1998 Lexus SC

Coupe

V8

Manual

JT8CH32Y4W1001373

Clear

Gasoline

1998 SC400 VVTi with almost 92,000 miles. One-of-a-kind SC400 with the VVTi engine and a 5spd manual transmission. OEM Toyota W58 Transmission with tripod shifter from a car with 80,000 miles. Fully checked prior to installation at Bayside services in Houston, Texas. The differential is from a JDM Supra with v161. This rear pumpkin is the same size as the OEM SC400 pumpkin and bolts to the original SC300 drive shaft. It has a factory LSD with 3.21 ratio. Black Momo Anatomico shift knob. Transmission tunnel, shifter bezel also purchased new. Engine is completely stock. Timing belt/water pump changed at time of tranny swap. I asked the mechanic to look at all seals and gave him the freedom to change anything that he could find that was leaking or needed replacement. I know seals for cam cover and front/rear main seals were changed. All fluids changed as well. New spark plugs and wires installed at time of swap. All oil changes were done every 3000 miles with either Mobile One Full synthetic 5W30 or Penzoil Full synthetic. Stock catalytic converters removed for the W58 swap. Exhaust is stock. Bulletcars.com Bell housing with Heavy duty flywheel and clutch. See Bulletcars.com for details. Suspension: Toyota Supra Twin Turbo OEM springs with new OEM struts/shocks. Toyota Racing Development Supra TT sway bars front and rear. New SC400 Upper control arms and new Supra TT lower control arms. I was chasing a suspension noise that turned out to be the original brake calipers. The original control arms were actually still good. Brakes: Toyota Supra TT Calipers, Rotors, Pads, Shims Front and rear all purchased new. Stainless steel braided brake lines purchased from Tire Rack. Wheels: The ones pictured on the car are Toyota JDM Optional Wheels (VAPC) 18 x 9 with 45 offset. I had them refinished in brushed aluminum with clear coat. I have a set of gently used Supra TT Polished wheels with tires that I will put on the car for the sale. The close-up pictures of the wheels were to show the brakes and sway bar. The final pictures show the wheels that will come with the car unless the buyer chooses to take the 18 inch wheels. I will give the buyer his/her choice of wheels. Body: No accidents. Usual dings and scratches for a sixteen year-old car. The paint has some oxidation and many burns from bird droppings. I purchased the car like this because I planned on painting it anyway. Obviously, I never got to having it painted. The car polishes up very nicely and you could drive it as it is. I am very particular so I want any potential buyer to be aware. Headlights and fog lights need buffing as well. Interior is clean without rips or tears. No cracks on the door panels or the AC vents. Black leather steering wheel from RX300 with OEM Airbag. Almost every part purchased new from Champion Toyota, Lexus of Clear Lake, Westside Lexus or Sterling McCall Lexus in Houston, Texas. Used parts that I can recall are the W58 transmission, springs (30,000 miles), Drive shaft, JDM Supra Rear Pumpkin with 3.21 ratio (40,000 miles) Please contact me if you have any questions.