I'll answer the best I can, given that my experience with the SC300 is very limited:
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Originally Posted by Kennedog90c
...I know the 300 has the Supra motor in it...
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Well sort-of. It's the N/A ( = normally aspirated, non-turbo) Mkiv Supra motor, the 2jz-
ge and NOT the 2jz-g
Te.
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Originally Posted by Kennedog90c
...can that be easily modified much like the Supra or will it take more time and money because its a Lexus and not the Supra?...
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The SC300's engine is just as modifiable as the N/A Mkiv Supra's motor. That said, note that the n/a Mkiv Supra's motor is generally not as easily upgraded (for higher-boost forced induction) as the Mkiv Supra TT's motor.
Of course, you could remove the SC300's 2jz-
ge and pop in a 2jz-g
te...it's been done before. You'd also have to change the wiring harness and ecu (and possibly more). You'll find a bit more info
here.
Sorry I'm not familiar with the engine in the SC400...but afaik it's not as capable of handling forced induction as well as either version of the 2jz.
Fwiw, and imho my advice is to wait and save up for a full Mkiv Supra TT. The Mkiv Supra TT is FAR more than just the engine...the
entire driveline (engine+turbos+tranny+diff)
AND the
braking capabilities
and the high-performance double-wishbone coilover
suspension (not to mention the
looks) is what makes the car so special (not only the engine, or the turbos). You said "...its hard to find any that are in this state..." but trust me, everyone that is looking for one now says the same thing. Yes they are hard to find, and often you have to go out of state...but imho the wait and the difficult search will be more than worth it when you finally get it.