3s-gte
04-23-05, 04:19 PM
#19
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i didnt read all the posts, but it seems like a lot of people are against it. i dont see what the big deal is. every single supra in the JGTC has the 3s motor in it. they are regulated, and therefor cant run with the 2j. dont believe me, look it up. i figure as close to the supra as our car is, it cant be that bad. just takes time and money, and above all else... lots and lots of research. i would go for it.... seriously 
04-23-05, 04:29 PM
#20
Originally Posted by ki_soarer
i didnt read all the posts, but it seems like a lot of people are against it. i dont see what the big deal is. every single supra in the JGTC has the 3s motor in it. they are regulated, and therefor cant run with the 2j. dont believe me, look it up. i figure as close to the supra as our car is, it cant be that bad. just takes time and money, and above all else... lots and lots of research. i would go for it.... seriously
Its fine if thats the issue... but you can bet they WOULD have used the 2jz or 1uz if they had the option to Finding parts for a 1jz being hard is a MYTH... people who claim so havent done enough research and havent taken a look at the current market to see what aftermarket stuff is already available in the states...
04-24-05, 12:32 PM
#21
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there is deffinately a reason why toyota picked the motors for the SC and soarer that they did.... its because they kick a$$!! but if you want to be different and build something for the track, then the 3S is the way to go! but good luck trying to get a manual for the install 
09-09-06, 11:57 PM
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the reason why JGTC supras use the 3sgte is because they are limited to 300 & 500hp, its pointless to use an engine that is heavier and is way capable of over 1000hp. The 3sgte block cracks at about 800hp.
09-10-06, 08:55 AM
#24
1st off, our cars are not FWD! this motor is used in an MR car, and has been swaped into Celica & Corolla's with semi-ease, but they are FWD cars. So have fun trying to fab. something out there and if your payign to have it done with will cost $15,000+. Also, these are great motors b/c they are stong and rev happy, but they are torque-less compared to the I-6's and our cars are heavy pigs. Here is something I learned a while ago and live by it, its 4 letters, K.I.S.S, Keep It Simple Stupid! This would be a pointless swap, look into a 1JZ, 2JZGTE, or NA-T if your looking for boost and power.
perfect swap no doable yes .
09-10-06, 10:47 AM
#25
Lexus Champion
the only reason for the swap would be to reduce weight up front and allow the vehicle to corner better. the weight distribution on the SC isnt that great with the 2JZ or 1UZ.
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