Would You
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: BC
This is just FYI, not being a *****.
1. 98+vvti 400 swap into any other SC is super hard cause of the transponder security system in the 98-00 cars. So you pretty much have to have the whole 98 car to do this swap. So scratch that idea.
2. vvti 1uzfe block is, identical to a 3uzfe block. the only differance is the bore size. So all I did was swap the block, cause I spun #6 rod bearing. If you pop my hood, you cant tell its a 3uz. I hardly think that I butchered my car. In fact Im the only 98SC430 around, which makes me 1 of a kind. Thats cool.
3. on the CEL 5spd swap, cartmill got it done, here's your thread, or sign lol jk.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...up-lights.html
1. 98+vvti 400 swap into any other SC is super hard cause of the transponder security system in the 98-00 cars. So you pretty much have to have the whole 98 car to do this swap. So scratch that idea.
2. vvti 1uzfe block is, identical to a 3uzfe block. the only differance is the bore size. So all I did was swap the block, cause I spun #6 rod bearing. If you pop my hood, you cant tell its a 3uz. I hardly think that I butchered my car. In fact Im the only 98SC430 around, which makes me 1 of a kind. Thats cool.
3. on the CEL 5spd swap, cartmill got it done, here's your thread, or sign lol jk.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...up-lights.html
of course if your engine was damaged like you said there is absolutely nothing wrong with swapping an engine or modifying it.
The 98-00 sc400's to me are a great car due to the rarity and extra power and features, i would always advice people to keep those cars as close to stock as possible.
In my opinion if someone wants to some serious modding to an sc just pick up an older one and go nuts
(edit) Fonzy ive never actually weighed a 1uz or a 1j/2j but the info is readily available, the 1uz is definitely a lighter engine.
Last edited by 1WILLY1; Jun 25, 2011 at 08:06 PM.
Lead Lap
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Colorado
I love the people who have 2JZ boners that make blatantly false statements about the 1UZ. 
Anyway. I would take the 400 over the 300. They're much more valuable and exclusive.
Anyway. I would take the 400 over the 300. They're much more valuable and exclusive.
Last edited by LunaVyohr; Jun 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM.
5spd SC is a lousy car until you turbocharge it. Because of the emission test laws I wouldn't want to turbocharger a 96+ car. A SC400 with an intake, exhaust and even a 3UZ block would be more California friendly IMO.
For Mind Cruising
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: NSW
My factory VVTi 1J rules all!!! lol
The 1UZ even in it's early form is a beautiful motor. I dd my 31 Soarer and I won't swap it since it is so nice to drive. I'd love to get a later model 1UZ w/ 5spd auto in there though.
The 1UZ even in it's early form is a beautiful motor. I dd my 31 Soarer and I won't swap it since it is so nice to drive. I'd love to get a later model 1UZ w/ 5spd auto in there though.
GS4xx are fun, unless you plan to go NA-T or swap 
Last edited by GS FONZy; Jun 27, 2011 at 05:51 AM.
The weights of each engine are already proven facts man. If you can't find that information on your own then you must not be googling correctly.
spdrcr771, the 3UZ bottom end swap is pretty damn cool. Are you the only person on CL with that swap? I always think about putting a VVTI 1UZ is my '93 but then I always tell myself boost would be a more cost effective option. I am running standalone already so it really wouldn't be a difficult swap for me except for the cost vs performance. If I ran into a cheap VVTI 1UZ...
spdrcr771, the 3UZ bottom end swap is pretty damn cool. Are you the only person on CL with that swap? I always think about putting a VVTI 1UZ is my '93 but then I always tell myself boost would be a more cost effective option. I am running standalone already so it really wouldn't be a difficult swap for me except for the cost vs performance. If I ran into a cheap VVTI 1UZ...
Last edited by spdrcr771; Jun 27, 2011 at 05:57 PM.
No not currently, but if I were to do the Lextreme cams & 5spd manual I would be. Im currently @ 252whp & 241wtq on a 100 degree dyno day. Im changing my exhaust back to a Y pipe setup. I should be some where around 270whp & 270wtq. They have reported 31whp on the Lextreme VVTI cams.