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Old 12-16-11, 10:14 PM
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Question Costs of a swap?

So I found a great condition'd SC300 with a bad motor. I want to go with a 2JZGTE swap in it. The owner is selling the SC for $ 2000.00 plus a newer motor so I can sell 1-motor, 2 transmissions, drive-shaft and differential.

I have a friend with a 2JZGTE for $ 1,800. No leaks. Good condition motor. Looking for a R154 transmission, clutch, flywheel and so on.. but mean while it'll be an AT swap.

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wow thats a hell of a deal
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Yeah.. I know that the 2JZGTE is a direct swap. Im planning on putting a GTE from a 94 into a 94 SC300. Just wondering what parts I'll need. What driveshaft will I need to make the 2JZGTE work in the 93' SC300, unless its a direct bolt up

My list of costs so far:

2JZGTE Complete - $ 2200.00
225lph Fuel Pump - $ 120.00
Waterpump - $ 135.00
AEM FI/C - $ 560.00
Intercooler + T-Belt -$ 300.00
Radiator Alum $ 250.00

So I'll have powertrain, drivetrain (idk if driveshaft is different), intercooler, going new timing belt, waterpump, radiator, hoses.. I have someone who will tune it free. Am I missing anything?

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Step 1. Take 2jzge out of car.

Step 2. Prepare 2jzgte for installation. (Water pump, seals, etc)

Step 3. Remove 2jzge Wiring harness/ECU. Pay to have harness made ($500 average cost), or research and make one yourself.

Step 4. Install 2jzgte on stock a430 transmission. (This means driveshaft, etc are not changed.)

Step 5. Install Wiring harness/GTE ECU and enjoy!

Just swap the engines, everything is the same.

THEN go price up a R154 swap and prepare for that separately later on.

You will have a blast with even the Auto.
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^^^ pretty basic list but on the money
Old 12-17-11, 08:14 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...-to-a-2jz.html
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I can buy a SC400 with a bad motor for 2K but interior is very clean. The owner is selling it with a bad motor plus another motor. Im wondering if its the same difficulty to swap in a 2JZGTE in a SC400. Im just worried about the harness.
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Oh I get it, it's a 400.

Either way the Auto sc300 Drive shaft will fit the R154 as well.

Other then that it's the same difficulty. Do it!
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well the original post says sc300, with an sc400 just swap the whole engine........ or you could always turbo the 1uz.... that would be bad ***!
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Whats the best to look for an 2jzgte? I've been looking on eBay but I'm not sure. And on Craigslist I've just seen ge's
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Im worried about the oil sump and having to relocate it using SupraStores $ 500.00 kit, but supposedly the SC400 doesn't have to do that only SC300 cars. True?
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just get an engine fromt a supra and it will be rear sump already.
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Originally Posted by silver z
just get an engine fromt a supra and it will be rear sump already.
I found someone locally thats selling the rear sump for $ 100.00 off his car.
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dont forget getting the harness converted. I spent about 5k for my swap with me doing the labor by myself.
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Originally Posted by AZBMW
I found someone locally thats selling the rear sump for $ 100.00 off his car.
you better buy that!
that seems way good to be true....... i call rear sump pans jew gold


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