Suppra87s Cressida wagon 1JZ swap/money pit

stoked on the update! looks good bro!

 

sub'd!

 

Some much needed results from this project....

https://flic.kr/p/2gUonxM

 

Thank you! Been waiting for an update...badass as expected

 

Had some catching up to do on this thread. Ive had a few other projects sideline the Cressida....also had too much fun with the Cressida haha. Pinion shaft snapped and shot out the rear of the differential housing. Honestly Im surprised it held up as long. Left me stranded a whopping 4 miles from my house. This all leads me to an ultimatum considering my sleeper power goals.

Do I ditch the chassis and implant the powertrain into something like an E30, E36, Miata, S2000, Mk3 supra, Mk2 supra, Subaru, Benz SL....? I considered all these for a bit, researched the possibility of them all based on engine sump location and stock rear end strength. Ultimately the decision was obvious, order a custom rear diff housing, weld on T3 bracket kit, add T3 control arms. This will produce incredible burnouts for sure!

New rear end is going to be based on a Dana 44, 30 spline. Custom width to match Cressida axle using Ford 8.8 disc brakes. I'll be adding a brake bias proportioning valve of course.

CRESIDA - D486
* DISC BRAKES
* 5X4.5 LUG PATTERN
* 55.250" WMS
* 4.29 RATIO - HELICAL POSI
* 1310 YOKE
* ALUMINUM COVER



Also, FREE 5M with A43de trans. 143k, ran decent when removed, cut up harness. Did I mention FREE? Come pick it up.

 

Awesome build! I was binging the whole thing, then it just ended. You have any plans to pick it back up at some point?

 

Thanks! It's been a hell of a journey with this thing. Hopefully Ill be able to make some progress this winter on the rear axle. Ive got a 84' Toyota Pickup axle that I'm building to swap into the Cressida. Including ARB air locker and 4:30 gears. They are the same width (within 1") which should make things "easier". Need make the jig for the brackets still. Heres some carnage pictures for your entertainment and as the Cressida currently sits.

 

Any updates? I DM'd you, OP.