First Drift Day With The LS Swapped Lexus SC400. Learning to Drift.

[@FullySpooled]

My final thoughts on all of this. I'm overall really happy with how (most) of the car performed. All the stuff I cobbled together pretending I could fabricate worked very well. The engine and transmission mounts, driveshaft, all the wiring, radiator pieces, fuel system, tuning, etc. All worked great. Really the only thing that broke was literally the only thing I didn't touch, which was inside the engine. I will have the car back together and better than ever as soon as I can. I already miss being behind the wheel.

[@4evamaccin]

Yo man wtf?!? Where the videos at? My 1jz sc300 needs something to watch!?!

[@FullySpooled]

@@4evamaccin I'm working on it. I have to spend a lot of money to get this to the next step, so it's going to take some time. Also dealing with some other life stuff right now.

[@bigrick216gaming9]

We will be here waiting for when you get back im starting my sc build this weekend!

[@ryancrouch2077]

Just out of curiously do you happen to know the overall weight of the car? I’m doing a very similar build with a few minor differences and trying to get a roundabout figure for power to weight. A reply would greatly appreciated

[@FullySpooled]

@@ryancrouch2077 I did not get a chance to weigh it yet. I was going to do that but the engine spun a bearing before I could get it to a scale.

[@802Garage]

Just so you know, I picked this video over MotionAutoTv, ThatDudeinBlue, Kalvin Malli, and the ChrisFix vid I currently had open. I am so excited! Except about the broken part.

[@FullySpooled]

802 Garage ❤️❤️❤️ you da best

[@revmatchtv]

What about Scotty Kiljoy?

[@petescarport]

802 garage your everywhere. I just started my first drift build ever. Feel old but young at heart. Can't wait to get my sc300 to a track or parking lot. Also love your stuff

[@420crowd5]

Bro you inspired me to not give up on my sc400. I kind of gave up on the idea but after watching your videos I feel like I can make this happen. I'm sure I can do alot just like you in 3yrs. Thanks

[@FullySpooled]

Glad I could help inspire. It wouldn’t have taken 3 years if I wasn’t filming everything and making videos on no budget, but I’m happy I went through with it. Learned a lot that way.

[@henryv.3272]

Keep at it. Track it, break it, fix it, track it. That is the circle of life for these things. Glad to see this made it on the track even if it was 10 mins.

[@FullySpooled]

It will be back. And yes, it will break. A lot. Drive, Break, Fix, Repeat.

[@petescarport]

You are an inspiration. I grew up building cars without knowing a damn thing but made it work back in the 90s. But now 39 and wanting to drift and this makes me realize I'm not the only one. I can't wait to get my sc300 to a track and drift and race it

[@802Garage]

What a roller coaster of emotion this video is! Glad you are staying so positive. Honestly for someone who has never really done RWD before, you seemed quite capable. About 95% of KZbinrs I see try to do their first proper donuts spin out immediately! Can't wait to see you bring this thing back to life. Hope it doesn't cost too much! (Maybe push the merch and Patreon a bit, people won't mind!)

[@mrsabidji]

What Aaron said, if they were your first donuts, that's pretty impressive.

[@FullySpooled]

802 Garage thanks Aaron. I spent a lot of time in the early 2000’s drifting my AWD Talon in snowy parking lots, so I have to assume that helped. But this video is truly the first time I was able to get tires loose on pavement and make some smoke. I’m staying positive. I knew what I was getting into building a fresh race car. I was just hoping it’d last longer than ten minutes :)

[@FullySpooled]

mrsabidji thank you. Yep, first ever real burnout and donut. I used to slide around in my AWD talon in snowy parking lots around 15 years ago, but never RWD and never on pavement.

[@at_91]

Not too sure why it's taken me this long to come across this build series but I'm thankful I did, I think it's quite remarkable how've you got this far using the DIY approach to things which just emphasises the fact that you've done this yourself!!! Top effort lad, keep it up and hopefully we'll get to see you finish it real soon 👌

[@FullySpooled]

Thanks for the comment. The whole idea behind making this series was to show how someone with limited resources and tools can still build a race car on jack stands in their driveway. I wanted to keep everything as DIY as I could. I'll be back with updates soon.

[@MrBlake1249]

Finally!!!!!!! I’m glad you are drifting it after all this time

[@FullySpooled]

Me too! I just need to get some more seat time. And of course fix the engine.

[@bennyfactor]

Well... you got out there and had some fun! And now we'll have plenty more videos to look forward to. Silver linings etc.

[@FullySpooled]

Very good points. I was looking forward to drifting and track videos instead of more build content, but at least I won’t run out of things to film.

[@thomasmadsen7900]

hey please keep this going! I just watched this entire build and i don't want it to end

[@FullySpooled]

I'm not going anywhere. I will be filming an update very soon. Thanks for the comment!

[@rememberussliberty1822]

Finally its done!!..i literally met a girl, proposed, got married, had a kid since youve been working on this..good job!!

[@FullySpooled]

I'll happily take your money to make my hobby go faster. :)

[@rememberussliberty1822]

@@FullySpooled actually i have a bunch of LS parts sitting in my garage that i dont really use. Also have a lm7 block thats been sitting at the machine shop for a while that i forgot about since i went with a Lq9. Let me know if you need any parts once you figure things out.

[@of_lion22]

I know you mentioned it, but Accusump is really the budget answer. Finnegan learned this lesson with his Firebird, if you've seen the One Lap of America episodes of Roadkill. I know you checked over the valvetrain, but early 4.8/5.3 were known for the roller wheels shattering on lifters. You'd probably see needle bearings in the pan though. Solution = Used LS1 or LS6 cam (or Elgin 1838P), "LS7" lifters, LS6 Valve springs. Horsepower TV covered the topic in their budget 4.8 build years ago, I think. Literally watched every episode while building my Volvo for Hyperfest. Congrats on getting it driving! And best of luck to getting it back to the track asap.

[@FullySpooled]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I am definitely planning a cam and updated valvetrain in the future. This is a 2004 engine, so I'm not sure if that is early enough to have those issues. There is definitely enough metal in the oil to warrant pulling the engine and far too much to be a broken lifter. Plus the fact that it's all non-ferrous filings helps point towards a spun bearing or two. I've been waiting for my back to heal over the past month, but I will be tearing the engine apart soon to find out.

[@artemiscool67]

I have to say your camera quality is absolutely top-notch.

[@FullySpooled]

Arty Coole thanks. I upgraded my camera recently and I’ve been working with my output settings to keep the quality high and the compression low without having massive files to upload.

[@artemiscool67]

@@FullySpooled Looks great!

[@RafiiV]

Definitely appreciate that you took the time to do all of this. Hope to see more vids soon.

[@FullySpooled]

Thanks. I’ll have more vids coming soon. I have a lot of work ahead of me.

[@ClintonC1991]

Sorry to hear about your engine. Hopefully it's not too bad and you'll be back working those donuts in no time

[@FullySpooled]

Thanks man. I'm hoping so too.

[@josiahh4895]

Hey I’ve followed your videos from the beginning. I don’t know if you will ever see this. But I’ve really missed your content for the past few months. It really breaks my heart to see all the good work you put in and have something fail that was out of your controle. I wish you the absolute best and really hope you make new content. Would love an update on the sc400 but it seems like there’s not much to say about that. But anything you have going on I would love to see it. Hang in there buddy. Don’t give up on the channel!!!

[@FullySpooled]

That's a super nice comment, thank you. I try to reply to every comment, so I definitely will see it. I still have the car, and it will be getting a new engine. I just haven't had the time over the past months to devote to sourcing the new engine and then putting in the labor to get it running again. It's coming as soon as I can. It's pretty obvious that I need to film an update video. Going to try to knock that out tomorrow. Thanks!

[@HondaVlogs]

This is going to be siicckkk!!

[@FullySpooled]

It's going to be something for sure. I hope it does not disappoint.

[@ronniecason9807]

pro tip when your checking the oil for metal flakes use a painting filter to strain the oil into the jug

[@FullySpooled]

Hah yeah I don't know why I didn't think about it at the time. Good call.

[@Brodorsport]

Tough break man, but at least you got to have some fun with it. On a positive note now we get to see more build vids lol. But seriously i love watching your videos, keep up the good work 👍

[@FullySpooled]

Project 1UZ Drift Car Build yep, plenty more videos to come. Thanks for watching!

[@dokktekk]

I could have sworn you installed a baffled oil pan there but guess I am wrong. Sorry to hear that, that baffled oil pan is a big deal when you want to drift or do lots of donuts.

[@FullySpooled]

Dokk Tekk I did install a baffled oil pan from Improved Racing. Either the engine had a problem when I bought it, or I just got really unlucky. I also had an oil pickup tube brace from Improved Racing as well. And with the oil cooler, lines, and remote filter, I even had an extra quart of oil (at least) in the system. Just unlucky it seems. Next engine will get a high pressure oil pump and accusump. Hopefully that keeps it reliable.

[@SonyPsp08888]

That sounds like rod knock or the piston has excessive play so the sides of the piston taps the cylinder wall as it goes up and down. Taylor did a dry sump on his ls swap miata if I'm not mistaken for less then 2k or somewhere around that. Good luck looking forward to the next video :)

[@FullySpooled]

Lucas De Souza Grassi I’m starting the teardown this weekend. I’ll find out soon!

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

Jeff it sounds like a lifter collapsed, pull the heads and take a look. It's cheaper and easier then a new\used engine

[@FullySpooled]

That's what we thought too, but we pulled the valve covers and everything seemed normal. I'll be pulling the engine and disassembling soon to find out for sure.

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

@@FullySpooled no need to pull the engine, pull the heads off, this is the the quickest and easiest way to tell if it's the lifters. If it is the lifters, and the lifter bores are good. Slap a cam, lifters and lifter trays in it and let it eat. The short block can stay in the car. Should take about a hour

[@FullySpooled]

@@Itsme-mx5tl Thanks for the advice John. I'll be pulling the heads off first for sure. I'd love to be able to leave the block in the car.

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

@@FullySpooled Jeff it's pretty simple, can watch videos on it. Keep us posted, you could be shredding tires by next weekend!!

[@rexst8108]

Yet again another awesome video 👌

[@FullySpooled]

Rex Stoneham thanks man.

[@Dolf260z]

Hey mate great videos, been watching a few of yours now. I stumbled on your channel looking how to fit and adjust a slave cylinder for the T56, as I'm currently starting to do a LS1/T56 swap on my Datsun 260z resto project. Just mainly wanted to comment that wow, I'm surprised at the prices for LS's. I always thought in the land of the Free LS1's can be had for $500 each, as many other KZbin channels seem to make you believe, the endless sea, and rows of rows of $500 LS motors to pull out of the junkyard. Here in Australia we are paying $2700-$3100 USD for a LS1 with high km's, and that's off facebook marketplace, dealing with a average joe. a Junkyard will ask $7000 USD for a LS1/T56 pulled from a car. Everything is expensive as here, and shipping kills us for parts from the US (I paid $65 US for a pair of shocks through summit, then paid $150 US for postage!) Its refreshing to see that the prices are expensive over there too. So I don't get it, which LS's are these $500 killer deals? the cast iron truck LS's?? Keen to see ya get the motor fixed! Rudi.

[@gazrobo6124]

Mate, double check that your adapter for your oil relocation are the proper way around, iit will say there is pressure there how ever its not circulating properly. Ive been following you for a while keep up the positive buddy.

[@jrally]

Popped a race engine I assembled after 700 miles, burned up #4 crank and rod bearing. The oil pan wasn't properly suited to the track racing I was doing, too many long sweeping turns with high G-forces. Don't feel too bad, happens to most racers 1 time or another.

[@FullySpooled]

Thanks. I'm staying positive. This kind of stuff will happen.

[@ShadyLiteGaming]

Wow dude the progress great work awesome car

[@amorgan93]

Great quality video man, thanks!

[@FullySpooled]

Thanks for watching!

[@IOwnCalculus]

Shortblocks aren't too bad here in AZ. And even those numbers you posted are still better than if your WJ had dropped a valveseat.

[@FullySpooled]

IOwnCalculus that is true. And still cheaper than a 2jz swap as well. Funny enough I’m going to be selling the WJ to get the money to fix this.

[@Adamc0607]

dang that sucks you blew it on the first run =[ Good luck on the build! Im in FL and just got a sc400 for a drift build

[@zachglick502]

Sucks to see, if I had to guess, the engine sitting for a few years probably has something to do with it. Cylinders probably got pitted along with many other components and all of the filings flowing through the oiling system filled the filter and starved the pump, and also the filings being forced into bearings causing excessive wear, really hope to see the car running again soon!

[@FullySpooled]

Zach Glick I’m starting the teardown this weekend so I’ll know what’s going on soon. I’ve heard everything from stuck lifters to needing a new engine, so I’m looking forward to pulling the heads and finding out.

[@ericrios3921]

Dude nice drifting nice , i almost done with my supra is bad the engine fail but you got this 💪💪💪

[@FullySpooled]

Eric Rios thanks man! It’ll be back soon.

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

This type of situation gives me anxiety...Sorry this happened man. If it has metal flakes in it, change the block or get it pressure washed out. I think Taylor Ray, got a dry sump for his LS for $1200 or $1300 I think.

[@FullySpooled]

Welcome To The Madness it gave me anxiety too lol. I’m hoping to get away with an accusump on the next engine.

[@blackwellm23]

might just have oil starvation from the oil pan not being baffled right. I don't think you need a bigger oil pump, but baffle the oil pan and you should be good to go.

[@FullySpooled]

Mike Lowry the pan has an Improved Racing baffle along with a new pickup tube and Improved Racing pickup tube brace.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Now, I understand why you did a Chevy LS swap into your SC car. Congratulations.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

And, don’t break anything else. Unless, you are drifting then break all the parts you want. (:

[@FullySpooled]

@@WarriorsPhoto It's a drift car. It's going to happen.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Fully Spooled That’s the point.

[@retrolu1]

FINALLY YEEEEEEEEEEEES !

[@FullySpooled]

Finally indeed. Shame I have to pull it apart again, but it should be easier the second time around. Thanks for watching!

[@dino2gnt]

"Never done a donut, ever. Never gotten the back end of a car loose ever." All-wheel drifts in a snowy parking lot don't count? ;-)

[@FullySpooled]

Hah yes I have spent many hours in snow covered parking lots for sure. I think we can agree this is slightly different. I will say though that those hours in the Talon helped prepare me for proper RWD drifting as well. It all came back to me.

[@roody02]

I was wondering if you found the location that old oil fluid dried up in the front of by the condenser and cooler was coming from? could it of been the oil cooler?

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

Jeff is there an update? Was it a lifter? Rocker? Ect?

[@FullySpooled]

I have updates and pics on my Instagram and slowly editing a new episode right now. Some life stuff has come up, so it's taking a little longer than usual for the new episode. There is severe bearing damage on the rod journals. Rods are shot, crank is pretty much shot. Bores have some staining, but the block is reusable with a light hone. It's just simple oil starvation. I'm in the process of figuring out next steps.

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

@@FullySpooled Time for a used engine man, put that baffled oil pan insert in it and let the tires smoke! Mine turbo LSXus is done, but it keeps smoking the tires in all 3 gears #10 is FUN!!

[@mattmisanthropy.]

That suuuucks! I bet that capable 1UZ is haunting you though!

[@FullySpooled]

The 1uz is certainly capable, but you can't really argue that the LS isn't. I'll have it back together and reliable soon.

[@mattmisanthropy.]

​@@FullySpooled Yeah, I totally agree. I love my 1UZ Soarer, but the LS just has so much more support. You've just had some bad luck :( Hope all goes well man!

[@jermelpettway7949]

U should have put a m112 supercharger on tht 1uz stronger then the ls motor sounds better& more reliable

[@infamous_turbolag9049]

Make the drive and buy one in Phoenix Arizona, they are a bit cheaper here

[@FullySpooled]

It might be worth it. I'm going to see what condition the engine is in before I get a new one, but not a bad idea driving out of state.

[@eduardosalgado755]

What can you do if your sc400 doesn't have good oil pressure

[@danielslaughter104]

Really missing your videos man! Maybe an update video soon? All the progress so far from stock?

[@FullySpooled]

I will have more coming. I've just been taking some time for person stuff the past few months. I'll be making an update video soon. Good idea!

[@danielslaughter104]

Glad to hear it! Take all the time you need, we will all be here when you return.

[@MattySmokes]

😪 so rough.. I hope you don't have to get a new ls.. not sure about in the u.s. but in Canada you could build a 2jz gte for quite cheap and would be probably a lot more reliable. And maybe you could make that happen

[@FullySpooled]

MattySmokes an imported 2jzgte will run me anywhere from $2,600-$3,000 and will be stock with an auto transmission. Changing to a 2j to be where I am now would probably be around 6-7 grand with all the accessories and parts like clutches, flywheels, mounts, etc. For that price I could buy 4-5 LS engines or build one bulletproof turbo LS. I did consider it though ;)

[@evlsc400]

"in Canada you could build a 2jz gte for quite cheap" lmao. good meme.

[@alexperez2489]

No more videos?

[@FullySpooled]

Alex Perez there will be more coming. I’ve just been dealing with a bunch of personal stuff recently. I’m moving this weekend and then I’ll be able to make some more vids after that.

[@alexperez2489]

Awesome I used ur fuel tank mod on my Lexus to add An fittings....I'm also in socal 👍

[@FullySpooled]

@@alexperez2489 Make sure you seal up the seams around the stock fuel fittings on the tank or it will leak. Not sure if you've already done it or not. I thought I made an update video about that but I can't seem to find it. Let me know if you've already done it or have any questions.

[@alexperez2489]

Yes I did mine leaked and I rewatched your videos and saw u sealed the thin gap on the tank...THANKS MAN!

[@LynnTwinCustoms513]

Unfortunate turn of events here! Sucks having to pull an engine out of a fresh build

[@FullySpooled]

LynnTwinCustom$ it does suck. I need to address the oiling issues so this doesn’t happen again. I was hoping the improved racing pan baffle would be enough to prevent this.

[@LynnTwinCustoms513]

Too bad you don’t have someone to donate a dry sump set up!

[@FullySpooled]

@@LynnTwinCustoms513 It is unfortunate. So many people running around KZbin with donated dry sumps these days!

[@jaluna06]

Sorry that happened. Looking forward to see you get it fixed up and back driving. You should look at what Taylor Ray did with his LS. He went dry sump and the kit he used wasn’t $5k. aviaid.com/pdfs/115-complete_listing_of_wet_sump_and_dry_sump_oil_systems_for_ls1_through_ls6_chevrolet_engines.pdf

[@billygreenhorn9275]

You should just build a nice street driving car and have fun with it. Im into SC400's that's why I'm watching. I think drifting is kinda silly.

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

Told him that too, I just got done with my SC300 Turbo LS swap

[@FullySpooled]

@@Itsme-mx5tl but....I want a drift car? To each his own.

[@FullySpooled]

Thanks for watching. But saying drifting is silly and therefore I should not do it seems counterproductive.

[@henryv.3272]

@@FullySpooled You're money, your car, your hobby. You do you buddy.

[@mrsabidji]

Shame about your engine. Was it an oil starvation issue? Would be my first guess, but it could be something else entirely... please keep us posted. :)

[@FullySpooled]

mrsabidji almost certainly was due to oil starvation. I just need to figure out how bad the damage is and to make sure to fix it.

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

Indeed, go buy a oil pan baffle to keep all the oil in the pan!

[@retrolu1]

@@FullySpooledEnglish is not my first language, but there's a carter (oil reservoir) with little doors that prevents the oil from going way from the oil collector

[@servantofMostHighELELON]

You can get alot more hp with 4.3 v6 those vortec motors are tough as nails.

[@mrsilveri]

Sheesh, these engines are so much cheaper in Michigan!

[@FullySpooled]

mrsilveri I’ve heard. Half the reason I chose the LS is because they were supposed to be dirt cheap. There’s just some false inflation here it seems.

[@mrsilveri]

@@FullySpooled That's definitely part of it but I think the other end of it is the popularity of the engines for swap & kits being made for them made them more accessible. That being said I was in Texas a few months ago and 4.8's were super cheap. At any rate I hope a low cost solution comes up for you.

[@FullySpooled]

@@mrsilveri Oh yeah, the secret about gen 3 truck engines is out for sure. People are charging a premium for them, just not as much in other parts of the country compared to where I live. It'll probably be cheaper for me to buy an engine out of state and have it shipped in than buy one locally and drive it home.

[@robbestes3257]

Jeff, whats up buddy? its been 4 months

[@FullySpooled]

It sure has been a while. I have other priorities in life at the moment unfortunately. Working on getting more permanent employment, just spent the last 3 months looking for a new house to move to, just spent he past 9 days moving. I'm coming back to the channel eventually, I just need the all important money to be able to get the Lexus back together. Soon hopefully.

[@robbestes3257]

@@FullySpooled awesome man, hopefully it all works out in your favor. I was getting nervous thinking you might have given up and sold the car. Keep digging and do what you've got to do. Looking forward to your next upload man!

[@jermelpettway7949]

U should’ve stayed with the 1uz take way more abuse then ls in stock form

[@dino2gnt]

Babbit / lead and copper / brass in bearings is nonferrous and won't stick to magnets ...

[@FullySpooled]

Dino Yancey then I suppose it could be steel from the crank/rod/whatever else broke itself.

[@alanmoore2920]

Sounded like a collapsed lifter to me.not uncommon at all.also when a engine sits for long periods things tend to rust then you start the motor and things re clearance hense the metal in your pan.might want to investigate a little further bottom end might be fine.

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

X2, pull the heads and replace them is easier then replacing the whole engine

[@FullySpooled]

Yep I'll be pulling the engine apart soon to see what's going on. It'll be pretty simple to diagnose. I'd love to be able to keep the engine together.

[@alanmoore2920]

I go by sound a really fast tick when you give it some throttle is bearings.lifters will tick at half the speed.you can mark the crank and if it ticks every second rotation its lifters if it ticks every rotation its rod bearings.three of the four GM vehicles I've owned had lifter problems including my CTS v2.

[@driftingpsycho86]

Probably get a tube too

[@edjackson4389]

The engine can't be the problem. Every 20-something wanna-be-mechanic has assured me time and time again that the GM LS engine is bullet proof :P

[@Rattle_canned_restorations]

You good dawg?

[@FullySpooled]

Yep, all good. Just been dealing with a bunch of personal stuff. Hoping to get back to the car soon. Thanks for checking in.

[@SpiffyGrooves]

2 5.3's in Montana. $500 you pick up at my shop.

[@FullySpooled]

C Ickes I wish I could get to Montana. That’s a loooong drive from socal.

[@liamp20011]

Screw the one person who disliked this video

[@FullySpooled]

IronChaosGaming hah it’s all good. I get one random dislike on a lot of videos.

[@reptilianflizzy497]

Why would you ruin an sc400 with an LS when the stock 1UZ is bulletproof and cheaper ?

[@FullySpooled]

I guess I just like ruining cars.

[@revmatchtv]

Ooooh I’m first.

[@FullySpooled]

Yes you are! And that in itself is a first!

[@revmatchtv]

Fully Spooled it is!!

[@EVDOsmurf]

Sup bud! You will experience the same thing with another motor because you haven’t addressed the oil starvation problem. When drifting, oil tends to be forced to one side depending on direction of drift, you need a proper oil pickup system. Hence why Corvette, Camaro, etc... have different oil pickup setups with baffles and GM trucks don’t (your current motor). Address this before you destroy another motor.

[@802Garage]

As he said, he already has a baffled pan to help combat that issue. He also plans to upgrade to a larger capacity pan with better baffles and an Accusump in the future.

[@FullySpooled]

SnglTrbo 2JZ I have an Improved Racing oil pan baffle installed in the F-body oil pan with an F-body pickup tube. Clearly a baffle isn’t enough.

[@EVDOsmurf]

@@FullySpooled I can't recall the brand, but a buddy of mine had this happen as well when a different aftermarket baffled setup wasn't sufficient. I will find out and get back to you. Btw, I have been following your build since day one, I too had a SC300 in the same color (factory 5spd) but sold it shortly after purchasing because Lexus discontinued 80% of the oem parts to do a proper restoration. Keep up the good work, your car is going to be a beast!

[@FullySpooled]

SnglTrbo 2JZ thanks man. Always nice to see people still watching after all this time. I was hoping the baffle would help, but it’s clear that the engine needs more support with oiling than that. Some local guys are using bigger sump pans with an accusump and seem to be reliable.

[@EVDOsmurf]

@@FullySpooled on a separate note, how do you like the T56 Magnum? It has become the transmission of choice for SC/Supra builds nowadays, and it's always nice to hear real world experience/feedback from folks who have had time to use them.

[@alexfrench8142]

I spun a bearing in 10 minutes after rebuilding my 2jz

[@FullySpooled]

Ugh sucks. It makes me feel a little better, but still sucks. :(

[@driftingpsycho86]

Just go to a junkyard

[@FullySpooled]

I wish junkyards near me carried newer vehicles. Any car with an engine worth anything in SoCal gets stripped by the yard workers and the parts are sold for a ton of money.

[@savagegaijin2166]

Sucks just go 1jz vvti or 2jz

[@FullySpooled]

Savage Gaijin I thought about it, but those engines are 2-3 times the cost of an LS. Then adding the cost of a new clutch, mounts, engine management, etc and I’m easily in the $6,000-$7,000 range for a stock jz engine.

[@clcampbell85]

Jesus Christ you’ve never even tried to slide it a little bit in the Home Depot parking lot or punched it going around a corner in your neighborhood? I’m gonna be honest all these videos are pretty painful to watch I kind of think you should put a for sale sign on that thing and get yourself a nice minivan it really seems like that’s more your speed bud

[@FullySpooled]

Thanks for the comment bud! Noted.