Supra TT to SC300 Swap
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Supra TT to SC300 Swap
Hey all, I'm new to the boards here but have been searching/lurking for a bit to research as much swap info. as I can.
Here's the deal, I have a 94 TT that I unfortunately wrecked a while ago and ended up buying it back from the insurance company by way of my settlement money. The idea was to rebuild it, which I've done a little of, but am really getting tired of the whole project. So, the car is just sitting in my garage covered up. I am interested in purchasing a 97-98 SC300 (once I unload my investment home) and using the TT as a donor car.
I'm familiar with the actuall engine and brake swap but what other things can I pull off the TT and use on the SC? Some things come to mind but I'm not really sure if the parts are the same between the TT and the SC (steering rack, ABS system, subframes, etc.) Once everything is pulled I'll probably end up selling the TT shell.
Anyway, any advice would be greatly appreciated..
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Here's the deal, I have a 94 TT that I unfortunately wrecked a while ago and ended up buying it back from the insurance company by way of my settlement money. The idea was to rebuild it, which I've done a little of, but am really getting tired of the whole project. So, the car is just sitting in my garage covered up. I am interested in purchasing a 97-98 SC300 (once I unload my investment home) and using the TT as a donor car.
I'm familiar with the actuall engine and brake swap but what other things can I pull off the TT and use on the SC? Some things come to mind but I'm not really sure if the parts are the same between the TT and the SC (steering rack, ABS system, subframes, etc.) Once everything is pulled I'll probably end up selling the TT shell.
Anyway, any advice would be greatly appreciated..
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Originally Posted by JZZ30TT
engine, trans, lsd, suspension (if you had aftermarket on the supra), strut bars, sway bars (even stock supra sways are better than stock sc's) fuel pump.
Have fun wiring
Have fun wiring
I'm assuming I posted in the wrong section...
Thanks for the reply. I do have aftermarket suspension parts (uninstalled) koni yellows, eibachs, TRD sways and strut brace. It's a six speed and I am aware that the lsd will work in the SC. Can I use the rear axles or does it not make much difference? Also, any idea as to whether the ABS system and steering rack are the same or not, or would they even swap over?
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JZZ30TT,
Also, any idea as to whether the ABS system and steering rack are the same or not, or would they even swap over?
Also, any idea as to whether the ABS system and steering rack are the same or not, or would they even swap over?
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You might be interested in this if you havent found it already,
http://www.fly-hawaii.com/lexustt/previewManual.htm
How much was the insurance buyback? if you care to share
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http://www.fly-hawaii.com/lexustt/previewManual.htm
How much was the insurance buyback? if you care to share
LexusFiend
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Originally Posted by LexusFiend
You might be interested in this if you havent found it already,
http://www.fly-hawaii.com/lexustt/previewManual.htm
How much was the insurance buyback? if you care to share
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http://www.fly-hawaii.com/lexustt/previewManual.htm
How much was the insurance buyback? if you care to share
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Thanks for the link. I've actually heard of that manual and some say it's worth it and others seem to think if you research enough you can find all the same info.
Anyway, no problem in mentioning the buy back. If I remember correctly I paid around $2200 which included the 5% of the value and the fees. The adjuster (USAA) was really cool about everything and it all flowed smoothly. I paid 18k for the car initially and he blue booked it at 22k so I was able to pay off the credit union and repurchase.
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