jcat_350

What's up fellas, as you can see by my user tag, I'm formerly a GS guy. I sold it a year ago and I'm now in a Nissan Murano, but miss two of my previous cars far too much; the GS (01 300) and my 98 cobra (procharged). Through deliberation with myself () I've decided I want to get an SC and 1j swap it with a 5spd, so that I can get back the best of both of those cars and not worry about modding the murano (since there's **** out there for it).

My questions are (assume i have a full swap, IE engine, ECU, harness, 5spd trans):

1.) How hard is the engine swap itself? Moving motor mounts, etc. but is there any extensive fabrication to be done?

2.) Swapping a 5spd into an auto car (if i have to settle for a 400 or auto 300), how tough is it? What additional parts do I need besides master/slave cyl, pedal assembly, etc.?

3.) What is the stock 1j capable of pushing with lets say exhaust, intake, upping the boost and a tune? I want to stay away from major motor mods since I know I'll probably have to rehab the car itself.

Your input is greatly appreciated I've already started saving my pennies lol

jcat_350

can anyone help a brotha out? I think i have a line on a REALLY cheap 400 so this info would be nice to have!

Slow_Sc3

iTrader: (1)

with the 400 its the same as the 300 just need a new radiator and over flow for a 300 and a little custom work with the fuel lines nothing crazy. its all pretty much plug and play and the auto the 5 speed swap is really easy.

OneJay

iTrader: (14)

+1 the swap is pretty easy. No fabrication, and plug and play. I had never done anything more extensive than change spark plugs before, and my friend and I did the swap ourselves in a little over a week.

jcat_350

now what about the auto to 5spd? I'm thinking of using the w58 for ease of install and just beefing up the clutch/fw.

99SC42

iTrader: (44)

You can use the W58 with Good Clutch and should hold the power, no problem .
You will like it better than the GS, My GS is borring i am thinking about selling it.
Don't buy a 400 you will need the AC lines, P/S lines, Cluster, Radiator from a 300.
Its like you almost have to convert the SC4 to an SC3 and drop the 1JZ in there.
Few member are making 340wrhp on the stock twins 13-16 PSI, The Twins are nice and all but at certain point they are borring, i am being honest with you.
The 5 speed swap is not bad, just a lottle time consuming, once you get to the pedals.
GL

jcat_350

yeah, I figured that about the 400...but when I can get one for (i'm pretty sure) $500 bucks, it's almost worth it to swap all that over especially since i'm sure I could find that stuff readily at any junkyard.

Drkgreensc

I agree with quickgs its almost as if you got to turn the 400 into a 300 then do the 1jz swap.. Most of us here in south fla get the 300 if they plan on doing the swap...

99SC42

iTrader: (44)

You know it's like you have to start all over, that's more money you have to spend.
If you're staying auto you will need a 300 DS.

Matador

You may get bored with the stock power after a bit. A couple guys have put down some really good numbers with bpu mods and a tune, but for the most part it seems single is the way to go. Hell, you could even go with a small single for street driving and still spool pretty quick.