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Engine Swap for 2015 FRS
So my co-worker drives an automatic FRS and wants to do an engine swap. He knows next to nothing about cars or how to replace/install new parts. I told him I would help him do an engine swap if that is what he wanted to do. I have replaced my engine on my Celica and plan to do a whole new build for it soon. He told me he wanted to drop in a 2JZ, but after I told him we would not be able to just plug and play that engine he kind of backed off that idea. I was wondering what engine would be a great swap for not having to do any frame modifications? I'm looking at a few possibilities right now, but not knowing much about the FRS, I'm kind of stuck trying to find something that could work. I plan to rip out his automatic tranny and replace it with a manual tranny. Any suggestions?
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04-10-2017, 08:34 AM | #2 |
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I think a B16 swap would be perfect for you guys.
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What are your goals? What are your budgets? What are your skill levels? For what it's worth, @Pure Automotive does in fact have a plug and play wiring harness (that is $6k), and, I believe just about everything else you'd need to drop a 2JZ into the FRS, failing that, plenty of other vendors make mounts and baubles that will make it work. Here's the thread Maybe your friend needs someone new to take advice from? |
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I will have to show him a B16 and see what he thinks about it thanks.
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Given budget, needs, your claimed capability & knowledge, and location, get a smog legal supercharger kit. ~50% power increase, reliable, plug and play in a weekend, street legal. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/...ers/fa20.shtml http://jacksonracing.com/jackson-rac...stem-released/ |
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Whats his reason for wanting to swap the engine when he doesn't know anything? Seems odd to me. I know people complain about its power but 5-6k wont cut it for a swap that will give him more power. Hes better off boosting the FA20 as others have recommended already.
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Swap for an FA20. It`s direct bolt on, wiring and even the ECU is compatible.
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Move on to the FI section and even then, $6k may be barely enough.
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Yup
I agree. B16 all the way. Especially if you can do it yourself (timing belt, water pump, clutch the whole works).
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