How do you swap a 2JZGTE into an SC400?

[Dr Tweak]

Just kidding :)

This SC400 is getting a swap from a 2JZ Aristo and is staying automatic. First I just cleaned up the engine bay and removed all the junk in my way, and taped off the intake and turbo ports:

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie1.jpg

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Then I installed the plug and play harness. I decided to use heat-reflective wrap to protect it where it goes between the firewall and the engine:

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie4.jpg

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie5.jpg

[Dr Tweak]

Heheh thanks for the comments guys :D


Took the intake manifold all apart and cleaned everything. I thought taking the electronics off would be a good idea before giving the manifold a bath in the parts washer :D

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie6.jpg

Cleaned up and put back together:

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie7.jpg

Installed. Also built a custom bracket to hold the power steering resevoir in place here.

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie8.jpg

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When the car came to me the hydraulic fan for the SC400 was missing, and he wanted to use the Aristo hydralic fan. Since the housing didn't quite line up to the SC400 radiator, I had to weld up some custom brackets. Cleaned up the shroud a bit too.

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie10.jpg

Custom p/s line:

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie11.jpg

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie12.jpg

Custom fuel line:

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie13.jpg

[Dr Tweak]

The oil return lines were damaged when the car came in, so I made a new one:

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie14.jpg

Mocking up the intercooler piping:

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie15.jpg

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie16.jpg

Started it up! Just need to finish up a few things before it's ready to hit the road.

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie17.jpg

http://www.phoenixtuning.com/lexus/swaps/freddie/freddie18.jpg

[bandydesign]

Wow, it fits nicely! Good work and reps!

[MongolPup]

Nice work, plain but straight forward write up. Reps.

[Dr Tweak]

Thanks! :)

-Doc

[NAIZBST]

very nice

[peelsIS]

you want to put a turbo in my car?!?!?!

[Dr Tweak]

Sure, bring it on over :)

-Doc