The first generation Lexus IS300 or Toyota equivalent never came from the factory with a 2JZ-GTE inline-six and 4WD drivetrain. However Christian Oliver solved that issue by building an IS300 with both. His sedan now sports a 3.0 L 2JZ-GTE VVT-i inline-six that features a Toyota Crown block, CP pistons, Spool Drag Pro I-beam rods, upgraded camshafts, and Garrett GTX4202 turbocharger that should make north of 950 horsepower. He paired that with a custom 4WD drivetrain consisting of a TH400 automatic transmission (full manual valve body) with a TCE 5000 rpm torque converter, Ford Territory NV transfer case, Toyota Crown front differential and subframe. You can see more photos and read more about the project at AWD Army FB group.
Source: AWD Army FB group via Automotive Obsession FB page
Love it , too bad the new BMW Supra is neutered in comparison to this great build and is selling for more than this cost to build from nearly scratch.
Really love the build “It’s a Toyota”
Love to see some more pictures. Especially the floor board where the transfer case is.
What’s the gear ratio of the front differential?
I know it’s almost impossible to convert a left drive to an AWD 1st gen is300. What I’m want to know is can you give me pix of the layout from the transfer case to the front differential and the front sub frame. I was thinking that a A340h with a right side transfer case drop from a 4runner US spec and a front differential too on the right. JUST NEED MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAYOUT OF THE CAR THANKS.
I would like to try something like an LS (6.0L) swapped Lexus SC400 behind a T56 6speed and then use a T-case to send power to the front to a JCE15 Altezza Gita-Wagon front differential and crossmember. AWD V8 6 speed.