PhilipGs30

i want to do a 2jz swap the jdm gte to my 98 gs300 the motor is easy my dad can import for me, but i heard the transmission is going to give me problems, because from electronic to the straight up and down old school shifting like the older camry's, its going to be automatic. i just want to know how you do it, or does it bolt right on, that's what i heard i had to mod but to mod what i am not sure. Thanks in advance

mtparker18

huh? your going from auto to auto? shouldn't be any problem. is the the VVTI motor your swapping in?

PhilipGs30

nope non vvti, i try to avoid getting the usdm gs300 vvti too, i heard it will have problems with electronic later on when i swap it. yes auto to auto, so anyone can drive it i guess. and less hassle .

PhilipGs30

i like your body kit too btw =D

ExileLakai

iTrader: (4)

if you go with the vvti 2nd gen Aristo motor you wont have any problems.

PhilipGs30

because i heard the wiring is different for sure but the usdm car with the vvti, but i was just going to throw in the regular 2jzgte. i still want to know about the transmission mod

Alexus_300

iTrader: (4)

if you're getting a vvti gte motor, than find a 30-40le with electronic shifter instead of cable shifter and you'll be fine. I'm sourcing all the parts now to build a 800 rwhp capable transmission now. Stay tuned.

PhilipGs30

good idea but my gs300 isnt going to be vvti. and if i dont get a electronic 2jzgte and i use the cable what mods do i need to do to make it work?

99SC42

iTrader: (44)

Just go with the VVti ,it will drop right in man.
Motor mount are the same no relocation needed !!! Use the VVti.

PhilipGs30

okay vvti on the usdm gs is what year? and i want to drop in 2 hks 2835r turboes =/ but it cost a lot. if i am getting the vvti from japan, what car is it off of? second gen gs vvti?

adamgamz

I have the 2JZGTE non vvti motor in my 2001 Lexus GS300, this is not a direct swap by any means. Motor mounts won't work, A/C won't work.. lots of issues. get the vvti motor and call it a day.

macd7919

iTrader: (10)

You get the Vvti Gte motor from a 2001+ Aristo.

adamgamz

I wanted the non vvti motor myself. I'm just glad I had an electrical engineer as my installer / tuner. Grip industries helped me out with the motor mount issues. I'm loving the GS300 now, 18 psi on pump gas with the manual transmission, PTE74mm turbo, and 272 cams with a stand alone makes for one hell of a ride. I took my car to the scales, came in at 3730 with a 1/4 tank of gas and the spare tire / tools in the trunk.

macd7919

iTrader: (10)

All the secobd generation Gs300's are vvti. 1998-2005.

PhilipGs30

so the vvti would bolt right on and a/c will work? because in southern cali it get really hot at times and i need a/c my bro's dc2 doesnt, and im pretty big so it is even hotter. i just want power and bolt right on, and the wiring needs to be modded correct? and i was wondering which one is faster? vvti or the non vvti? my dad is looking for a vvti one for me i just need the car, so any year will work? like the 98-05 just not the v8 version?