Hi, just wondering... this is extremely uncommon as it applies to Lexus but has anyone ever swapped out their engine (Lexus or OTHER cars)?

Also, did you convert your engine to turbo/charged?

EDIT: OK I'm editing this AFTER several responses already below. If you swap the engine on a 2nd Gen GS300, &/or convert to turbocharged, will all other components, functions, drivetrain, etc, all work the same as before - is this seamless & transparent?

 

There are several LS1 swaps on the forums in 2GS and SC models, plenty of turbos added to sc300, gs300 and is300 models. A smaller handful of Superchargers added to 400 and 430 motored cars and several supercharged Newer models with rrracing kits. Among other odds and ends

 

1UZ, 3UZ and 2JZ swaps were once popular in Australia going into older Toyota pickups, and still popular in Russia for all kinds of applications.

 

With the necessary DIY skills the skys the limit on these things. Look into new imports that satisfy the 25 year import rules as they offer an avenue to Toyota badged lexus models, with high build potential thanks to there overbuilt engines

 

UZ engine makes a great swap it is compact, light, deal reliable makes decent power and can handle a fair amount of boost. You'll see the 1UZ especially show up in all kinds of projects like this one.
https://engineswapdepot.com/?p=41882

 

Why on that website do they keep repeating "CELICA"?? I used to own a Celica and those DO NOT LOOK like Celica's!!

 

pretty sure it is a Celica.

 

There's a 3UZ swapped 2nd gen IS250, also a 3rd gen IS250 with the same.

 

I'm curious what car you think that is. Unless you're arguing it is too heavily modified to be called a Celica?

 

Every time clicking on that website the pix below are what I see and they're all tagged "...Celica...".

AND... "For Sale: 1977 Celica with a Turbo 1UZ V8". How is THAT a Celica??

 

That is a 1977 Celica Liftback with a 1UZ swap, JDM tail lights, JDM bumpers, fender flares, looks like the factory louvres and of course many modifications to accommodate the engine/transmission.

 

what do you think a 1977 Celica GT looks like? That’s one, google it up lol

Your edit question is better suited to the 2GS forum and you should start by searching the FAQ, threads with turbo in the title or ‘NA-T‘, looking at member p build threads, etc. Two decades of info out there and the answer is it it depends on how much you try to change and what approach/ parts you use. Some things have limits on power you can add and need to be swapped out.

 

OK thanks - will post there later coz having 2nd thoughts - after some research this is starting to look like a gigantic project involving lotsa logistics, sourcing, blood, sweat, & tears, oh ya... & tons o moola $$$$.

 

I've always enjoyed the 3UZ swap in the 1IS. I also remember seeing one swap passing California BAR with it too, but cant seem to find the photo of it

 

Well at least you will never get that money back!