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    98 to 00 SC400 VVTI (drive by wire?) YES OR NO!

    I was told that all the 98 + and VVTI V8 engines are drive by wire. I own a 01 Tundra and its got a cable throttle body on it. I just found this out when I was jumping off a friends car. Does this mean that the SC400's and LS400's etc are all cable drive? I wanted to know if the SC400 98...
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    4 barrell Carb!? NO ECU just MSD box?

    Hey guys I had a guy from down under say you could ditch the complete ecu harness and so on and put a carb/intake manifold and run an MSD box to it that it would be minimal wiring wise? to use in a street rod locally.... I was wondering if anyones done this? It seems interesting. Jeff
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    1uz vs 3uz wiring an issue?

    people often say the VVTI is something worth staying away from, but i was wanting to get away from the distributers and have coilpacks instead. I figured a 3uz (minus the 5K price range) would be a great choice for a friend. He is seeking my knowledge and I've already told him about the forums...
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    3UR-FE into a MKIV Supra

    I am currently a Supra TT MKIV 6speed owner. My car makes 486whp and 413wtq. Its crazy fast, but I still dont like the car! I am in the process of buying a house and a quick way to assure i can afford the house is to sell my Supra. I figured that would be a good idea.... What am I...
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    5.7 L you just have to wonder :)

    When you see the new tundra you either love or hate the grill and other features. But all (members here at least) love the power, torque, and proven speed the new V8 makes. The Tundra is no light weight vehicle to begin with but we have to wonder will the 5.7L fit into an SC300/400 or Supra...
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    Free SC400 shell

    What you see is what you get, without doors though. Pickup only, and not sure whats all missing etc. so please dont ask. I DO NOT have the title, but it will roll onto a trailer (I dont trust a dolly since its been sitting for years. The good thing about the car is the quarter panels are great...
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    For those who have done it, How hard is wiring the 1uz to another Toyota?

    As my title clearly states? I hear people say, run a 12 Volt source to the FP. Then run the starter wires to the battery, then ignition to car harness to engine.... What else? I'm I making it overly complicated? Is there anyone here that could list the process (basic I know since all cars...
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    1uz w/ G50 (porsche transmission) HELP!!!!

    Hey guys I was attempting to put a V8 in my MR2 project over a year ago and bought a supra and lost the love of the swap so I parted the car out. I still have the motor and I love the 1uz I really do. I was going to mount it on a Porsche transmission, can ANYONE tell me if anyone makes an...
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    Crank pulley harmonic balancer pulley (old news) but good mod?

    I have a rusted up SC400 crank pulley currently on my motor, I'd like to upgrade to like a supra or soemthing better, I dont really care about the longevity of my motor as I will be building it later on. I just wanna lose my rusty ole crank pulley. Does anyone know if this will fit? I know...
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    Lexus LF-A maybe the design for the 2007 supra??????

    Lexus LF-A concept Vehicle: Lexus LF-A concept Engine: High-output double overhead cam V-8 Horsepower: More than 500 hp Height: 48.0 inches Width: 73.2 inches Length: 173.2 inches Talk about yummy!
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    Parts FS: MISC 92 SC400 parts

    I have the following parts, I will post pictures when I go back to my garage later today. 92 SC400 gauge cluster 92 SC400 complete auto shifter 92 SC400 center console cover (around the CD player/Climate control) 92 SC400 CD player/Climate control (mint condition) 92 SC400 rear ash tray 92...
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    Fabricating the coolent system, donate or sell me your coolent pipes!!

    I need the front and rear coolent pipes, the front has the thrermostat and return hole, and the rear has the heater core hole. The reason: I need to move the return hole to the back and close the front return hole off, due to me running this motor in a mid engine car with VERY limited space...
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    1UZFE Throttle Body Mod

    I have a 92 1uzfe TB, that I would like to clean up a bit, first off I am going to cut off the other TPS sensor and selinoid that controls the TRAC. Also I wanted to know if you guys know if you can just delete the coolent lines to the TB? I would like to just cut those holes off and weld them...
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    Wanted WTB: 1uz Toyota Emblem or Quad Cam 4 Emblem

    Wanted to buy, a Toyota emblem for the intake manifold. I am putting my Lexus motor into an MR2 and wanted to keep all Toyota emblems, it might seem stupid but its what I want lol. Would like to buy using PAYPAL. Jeff
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    All these swapped cars, whose wiring the engines up?

    Are these 1uzfe's as easy as the USA's LS1 to wire up? What I want to do is keep it simple with as few wires as possible? is this possible? I dont have 5K dollars sitting around to tow my car to a shop and have them install a haltech on it or such. I know I posted this some where else but...
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    Nascar Tundra setup!!!!!

    I know the Tundra V8 Nascar truck motors make tons of power! Lets find out how! and how far they are bored over! and see if TRD is building them, I was watching a Nascar truck race tonight and they are dominating! Go Toyota!
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    MR2 wiring to 1uz

    HI gang, regarding my swap... This past weekend I took out my 1uzfe, well looking over the wiring harness I realized, I dont want wiring out my ass. So whats the best way to take care of this? EMS yes, but I sorta wanted to use the OEM computer at the moment. Im probably going to use a turbo...
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    What can be deleted off the motor without causing ill effects?

    I am in the process of taking my 1uzfe out of my SC400, its a total mess to me! I have like 100 pulleys on this thing, ok ok maybe Im exaggerating but really all I need is an alternater on my setup. So oil pump and water pump and alternater on one belt. I know its been done, I just need to...
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    Where to buy Diagnostic and Repair books at?

    I would like to know where to buy the information books for the SC400. Anyone know? I think there are two books
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    Im in the Fabrication Thread so help me with a simple measurement!

    I need the measurements from the pinion shaft to the inside bellhousing corners. from shaft to bellhousing Top from shaft to bellhousing Bottom from shaft to bellhousing Left/Right (should be same) inches measured perferred, but I can convert. jeff


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