How to Tripod R154 swap a Lexus Sc300 in less than 10 minutes

[@jamaicanlovrboy]

yall could make so much money doing swaps in 10 mins

[@JoeWitAFro]

You guys are lucky to have these powered torque drivers to bust loose and remove everything with ease. DANG this wasn't so easy with hand tools.

[@Capozzi3]

Going from puberty to adultness in this video hahaha.

[@airio1350]

Thank you. Now I know what trans to buy for my swap. Boosting next yr and was gonna go cd009 but I only wanna do like 350-400 hp. Use it as a daily driver and whoop up on some people lol. Great video.

[@Mario55F]

Me too

[@REAPER3fitty]

Either would handle that power. It's a choice between 5 or 6 speeds.

[@2jzach]

You dont need a manual for 400hp in a non vvti sc300 the a340e is good for around 450

[@thegillfamily8704]

​@@2jzach are you for real? I have an auto NA right now... Almost done boosting with the NA to TT ECU mod, debating if I'm keeping the auto or go manual, kinda like the auto for traffic jams

[@Chalado-Schamane]

​@@2jzachAthens a340 or a341 don't like more than 3-400 torque

[@predig1671]

Shows the work it takes. So the price charged for this makes sense.

[@clemm1248]

Awesome video brotha! You are the perfect big brother to look up to in the sc community haha. My auto trans is going out in my 300 so when it’s time to get a new trans there’s no way I’m not gonna manny swap.

[@2jway]

Lol I've got alot more to learn but this swap definitely a must. Good luck and hopefully the vid helps if u go tripod r154

[@KaiPonte]

Wow, had no idea you manual swapped that car. I've seen you several times in LA. This is awesome!

[@jessejames00666]

Dode this guy must have like 5 retainers lolol

[@endisfrosty]

I have to the same year and color, it’s also an auto, planning to do this swap next year!

[@thegillfamily8704]

Bro. Amazing video. Thanks. Gonna need it

[@sr212787]

Now do that in 10 minutes to my SC 😂

[@xxladylovebummxx1818]

cant wait to see ur channel get big bro

[@MistuhrVex]

Looking at an SC300 rn that auto. This motivated me hella. Subbed 👏🏽

[@equalizir1]

Great video. Plan on doing this swap on my '99 Sc300.

[@2jway]

Good luck dude

[@thedruidzmademe666]

You guys are beasts

[@williamgoos7042]

amazing! one day im going to do this

[@yousufahmed4732]

How much was the cost for everything, planning to do a swap if i end up buying a sc300.

[@2jway]

Right under 4k for me I found a deal

[@tnaaaarg]

@@2jway for just the swap or including the car?

[@noodles1376]

@mR Mossley they typically go less than 4

[@noodles1376]

@mR Mossley Most sc’s I find are around the 2-3 mark

[@REAPER3fitty]

@mR Mossley this guy haha bought mine for 2500. Homie got his for 3200.

[@tyleraune6147]

Looking forward to doing this swap myself. Not planning on making it a power house though, so i plan on using a W55. Have a few questions, hoping for some advice and help. What year is your SC? If you might know, if swapping a W55 in, would I still need any adapters or anything like that? Finally, was there anything needed to be done for the TCM or PCM? I've read a post on CL where someone left the transmission solenoids connected and put them in a bag off to the side. I appreciate your help and look forward to more of your videos.

[@2jway]

It's a 94. Not sure on W55 just R154. Not too sure what TCM or PCM is, I just unplugged the solenoids and it's fine. Probably different for solenoids on 97+.

[@tyleraune6147]

@@2jway Awesome, thanks for the response. After more research, probably easiest to swap in a r150. But that's just because of accessibility and price. But I think the r154 is ideal, you guys did it right. Thanks again.

[@christianjauregui3807]

good stuff man i follow u on ig and been lookin for a video like this for a while good job bro👌

[@3utubeman1]

Hey man, nice car dude. Can't wait for you to complete this journey. Keep it up!

[@2jway]

Ayyy thanks man. Congrats on the CT!

[@kodab928]

Nice video fam definitely appreciate you posting all the info subbed

[@Jpus_shoots]

500th subscriber🙌🙌

[@2jway]

Thanks dude! Can't even imagine 1000 🙏

[@Jpus_shoots]

@@2jway youll be there dude keep grinding

[@davidbudnickk]

I’m planning to get a sc300 for my first car. I’m dead set on either buying it in Manual or converting it to manual. As you know it’s much harder to come by one in good condition and low miles in a Manual so I’m wondering do you think the swap is worth doing with my very little experience working on cars?

[@2jway]

Definitely have a good of friends that have an idea and itll be a good learning experience 👍

[@davidbudnickk]

2jway thank you I have some family members who have a decent amount of mechanical experience so I imagine with there help and how there are step by step videos on it I definitely think it will be possible

[@wotceseriescollector]

i have a 1996 sc300 factory manual with 110k miles but not for sale

[@jakelogs7725]

hoping to get an sc300 or 400 for my first car. i’d be so lucky to find a stick but id be happy with an auto. nice video man

[@2jway]

I wish u luck! It'll be a great first car and comfy

[@oldschool0072]

I'm in north Carolina found one for 1400.00 190000 miles

[@REAPER3fitty]

@@2jway only 300s came with manuals. Otherwise is this route

[@BaiganBoy]

Does the excessive pedal fit the stock master cylinder? I thought it had to be the excessive master cylinder for it to work

[@tayloraversano1412]

Pretty dope

[@kodab928]

Nice video bro im lookin to do manual conversion to my sc but I'm looking to ise a 93 300zx n/a manual transmission, any tips? Also did you have to swap out the diff?

[@2jway]

No idea about the 300zx trans sorry and I kept my stock diff

[@alimohamad445]

Nice project my friend from where you buying the plastic in dashboard for munal gear

[@2jway]

Stock auto dash

[@alimohamad445]

@@2jway from agent oem I want one for my car give me the site or web site I want order for me

[@djcolquitt9532]

Perfecto!!

[@justinlanzo4261]

good stuff bro that motivated me alot more

[@jorgenunesdasilva4965]

Hy, i have a stock sc300 with auto transmission, it's Just makes the car slow as slugish.. Did you notice a big diference in the driving experience and availability of power with the manual box? Great vídeo!

[@2jway]

Nice man. Yea dude it's def huge difference. More torque, better mpg surprisingly by a good amt, and just more fun. Totally worth my time

[@Member_1115]

What would this swap cost (parts & labor) and how long would it take to complete?

[@austinvongphakdy2763]

All I want to know is where you found a manual shifter bezel >:[

[@2jway]

Z30 Concepts!

[@raleighrandolph3812]

@@2jway honestly only place to find it without being ripped off

[@DavisNguyen-uu6lm]

Hi there I’m also swapping r154 into my sc300 what are the measurements of the front driveshaft to fit? Or if it’s one piece what’s the measurements? Any help would be great!

[@2jway]

Got it custom came with the trans. Sorry I don't know

[@brahdislloyd]

Would you mind helping me out? My sc300 r154 reverse lights don't work, could you possibly explain how you wired that up?

[@2jway]

Harness with green and red wire should be plug n play

[@jakdaxter4848]

Not bad

[@ethanal2736]

How much did this cost you, I’m tryna do the same

[@UntouchableTAK]

im swapping cd009, having trouble with input shaft not clearing the clutch, the oem auto trans bellhousing on the cd is too big to slide the trans back in. do you recomend cutting the trans tunnel?

[@2jway]

Yes u would probably have to for best fit. Same for tripod r154

[@Cleavatr0n]

Out of curiosity, what was the transmission setup you had going on with the switches and stuff in the thumbnail? I’m talking about that lever and toggle switch you had for the auto. Looked cool!

[@2jway]

It was a manual shifter lever for the a340. My friend helped me wire it up and used to be able to go thru gears

[@Cleavatr0n]

@@2jway Any idea what the process was? I haven't ever seen anything like that for the A340e. Thanks!

[@2jway]

@@Cleavatr0n had to wire a switch for the torque converter and also had a switch to turn on/off the manual shifting, but not rlly sry lol

[@galaxylion5869]

what kind of transmission did you guys because im barely getting into the sc300 and would eventually want to buy one and manual swap it one day

[@z33doee]

Is a Lexus sc430 the same ? Is it able to be manual swapped?

[@dystopia9279]

Nice work guys do you need the driveshaft adaptor if you have a factory manual driveshaft?

[@2jway]

I'm pretty sure you don't need the adapter but double check Google or elsewhere

[@koukikev809]

when you installed the clutch pedal, what did you do with the tilt/telescopic steering amp that's in the way?

[@2jway]

Took brackets off and zip tied so it's hidden

[@arunmanickam1709]

This is so cool bruh

[@jhman9800]

Just wondering you said you have a 1994 sc300, so when the auto ecu is used on the manual is there any check engine light present? Also what about the harness portion for the solenoids on the auto trans? Did you remove that portion or did you jerryrig something to make the computer think its activating the solenoids? Dope video brother and i hope to hear from you, you really made this procedure look simple. I have a 1992 sc300 and im looking to r154 swap it. Dope vid again and sorry for the long ass comment🔥🔥🔥🤣

[@2jway]

All good haha. Yea so no check engine light. No codes like in the video. And I just unplugged the solenoids and kept the park selector switch turned to the left. If you plan everything it's actually very straight forward haha

[@jhman9800]

@@2jway Thanks for replying brother, im really thinking about manual swapping but so far with price and availability i might go for an ar5 trans. But again much thanks for replying. Do you have an IG btw, I'd love to discuss things with you. Again big ups to you brotha🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@2jway]

@@jhman9800 yea ig is 2jway haha. Thanks dude. Yea msg me anytime

[@RattyRatson]

@@2jway I have a 93 sc looking to do this swap as well. So you have A/T ECU and no codes? I’ve heard about just tucking away the solenoids and letting them pretend they’re in control but would love to know what you did in more detail if possible. (I’m in cali too so not sure if my swap has to be more by the books or not)

[@lexuslove7624]

What year sc? Also auto or m/t ecu? Great video btw straight to it!

[@2jway]

1994 300. Currently running the auto ecu still. And thanks! Hope u enjoyed the vid

[@pedroramos3740]

Do you know the measurements for the driveshaft?

[@elkinnieto1422]

NEED THIS ANSWER LOL

[@chadoliver1080]

Is the cut trans tunnel noticeable at all when your driving it? That’s the only real thing I’m skeptical about with my tripod swap don’t really wanna swap trans tunnels. I have the earlier sc as well.

[@2jway]

Not rlly I have a boot for it. Still can be insulated better. I have the manual trans tunnel rdy to go in when I turbo and pull everything again

[@franciscosoto8720]

what wires did you have to mess with in order to wire the reverse lights/ safety switch

[@WormCollecter67]

You ever find out?

[@2jway]

Pm me on ig

[@PassThe30ePlease]

Weird question but did you have to massage the tunnel to fit the gear box over the clutch

[@2jway]

Nope perfect fit for me

[@skydyleyw0037]

nicee, driving it how it was meant to be driven. is this a 1997?

[@2jway]

1994

[@jamesreid4105]

Sucks these transmissions are going for 4 grand now while cd009's & w58's are 1/4th that

[@bradleyborrowman2115]

I heard safety squints so I'm happy

[@2jway]

Nice catch 😂😂

[@vicburt6001]

Yeah but did you wire in cruise control?

[@2jway]

Yes

[@evanzbar]

Wish i can do this to my sc

[@jhman9800]

Just wondering what about the vehicle speed sensor? Does the existing one from the auto trans work for the r154 or does it require modification? I have a r154 but it didn't come with the vss.

[@2jway]

My trans came with a marlin crawler vss. Direct plug n play. Lucky to have got 1 with it

[@alvarezrenelopez]

hey bro how much would you charge to do the swap . very interested

[@2jway]

dm me on IG

[@michaelmiranda3524]

Whrred you get the cluster looks nice

[@2jway]

Swapped the back lighting to leds

[@Chalado-Schamane]

When removing bolts holding driveshaft to trans or diff to driveshaft u never supposed to remove the driveshaft side bolts per the repair manual. Also not supposed to separate the driveshaft

[@2jway]

Good to know thanks. Have had no issues especially when reinstalling them with red loctite

[@Chalado-Schamane]

@@2jway it's because they're weighted and factory tightened. So you only remove the 3 on each flex joint and they say not to separate the driveshaft. I made both mistakes as well and have some extra vibrations as result.

[@2jway]

@@Chalado-Schamane hmmm oh ok I don't know if I have noticeable vibration

[@ZareefHuq]

was the r154 bellhousing compatible with the SC's engine?

[@2jway]

Yes

[@airio1350]

Oh, was that the same drive shack or did you have to use a different one?

[@2jway]

Custom 1 piece

[@declanbernard5092]

Can I use a r150?

[@cattigen6859]

where does one find such a clean ass sc

[@2jway]

One builds it

[@_sc300]

What did you guys use for a speed sensor ,

[@elkinnieto1422]

Where did you guys get the driveshaft adapter?

[@xXSUPREMEOMEGAXx]

Can you tell me in-depth what/how you did the wiring modification?

[@2jway]

There's a reverse harness I got and just matched the grounds and the power together. For the NSS it's best to extend those wires to a switch so you have control of turning it on and off. Or u can just solder together (jump them) and the car will still start and run. There are pics of the specific harness on CL

[@xXSUPREMEOMEGAXx]

@@2jway sounds pretty straight forward do you have a link to the CL for the harness?

[@2jway]

@@xXSUPREMEOMEGAXx I have it on IG. Pm me

[@xXSUPREMEOMEGAXx]

@@2jway I've Pm'd you on insta

[@deez5523]

@@2jway I actually wanted to know this exact question too. I picked up a W58 from a 93 SC300 for my 92 SC300 I have everything I need, just wanted to figure out the wiring situation and also do the switch to extend the wires for control. Down to shoot me the same info?

[@issacflores9278]

Could this work for the sc400?

[@sebastianmartinezmorales4052]

Will you ever make a more detailed version of this?

[@2jway]

Are you for real?

[@sebastianmartinezmorales4052]

@@2jway 😂 sorry I guess I meant slowed down, i rewatched it after i posted the comment and i take it back

[@bilalnasser5726]

@@2jway lmaooooo

[@tcufootballfan38]

Where did you buy your custom trans tunnel boot? Or did you fabricate one?

[@2jway]

Guy I got the trans from fabbed one up and let me use his!

[@terrancebrown7149]

My dream is to cd009 swap my sc400.

[@ammaralzadjali3820]

What clutch pedal did you use is300?

[@surf3832]

Yooo how much would you guys cost to manual swap mine ?

[@2jway]

PM me on IG @2jway if it's a serious inquiry and we can talk about it

[@surf3832]

@@2jway just did!

[@RoyalOGxGodly]

What shifter you running?

[@2jway]

Stock shifter

[@RoyalOGxGodly]

@@2jway my bad lol I ment shift knob lol

[@josueg350z9]

How long did this take to do?

[@markbrook5355]

Where u get the gauges?

[@emeraldchain2374]

What stereo u got in there?

[@2jway]

Sony Xav avh100

[@mattayala2411]

Great I watched the video can you give me some money to source these parts ?

[@Boatsaccle]

It looks like from the thumbnail it took 18 hours not 10 min😂

[@antorome2266]

I live in azusa on 10th street. Can u send your email I'm looking to do a swuap on my gs300

[@arunmanickam1709]

From insta

[@brentcameron5202]

9

[@matthewbaltazar2228]

What car did you get the drive shaft from??

[@2jway]

It was a custom 1 piece

[@matthewbaltazar2228]

2jway where from? Bc my mechanic and I are gonna follow your guide point by point. Also does it matter if I have a r154 transmission from a 88’ mk3 what driveshaft it needs? Need some help

[@2jway]

@@matthewbaltazar2228 not too sure on the driveshaft came together from the guy I got it from. And I didn't use a mk3 r154 so not exact on how the driveshaft for that 1 is

[@matthewbaltazar2228]

2jway it’s all good. What car did you use for stock clutch master cylinder