Aristo front cut runs!

"BeauM" (BeauM) 11/06/2014 at 18:01 • Filed to: None

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I got my 2JZ front cut running last night, but not without some drama.

First, the starter was bad so I had to rebuild it. Getting at the starter in an Aristo is no small task, preferred method is to unbolt the rear of the tranny, drop it a bit, then use 3 miles of extensions and knuckles to get the bolts out. I got no time for such things, so I chopped a hole in the floorboard.

I got the starter out, threw new contacts in it, put it back in, then turned the key. It cranked over pretty good! Then I noticed the oil. Oil everywhere.

The previous owner must have had an oil pressure sender or something hooked up and taken it with him, leaving me with this hole. The plate with the hole is not factory BTW.

So, after cleaning up my mess I put a bolt in that hole, then took this video:

WOOOOOOOT!!!

-Beau

bob and john > BeauM 11/06/2014 at 18:03

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I got no time for such things, so I chopped a hole in the floorboard.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > BeauM 11/06/2014 at 18:39

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I have a friend who has (or had?) a Soarer. From what I remember hearing, it had a similar location for the starter. His had died as well. Push starting a beast like that took several of us, but it worked. Perhaps I'll have to suggest to him a similar approach to getting to the starter...

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > BeauM 11/06/2014 at 19:00

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In the last pic... is the car cut in half or something?

EDIT: second to last.

BeauM > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD 11/06/2014 at 19:08

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Yeah, it's just a front clip from Japan

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > BeauM 11/06/2014 at 19:08

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Well then.... hory shet!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > BeauM 11/06/2014 at 20:31

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May I ask how much such a front clip cost? I'm sure I could find something to put a 2JZ in.

BeauM > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 11/07/2014 at 11:54

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I paid $2750 for mine

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > BeauM 11/07/2014 at 11:58

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~$10/hp not a bad way to spend $2750 now all you need it some overnight parts from Japan and you'll really be cooking.

BeauM > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 11/07/2014 at 12:36

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They are on the way :) My goals are modest, I'm going single turbo and hope to be around 400 rwhp when done. If you haven't seen, it's going in this:

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > BeauM 11/07/2014 at 12:40

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I've seen it. It's going to be awesome! You'll make the ford guys mad but I love it.