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    Instrument cluster needed?

    I'm in the process of swapping a 1UZ from a 1996 SC400 into a Subaru (w/ a manual gearbox). Is the original SC400 instrument cluster needed in order for this engine run and run properly? Nothing I see in the wiring diagrams (or in searches here) indicates that the cluster is required, but...
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    Manual trans conversion "gotchas"! (96 SC400 donor car)

    Also, for anyone wanting to make their own 1UZ to Audi 012 gearbox adapter & flywheel, this kind soul posted up his drawings online: http://guerillamotive.com/wordpress/?page_id=183
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    Manual trans conversion "gotchas"! (96 SC400 donor car)

    That sounds far simpler than I imagined, thanks for the feedback. Too simple, even...
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    Oil Leaks - where;s the most common places

    Use fluorescent oil dye: http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/id/2234/wrench-tips-30-finding-oil-leaks-using-fluorescent-goo.aspx
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    Manual trans conversion "gotchas"! (96 SC400 donor car)

    I'm in the process of retrofitting a 1UZ midships into a Subaru Brat (aka Brumby). It's mated to an Audi 012 (aka Porsche G86) manual transaxle. The donor is a 1996 SC400. I have the complete car, down to every last wire and sensor and nut and bolt. I have the factory wiring diagrams. The...
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    Wanted Buy/Rent: your SC400 harness! (So California)

    There's a really ugly SC400 locally that I want to check the compression on, but the car doesn't have a harness. Can I borrow your SC400 harness? I'll buy the harness if the engine turns out good. If the engine's bad, well, I won't need the harness. Then again, if the harness is cheap or...
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    Wanted WTB: wrecked LS400 or SC400 (SoCal)

    Condition, pics, location, price?
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    Wanted WTB: wrecked LS400 or SC400 (SoCal)

    Depends on the car. LeMons rules has a cost limit, so I'll part out the non-powertrain bits to offset the purchase price of the wreck. That's why I'm limiting my search for complete cars. The key, I think, is to find a car a usable engine/harness/ecu. But tell me about this head-less car in...
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    Wanted WTB: wrecked LS400 or SC400 (SoCal)

    Looking for a wrecked / unwanted / rough / LS400 or SC400. Any year. I'm building a LeMons car which will use the powertrain. In Los Angeles area but willing to drive for the right car. Towing is no problem. What you got?
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    Wanted WTB: cheap 95-97 LS400 (SoCal)

    Building another LeMons car. Midengined 1UZ, can a get a hell yeah? Need a wrecked or otherwise cheap car to serve as powertrain donor, prefer 95-97 LS400 (or 96-97 SC400) if I'm picky. Willing to drive to fetch it; I have a truck & trailer. Cashmoney too. Talk to me.
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    Measure your lug nuts (yes, lugnuts!), please?

    This might sound like a strange request, but can someone confirm whether their stock lug nuts have the geometry shown below? It is an open-top lugnut with shank and washer. Toyota used this a lot... but I don't know on which model car. I think its Lexus SC300/400 and LS400 but I want to be...
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    Parts FS - Complete 1994 SC400 drivetrain - Los Angeles

    I don't have the number in front of me but it was around 100k. I'll double check though.
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    You can now upload pictures directly to the Lextreme server!

    Is the password no longer "123456" ? I can't connect, and that's where it seems to be failing. Any clues out there?
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    Parts FS - Complete 1994 SC400 drivetrain - Los Angeles

    EDIT: Lots of inquiries for pics, so here they are. It has been stored in a garage in (dry) southern CA. All connector shells sealed with tape for protection. Hello guys I have a complete engine/transmission/ecu/harness/accessories (sans a/c), plus complete intake/MAF/airbox assembly...
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    1uzquadcam bellhousing

    1uzquadcam bellhsg info Received a reply from Tony at 1uzquadcam, got some answers to my questions that some of you may (or may not) be interested in. To summarize... ------------------------------------- The 1uzquadcam bellhousing: 1. is of their own design (is not shared with CRS or...
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    1uzquadcam bellhousing

    With the numerous stories about headaches with CRS and Dellow bellhousings I'm hesitant to go that route just yet. If anyone is using the 1uzquadcam bellhousing I'd like to read your impressions on fitment, casting and machining quality, service, etc. I've tried to reach the gents (Tony and...
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    half-cuts in southern CA, USA

    Hello gents, I'm having trouble locating LS400 half-cuts in Los Angeles area. If you are savvy and wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction I would appreciate it (PMs here are fine too), thanks. I'm open to using a complete wrecked car too if halfcuts turn out to be nonexistent...
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    VVTi 1UZ with cable throttle

    The VVTi engines came with a drive by wire throttle, but had a cable for back-up / redundancy. Two questions. Does the existing throttle body on the VVTi engines easily allow for use of the cable alone? It seems that this would be mandatory in any swap project. Especially if the swap involves...
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    1UZ in Volvo 245

    Thanks autronic, from your measurements do you recall/foresee other (potential) fitment issues-- extractors, steering shaft, engine accessories etc. Would you be able to guess whether the stock 1UZ sump could be retained intact. Looks like a W58 with Dellow bellhousing is the perfect gearbox...


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