Niro Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Good Evening, I know there has been topics covered on this however i am wanting a more up to date confirmation and possibility on this swap. I own a 2005 Lexus IS250 auto with 153,000 on the clock. Can someone advise if the swap of a Lexus 2UR-GSE V8 can be done in my car. Any help is appreciated ... I understand this topic has been covered but every good search comes up with posts backing to 08-11 ....10 years on just wanting to know if this can be done? Kind Regards Niro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ISF Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Hi Niro, Anything is possibly with great sums of money and time. But given you can buy a genuine IS-F that's both newer and has less km's than your current car for around $40-45k (and sell your car for $15k) i say why would you bother with what will be no doubt a very expensive and time consuming conversion on your current car. If you buy a genuine IS-F then you get the engine, gearbox, brakes, bodywork etc etc that was designed around it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niro Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 Hi there, Thanks for the information. I wish i could sell mine for 15k cant even get 10k I fully understand what your saying however i am just curious to know does the motor and box all mount with no problems? I know i will need a ISF tail shaft and wiring will be an issue but does the engine and gearbox sit with no problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ISF Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Im not sure if anyone can answer this question with 100% certainty because i am not aware of anyone putting the 2URGSE into an IS250, but it is the same chassis so in theory it should fit ok. But it would be a headache sourcing all of the ECU's, sensors, dash cluster, etc etc. Have you tried trading your car in at a dealership on an IS-F? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niro Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Are there threads here of a JZ/2JZ swap into IS250 by any chance? I am looking into building again; i owned a s13 for 10 years before buying my Lexus for a daily but there is room for opportunity on this car. Either the V8 or JZ swap. There is barely anything on a JZ swap for IS250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ISF Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Niro said: Are there threads here of a JZ/2JZ swap into IS250 by any chance? I am looking into building again; i owned a s13 for 10 years before buying my Lexus for a daily but there is room for opportunity on this car. Either the V8 or JZ swap. There is barely anything on a JZ swap for IS250 Plenty of 1JZ and 2JZ swaps into the older IS200 or IS300 chassis, but that swap is relatively easy because the IS300 comes with a non turbo 2JZ from factory. Im not sure if the inline 6 setup will fit in the nose of the IS250/IS350 given it was designed primarily for a V6. Even the 2URGSE is a very tight fit length wise in there. I doubt the inline 6 would fit to be honest. Sounds like you might need to do either: 1) Swap to an IS350 engine/driveline package. Speak to Lexmania in Sydney about this as they have done some of these conversions. This takes you up to 230kw. 2) Supercharge the IS250 engine. RR Racing in USA have recently released a supercharger kit for the IS250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bling Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 There is no sense in doing this swap, if moneys no option go for it, just contact Danny first " Lexmania " it would be cheaper to do a LS1 swap now that would turn some heads good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niro Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Much appreciated guys for your response. Its been a while since i have been on the forums alot better than the nissansilvia days. I will contact danny from Lexmania Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyo Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Unless your IS250 have some extraordinary sentimental value to you, or you are building a dedicated race/track car, or you just want to have some serious bragging rights for owning a super stealth IS250 then it's NOT worth it. I had an 07 IS250, wanted the V8 swap, did all the homework with Danny, the cost just doesn't stack up. And you'll get burned even more on the re-sell value and insurance. You are better off swap to a IS350 engine to get about 85% of a ISF performance if you are on a budget. Or just buy a IS-F to get the real deal. That's what I did and best decision ever. Now, I'm looking to upgrade to a GS-F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 yes i have done it and your looking at around 20K - 25K break down of cost ISF donor (10-15k) depending on damage labour around 8K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ISF Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Heres what you need. $6k for a running engine, gearbox and all wiring/ecu is a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) problem is getting other stuff fuel lines fuel tank cabin harness brakes hubs rear diff the list goes on theres alot more than just running gear thats different on the ISF to the normal X50s Edited May 21, 2019 by ilv1004s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niro Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Hey All, Sorry for the late response. Thank you for the information sounds a little to costly without the additional items you require. But kudos to you to complete such a conversion well done!! As time has gone by i am looking into LS3 conversion into the IS250. There is a complete swap kit in the US for $2,699 to mount the motor & box so am looking to LSX options. With that said i am not just planning on dropping the motor then good to go; I understand i will need to upgrade the brakes and suspension to accommodate the new power train. Danny have you converted LS motors into IS250? Kind Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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