Project Thread Project: COLOSUS

[Boyscout]

Detials:

1991 Toyota Celsior
125,000kms
Black exterior
Tan Interior
19" Lowenhart rims
JIC Magic coilovers






Plans:
1. K&N filter & intake mod
2. Pioneer GPS
3. Billet Grill
4. JP rear cans
5. Battery Relocation to trunk
6. S&S headers
7. Custom 2.5" exhaust from headers to cans (cat, resonator & pre-mufflers all deleted)
8. Bullet Supercharger Kit
9. Nology Spark plug wires and NGK plugs
10. Water/Methanol injection kit
11. custom gauge mount (boost, egt, a/f)
12. strut braces (front and rear)
13. new tires...lol
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urethane bushings, engine damper, break master cylinder stopper, etc.

 

[Boyscout]

Current Progress:






Im also thinking i will lower the front of the car 1/2" to make the wheel well gap a little less. I cant lower the car in the rear without rolling the fenders. (i only have 1/2" clearance in the rear because of the 275's...and i dont particularly want to roll the fenders)

 

[Boyscout]

i was also pondering teh Supra TT full brake conversion and stainless brake lines...

id like some feedback from LS400 owners who have done this swap.

 

[Boyscout]

reieved these parts yesterday:

- Battery Box
- Strut brace

I was thinking of removing the factory CD changer and trim from the right side of the trunk...the battery box should fit nicely. then i will just make some custom trim to make it look "finished". (the box is stainless...it just has a white protective film on it)






and here are some pics of my other vehicles:
1991 Suzuki GSX-R 750 & 2006 Custom Chopper (i built it) & 1998 Ford F150 (work truck)






1991 Nissan Skyline

 

[Boyscout]

got my supercharger kit last week and started the tear-down. within a couple days i had everything removed and the supercharger base plate attached.

Note: i forgot to purge the fuel system, so it took me a while to soak up all the gas that leaked out of my fuel rail. to purge the fuel system, pull the fuel pump fuse and start the car. let it run til it stalls. then open the gas cap to release the pressure in the tank.

here are some pics of the last couple days' activities

Supercharger kit


Intake removed


new spark plugs and wires installed


throttle body removed


plenem (sp?) removed


wire channel moved out of the way


intake runners and fuel rail removed


supercharger base plate installed

 

[Mattmannz]

Awesome project. Any updates?

 

[Boyscout]

yeah, ive done a bit more on it. (going a bit slow, as i am really busy with work)

-installed new injectors
-reinstalled fuel rails
-installed bypass valve
-installed cold start injector
-started to seperate wire loom


i will take some pics and post them in the next day or two.

 

[sniper]

Moved to FI Project section, Keep the progress coming, this is a fantastic project!

 

[White ls400]

where did you get that grille from

 

[Boyscout]

where did you get that grille from

http://www.l-tunedparts.com/index.php

L-Tuned Parts. IT was a battle finding it though. most of the parts for the older Celsiors/LS400s are discontinued.

 

[Boyscout]

bit of an update.

the blower and idler pulley are on, and the belt is run. i had to move some brackets and gently heat and indent the right side distributor cover to make cleaance for the belt.

things are on hold right now, as it is really cold (-20 to -30 celcius)

 

[SC400TT]

Phenomenal project!! Beautiful Car. Very, very clean.

Ryan

 

[UZZ-TT]

Nice project, I can't wait to see it complete.

*Btw, I think the proper dictionary spelling of your projects name is COLOSSUS. Just wanted to mention, not sure if that was on purpose or not. If you add the extra 'S' to the title, it'll add +10 Whp I would imagine..

 

[Boyscout]

Nice project, I can't wait to see it complete.

*Btw, I think the proper dictionary spelling of your projects name is COLOSSUS. Just wanted to mention, not sure if that was on purpose or not. If you add the extra 'S' to the title, it'll add +10 Whp I would imagine..

lol... i know, but where i live you are only allowed 7 characters on the licence plates...and that is what i want on mine "COLOSUS"

 

[UZZ-TT]

Cool, I get it*

Btw, I have a project that I titled GALACTUS a while back- It's on Supraforums- under the Builds and projects section.
When I'm done I'll post it up here on Lextreme.. It's hard making an SC live up to the Eater of Worlds. lol

 

[Boyscout]

Cool, I get it*

Btw, I have a project that I titled GALACTUS a while back- It's on Supraforums- under the Builds and projects section.
When I'm done I'll post it up here on Lextreme.. It's hard making an SC live up to the Eater of Worlds. lol

 

[Boyscout]

well, the s/c is finally in and the car is running. gonna drive it a bit this year before winter and then next year im going to do the exhaust and the methanol injection.

 

[JBrady]

Excellent. Any impressions yet?

 

[Mattmannz]

Looks awesome!

Any pics of the belt idler setup?

Cheers
Matt.

 

[Boyscout]

Excellent. Any impressions yet?

the kit was pretty straight forward. some confusing bits and some hards work.

doing an oil change tonight and hopefully a test drive tomorrow.