SC400 to 1JZ-GTE VVT-I conversion
11-27-08, 09:10 PM
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Any update on this swap? I'm trying to get this moving along.
I figured I'd just get whatever is on ebay and change the oil pan to rear sump. What's the deal with the wiring? I figured it would be plug and play if going into a VVt-i [98-00 SC300].
Also, do you have to obtain an engine set from a Soarer?
I figured I'd just get whatever is on ebay and change the oil pan to rear sump. What's the deal with the wiring? I figured it would be plug and play if going into a VVt-i [98-00 SC300].
Also, do you have to obtain an engine set from a Soarer?
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12-26-08, 08:27 AM
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the wiring is not that hard, but i went with standalone. everything in the car works except cruise control and traction control. here is a pic of my swap..
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12-26-08, 08:44 AM
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the torque on this engine is amazing! im very happy with my swap. at 7 pounds i dynoed at 250hp and 250 tq to the wheel. we tuned the fuel only and at stock boost the car dynoed at 260hp and 258tq. the car is runnig an APEXI POWER FC STANDALONE,ACT CLUTCH,3 INCH DOWNPIPE,TANABE TOURING EXHAUST(very quiet) HKS BLOW OFF VALVE, CUSTOM POLISHED PIPING AND PLOISHED INTERCOOLER. here is another pic
01-08-09, 01:48 AM
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Ive been leaning towards this compared to the aristo swap because of the manual tranny. Are the stock turbos just as bad as the reg. 1jz? Not planning on a turbo upgrade anytime soon, but i wouldnt want the turbos to go bad after fmic and exhaust mods. Also, am i able to use my ge oil pan for the motor?
01-08-09, 07:40 AM
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Ive been leaning towards this compared to the aristo swap because of the manual tranny. Are the stock turbos just as bad as the reg. 1jz? Not planning on a turbo upgrade anytime soon, but i wouldnt want the turbos to go bad after fmic and exhaust mods. Also, am i able to use my ge oil pan for the motor?
01-08-09, 07:48 AM
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Oh didnt know that. Shouldve done a little more research, but i guess it would make it easier to upgrade the turbo to a better one???? Which oil pan do i need in order to get his into my sc?
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