Slightly OT... Who's gonna be the first to swap a GTE motor in an SC430?

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11-25-03, 05:26 AM

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Slightly OT... Who's gonna be the first to swap a GTE motor in an SC430?

You *know* you want it.... It's just a matter of time. I couldn't think of a cooler project.

I guess we'll have to wait a few years for the used 430's to come down in price.

-scott

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11-25-03, 06:50 AM

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I seriously considered it, couldn't find one with a popped motor, damn Lexus reliability!

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11-25-03, 09:32 AM

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there are a few sc430s in NY, but are crashed.

http://www.rebuildable.com/RBD/photo...&TheDealer=628

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11-25-03, 10:08 AM

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Just how involved would that swap be?

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11-27-03, 09:52 AM

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Now that would be a pricey project. Prob cost over $50k with everything. Would be cool though.

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11-27-03, 11:02 AM

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That would make a nice sleeper!!

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11-27-03, 08:29 PM

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Would LOVE to see that...that shape needs some SERIOUS power.

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11-28-03, 09:54 PM

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OT - has anyone crammed in the 430 engine into a SC400?

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11-28-03, 10:52 PM

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i'd rather see a GTE engine go in my car

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11-29-03, 11:01 PM

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How much does the SC430 weigh?

That would be a cool swap. But I would rather lower the compression and do a TT v-8... that OBDIII sucks though I bet.

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11-30-03, 08:57 PM

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...NAWWWW...

y would you mess up a perfectly nice car like that?

it would also cost a $h1t load of money.

...y not just twin supercharge it like blitz if you got that kinda money?

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11-30-03, 09:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by reamemiya
...NAWWWW...

y would you mess up a perfectly nice car like that?

it would also cost a $h1t load of money.

...y not just twin supercharge it like blitz if you got that kinda money?

Would be very attractive for sponsorers. One of a kind.