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Discussion starter · #750 · (Edited)
collegekid said:
Say goodbye to financial freedom for the next 8 years (if you're making payments) or 3 years (if you're leasing)

I'm still diggin the appliance paint lol
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Yeah, I bought it, but definitely didn't finance it out over 8 years. I hope to have it paid off in 3-4 years. I needed something a little more "professional" for my job (entertaining clients).

In good news, I got to keep my LS400, 240sx, and Ford Expedition. No sacrifice was made!!!
 
Discussion starter · #751 ·
So I guess I haven't updated this thread in a while, but I've made some some progress that I've managed to document through iPhone camera shots. Its been so long since I've been on here to update that I thought I had already posted about this.

I put another coat of wrinkle paint on the valve covers and baked them one last time. It evened the coat out and overall looks much better. Very happy for my DIY, but now that I have a great powder guy, everything gets taken to him.



Speaking of, I removed all my accessory brackets to get a quick freshen up with some "professional" black wrinkle powder coating.



Thank you to Boostin on this forum, I decided to upgrade to the LS6 PCV system. This requires some cutting for clearance in the engine valley. The LS6 PCV System is built onto the bottom of the valley cover, requiring additional space. This will greatly simplify the PCV hose routing on the top of the engine and I also plan to finish it off with a catch can. I still have the Top Fuel catch can (got it for free from Enjuku with swap kit purchase) but I've seen some pretty cool stuff going on for the LS oil separator market (Might Mouse, Saikou Michi, Elite, Allstar Performance, etc). We will see...


Anyway, I masked the entire motor off to use my Dremel and notch the engine valley for LS6 PCV system clearance.



It took many tedious cuts because I wasn't 100% what was underneath.



When it was all said and done, I was very happy with the results. It not only clears the LS6 PCV valley cover, but looks quality.





While I was getting some simple tasks knocked out, I decided to tap the stock GM oil dipstick tube port. This will be getting filled with a threaded plug/cap (supplied by SIKKY) because the Sikky oil pan includes a new dip stick assembly.



I also decided to take all the tape off and use a scotch brite pad to clean up all gasket mating surfaces, engine covers, intake/exhaust ports, etc. Of course she was wrapped back up all tight. :)

 
Discussion starter · #752 ·
Now that the engine is coming along slowly but Shirley, it was time to do some transmission prep work. My fresh T56 that included a Energy Suspension polyurethane transmission bushing FREE OF CHARGE!



In order to make clearance in the S13 transmission tunnel, firewall, and engine bay.. Sikky requires that you cut two ears off the top of the transmission near its connection to the bell housing. You can see the parts a trimmed off in the below pictures, but Sikky provided detailed instructions on their website.



Here is the "Free" ES bushing that came along with the donor engine/car. You can see the trimmed tabs (bare metal) at the top of the picture. There is also a urethane bushing/bumper on the tail of the transmission (top near shift) that needs to be removed. It is right below the ES poly bushing in the picture.



Some close ups of the trimming. I used a angle grinder and dremel for more precise cuts.



If you notice on this picture, the second hole that goes all the way through the bell housing is existing and designed for the slave cylinder's hydraulic lines. In case you think I'm an idiot and cut into the housing.



And finally back to the engine. The Sikky oil pan comes with a new pick up tube included in the kit. The new pick up tube requires some additional clearance to accommodate the new bends. The factory oil pan baffles requires a slight trim so there is no interference with the new tube. Again, all these instructions are covered in detail on the Sikky website.



And some coming together progress pics for hope in closing date



Went down to SIKKY headquarters for an alignment on my Lexus and picked up these bad boys, which were the final piece to my puzzle. Now I need some header wrap.



And this turned out pretty well too.

 
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While sitting in my apartment and browsing the inter web for parts I came across a great deal on a LS6 intake manifold to match my LS6 valley cover! Matching parts are always a plus in my book so I scooped it up. Plastic intakes are expensive.



A few days later I sold my LS1 intake and almost broke even. For those of you kiddies who aren't up on the LSx intake game, the LS6 is renown as one of the finest. Said to make more power than LS2. Wish I could go with FAST, but this will do. Here is a comparison picture of LS1 vs LS6 plenum and runners. Now you can see why.



My parts also came back from the powder coaters. Now my accessory brackets will match my valve covers! So fetch!

After sand blasting...



Fresh pow pow..



Mmmmmm



I can't wait to try and scratch these!



Very happy with the results as always. My powder man is a local guy that just started his own shop and is buying/upgrading his gear every time I go over there. He does quality work for a great price. If anyone in the Mid Atlantic wants a quote, let me know. Flat rate that sonnabitch and get er done!



I'm sure you all remember my friend with the Q45 story from a few pages back. Well he has returned with a new bike rack that doubles as an engine crane rack. Versatility at its finest.



I took my Lexus to a meet and got some coverage. My car was the only one there that hasn't been cleaned in months... maybe a year. Haha Nothing a filter can fix... BTW that filter was done by the photographer



Back to business, I purchased a ATI Super Damper Harmonic Balancer. It came with the original warranty paperwork and everything. I called ATI, which is local to Baltimore, and spoke with the representative over the phone and we discussed an aluminum pulley and core, rather than the steel version I have. I am going to stop by their shop and see if we can work something out. The aluminum version is a littler lighter, but not as "safe" as the heavier steel. Being a drift car that doesn't see daily driving and requires steady accessory voltages, I think I can get away with under drive too.



I scored this one from a friend of a friend that bought it new. He gave me all the original paperwork with warranty and everything. Too good of a deal to pass up and worse case scenario is a run it and forget about the 3% HP and extra revving. :(



Decided to test fit the injectors w/ FAST rail and LS6 intake manifold. Everything looks to line up perfectly and I will be ordering some POTZ fasteners to bolt everything down.



Ass to Mouth

 
Discussion starter · #760 ·
Coleosis said:
I think the lexus is dope. I'd be interested in buying it if you were local.
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Well thank you friend. I was going for a more "professional" look and not slammed, cambered, and annoying. It is a very functional setup. I will most likely put her back to stock and sell coil overs separate. Maybe test fit the Style 95s on my new Lexi :smile:
 
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