Jimmy's Aristo Build

[JZS_147]

So when i first got this car, it was a dirty old dog, let me digress;

This is what the car looked like when it came to Canada
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Somewhere between the previous owner, and the day i went to see it this happened:


The night i brought her home

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Specs:
-91 Aristo V
-Garson VIP kit
-Work Meister 18x10 18x12
-Leather
-Swapped to 5spd
-1.5 way diff
-Blown kei office coils



The bad:
-no 3rd gear, transmission is fucked
-diff is leaking
-rear brake calipers are slapping the rims because they're missing bolts
-blown coilovers
-strut mounts are toast
-blown turbos
-blowing oil
-front and rear bumpers were ripped off
-car was previously pink, was coated with a shitty black paintjob which is now peeling
-needs a lot of body work
-turn signal lever broken
-extremely cloudy headlights
-stock exhaust system with weld on mufflers, mufflers are rusted and have holes in them
-coilpacks are cracked
-extreme p/s leak
-all 4 rims are bent, 2 front tires are flat

[JZS_147]

So i spend a week working on it, getting it semi decent for the car club cruise to sylvan lake, here is the result;

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww187/jzs_147/147/4184_89893557937_683357937_2587820_.jpg
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-USDM steel turbos
-Custom downpipe
-HKS exhaust system
-Bridgestone NPG coilovers
-Put the bumpers back on
-duct taped the giant crack in the wing (yes i know, still ghetto)
-fixed brakes
-fixed diff seal
-new coilpacks, plugs, connectors, bypass hoses, valve cover seals
-flush all fluids and replace with OEM toyota fluids (except engine oil)
-polish headlights and replace with HID's
-new tires and fixed 2 of the 4 rims
-HKS Fcon Vpro
-HKS boost gauge
-brake upgrade
-replaced tranny and redid the swap properly

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So i also decided to mess around on the track for a couple nights
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She's parked again, and here is the new build:

Electronics:
HKS Fcon Vpro 3.3
HKS 3 bar map with linked charge temp sens
HKS AFK (wideband / knock amp)
HKS EVC boost controller
HKS Boost / EGT gauges


Engine:
Garrett GT40R Riemer hybrid
Custom exhaust manifold
HKS racing series wastegate
HKS SSQV Racing Valve
RCTS Downpipe
HKS Hi-power exhaust system
HKS SMF assembly intake
HKS 264 camshafts
HKS cam gears
HKS timing belt
JZA80 water pump
Rb chromed intake
Rb chromed tbody
Rb chromed timing belt backing cover
Rb chromed cam bolts
Rb chromed oem pulleys
MVP clear spark plug cover

Fuel System:
HKS fuel rail
HKS 1000cc injectors
HKS FPR
Sard fuel pump

Cooling:
Mishimoto rad
Mishimoto twin fans
Titan alum rad hose
HKS GT Type intercooler
RCTS custom p/s cooler
RCTS custom oil cooler

Drivetrain:
R154 remote mount shifter swap
RPS Max series clutch
RCTS solid shifter bushings
RCTS driveshaft
TRD LSD

Suspension, Brakes, Footwork:
Bridgestone NPG coilovers (soon to be changed to HSD Customs)
Work Meister S1 (3pc) 18x10 18x12 Kumho Ecsta's all around (street)
SSR Koenig 18x10 18x11 Advan neova (race)
Stillen / Brembo combo rotors with Mintex Extreme pads & stainless steel brake lines.

Body / Interior:
Garson VIP door caps and side skirts
Garson VIP wing (picnic bench =P )
Garson D.A.D front table
Mac Brick VIP front and rear bumper
Lexus grill
Recaro drivers seat
Takata 4point harness
Momo F1 concept steering wheel
TRD shift knob
Toyota window visors
Cleared out headlights



Car is on jackstands right now, should be finished by spring, pretty much have all my parts except for the injectors, and fuel pump.


Ran 418whp on stock boost before i started pulling it apart.

[Clark-Kent]

Looks good man i like it :bigpimp:

[Hash_man]

Damn Jimmy look at you go... I used to see that thing near my house all the time, looked beat to shit.

Good luck with the build.

[Kardon]

Still havent been in this thing. :thumbsdow

Ready by next spring though :thumbsup: !

[DeleriousZ]

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww187/jzs_147/147/IMG_3189.jpg

Dude that is so fucking baller.

This build deserves a cookie.

[narou]

Is that a D-Max VIP Front Table? If So I wonder what the one for my car looks like...

[JZS_147]

It's a Garson D.A.D table, got an extra one for JZS147 if you want it :P

[Trini]

can't wait to see the finished product!

[infected]

Nice build! That table is awesome :thumbsup:

[PremiumRSX]

Definitely my favourite Aristo!

I've driven this car before it was Jimmy's... I want... :poosie:

[bubbley]

:drool:

Sick cant wait, are you keeping it black?

[JZS_147]

yup, she's going to get a fresh coat of black in the spring.

[scat19]

Are you keeping the spoiler? Is it 3 piece?

[JZS_147]

yup keeping the batwing as well, it's a 3 piece, but it's molded to the body.

[JZS_147]

Some more pics:


Pulled the front of the engine all apart, cleaning everything, getting it ready for the new waterpump, torsional damper, cams, cam gears, timing belt, and back plate.

turbo's are coming off next so i can test fit my setup and get my downpipe fabbed up.

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[JZS_147]

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[5fivespeed]

This cars getting even more boss. Nice work Jimmy.

Ray

[JZS_147]

well i finally got those wretched twins off, and i just test fitted my turbo to see what it would look like under the hood. still need to clock it, and get my custom manifold mocked up, but it'll look nice when it's done!

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[Freestylin]

Nice work...is the previous owner of this Aristo named Ken?

[JZS_147]

Yes, previous owner was Ken.

[Freestylin]

Originally posted by JZS_147
Yes, previous owner was Ken.

I will for sure tell him that his old Aristo will be put to good use :thumbsup:

[JZS_147]

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[rmans13]

do you still have that extra garson d.a.d table and the vip front grill?

[BlackRadon]

Looks like this one ain't your first rodeo. Great work there.