Emilio253

so I just got into a fender bender, but I plan on getting a large settlement for the damage and other things.. I'm going to fix the minor damage to my bumper, then I want to swap a "X"UZ engine to my sc400. There are a lot of tundra engines that I heard I could fit. I want more power and torque, but i'm keeping the automatic. I want to keep all of the trac controls, and i dont want a check engine light.

Does anyone have any insight on which engine I should swap, how much they cost, and the compatability that comes with it. Thanks

BartleDoo

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I would go for a 1UZ VVTI. They go for like $1400 from what I've seen. It's probably the transmission that will cost you unless you figure out a way to use your stock 4-speed auto though.

RedPhoenix

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Assuming you have a pre-vvti vehicle, the VVTi motor will be harder to install unless you use a standalone. search, there are plenty of info about that issue... but I say vvti 1uz with standalone.

chnk

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x2 with a 2uz bottom end and lextreme pistons

QwkSC

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I want to see someone swap a UR with an 8-speed auto box.

1JZPWRD

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Me too. My buddy has a 98 and its torque is quite noticeable than my 92 or 95. Vvti has some power stock.

SChema

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Lots of $$$.

VanillaSC

It would be very difficult to swap a complete tundra motor in. Use the 2uzfe block & internals and use 1uzfe heads, manifold, etc. This way you can use your stock ecu and wiring harness.

BartleDoo

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Honestly, the stock ECU is garbage though.

MKIVS374

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Dude why use the UZ motors? Just use a 2J-GTE????? Cost the same and more power?

VanillaSC

Agreed, if you are going to all the trouble to swap in a new short block you might was well go standalone..

ScBouncE

wat about a stock 3uz?

Emilio253

Exactly, this is what I was originally thinking

Everyone seems to have a vvti motor and the power doesn't seem significantly different from my non-vvti..

I'm a v8 guy. Also, everyone seems to have the 2j gte

Would this be a good idea for a daily driver?

I was thinking about this also, can I have more insight on the compatability of the 3uz?

account2x

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1UZ dynos 200-210.
1UZ VVT-i dynos 240-250
1UZ VVT-i with an intake and exhaust dynos 270hp.

Add in the 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC and the 3.27 rear end to give you a significantly different driving experience.

Drawback is you need the whole car to do the swap but I am sure Aliga can provide you with one if you are patient.

Klaus

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Go for an LSX - will make more reliable power for a DD