I have searched every thread I could find at this and other Lexus and Toyota web forums and have not found a difinitive answer.
I am considering purchasing a high mile SC400. It has over 180K and I know that the engine would last another 100K,... but not at boost. I would like to swap in a low mile (50K) 1JZ engine set.
I assume that the mounts are the same? I know that most car makes with two or more engines choices in the same chassis are setup with the same mounts to make the manufacturing easier. Is this true with the SC's?
I assume that the tranny is the same length between the 300 and the 400, because the shift lever is the same place in the two cars. But, what about the driveshaft? Is there a difference between the rear diff in the two vehicles? Do I need to get a custom driveshaft to mate the 1JZ tranny with the 400 pumpkin?
Wiring will be a pain in the neck.. I know that ahead of time. Are there any wire diagrams that anyone can post a link to?
Yeah... I could make things easier and just get a SC300, but they are a more expensive to purchase than the 400's.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
EIKON