98-00 SC300 2jzgte possiblity?
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98-00 SC300 2jzgte possiblity?
First off, I was the one who asked about selling my 92 sc300 stock and purchasing a IS300 and putting my current motor into it.
Alot of you said don't do it, it's a civic with HIDs, it's lower calss, etc etc,
I do love my SC but it's just tired and old now. I hate Tan interior and I hate that all the bushings need to be replaced.
And please don't say keep your current sc and build it up even better..
I WANT A NEWER car.
I know that the SCs were last sold in 97 with a 5 speed manual transmission. I have to get atleast a 99 and up model year car. Just because the loan department says so.
Now, my question is....If I was to purchase a 99-00 sc300, how much more difficult is it to swap than my curent 92? We've done a dozen sc300 swaps into pre 98's with great success, but I have no idea about the newer models with vvti etc etc.
My set up is below, and I am using a 95 6 speed harness and AEM EMS. I have all the parts to convert the car over to 5 speed, so that isn't a problem. We did this on my last car with ease.
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Peter
Alot of you said don't do it, it's a civic with HIDs, it's lower calss, etc etc,
I do love my SC but it's just tired and old now. I hate Tan interior and I hate that all the bushings need to be replaced.
And please don't say keep your current sc and build it up even better..
I WANT A NEWER car.
I know that the SCs were last sold in 97 with a 5 speed manual transmission. I have to get atleast a 99 and up model year car. Just because the loan department says so.
Now, my question is....If I was to purchase a 99-00 sc300, how much more difficult is it to swap than my curent 92? We've done a dozen sc300 swaps into pre 98's with great success, but I have no idea about the newer models with vvti etc etc.
My set up is below, and I am using a 95 6 speed harness and AEM EMS. I have all the parts to convert the car over to 5 speed, so that isn't a problem. We did this on my last car with ease.
TIA
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Lex Luthor did it and he's putting down over 500hp. I know his was a long and hard journey, so look for his thread. It's pages and pages long and details the whole journey.
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It's like three threads down. Here ya go!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=83428
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=83428
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Re: 98-00 SC300 2jzgte possiblity?
Originally posted by 1JZsoarer
First off, I was the one who asked about selling my 92 sc300 stock and purchasing a IS300 and putting my current motor into it.
Alot of you said don't do it, it's a civic with HIDs, it's lower calss, etc etc,
I do love my SC but it's just tired and old now. I hate Tan interior and I hate that all the bushings need to be replaced.
And please don't say keep your current sc and build it up even better..
I WANT A NEWER car.
I know that the SCs were last sold in 97 with a 5 speed manual transmission. I have to get atleast a 99 and up model year car. Just because the loan department says so.
Now, my question is....If I was to purchase a 99-00 sc300, how much more difficult is it to swap than my curent 92? We've done a dozen sc300 swaps into pre 98's with great success, but I have no idea about the newer models with vvti etc etc.
My set up is below, and I am using a 95 6 speed harness and AEM EMS. I have all the parts to convert the car over to 5 speed, so that isn't a problem. We did this on my last car with ease.
TIA
Peter
First off, I was the one who asked about selling my 92 sc300 stock and purchasing a IS300 and putting my current motor into it.
Alot of you said don't do it, it's a civic with HIDs, it's lower calss, etc etc,
I do love my SC but it's just tired and old now. I hate Tan interior and I hate that all the bushings need to be replaced.
And please don't say keep your current sc and build it up even better..
I WANT A NEWER car.
I know that the SCs were last sold in 97 with a 5 speed manual transmission. I have to get atleast a 99 and up model year car. Just because the loan department says so.
Now, my question is....If I was to purchase a 99-00 sc300, how much more difficult is it to swap than my curent 92? We've done a dozen sc300 swaps into pre 98's with great success, but I have no idea about the newer models with vvti etc etc.
My set up is below, and I am using a 95 6 speed harness and AEM EMS. I have all the parts to convert the car over to 5 speed, so that isn't a problem. We did this on my last car with ease.
TIA
Peter
I don't see why an IS300 would be a bad choice. I think it's a great car. It would be a little harder to do the swap but it's possible and many people did it. Further more there is a local person who did a turbo V8 swap.
A newer SC300 shouldn't be hard at all. I have a 97 SC300 with GTE motor and transmission. Many others have attempted this. If you want something more unique then try a GS300. That would be nice and I belive it's not a very popular swap. Someone on this board did an engine swap in an LS400. That is unique for sure.
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Doesn't the 97 share the same engine as the 92-96 and then from 98-2000, they used the vvti? That's the only concern I really have.
Also, I thought Lex Luther used the stock motor and not a complete gte swap?
Also, I thought Lex Luther used the stock motor and not a complete gte swap?
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Originally posted by 1JZsoarer
Doesn't the 97 share the same engine as the 92-96 and then from 98-2000, they used the vvti? That's the only concern I really have.
Also, I thought Lex Luther used the stock motor and not a complete gte swap?
Doesn't the 97 share the same engine as the 92-96 and then from 98-2000, they used the vvti? That's the only concern I really have.
Also, I thought Lex Luther used the stock motor and not a complete gte swap?
Lex Luthor used Supra TT short block and kept the VVTi. Sound Performanced re-wired the AEM EMS to work in the car.
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You can swap the GTE internals only. Like GTE pistons, rods and rings. It's direct swap, we did it to our 99 gs300. It's in the process of breaking in before going turbo. Also Arp studs and GTE H/G is in place.
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Originally posted by 1JZsoarer
So its too difficult to swap my currest motor (below on my sig) into a 98-2000?
So its too difficult to swap my currest motor (below on my sig) into a 98-2000?
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I hate Tan interior and I hate that all the bushings need to be replaced.
but its ok, nobody said you have to keep the Sc, but in reality getting an Is300 would be downgrading yourself. since you want to drive something new, why dont you go for the GS? its definately possible to get the 2jzgte in there as well as the 98-99-00 Sc's. good luck in your search for the perfect new car!
Lex Luthor did it and he's putting down over 500hp. I know his was a long and hard journey, so look for his thread. It's pages and pages long and details the whole journey.
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Sorry for bumping such a old thread but I wanted to know if I were to do a GTE swap (jdm non-vvti supra motor) into a 98 and go with say a AEM I wouldnt run into any problems correct ?
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It shouldn't be a problem. Ebanks has a single turbo setup with a tt shortblock, vvt-i delete, etc. The only problem I think is wrong with the VVT-i motors is the VVT-i. believe the coilpacks have wasted spark ignition; 3 coils instead of individual coil. I don't know what modifications where necessary to the wiring harness to hook up the AEM, but I'm sure you would want to use a standalone anyways. I really don't see what the problem would be then. If you have a standalone and a complete motor, turbo, setup, with the wiring harness, this should be like any other swap. I have a '99 SC and wouldn't get anything else besides a '00 maybe, but their pretty much the same. Only if I had the funds to drop in a getrag! I already drilled in the necessary holes in the firewall for the clutch pedal/master cylinder and the stampings/templates are still there even though '98+ SC's didn't come with a manual transmission.
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Thanks guys , I really appreciate the post. I definitly didnt see a problem (but wanted to make sure) if I went with a standalone. Now to pick between a 1jz or a 2jz in a 98 sc300 .
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