Lexus IS 500
06-27-20, 09:46 PM
#79
From what I remember when they made the RC they used a lot of the IS's structure.
I was thinking about this, how does the motor integrate with the car?
Sub frame room with oil pan, mounts etc?
Is it a plug in play with the connectors or rewiring? Do you pull codes?
A lot of the times when change SC's engine the 1j and 2js basically plug right up to the body harness.
Was there any pain in the *** areas that took extra modifications?
I was thinking about this, how does the motor integrate with the car?
Sub frame room with oil pan, mounts etc?
Is it a plug in play with the connectors or rewiring? Do you pull codes?
A lot of the times when change SC's engine the 1j and 2js basically plug right up to the body harness.
Was there any pain in the *** areas that took extra modifications?
06-27-20, 10:50 PM
#80
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Earlier in the thread op listed all this; I think op is gone for good
10-15-20, 08:22 AM
#82
I want to do this as well
11-02-20, 05:20 PM
#84
This is cool but putting RCF wheels, seats, interior pieces.. wouldn't this project cost more than just buying an RCF?
11-02-20, 06:32 PM
#85
Yes, unless you want a four door RCF, which does not exist. I would love an IS500 in place of my IS350, as I need four doors, which is why I ended up in an IS350 in the first place instead of a GT350 (mustang that is).
11-07-20, 08:10 AM
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From what I remember when they made the RC they used a lot of the IS's structure.
I was thinking about this, how does the motor integrate with the car?
Sub frame room with oil pan, mounts etc?
Is it a plug in play with the connectors or rewiring? Do you pull codes?
A lot of the times when change SC's engine the 1j and 2js basically plug right up to the body harness.
Was there any pain in the *** areas that took extra modifications?
I was thinking about this, how does the motor integrate with the car?
Sub frame room with oil pan, mounts etc?
Is it a plug in play with the connectors or rewiring? Do you pull codes?
A lot of the times when change SC's engine the 1j and 2js basically plug right up to the body harness.
Was there any pain in the *** areas that took extra modifications?
Joe Z
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CCColtsicehockey (09-26-22)
11-07-20, 10:38 AM
#87
You're better off buying a GS-F. Assuming you have a spare 3IS vehicle to do the swap for, the cost of engine + trans is $8000+ before you even get into any custom fab stuff itll require.
Not to mention the interior, better version of Mark Levinson, etc. in the GS-F, or the fact that it weighs the same as our 3IS...
Not to mention the interior, better version of Mark Levinson, etc. in the GS-F, or the fact that it weighs the same as our 3IS...
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swaangin (11-08-20)
11-08-20, 05:56 PM
#88
You're better off buying a GS-F. Assuming you have a spare 3IS vehicle to do the swap for, the cost of engine + trans is $8000+ before you even get into any custom fab stuff itll require.
Not to mention the interior, better version of Mark Levinson, etc. in the GS-F, or the fact that it weighs the same as our 3IS...
Not to mention the interior, better version of Mark Levinson, etc. in the GS-F, or the fact that it weighs the same as our 3IS...
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