Noob here with a ? (2jz swap into SC400 and turbo v8)
04-07-05, 06:40 PM
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Noob here with a ? (2jz swap into SC400 and turbo v8)
Hi everyone.. I'm a newbie to the site and i have been looking around for the pass couple of months here at ClubLexus. I have been alooking around for SC because i think its a wonderful car and plus my S2k is always getting hit on (egged and people putting dents in it). Also i'm looking for another car to play with. i have a good deal on a 95 SC400, but i was looking for a 300. The price on the 400 is a good deal 3,500 a little body damage.. fixable and its a 95.
So heres my question.. Can i put s Swap in it? like a 2jz. I have a friend and hes bro has a SC300 with a 2jz (which i know they can be swap with no problem) well he told me if i was to swap the 400 i would have to change the tranny and do some wireing.
What do you guys say about this? can it be done? a Sc400 v8 turn in to a v6 turbo?
and why i dont just turbo the V8... well there is alot more things you can to with the 2jz and the 1jz.
So heres my question.. Can i put s Swap in it? like a 2jz. I have a friend and hes bro has a SC300 with a 2jz (which i know they can be swap with no problem) well he told me if i was to swap the 400 i would have to change the tranny and do some wireing.
What do you guys say about this? can it be done? a Sc400 v8 turn in to a v6 turbo?
and why i dont just turbo the V8... well there is alot more things you can to with the 2jz and the 1jz.
04-07-05, 07:26 PM
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Hi everyone.. I'm a newbie to the site and i have been looking around for the pass couple of months here at ClubLexus. I have been alooking around for SC because i think its a wonderful car and plus my S2k is always getting hit on (egged and people putting dents in it). Also i'm looking for another car to play with. i have a good deal on a 95 SC400, but i was looking for a 300. The price on the 400 is a good deal 3,500 a little body damage.. fixable and its a 95.
So heres my question.. Can i put s Swap in it? like a 2jz. I have a friend and hes bro has a SC300 with a 2jz (which i know they can be swap with no problem) well he told me if i was to swap the 400 i would have to change the tranny and do some wireing.
What do you guys say about this? can it be done? a Sc400 v8 turn in to a v6 turbo?
and why i dont just turbo the V8... well there is alot more things you can to with the 2jz and the 1jz.
So heres my question.. Can i put s Swap in it? like a 2jz. I have a friend and hes bro has a SC300 with a 2jz (which i know they can be swap with no problem) well he told me if i was to swap the 400 i would have to change the tranny and do some wireing.
What do you guys say about this? can it be done? a Sc400 v8 turn in to a v6 turbo?
and why i dont just turbo the V8... well there is alot more things you can to with the 2jz and the 1jz.
The cost/time to put a 2JZ in a 400 is not worth it. Just hold off for the 300.
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04-07-05, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by *******
So heres my question.. Can i put s Swap in it? like a 2jz. What do you guys say about this? can it be done? a Sc400 v8 turn in to a v6 turbo?
04-07-05, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BrownDuckz
The SC300 already comes with the 2jz - just the naturally aspirated version. If you want to do a swap.. get the SC300 from the start. You will want to change the tranny [if auto] because the lexus tranny won't hold much more than stock power. On a last note - it's not a V6.
My question fromt the start is if there is a way to Swap a SC400 to a 2jz-gte. sorry if i got you mixed up by not putting ge or gte. Next time dont try to school me, because i do search. As for this topic i didnt find it on search.
04-07-05, 08:31 PM
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04-07-05, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NuttySC
My question fromt the start is if there is a way to Swap a SC400 to a 2jz-gte. sorry if i got you mixed up by not putting ge or gte. Next time dont try to school me, because i do search. As for this topic i didnt find it on search.
As for the search on that item, there are LOTS of threads out there on this.
With advanced search I looked at the SC forum for 'SC400 2jz swap' and found these
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...sc400+2jz+swap
from that thread I linked
Used the keywords "supra swap sc400" and found lots of info in just a few seconds. Here are a few:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...pra+swap+sc400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...pra+swap+sc400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...pra+swap+sc400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...pra+swap+sc400
plenty more of them
Oh, and welcome to CLubLexus! I see you're local to me.
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04-07-05, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by NuttySC
i'm abouting the V8 to the v6, not auto to 5spd.
Next time dont try to school me, because i do search. As for this topic i didnt find it on search.
i just cant help myself
04-07-05, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NuttySC
ummm okay dude i'm not a dumb F. I know the SC300 comes with the 2jz-ge NON TURBO!
04-07-05, 08:45 PM
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Guys, cut him some slack and get the thread back on topic. If you aren't going to contribute anything other than negative comments then don't post. Help the guy out, he's new.
BrownDuckz, your signature is too big, please update the size. Max size on CL is 450x100. Thanks Please check your PM
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04-07-05, 09:28 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=engine+swap
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=engine+swap
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=engine+swap
read up bro!
i can dig up a couple more if you like
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=engine+swap
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=engine+swap
read up bro!
i can dig up a couple more if you like
04-07-05, 09:53 PM
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Its okay for the name change.. i'm fine with it...
I apologize for the miss understanding. For the last post above, i typyed fast in a hurry because i had to leave to get some pie
(hungry). I didnt read what i typed and fix my errors, sorry for that.
As most post on other sites.. i just dont trust other with low post counts. As for the others i do. and TY for helping me out...
also i apologize to brownduckz for my word of actions and again sorry to get on the wrong foot with you.
I dont how much about toyota even tho i use to own a 4Runner. I'm a honda guy but i like to try something new besides an i4. I hope to learn alot more on this site. I always been a fan of the SC300 and the GS300. My brother has a GS300 and i think its a lovely car. Anways.. back on topic... i'll check out the links and if i do have any questions i'll shot someone a pm.
Again thanks for the links.
I apologize for the miss understanding. For the last post above, i typyed fast in a hurry because i had to leave to get some pie
(hungry). I didnt read what i typed and fix my errors, sorry for that. As most post on other sites.. i just dont trust other with low post counts. As for the others i do. and TY for helping me out...
also i apologize to brownduckz for my word of actions and again sorry to get on the wrong foot with you.
I dont how much about toyota even tho i use to own a 4Runner. I'm a honda guy but i like to try something new besides an i4. I hope to learn alot more on this site. I always been a fan of the SC300 and the GS300. My brother has a GS300 and i think its a lovely car. Anways.. back on topic... i'll check out the links and if i do have any questions i'll shot someone a pm.
Again thanks for the links.
04-07-05, 09:56 PM
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There's a guy here in Australia that has replaced the 1UZFE (V8) motor from the SC400 to the 1JZGTE (2.5L turbo... smaller bro of the 2JZ Supra), but they never mentioned anything about A/C still working etc etc.
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Two things you forgot to mention. How much are you looking to spend and what are your ultimate goals?
If your looking to spend upwards of 20K then you can go GTE in a 300 or Build the v-8 and turbo it in the 400. (Now that would be cool). If you wanna stay under that mark, then buy a 3 and GTE it.
I'd really try not to swap motors across the platforms. Lots of small stuf that will nickel and dime you to death.
Mike
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If your looking to spend upwards of 20K then you can go GTE in a 300 or Build the v-8 and turbo it in the 400. (Now that would be cool). If you wanna stay under that mark, then buy a 3 and GTE it.
I'd really try not to swap motors across the platforms. Lots of small stuf that will nickel and dime you to death.
Mike
1997 SC300
867RWHP