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Originally Posted by 86fun
Thanks for all the info guys. I actually got introduced to a very reputable and well known local builder and was able to really hear what it takes to build it out solidly as well as hear realistically what the 2J can do on only pump gas...if you want to be able to drive it hard. In the end, for $30-40k and limited to 450whp on 91 pump gas it's just not worth it for me, not even close enough to consider it actually. It would make a whole lot more sense to spend the money on an actual Supra, than do a 2J swap. Money is not really the issue, but the 2J just isn't going to make big power on pump gas here. I don't have E85 near by and race gas is way to inconvenient to run. A V8 would be way to obvious to authorities so I'm stuck with the FA20 for now. I'll just watch all you guys doing the swaps with envy!  |
I sent my car to Pure for an LS swap. I'll let you know how it goes when it comes back end of January. Should be at least 500 whp on 91 and a little more on E85. Pure claims only 86 lbs heavier than stock I believe. I don't totally agree that a V8 attracts more attention. Sure if you put a wild cam in the car. I'm having them make the car as quiet as possible with a big suite case muffler as well as Laguna pipes so I don't have to lift there. To me a loud blow off valve attracts more attention than a NA V8 with a stock or mild cam and quiet exhaust. Plus turbo screams import and cops hate imports, most cops! Never got anything but a thumbs up in my ZL1. Actually had a cop follow me for a mile just to pull up next to me and tell me he liked the car! To me cops that can tell the difference between a Toyota and a Chevy motor are probably into cars and are more likely to respect a V8 swap, Merica!