SC400 bro's with the 5 speed or Getrag swap...
10-07-11, 07:19 PM
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SC400 bro's with the 5 speed or Getrag swap...
Now that you've completed your swap, how do you like it? I've been following a few threads and the few dudes who have actually committed and finished their swaps had nothing but good things to say. But here's my real question, would you trade your swapped car for a 1JZ, 5 speed SC, already finished?
I've been pricing out my build for sometime now and at first the manual swap was the obvious choice due to me getting a W58 and a few other key parts for free. Since that is no longer the case, based off what prices I've seen the trans go for and the Quantam auto kit, it's got me sitting at $2160 something. That puts the swap in range of doing a 1J in a 5 speed SC300... and it would make more power.
What are your thoughts opinions?
I've been pricing out my build for sometime now and at first the manual swap was the obvious choice due to me getting a W58 and a few other key parts for free. Since that is no longer the case, based off what prices I've seen the trans go for and the Quantam auto kit, it's got me sitting at $2160 something. That puts the swap in range of doing a 1J in a 5 speed SC300... and it would make more power.
What are your thoughts opinions?
10-07-11, 07:43 PM
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what do you wanna do with the car? sc400 with a 5spd thats all ull have.. if you wanna make more power then its going to cost alot.. to turbo or supercharge that thing.. if you want hella power then do a GTE swap and manual. if u want a unique SC then do the manual v8..
10-07-11, 07:58 PM
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I want to shred the gnar...haha. My ultimate goal is a streetable drift car, something that can slide and be somewhat practical at the same time. I just want to know how those dudes feel about their swap after everything is said and done versus a 1j powered SC3.
I'm formally an FC dude and had this trailer queen for many years. I just hate having something in the garage I can only bring out a few times a year and never drive on the street.
My FC3S at WSIR
I'm formally an FC dude and had this trailer queen for many years. I just hate having something in the garage I can only bring out a few times a year and never drive on the street.
My FC3S at WSIR
10-07-11, 08:37 PM
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I was wondering the same thing how do the guys who actually have a manual 400 feel about their car? Do you wish you swapped a 1j or 2j instead? I priced a manual swap for my 400 to as it would be unique and nice to drive daily but to get to the point were i can run with vette's and even beat them would be a nice penny in a 400
10-07-11, 11:56 PM
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I can get some hook ups to make you an adapter plate for cheap.. machine it and everything.. cheaper than 2k... but that can only happen In Tijuana MExico.... My Uncle is a machinist with over 30 years of experience.. just let me know... Pm me if you want
10-08-11, 03:58 AM
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10-08-11, 07:20 AM
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I know a couple people running the 1UZ-fe + Manual Quantum Auto swap. They love it! The good thing is they don't really have to deal with turbo and have bolt-ons and have fun with the cars!
damn...but you cant go wrong with a 1J'd SC? that's just classic! my old 5-speed 2j was enough fun for me!
i think you should ask someone if you can test drive they're v8 swapped SC then drive a 1j'd Sc.
both are going to be evenly priced in the long run...
I was actually going to ask Dan, Dave, or Martin how much they would charge to do this swap including rear end? I don't have a garage up here to work on the swap...
damn...but you cant go wrong with a 1J'd SC? that's just classic! my old 5-speed 2j was enough fun for me!
i think you should ask someone if you can test drive they're v8 swapped SC then drive a 1j'd Sc.
both are going to be evenly priced in the long run...
I was actually going to ask Dan, Dave, or Martin how much they would charge to do this swap including rear end? I don't have a garage up here to work on the swap...
10-08-11, 11:53 AM
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Maybe ill just borrow my buddies garage for a weekend and try to knock it out quick. It's possible.
So do you plan to track/daily this car?
It'd be great to see more SC's out on the track both 1UZ/ JZ'd out!
10-08-11, 01:24 PM
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Driftmotion will do the swap including pedal swap for $700 which is nice though 
I want to stay away from a track only car....as immature as it sounds I miss street drifting. I AM NOT advocating it but I sure do miss those days. So I may or may not take the long way home sometimes if you know what I'm saying 
I want to stay away from a track only car....as immature as it sounds I miss street drifting. I AM NOT advocating it but I sure do miss those days. So I may or may not take the long way home sometimes if you know what I'm saying
10-08-11, 03:30 PM
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no *****? $700? what does that include? I'm going to have to look into that.
were you planning to get a 5-speed rear end? or could you just weld it and call it a day?
Call me immature as well, 'cause no one misses 2001 Street Style more than me. Haha!
were you planning to get a 5-speed rear end? or could you just weld it and call it a day?
Call me immature as well, 'cause no one misses 2001 Street Style more than me. Haha!
10-08-11, 05:31 PM
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I got a W58 with the quantum auto kit. It's fun and all but I'm gonna upgrade to the swap1uz kit to use the 350Z 6-speed. It's similar in gearing to the getrag and a fraction of the price.