kevinsc300

hello every one,
I just bought a 1995 SC300, the motor blow out i need to replace it.
I'm thinking to find a way to convert to 1998.

Is that possible to do that? Also, witch motor should i look for, and do i have to replace the transmission ?

Please help me out!

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

Are you wanting to stay wih the 300 or go 400? That s the question you need to ask yourself. I would replace with what is in it. Less of a headache. It can be done, but depends on your check book and time. GL

99SC42

iTrader: (44)

it's alot of time , wiring and frustration involve not worth it if you ask me .. but to each their own.

just find an non VVTi swap it in and be done with the headache.

Klaus

iTrader: (1)

Yeah if you have an SC300 he only "upgrade" swap that makes any sense is a GTE. Otherwise just swap a same year stock motor.

kevinsc300

Thanks you guys,

I want to stay the same in SC300, the only thing i want to upgrade to 1998 because i don't like the how 1995 transmission look.

account2x

iTrader: (5)

1998 SC300 uses the same transmission. Only 1998 SC400 got an updated 5 speed automatic.

For your information it is more difficult to swap in a USDM 2JZ-GE VVT-i engine than a JDM 2JZ-GTE VVT-i engine. Reason being the fuel tank (OBD-II sensors & returnless system) and the Immobilizer chip found inside the computer.

BenStoked

iTrader: (3)

are you talking about the shifter? swappable from a newer car. not the same as the transmission.

kevinsc300

which mean, i still can keep the 1995 sc300 transmission and just swap the 1998 shifter?

99SC42

iTrader: (44)

You can swap the newer style shifter on your 95 SC.

Just search "gated shifter install" and there are plenty of infos on that swap.

gl

916ls400

this is sad...for him

Justin2JZ

Don't all 97+ SC's use the A650?

kevinsc300

thanks, i will research more...

99SC42

iTrader: (44)

oop sorry about it ! i edited it by mistake ...

check out this thread it's very informative
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...pre-98-sc.html