unknown159

i am new to this forum and i wanted to know how long would a shop normally take to do a 1jz swap and to swap the trans to manual.. and possibly prices..

Sidesweep

prepare to be flamed, but everyone will tell you to use the search bar. and also if you're mechanically inclined in any way, a 1j swap is one of the easier out there and the only real hassle is wiring. just my .02 on what i've seen

Kakaroto

Where do you live in fl? I have done 2jzgte in supra mkIII , not on sc's but i sopose should not be i big problem. I am also trying to do the same swap but dont have time or the place to doit. If you have the place and tolls let me know to give you a hand if you will doit yourself.

yonunez

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1jz swaps are straight forward.... its easier than a 2jzgte swap... moat shops would charge around 1500-2000 for complete swap. That's what I've been quoted.

DoomLight

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yeah you 2 guys are gonna be barbequed on this site.

look at my build thread and 1992Lexus build thread. those 2 threads are a few of many on here that detail the swap process.

1JZPWRD

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These questions are still being asked on this site? JK

All kidding aside, you can do the swap yourself if you have some basic tools, jackstands, cherry picker, and some patient. The wiring is doable and if you know a little bit about mechanical stuff, you can do it, especially if you are keeping the stock ecu, injectors, and so on. No swapping and going single, then a tune, custom exhaust, dp, and so on. The average cost for the swap here in Bama is around 5-7K and that is them buying the motor and tranny. Be aware if you buy a motor, make sure they send you a video of the compression test of that particualr motor. Just my .02. GL on your decison, and if you need help we are here. Like Doomlight said, check out our thread and should help you somewhat.

1JZPWRD

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All kidding aside, you can send your harness of to Dr. Tweak and he will charge you about 900 and then ship it back to you. This will come back like new, including new connectors, and all the special modding will be done for you. The 300 is alot easier than the 400, but installing the pedals and and so on is quite simple. On this investment buy a very good wideband, spend the money when the money needs to be spent. I would also check all the seals, gaskets, belts, and so on before installing them, but the price will continue to climb. I budgeted around 7K for my build in my 400, and it cost me now over 12K after the final tuning bill and so on.

DoomLight

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good question. where are you in FL? i have a guy that does swaps all day long. and he makes his own harness from scratch.

or he can just use the harness with the motor swap it comes with.

Kakaroto

Why should i be BBQ because of helping someone for free my friend. I just offer my help. That's wht i told him that i have done 2j in mk3, and that 1j shoud not be dificult

TweakTech

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You're almost point on with that price. I priced out a JZ swap for my old SC300 and MY COST on all parts (heavily discounted through Toyota) was still 9-10k and that's with ME doing every ounce of work.

Cheap. Fast. Reliable. Pick two.

Toyboxx

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I'm in the same process so far with swapping my '93 Auto SC300 to Manual & 1JZGTE. So far for just the motor & tranny was $2500, granted everything is directly from a Soarer so it's a bit more expensive (but well worth it IMO) it should be pretty straight forward. Right now I'm about $3,350 into it and that's just with buying an ACT 6 Puck & used HKS intercooler. I still gotta buy little tid bits like BOV, Wideband, boost gauge, and Supra TT Denso Fuel Pump, plus the clucth pedal assembly from Driftmotion for $500. I'm doing everything myself, so in total I'm going to be close to 5Kish. With a shop to do it, I was quoted $7K.

Kakaroto

Thas's wonderful my friend, i cant doit myself because i dont have a garage and most important, its the only car i have now, and here in miami public transportation the wost thing.