Lmnhed Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 OK I am looking to sell my 93 240sx SR20DET in an effort to get something nicer. I know I want to stay with an FR layout and decent power (and power potential). So I have basically decided on getting an SC300 once I sell my nissan, that is if I can find a good 5-speed SC300. So anyways I am new to this car so I have a couple of questions. -Out of curiousity I was wondering what an SC300 would do in the 1/4 mile (in stock form)? -Since Supra owners like to go single turbo, how much money/work would it be to install their old twin set-up on an SC300? I have gathered it isn't a bolt on affair, but what does it takle to do it? -Do SC300's come with LSD's from the factory? Was it an option? or do you guys run Supra LSD's? -What are the differences between the 2JZGTE in Supras and the 2JZGE that comes in SC300's other than turbo? Ex: what is the compression of the two motors? how good are the rods? Do both have oil squirters? Etc... I would say that I am a very knowledgable guy, but that is about Nissans. And don't worry i am a do it yourselfer so Labor doesn't figure into the cost of this. I already have 2 rebuilds and countless engine swaps under my belt (nissan, honda, mitsubishi), so I am definitely comfortable with turning a wrench. And feel free to post links to FAQ's or write-ups about my questions. I just want to learn more about these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzz30 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 heres all that i can answer: quarter time in stock form i think is about 15.6 depending on driver. but that can all change with a motor swap and a big turbo :P as for putting old supra twins on you probably need a TT head (something about the compression) or just a whole swap. I have a sc400 and no LSD(believe me i tested it ) and i think they offer a trd LSD but i think its just a supra one. Rods and crank are all solid pistons are different, head gasket, head (like internal porting is different) most people on this forum will probably push you to a NA-T conversion but like me you seem to be able to do all of your work you self so I would tell you to do a swap and plus theres a guy who wrote a book on how to do it all with with wireing and all. well hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmnhed Posted September 12, 2003 Author Share Posted September 12, 2003 Personally I would be more interested in putting a turbo kit on the factory motor, rather than swapping to the 2jzgte, but I still have a lot of researching to do. I have done my fare share of swapping motors in the past, and with whatever my next car is I would like to not have to pull the motor right away to have fun. Thanx for the reply :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzz30 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 well in that case you can get a bolt on kit for about $4000? something like that from F-max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWJ Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 -Out of curiousity I was wondering what an SC300 would do in the 1/4 mile (in stock form)? -Since Supra owners like to go single turbo, how much money/work would it be to install their old twin set-up on an SC300? I have gathered it isn't a bolt on affair, but what does it takle to do it? -Do SC300's come with LSD's from the factory? Was it an option? or do you guys run Supra LSD's? -What are the differences between the 2JZGTE in Supras and the 2JZGE that comes in SC300's other than turbo? Ex: what is the compression of the two motors? how good are the rods? Do both have oil squirters? Etc... I have my eye on s13's for a while now. I don't want the sr though - I can't afford it anyways. A sc300 in good shape with a good driver will run mid to high 15, low 16? The factory spec time can be found in our faq (it needs a little updating for dead links ) Good luck getting a TT set-up in there. You'll need to hack up the TT manifold (if that's even possible as tight as it is) and go standalone or get TT heads and ecu with a plethora of wiring and mechanical issues I don't care to get into. It would be a lot of talented work for little gain. No SC300 came with an LSD (debated). TRD offers a unit, I think KAAZ does - then there is the stock TT LSD. This is not an easy job either I've heard. There is a thread on the motor differences. They are very similar actually. 8.5:1 on the turbo motor vs. 10:1 on the NA. The rods are excellent (no ring issue like those KA's either) - the stock NA motor will take the abuse and beg for more with the right tuning. The NA motor does not have squirter, the TT does. There is a thread somewhere. Check our FAQ for links. Angel did a good write up, as well as Scott - and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmnhed Posted September 13, 2003 Author Share Posted September 13, 2003 Thanx for the info :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 http://www.intellexual.net/faq.html this site has more info on an sc 300 /400 and supra compatibility than i have seen before that is more dedicated to the lexus platform or atleast the soarer tell me what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzz30 Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 cool some good info there! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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