differential swap or not

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Originally Posted by TT Girl

Hi supraman,

The comment that you made regarding the differential being the same as the Lexus...I'm curisous to know how it is that you found that out? Are the Lexus parts better quality than the ones that are specificaly made for the supra?

I'm an Auto Mechanics studant, I'm curious to know how much of what is out there that is in fact the same stuff packaged up and sold as if it's differant.

In europe the parts for the Scoda are VW parts but half the price (they are also both owned by the same co , VW )

Well considering Lexus is toyota they are the same motors and parts as toyotas because they are the same motor company. The IS300 has the same motor as the supra which is a 2jz. The trannys are similar with better technology and so are most of the bolt on parts. Now with a diff I couldnt say for sure but I wouldnt be suprised if they were transferable.

On the other hand, get a TRD diff. My friend has a 98TT that he blew the stock diff when he down shifted. The TRD ones are bulletproof.