SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)

Need help on possible conversion/swap

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-29-11, 07:34 PM
  #1  
tuner79
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
tuner79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: tx
Posts: 65
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Need help on possible conversion/swap

I have a 92 pearl white SC400. But I want a 2jzge motor in it. I looked on here and I'm just finding people talking about it. Nothing really set in stone. Wanted to know if the swap was possible? And if so then what is the average cost? Any help with this would be seriously appreciated. Thanks guys.

Also I already have a GE motor from my old MKIV. So what else would I need? Will any modding need to be done?
Old 03-29-11, 07:42 PM
  #2  
VanillaSC
Driver
 
VanillaSC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: TX
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I know people have put the 1jz into the 400 I would maybe start there...
Old 03-29-11, 07:43 PM
  #3  
VanillaSC
Driver
 
VanillaSC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: TX
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by VanillaSC
I know people have put the 1jz into the 400 I would maybe start there...
I meant the gte obviously.
Old 03-29-11, 08:37 PM
  #4  
tuner79
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
tuner79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: tx
Posts: 65
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thanks for the advice. Well I already have a 2JZGE motor on hand. I figured that would help save some $. Plus I was wanting to modd it before I put it in. This would make things easier. Only thing is like I was saying earlier I don't know if it's possible &/or what all I'd need. So that's why I'm here.
Old 03-29-11, 08:52 PM
  #5  
FatBrian81
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
FatBrian81's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 633
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

Its possible. You will need the correct motor mounts, ecu, and wiring harness, some exhaust pieces, assorted hoses for things like AC and heat, and various other goodies. Its definitely not exactly easy, but it can be done.
Old 03-29-11, 09:45 PM
  #6  
xxtoobsxx
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
xxtoobsxx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ca
Posts: 2,150
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

just out of curiosity, why would you replace the 1uzfe with a 2jzge? Most people normally upgrade to a more powerful engine. Unless maybe the 2j you have is a built NA-t???
Old 03-29-11, 11:23 PM
  #7  
tuner79
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
tuner79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: tx
Posts: 65
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Well the 2jzge just has more options. The 1 I have on hand is not an NA-t (yet). I personally have a lot a sources for this motor. So hoses, ecu, motor mounts, & a wiring harness? That sounds simple enough. lol. What about an igniter? Anything else needed in the engine bay?
Old 03-30-11, 10:44 AM
  #8  
Cleanshots
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Cleanshots's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NorCal
Posts: 2,837
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

waste of time and money. sell the car and the engine and go buy a sc300
Old 03-30-11, 10:56 AM
  #9  
vipsoarer2
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
vipsoarer2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Washington
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

^^^^ i kinda gotta agree... not to be a **** or anything like that but pretty sure you also need a tranny... somebody correct me if im wrong. it would be much easier to sell ur sc400 or trade for a sc300. really quite alot of trouble to do this... but to answer ur question i think along with what was already said u need a tranny as well.
Old 03-30-11, 11:23 AM
  #10  
tuner79
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
tuner79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: tx
Posts: 65
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Cool, thanks for the info guys
Old 03-30-11, 04:51 PM
  #11  
millertime
Pole Position
 
millertime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: PA
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

for the amount of time to swap a 2jzge-T into a sc400 u might as well sell the 400 and buy a 300 and go turbo swap on the 300
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sciller
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
39
04-25-10 11:28 AM
SupraDupra
Performance & Maintenance
1
06-19-08 04:15 PM
turboant
SC400 / 300 Classifieds
1
05-26-08 10:40 AM
Lhausi
Performance
13
11-28-07 08:33 PM



Quick Reply: Need help on possible conversion/swap



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:03 PM.