I've recently been interested in the 2JZGTE swap into the SC300. Well I was wondering, the SC300 weighs about the same as the Supra TT, a Supra TT BPU will run about mid 12's will a SC300 run the same BPU with a 2JZGTE in it ? I have heard that the rear is light on the SC300 and that it doesn't gain traction on launches or is this BS ?

Also about Supras, they have a monstrous top end, and I believe they have a Drag c. of 31 or something and was wondering what it was or the SC ? Will it still have a nice top end ? Thank you for answering these questions, I will be frequenting these boards more often.

 

The SC and the Supra have the same CD(.31). Also the SC weighs about 75-100 lbs more than the JZA80(drivetrain to drivetrain, year to year).

 

what makes it weigh more? it looks like a smaller car?

 

Hey man I see you posting on SF alot, thats a sick eclipse you got goin. My guess would be that it weighs more is because of all the luxury things, and I heard that the hood of the SC is about 80 lbs alone :eek: :eek:

 

Lexus cars have very good sound insulation...anyone familiar with stereo systems knows that that kinda of stuff only adds weight...hence the difference...

I don't know about the rear end being that light... track (race track, not quarter mile) my SC400 and the rear stays planted...and that's with stock tires and suspension...I can break my GS430's rear end out much easier (when it was stock)...

 

Thank you thats the kind of answer I was looking for. Toyomoto has ran a 10.94 with only 450RWHP w/ slicks, so it must have some traction, my plans were atleast 750RWHP with a T78. I was wondering however how easy it is to take out the sound insulation ? thanks

 

hope u have a big savings account, cuz that wont be cheap.....

and yes, i am over at SupraForums alot too, i thought i recognised your name from there, good luck with the SC project

 

yea my savings is pretty big, I was actually looking for a MKIV but a SC was more unique to me and plus the fact that it is very luxurious and quick is just anothe reason to buy it.

 

I can vouch for that being AT LEAST 80 lbs.. I just took mine off, and I needed a friend to help me carry it, and it wasn't fun.

 

Time to go carbon fiber

 

I'm not sure where the sound insulation is actually...for me, I'd rather keep the sound insulation and weight...are you looking to make a super fast quarter mile car? Or just a fast car in general? Cuz honestly, with 700+ RWHP, a couple hundred pounds in luxury features won't really matter IMO...

Otherwise, you might as build a 9 second Civic.

 

I'm looking to have a super fast GT. I want it so I can go on trips to like Pa and Fl but when you see that Z06 right by you, you'll eat him alive. I like the SC because of its luxury and with a Supra engine it would be sooooo nice. I guess your right, I'm not looking just for 1/4 mile times, comfort handling and sound are also important, thanks