GS300 update!

So the last days before the matsuri I was doing some maintenance amongst other things. I also fitted a new transmission to it. With my old trans I had problems switching up to 4th and 5th. Made a bangning noise when I did so. Anyways I opted for a R154 5 speed from a JZA80 supra. I've only heard good things about it so went for a local one for a good buck.

Now for pics!



I unbolted the diff to see how it was doing, if it had any unusual damage to it and just check its general condition. Turns out it was decent condition. I say decent since it's the factory diff and the car is closing up on 150k miles. Anyways filled it up and got it fitted again. While I was back there I replaced some bushings aswell since they were starting to give out.



After the diff was sorted I began the tedious work of installing my Exedy clutch. The clutch disk on the stock clutch looked so bad so I'm happy I got it done now. The Exedy clutch will hold for 800+hp engines and I wont come near that. Remember, it's my daily and not a Formula Drift machine! I will be happy with 400-450 hp.



Clutch is in and torqued to spec. Now we fit the R154!



I was bored of how slow the car was N/A. So I went on Ebay and found a stock TT setup with manifold, turbo pressure-lines and everything else to get it sorted and installed to the 2J. While I was in the enginebay lurkin around I also went ahead and installed a new cambelt aswell as took a look at the cams and valves. Everything seems to be okay there. The cams are coming out as soon as the Greddy ones I ordered arrives! I will also change the waterpump since it has started leaking.



I regret not taking any pictures of the turbobuild. I was so into it so I completely forgot to snag out the camera. Luckily it was fairly straight forwards. Just fit it, hook up the turbo-lines and all the essential bits and bobs and your off! I decided to go for 1 bar(15 psi) of boost. Dont wanna go overkill but I might add more in the future. Again it's a daily and not Jeff Gordons nascar!

Valo Matsuri Coverage coming tomorrow(monday). Got some sweet stuff to come!