So I'm pretty new to the IS world as I just purchased my own a couple months ago. It's a 2003 Absolutely Red 5 speed with LSD. It has everything Sport Design and I'm like 99% sure it is, but apparently they weren't made in red? Maybe it was an individual ordered car? I'm not sure, and doesn't really matter to me, lol.
I've modded cars before, but never to the extent of what I'm planning with this. I used to have a 2006 Acura TL and a 350ZR pictured here, maybe you'll recognize them?
Anyway, I waited to make a thread until after I started the build so I would actually have some pictures to show you guys. I'm hoping for a reliable 450-500whp and I plan to build this with my very good friends and 2JZ gurus, Mike and Chris (from dressupbolts), and by with I mean I'm going to end up doing a whole lot of staring, but I plan to learn a lot! Chris is the one who convinced me to purchase and swap the IS, otherwise I was planning to purchase a B7 S4 and I'm so glad I listened to him lol.
Chris' 2JZ-GTE swapped Q45 which I shot for Import Tuner last year (currently being rebuilt to be more badass!)
Exterior
BMW Japan Red Paint
Vertex S-Endurance Front Bumper
Custom Front Canards
RE Amemiya Custom diffuser setup
C-West Sideskirts
Custom Side diffusers
Wald Fender Flares
Custom Headlights with retrofitted Bixenon projectors
TRD Grill
Interior
Custom molded Gauge Pod
Apexi SAFC II
AEM UEGO Wideband
Prosport Boost gauge
Prosport Oil Temperature Gauge
Seats *** Need to purchase
Steering wheel and hub *** Need to purchase
Engine
2JZ-GTE VVTi Engine
Comp Turbo 6767 Triple Ball Bearing Turbo - polished/ceramic coating
Tial MV-S Wastegate
Powdercoated Valve Covers
Powdercoated Intake Manifold
Blow off valve *** Need to purchase
Aeromotive 340 Fuel Pump
Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
Delta V Fin Front Mount Intercooler
Turbo Manifold
Gates Racing Water Pump
Gates Racing Timing Belt
Gates Racing MicroV Serpentine Belt
Intake *** Need to purchase
Prosport Oil Filter Adapter
Titanium DressUpBolts Fasteners
Custom Downpipe
Custom Exhaust *** Need to purchase
Greddy Trust Oil Cooler
Saikou Michi Oil Catch Can
Full Blown Fittings Purple
Derale Remote Oil Filter Kit
Toyota Supra Throttle Cable
Haha I was hesitant to post up because everyone doing a build is like 800whp+ on here haha and nothing fancy just wald flares for now, thinking of doing something crazier like Datsun flares or something, idk
Haha thanks man, I didn't know you moved to NY! I've seen your car in pics and stuff and love it but I honestly had no clue about the GTE! Hope you still have it?
Thanks guys, sorry for the slow progress, motor is still not in but everything is put together for the most part. We need to make the brake lines and we should be read to put it in!
So more info on the build - To clean up the engine bay we decided to remove the ABS and it reallyyyyy made a huge difference. Chris ran some stealth lines to the fronts and rears, you can kind of see it behind the motor.
Mike fabricated some custom brackets and setup the wilwood proportioning valve which came out awesome. The fittings for the braided lines came in this week so that should go on soon.
You will need to buy the banjo fitting for on top of your intake manifold so you can hook your brake booster up. The fitting at the back is for your gas tank vent.
Ah man nice! Where in va are you from? I live in NN. Im full na built and about to go boost. Are you on the vadriven forums. Youre name looks familiar.
Thanks man, I'm from Richmond. Haha yeah I'm on there but don't post much anymore, my name is either Fizzy or BallinFizzle89 on there lol What's yours?
You will need to buy the banjo fitting for on top of your intake manifold so you can hook your brake booster up. The fitting at the back is for your gas tank vent.
Ah man nice! Where in va are you from? I live in NN. Im full na built and about to go boost. Are you on the vadriven forums. Youre name looks familiar.
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