1uz in a sc300 5 speed?
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1uz in a sc300 5 speed?
I recently picked up a 92 sc300 5 speed as a project. Ever since I got it home I've been trying to decide on which power plant to ultimately go with. I dont have huge hp dreams, just want something fun and streetable. So, obvious first choice was na-t or 1jz w/ R154 and call it a day. Then I got to thinking, I love the 1uz in my 400, what if i could swap one into the 300 as well? Has anyone swapped a 1uz into a factory 5 speed sc? What issues would I possibly run into if I tried to make this happen? Right off the bat I know I would need an adapter plate for the w58 as well as a 400 ecu. Outside of those two things what else should I need?
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I'm not sure man, a manual trans swap for an SC400 is not that simple.
Ive already completed my 1uz r154 swap, but am having issues with the Tilton TOB, I believe its dragging along the input shaft of the transmission, and working in the garage without a lift is so much more difficult.
If you wanted a manual 1uz, why not sell your sc300, as Im sure you could get top dollar for it being an 5speed manual.
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Ive already completed my 1uz r154 swap, but am having issues with the Tilton TOB, I believe its dragging along the input shaft of the transmission, and working in the garage without a lift is so much more difficult.
If you wanted a manual 1uz, why not sell your sc300, as Im sure you could get top dollar for it being an 5speed manual.
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I realize that it might not be the "best" route to take, but id still like to find out what exactly it would entail. I could always sell it and get an older 400 and manual swap it, but it just wouldn't be the same. I may end up going with a tried and true 1jz, but just for discussions sake: what if any, problems might one run into when going with the 1uz?
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I haven`t swapped a 1UZ but it will bolt in using the factoy 1UZ mounts from a sc400. I couldn`t see any real problems since it`s obd1 other then the wire swap and ecu, then you would have to mate the w58 with your 1UZ still anyhow... I would check out lextreme forums for info on 1UZ swap, club lexus seems to have more info on jz swaps most people ditch the UZ
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The more logical route would be to swap a W58 manual into your SC400 since the engine is already in place. I've considered both a 1UZ non-VVT and 1UZ VVT swap in my ODB1 SC300 5-speed but decided against it because it still made more sense to leave the engine alone or swap in a 1JZGTE or 2JZGTE. The ONLY reason I considered either 1UZ is because they are emissions legal here in Cali whereas all but a full USDM TT Supra engine would be illegal. You probably don't have such strict emissions where you are.
Swapping in a 1UZ requires a lot of different equipment in the engine bay.
Swapping in a 1UZ requires a lot of different equipment in the engine bay.
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