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Old 11-28-03, 04:46 PM
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Default Turning my LS400 into LS300TT

I have finally decided that our V8 is simply too expensive and hard to build up so I have started something that will make my LS into a beast I always wanted it to be.

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Old 11-28-03, 05:07 PM
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I knew you had something up your sleeve So is there a mount kit available for this kind of swap or is everything have to be custom made? I wonder how much weight difference the LS400 over the Supra?

A 2JZGTE powered LS will be nice
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looks like you cant really be a part of the LS forum anymore.. lol, we gotta stick you in your own catagory.. very unique setup you'll be runnin retro
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Thx for positive feedback. Ny current 4.0 with tranny is for sale right now:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=103002

Unfortunately there are no mount kits avaliable to do a swap so that would have to be a custom job. I have seen the previous 2JZ swap Spark Racing did on a old BMW 5 and that thing was very clean and it was simply too quick for that kind of car. That BMW made up my decision about the swap a long time ago.
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I honestly don't know what to say other than, AMAZING! Are you going to have to re-do any of the computers or speedo-cluster, or anything like that?
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Originally posted by Jasoneo5
I honestly don't know what to say other than, AMAZING! Are you going to have to re-do any of the computers or speedo-cluster, or anything like that?
Just like with any other engine swap, he will need the right ECU, wiring harness and sensors. Unless he is going to use an aftermarket unit like MOTEC, FAST , DFI etc...then it should be fine.
Old 11-29-03, 09:31 AM
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Pete,

When you are done, we will take our cars to Carlsbad 1/4 mile track and we will go at it. Pound per pound and head to head. LS400 Vs. LS400, 2JZGTE Vs. 1UZFE (FI). Auto Tranny Vs. Auto Tranny. That would be interesting and fun.
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wow keep us updated
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So this is why you've been all hush hush lately .

Your car is going to be a beast!

Keep us posted on the progress.
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That is an awesome conversion you've got going there Retro!!
Keeps us updated on it.

How long is the line for ride alongs?
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