14766-1/DSC09616.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/14794-1/DSC09638.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/14822-1/DSC09652.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/10285-1/IMG_3022.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/11389-1/IMG_3576.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/11391-1/IMG_3577.JPG
Some of the infield.....
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/11528-1/IMG_3646.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/11530-1/IMG_3647.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/11536-1/IMG_3650.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/11704-1/IMG_3735.JPG
And the Bank.......
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/11708-1/IMG_3737.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/11710-1/IMG_3738.JPG
http://www.loosemoves.com/gallery/d/11712-1/IMG_3739.JPG

Here is a video compilation from the day of everyone its awesome 2 good clips of me in there.....
http://px2.sfstatic.com/handlers/GetSizedVideoThumb.ashx?id=171566&w=120 (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Clubloose-Track-Event_171566.htm)Clubloose Track Event (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Clubloose-Track-Event_171566.htm)

[white_is]

hey this is my first post but im a member on my.is (blue_is) i along with a couple other people have been very interested in your build and how your car is running. you should maybe check out our thread on my.is to give some input. its titled "turbo kit?" and started by johnnyblaze.

but thats a nice video and your car looks great! good luck with the rest of the season!

[LexusFTW]

Way to go! You were tearin it up!!

[OdyOwnage]

Freaking NICE!

[Freeze]

:thumbsup: Thunbs up across the board. Was hoping to meet you at the VIR event this weekend, but we are going to be in TN this weekend for the NightShift event. MinistryofDrift just got asked to the next few HIN events for Drift Exhibitions, but hope to see you at the next one though. Keep up the great work. And awesome skills. And good luck at VIR. :thumbsup:

[Biggu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XphxJg4JPlw

ouch man im sorry to hear this!!
http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/27742/2887180180103250827S600x600Q85.jpg
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http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/34955/2558519960103250827S600x600Q85.jpg

video of the whole thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOyJkEtGo8g

man im really hear this! hope all is well!

[maxlmus347]

Yeah sucked this weekend, not a good weekend at all, had misfire issues all morning, changed the plugs finally got it running good, went out did a couple really solid runs, started doing tandem with a couple of people, i was leading most of the time, ran 3 tandem runs with Dan (red miata) with me leading, no problems, switched up. He said to give him some room because he straightens out alot and he knew i went really fast through the course, i let him take a couple car lead and started to go into the first turn, top of 3 screaming down the hill pushing 70+mph, went to transition into the right hander shifted into 4th went to punch it saw dan start to spin out i immediately slammed the brakes started to plow on me sending me right into dan, i lifted of the brakes and the gas turned the wheel to try to avoid where dan was costing back down the course right where i was headed. I turned the wheel the ass end spun hard on me i locked up the brakes and hoped i missed him..... not the case.

The video from that angle makes it look like the miata was just sitting there for a min, he literally spun out only 2 seconds before i spun out trying to avoid him, it also doesnt show the blue s14 that was coming the wrong way on the track and that was the reason dan spun out, he was going right for the s14 locked them up and spun out, i tried to avoid him and spun out and hit him with the rear, instead of slamming him head on.

All of the damage done to both cars can be fixed, im already in the process of straighting my frame and cage, its really a back bumper and tail lights, the rest can still be used, the quarter panels have a crumple in it but can be smoothed out.

With all being said, everyone has their bad days, it sucks all the way around, sucks that someone was not following the rules and went the wrong way and it cause someone to get in to an accident, it sucks that i couldn't stop fast enough and hit, sucks that both my car and dans have to be fixed now. But thats all a risk we take running tandem and drifting, thats why you sign a wavier at the gates, and thats why we spend countless amount of money on safety equipment for accidents like this. Everyone is ok, everything can be fixed we both will be back out at the next event on the 16th in englishtown, NJ for ALL STAR BASH!

[OdyOwnage]

Oh No!!!

[Freeze]

Ouch! Glad to hear that everyone was ok. Best of luck to both u guys in getting everything back together. Like you said, you have to expect things like this to happen from time to time. One of our Drivers hit a wall at 65mph at the HIN event this weekend, but he was ok too. You are also right on the safety precautions. It's a good thing to have a good solid cage. Stay safe and good luck again on the recooperation.
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6972/imagejpeg2ek2.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imagejpeg2ek2.jpg)

[Biggu]

drift damage makes drift cars!!!!!

[dstreets]

Sucks about the car man, but congrats on making it Performance Auto & Sound Magazine. It's just a picture but it is your car for sure. Aug 2008 issue page 191.

[dstreets]

Oh yeah, it is front and center too. Looking good.

[maxlmus347]

Just a little update on the battle damage..... straighten it out the best i could, a buddy of mine that does body work is gonna try to get it the rest of the way....gezz this thing was mauled.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/cab3c522.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/d1e9ed15.jpg

[LexusFTW]

OUCH! What happened?

[maxlmus347]

look up at post 123, drifto crash...sucked

and the crash at the end of this video from another angle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjuJ9sJPwpA

[SC3Dan]

I just spent a good hour and a half reading through this whole post from start to finish, car is amazing. Sorry to see that crash at the end but at least it was able to be saved. This put alot of faith in me about the XSPower turbo kit too. Even though you went the extra mile with the internals and everything haha. Good luck with the rest of the season.

[maxlmus347]

I just spent a good hour and a half reading through this whole post from start to finish, car is amazing. Sorry to see that crash at the end but at least it was able to be saved. This put alot of faith in me about the XSPower turbo kit too. Even though you went the extra mile with the internals and everything haha. Good luck with the rest of the season.

Thanks!

Here is a link to Wreckedmagazine.com where i was in from this past weekends event, EAST COAST ALL STAR BASH, what a great event, tons to drivers, non stop action on the course, tons of runs, i blew my trans up late in the day and had to call it, this week will be installing yet another back up W58, with a new clutch and flywheel, because i toasted that too. haha

http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/grassroots/east-coast-all-star-bash/normal_IMG_8154.jpg
http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/grassroots/east-coast-all-star-bash/normal_IMG_7348.jpg
http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/grassroots/east-coast-all-star-bash/normal_IMG_7815.jpg
http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/grassroots/east-coast-all-star-bash/normal_IMG_8121.jpg

more coverage.
Wrecked Magazine Coverage ECASB (http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=57&page=1)

[IS300panda]

Hey im new to the forums and fairly new to the 2jz scene. I have an 01 IS300 (Yes its auto with buttons). Just curious how much you spent on your ride vs how much it would of cost to just do a 2jzgte swap? Which is more cost effective? And how does the auto tranny int he IS300 hold up to boost? I hear its good up to about 450hp however, im doing my research before i get in way over my head!

[maxlmus347]

Hey im new to the forums and fairly new to the 2jz scene. I have an 01 IS300 (Yes its auto with buttons). Just curious how much you spent on your ride vs how much it would of cost to just do a 2jzgte swap? Which is more cost effective? And how does the auto tranny int he IS300 hold up to boost? I hear its good up to about 450hp however, im doing my research before i get in way over my head!

I have spent a good amount of money on my car between suspension, motor, safety its alot invested. The cost of doing the GTE swap vs boosting the GE you have is a good bit cheaper to boost the GE engine, if your looking for low power goals, a simple head gasket and studs with stock pistions and stock head is good for around 350-400 hp at about 10psi. If your looking for some crazy high hp numbers or if you want extreme overkill build, swap out the pistons on the GE to the GTE pistons and rods, do a head gasket and studs, and your good to go, that's what i did, im running only 12psi, and i beat the hell out of me car!

[eminence]

Hey im new to the forums and fairly new to the 2jz scene. I have an 01 IS300 (Yes its auto with buttons). Just curious how much you spent on your ride vs how much it would of cost to just do a 2jzgte swap? Which is more cost effective? And how does the auto tranny int he IS300 hold up to boost? I hear its good up to about 450hp however, im doing my research before i get in way over my head!

There are many different variable in cost between the two path. If you're looking to do a GTE VVt-i swap, you have a choice of either sticking with the stock twins or going single. The problem with sticking with the stock twins is that the rear turbo will foul the firewall, which means you will have to get some of the parts machined out on a mill to clear the wall. Or you can go with a single and not even worry about it. All in all, a swap is no longer a drop in and start it up type of swap.

A GTE motorset will cost atleast around $2800. I would compare the level of ease rather then the cost because they will cost you roughly the same amount of cash.

The first thing you need to really do is sit down and determine you power goal and goals in general for your car. If this is a daily driver keep in mind that you want to build something that is reliable for you.

As for the auto trans, when it comes to transmission it all depends on how you drive. A transmission can only take soo much abuse. I have heard guys running 400-600 whp on a built auto transmission and having it blow and some guys running 400 on just a sprag and valve body upgrade without any issues. I am on a stock auto with the 3rd gear sprag and 1-5 shift valve upgrade done by SRT. From my understanding, the weakest point in that transmission is the 3rd gear sprag but this only occurs because of high temperature created from the upgrade valvebody. With harder shifts and bigger bangs you will create higher heat breaking down o-rings and seals, the solution is a good ATF oil cooler.

[bluedragon436]

Some pictures from VIR from yesturday, now all decaled up, ill try to find some more pictures i took 2 and my camera stopped working.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/DSCN2283.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/maxlmus347/DSCN2284.jpg

Car looks hot... love the decals, and the black rims... But I have to ask what the deal is with the trailer behind your car with the TRD decal, with what looks like a corvetter sitting on it... What is up with that, or is it just an optical illusion??

Thanks!

Here is a link to Wreckedmagazine.com where i was in from this past weekends event, EAST COAST ALL STAR BASH, what a great event, tons to drivers, non stop action on the course, tons of runs, i blew my trans up late in the day and had to call it, this week will be installing yet another back up W58, with a new clutch and flywheel, because i toasted that too. haha

http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/grassroots/east-coast-all-star-bash/normal_IMG_8154.jpg
http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/grassroots/east-coast-all-star-bash/normal_IMG_7348.jpg
http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/grassroots/east-coast-all-star-bash/normal_IMG_7815.jpg
http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/albums/grassroots/east-coast-all-star-bash/normal_IMG_8121.jpg

more coverage.
Wrecked Magazine Coverage ECASB (http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=57&page=1)


Glad that you were able to get it back in good shape and running... Looking good, and I am hoping that if I get stationed back in Dover that I can make it out to watch and get some good vids to post up!!! Keep up the great work, and I hope to have a build somewhere near as nice as this... well not as in depth as I won't be drifting... But either way looking great.. keep it up!!!

[maxlmus347]

Just wanted to post up an update, now that the season has come to a end, besides a few little events i may attend here soon at Clubloose in NJ, in USDrift Round 4, Qualified 6th took 4th Place overall, I recieved a Formula Drift Invataion to GT Live at VIR for Oct 3-5, and now placed 2nd in overall points for the season in USDrift.

Its been one hell of a season, i would personally thank Mark, for taking the chance on a new guy going and helping me further my drifting career. Thanks to all my other sponsors in their help this season, and its looking to be a even better season in 09!!!!

[WreckedIS300]

Congrats Max! I wanna see how the IS looks in widebody.

[kraven9]

Damn I just read this whole thread and I must congragulate you. This was an awesome build thread. I wish you all the best.

[greenzombie2]

aww its over like 45 minutes of reading and watching What about 09!!!!!! i must see more updates. CRazy awesome car!!!

[white_is]

last i heard, the car was for sale.

http://my.is/forums/f172/f-s-is300-turbo-drift-car-386776/