Everything Cressida...the 83, 87 and 91 build thread...1JZ, LS1, Z06, TT

[dtmcnamara]

So I have been meaning to start this for a while now. Over the years I have collected a few cars and have been slowly working on them. I have finally started to actively work on them weekly and am trying to get 2 of the 3 done this year. Here is how the cars sit as of right now:

1991 Toyota Cressida
1JZTT Engine
30-40LE Built Transmission w/ 3800 Stall
18x10.5 +38 wheels
Stock struts on lowering springs

1987 Toyota Cressida
5MGE Engine
5-speed Manual conversion
Tein coil overs all around
16x8 +0 wheels

1983 Toyota Cressida
No engine
No transmission
Stock suspension
Stock wheels

Currently I am actively working on the 91 Cressida. The stock 30-40LE transmission blew almost 2 years ago so I had this new one built for the car a while back. When I got it back I didn’t realize that the newer transmission had a different exit housing so I am waiting on the new yoke to come in so I can have my driveshaft cut. Other projects for this car include a custom big brake kit, custom suspension and a new exhaust. Currently I have a set of C6 Z06 rotors that are getting drilled for the 4x114.3 bolt pattern. Once they are done, this week hopefully, I will be working on getting the mounting bracket made for them to mount to the car. The suspension for this car will be custom-built coil over setup. Once things start on that I will post pictures up here of the parts and build procedure. The exhaust being built for the car is nothing special, just a high flow cat, magnaflow muffler, all through 3” pipe.

The 83 currently has the engine almost ready to come out of the car. All fluids are drained and the transmission is out of the car just waiting on a warm day to complete it. Once the engine is out I have a LS1 block ready to be mounted into it for test fitting. Current plans are full suspension, Ford 8.8” rear end, full cage, with a built LS1 engine paired with a 6-speed T-56 tranny. Want to make a weekend warrior out of it, but still be streetable.

The 87 has a few things in the works, but nothing will be started on it until the 91 and 83 are finished, since it’s the only 100% functioning car.