Lexus SC300/SC400 front suspension
I appreciate the response and observations you've posted. I don't agree with some of it, but, I think you've hit on many technical details that would help or could hinder a swap such as this. I have one major objection however and it's your use of the word "custom". A minor thing, but to me when you use the word "custom" it means "this is going to cost you major money". Like engine mounts, oil pans, steering shafts and headers. I prefer to use the term "modify". If I "modify" these things that I have, then I don't spend major money. Make a difference, yes? I'll give you an example. Some years ago on a junkyard crawl, I came across a Datsun 240Z car with a Mopar Small Block installed. I had my camera with me so I took a few pics of things that interested me about it. Particularly, how the engine was mounted to the subframe. To my untrained eye, it looked like the "modifier" cut and shut a pair of Small Block truck brackets, welded them back together and bolted them to Datsun biscuits. The whole deal didn't look like it cost more than a few bucks and an hour of time. My point is, a hot rodder WILL find a way... CHEAP (Inexpensively...).
Engine mounts don't work? Modify existing mounts yourself.
Oil pan doesn't fit, find one that does. Center sump, front sump, rear sump.
Steering shaft won't work? Modify with a coupling.
Reinforce chassis? OK, a good welder and plate steel comes in handy.
That's "hot roddin'".
I appreciate the response and observations you've posted. I don't agree with some of it, but, I think you've hit on many technical details that would help or could hinder a swap such as this. I have one major objection however and it's your use of the word "custom". A minor thing, but to me when you use the word "custom" it means "this is going to cost you major money". Like engine mounts, oil pans, steering shafts and headers. I prefer to use the term "modify". If I "modify" these things that I have, then I don't spend major money. Make a difference, yes? I'll give you an example. Some years ago on a junkyard crawl, I came across a Datsun 240Z car with a Mopar Small Block installed. I had my camera with me so I took a few pics of things that interested me about it. Particularly, how the engine was mounted to the subframe. To my untrained eye, it looked like the "modifier" cut and shut a pair of Small Block truck brackets, welded them back together and bolted them to Datsun biscuits. The whole deal didn't look like it cost more than a few bucks and an hour of time. My point is, a hot rodder WILL find a way... CHEAP (Inexpensively...).
Engine mounts don't work? Modify existing mounts yourself.
Oil pan doesn't fit, find one that does. Center sump, front sump, rear sump.
Steering shaft won't work? Modify with a coupling.
Reinforce chassis? OK, a good welder and plate steel comes in handy.
That's "hot roddin'".