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can a is350 motor swap into a is250

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Old 12-18-11, 10:41 PM
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i know this might be exspensive but at the time i needed the awd and didnt have a choice to get the is350 awd my friend has a is350 motor at his shop and i was wondering if i got the transmission and ecu and motor can i prety much make my car a is350 ?
Old 12-19-11, 02:03 AM
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It is possible.
Old 12-19-11, 04:32 AM
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keep us updated on any plans or progress...sounds fun...
Old 12-19-11, 04:38 AM
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Of course this is possible.... With enough money and time anything is surely possible. Good luck and keep us posted
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Originally Posted by AndysIS
i know this might be exspensive but at the time i needed the awd and didnt have a choice to get the is350 awd my friend has a is350 motor at his shop and i was wondering if i got the transmission and ecu and motor can i prety much make my car a is350 ?
I'm sure it's possible.

(and probably easier if yours is a 2009 or newer since it has VDIM, which all 350s have had all years)

But I'd be surprised if it's not cheaper to just trade in for a 350.

(unless labor is free, and you're getting the parts for massively less than they actually cost)
Old 12-19-11, 07:15 AM
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Very doable if you have the complete engine + electricals. Another member swapped in a SC430 motor into his IS250, it sounded mean..
Old 12-19-11, 08:00 AM
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Anything is possible. Depends on how much you want it.
Old 12-19-11, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by iRock
Anything is possible. Depends on how much you want it.

and don't care how much it will cost.
Old 12-19-11, 08:13 AM
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Doooo iiiitttt!
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Just trade your car in. It will probably be cheaper all things considered.
Old 12-19-11, 08:22 AM
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^^^^^^ agree...
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they do have AWD 350s u know? good luck tho
Old 12-19-11, 10:31 AM
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sounds labor intensive and like a pain in the ***. Do you have another car also?
Old 12-19-11, 10:36 AM
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if you got the money you can do anything,
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In reality this is an easier swap than a lot of engine swaps people do because of how very similar the engines are, however you'd need quite a few of the electrical components as well, since everything is so tied together on newer cars. Fuel system differences are also going to be some work, but not too bad as long as you have everything.

Definitely possible, but might be more cost effective to sell/buy a different car.

Jeff

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