5 speed? should i go risk it?
10-11-10, 10:18 AM
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5 speed? should i go risk it?
i want convert my 99 SC300 to a 5 speed, but i still can't find an answer to my issue. i know everything will fit properly, especially b/c it will be the W58. However b/c my motor is VVT-i, i won't be able to get another ecu for the transmission. With that said, I've been told that my check engine light will turn on if were to do the swap, and living in California, that would be an automatic fail if were to smog it. (so i've been told) So what could I do to possibly avoid the problem? Would a VVT-i supra ecu work? I also heard about some kind of transmission simulator. anyone know if that works? Or could I just take a scanner and erase the codes and just hope for the best? 
This is the only thing that's stopping me from enjoying my SC even more 
This is the only thing that's stopping me from enjoying my SC even more
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10-11-10, 10:39 AM
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I've been debating over this very question for my '99 SC4, I'm worried about the very same thing. I read in a post somewhere that Dr. Tweak can fix the CEL somehow? Not too sure tho. I'd imagine that whatever works for the SC3 would also work for the SC4 as well.
There's a guy in the classifieds section selling an otherwise stock '99 5spd SC3, should be a few pages back. Maybe PM him and ask how ge did it?
Either way, I've been meaning to ask this very question so I'm interested to hear ppl's responses..
There's a guy in the classifieds section selling an otherwise stock '99 5spd SC3, should be a few pages back. Maybe PM him and ask how ge did it?
Either way, I've been meaning to ask this very question so I'm interested to hear ppl's responses..
10-11-10, 11:33 AM
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Last edited by JesLet; 10-11-10 at 11:38 AM.
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10-11-10, 01:48 PM
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Around here if the CEL doesn't light momentarily when key on engine off, they fail you. Also, if you just unplug the ecu to reset it and its in a not ready state, they fail you. If they plug up and it wont communicate, they fail you as well. So there is no way to trick it, reset it, or ignore it. If the CEL trips, you are screwed. Now maybe California is nicer than we are here, but from all I read, I doubt it.
10-11-10, 02:48 PM
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Around here if the CEL doesn't light momentarily when key on engine off, they fail you. Also, if you just unplug the ecu to reset it and its in a not ready state, they fail you. If they plug up and it wont communicate, they fail you as well. So there is no way to trick it, reset it, or ignore it. If the CEL trips, you are screwed. Now maybe California is nicer than we are here, but from all I read, I doubt it.
The 96-97 Ecu will not work on the 99 SC, the ECU plugs are completly different.
If you don't live in FL, WV etc where there is no emission laws i will leave it alone.
I am not sure on the Supra VVTi ECU will work, since some of VVTis uses map and maf and you car only uses maf but don't quote me on that.
10-11-10, 03:46 PM
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I've been debating over this very question for my '99 SC4, I'm worried about the very same thing. I read in a post somewhere that Dr. Tweak can fix the CEL somehow? Not too sure tho. I'd imagine that whatever works for the SC3 would also work for the SC4 as well.
There's a guy in the classifieds section selling an otherwise stock '99 5spd SC3, should be a few pages back. Maybe PM him and ask how ge did it?
Either way, I've been meaning to ask this very question so I'm interested to hear ppl's responses..
There's a guy in the classifieds section selling an otherwise stock '99 5spd SC3, should be a few pages back. Maybe PM him and ask how ge did it?
Either way, I've been meaning to ask this very question so I'm interested to hear ppl's responses..
I believe this swap is going to work be just like what Matt (RedPhoenix) have done to his SC4 (OBDI). Its a manual tranny. The car will still run/start provided you wired the tranny to (Neutral) as Matt covered with his DIY.
10-11-10, 03:50 PM
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Around here if the CEL doesn't light momentarily when key on engine off, they fail you. Also, if you just unplug the ecu to reset it and its in a not ready state, they fail you. If they plug up and it wont communicate, they fail you as well. So there is no way to trick it, reset it, or ignore it. If the CEL trips, you are screwed. Now maybe California is nicer than we are here, but from all I read, I doubt it.
10-11-10, 06:55 PM
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WOW you guys have VERY strict laws.
Im in canada i dont think ---in fact I know----they dont even look at what lights are on--engine light or not-----doesnt matter------i got my emissions done the only thing they do is plug a sensor into your exhaust-----and drive the car to a certain rpm for a few minutes...end of story.
Good luck---I sort of feel sorry for you guys ---that is a royal pain in the ***
Im in canada i dont think ---in fact I know----they dont even look at what lights are on--engine light or not-----doesnt matter------i got my emissions done the only thing they do is plug a sensor into your exhaust-----and drive the car to a certain rpm for a few minutes...end of story.
Good luck---I sort of feel sorry for you guys ---that is a royal pain in the ***