1GR-FE Swap
 

Hey guys,


Does anyone know of anyone who has done a 1GR-FE swap?


Now before we get to the point of saying, just go with an LS(or whatever) I will have a 1GR-FE that I will be pulling out of my Tacoma and dropping an LS in it.

I will have this 1GR-FE laying around. its a 4.0L V6 260HP and they are really solid motors. they handle boost really well too.

im thinking the 60 HP gain off the top will be good and I think I can boost reliably to 350-400HP.


I wouldn't doubt it if no one has done it. and it makes sense to go with a different motor if you don't have one laying around already. If so I will update this thread when I get more info on the swap. I will probably do it myself and post progress.

i'd do a 2GR before a 1GR..

If I had a 2GR I would, but I'm going to have a spare 1GR collecting dust.

I suppose one nice thing is it came out of a RWD application too, where as the 2GR did not.

1. sell 1GR
2. Buy 2GR
3. ????
4. Profit!

what are you talking about??

GS350
IS350
Lotus Evora (i know, i know, it's transverse).

Id have to look into it, not sure how much I can pull out of my 1GR. it may only have 60K miles on it but this is what Its coming out of.




https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachme...11-jpg.307427/


I have raced it once already and it has some good offroad miles on it.


not sure how well it would sell with people knowing that.

that's what craigs is for. you're gonna get lowballed anyway lol. cool truck!

Haha thanks and that's true but I have a conscience when it comes to things like that.


2GR does seem a lot cheaper. question is are they reliable enough to boost to the 350-400HP range. Also notice that the torque specs are higher on the 1GR and they hit their numbers at a lower RPM. from the offroad and truck world I know that is a good thing. Not sure how that would be in a car. Better lower end power might be a bit more "fun" around the corners.

the 2GR is lighter, iirc.

check out www.monkeywrenchracing.com , they know a LOT about the 2GR. it's an amazing engine, with tons of potential. 300hp capable, simply by using a lotus ECU.

Weight was one of my concerns. I haven't been able to find any weight specs for the 1/2GR engines yet.

Im also not looking to build another race car. My wallet is already suffering from my truck lol.

then leave your car alone, is my vote.

as long as I don't spend as much as my truck is the goal. which shouldn't be hard lol. Im looking at a salvage title FR-S as well.

In comparison I was thinking of getting a WRX STi. I think I can get a lot more out of the FR-S for considerably less. especially with a salvage title.

By race car I mean I don't want to be in 100K :P

Sell GR, buy LS turbo kit. Keep stock motor in 86