1uz swap into sc300 5spd
08-06-09, 07:39 PM
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1uz swap into sc300 5spd
i was thinking that now that their is an adaptor plate for the 1uz that it would be a pretty unique and relatively cheap swap into a sc3 5spd, say i get a 1uz for 400, adaptor plate and steel flywheel for 500, so far thats 900, assuming i got the 1uz out of an sc, i could use the harness and everything, it sounds like a good idea to me all opinions welcome
08-06-09, 10:57 PM
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I like that idea! I have been considering putting a v8 in my 5 speed as well. I am thinking about a 2uz bottom end with a 1uz top end. With some cams and other light mods the car would be a blast!
08-07-09, 03:41 PM
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op, I also considered this upgrade and run headers and straight pipes.. that'd be sweet!! ... If you can get ur hands on a 98 and up v8, that's a 4.0L 290 HP VVTI upgrade. And since your in CALI, it's wayyyyy easier to keep it street legal.. I dont think you even need to get it bar'd since the v8 was a factory option--compared to running na-t or a jdm gte engine.. gl getting that bar'd or when it comes to getting smogged..
PS.. this was not intended as a the v8 is greater than the gte or na-t **** like that but rather a good option for those in cali who dont wanna bother with californias damn engine swap and all their damn regulations pertaining to engine modifications
PS.. this was not intended as a the v8 is greater than the gte or na-t **** like that but rather a good option for those in cali who dont wanna bother with californias damn engine swap and all their damn regulations pertaining to engine modifications
08-07-09, 07:09 PM
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If you are in Cali and you want to put a V8 engine into a Sc300 which originally came with a inline 6, you most certainly need to get it BARed.
I read the regs last week. It's not considered a parts change since it's a different engine series. and vvti v8's aren't cheap like the 92-97's.
I can tell you having owned a sc400 for 6 years that I wished I would have got a sc300/5sp the first time and went na-t with it.
But one day I'll swap to 6 speed with a built 1uz and a whipple supercharger.
Unless I buy a vette, a turbo m3, or a Supra first.
I read the regs last week. It's not considered a parts change since it's a different engine series. and vvti v8's aren't cheap like the 92-97's.
I can tell you having owned a sc400 for 6 years that I wished I would have got a sc300/5sp the first time and went na-t with it.
But one day I'll swap to 6 speed with a built 1uz and a whipple supercharger.
Unless I buy a vette, a turbo m3, or a Supra first.
08-08-09, 10:08 AM
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it would probly be possible to hit 300whp with a vvti 1uz with only a few mods and have the sound of a v8 with stick, it would be nice and now is possible, but yes na-t is the easiest and most cost effective and will make the most power
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08-09-09, 12:12 AM
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If you are in Cali and you want to put a V8 engine into a Sc300 which originally came with a inline 6, you most certainly need to get it BARed.
I read the regs last week. It's not considered a parts change since it's a different engine series. and vvti v8's aren't cheap like the 92-97's.
I can tell you having owned a sc400 for 6 years that I wished I would have got a sc300/5sp the first time and went na-t with it.
But one day I'll swap to 6 speed with a built 1uz and a whipple supercharger.
Unless I buy a vette, a turbo m3, or a Supra first.
I read the regs last week. It's not considered a parts change since it's a different engine series. and vvti v8's aren't cheap like the 92-97's.
I can tell you having owned a sc400 for 6 years that I wished I would have got a sc300/5sp the first time and went na-t with it.
But one day I'll swap to 6 speed with a built 1uz and a whipple supercharger.
Unless I buy a vette, a turbo m3, or a Supra first.
Thanks for clarifying.. i could have sworn i read that factory options did not have to get bar'ed but it is a different engine series
08-09-09, 04:21 AM
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I'd love to do the swap, I had a boosted SC already and now i'd like something more just for cruising, but the 1uzfe sounds so good.
I'd get a 400 and do a manual swap, but i have a black interior 5spd with fresh paint so i'd rather keep my chasis.. The only downside in my opinion is I wouldn't be happy unless i could do the 98+ vvti, but then the cost & headache would be way more then just boosting the car..
I dunno you can get older 1uz motorsets dirt cheap, i just don't think it'd be worth it for barley gaining any power.
I'd get a 400 and do a manual swap, but i have a black interior 5spd with fresh paint so i'd rather keep my chasis.. The only downside in my opinion is I wouldn't be happy unless i could do the 98+ vvti, but then the cost & headache would be way more then just boosting the car..
I dunno you can get older 1uz motorsets dirt cheap, i just don't think it'd be worth it for barley gaining any power.
08-09-09, 10:00 AM
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Go to http://www.quantum-auto.com/ and ask some questions on the forum. These guys no their stuff and make the kits. One of them has a 92 SC400 with a W58 swap and the other has MK3 Supra with 1UZ swap into his stock W58.
08-09-09, 01:17 PM
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if i swapped in a vvti 1uz or 3uz it would be pretty fast, i would change to a litle bit higher gears and it would be a fast daily driver, of course this would not be cost effective, as i would make lots more power with the 2j for the same price, but just having a 300hp v8 with a 5spd sounds good though i would be out of luck if i wanted to boost cause i know the 1uz vvti bottom end is weak from what i have heard and read
08-09-09, 04:27 PM
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I think it would be easier to start off with a 98+ sc400, then swap in a 5 speed. Instead of trying to turn a 300 into a 400. I have a 98 ls400 with vvti, and love it. Having a 5 speed to match would be the ****.