What Collector Level is required to unlock the 3UZ swap in Gran Turismo 7?
Players must reach GT Cafe Collector Level 50 to buy the 3UZ-FE engine directly inside the GT Auto Maintenance & Service shop. Before reaching Level 50, the conversion can only be won through rare six-star Engine Roulette Tickets.
Does the 3UZ V8 ruin the BRZ's front-to-rear weight balance?
No. The Toyota 3UZ-FE utilizes an aluminum engine block and aluminum cylinder heads, keeping total added weight to roughly 35 kilograms over the factory boxer. The car's weight distribution shifts slightly from 53:47 to roughly 55:45, an offset easily tuned out with adjustable coilovers and front camber.
Can the 3UZ-swapped BRZ compete cleanly in 700 PP track lobbies?
Yes. With racing suspension, fully customizable transmission, racing exhaust, and high-lift camshafts, the car reaches 550+ horsepower with a curb weight under 1,100 kg. This power-to-weight balance makes it exceptionally competitive at circuits requiring high corner-exit speeds like Spa-Francorchamps and Mount Panorama.
