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Can I convert my 98 SC300 to stick?

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Old 07-03-10, 12:44 PM
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^ damn, there goes my dream.

Ah-well, I guess I'll havta try to blow this 1UZ and throw in a 2J/R154!
Old 07-03-10, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Klaus
But.... if you have the cajones to try it, this would be a good start:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-200...spagenameZWDVW
Funny how the picture is with an AUTO ECU and the description is a manual.
Old 07-03-10, 08:42 PM
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i swapped a manual into a 2000 sc300. it works fine.
Old 07-04-10, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Cleanshots
i swapped a manual into a 2000 sc300. it works fine.
We know it will operate fine but there will be a code, check engine light from the auto ecu looking for the auto trans. we would like to be able to avoid that. some people cant past inspection,emission whatever with it on.


i for one can pass with it on here. but would like my light to function properly. i dont wanna have to scan for codes all the time to see if something is up.
Old 07-04-10, 09:07 PM
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yeah i pretty much trying to find out the same thing. i heard dr. tweak made a transmission simulator, but i'm not sure how all that will work out. the other thing i thought is using the ECU from VVT-i Supra, 2JZ-GE of course. Does anyone know if that will work out? It seems like it would.
Old 07-13-10, 06:17 AM
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Old 09-28-10, 02:11 PM
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wait a second if the 97 came stick(i did'nt know) how come i can't convert my 98 to stick as well then?
Old 09-28-10, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by boostinsc
wait a second if the 97 came stick(i did'nt know) how come i can't convert my 98 to stick as well then?
because '98's all came with automatics and ALSO introduced the vvti engine; there isn't an ecu for manual AND vvti (as was mentioned previously).
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Okay, well, since this has been bumped....what about vvt-i 6-speed supras? could you not use those ECUs? anyone have insight on this, because if i can't do a swap without a CEL constantly running, that just puts a damper on my plans for my car.
Old 10-22-10, 08:58 PM
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so can i make this work with a manual ecu from a 2jzge supra?
Old 12-09-10, 11:49 AM
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bump^there's a w58 trans setup for sale that am thinking about buying.
Old 12-09-10, 12:01 PM
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I owned a 98 SC300 converted to 5spd manual....but it had a soarer 1jz/r154

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri49H...layer_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IHu9...layer_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT19p...layer_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbKDV...layer_embedded

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Old 12-09-10, 12:29 PM
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damn that 1j sounds mad good and pulls hard makes me want to do a 1j swap instead
Old 12-09-10, 11:02 PM
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hey boostinsc did you get my pm?
Old 12-09-10, 11:10 PM
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I dont see why you wouldnt be able to swap it.

If all it'll do it throw a CEL and not put it in limp mode or change how the car runs, just put some electrical tape over it and call it a day. lol


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