Build Happening soon.....2jz Swap

[m.box.design]

Originally Posted by Nothing

While I'll probably just build the stock motor a few years down the road. Keep us in the loop and fab up some motor mounts for a few brave souls to be able to do this on their car.

I remember looking at Supras just before buying this car. I really wanted one but they are just too ragged out lately for a $40k car. And I couldn't constantly fly out to look at cars that I end up not buying.

i feel you on this one. i was lookin into supras pretty seriously too, but i couldn't bare to drop 20g's on a fair conditioned over mileage car likely to have many problems the owner wasn't telling me about. but then the 86 came out and saved my money. lol

[JK21]

Originally Posted by radroach

LS swap would be easier and cheaper with having the domestic and local aftermarket support

what motor are you using, one from an IS300, GS?

I will be using one from a supra.

My shop has a good connect that can get me 2j motors for a fairly decent price and they are in good condition. With as many 2j swaps they do it was a safe bet.

[Basket Case]

Why not just have them build a low compression fa20 and turbo it?

[jonbonazza]

Psh.. screw the 2jz and go with the 4age. :P

[slicktop]

Originally Posted by JK21

They are around the same weight with the 2j being just a bit lighter. Now my reasons for mainly going with the motor choice I want is because 1) the engine bay is not nearly as cramped to work in as compared to having a LS motor in the car 2) The 2j will be cheaper in the long run compared to the LS motor and more modifications would be needed as I plan to boot it 3) From what I have researched the v8 would hurt the weight distribution of such a light car on a road course than a 2j

Now if I was focused on just straight-line speed I would look at the LS swap but even then I would've just kept my GTR if that were the case. I want this car to be well balance through all disciplines (auto x, road race, drift, drag) and that is the main goal I want to achieve with this build.

Just a heads up, the 2JZ is significantly heavier than the LS1. It's an iron block vs aluminum. 2JZ = 600ish lbs, LS1 = 400ish lbs.

The 2JZ is going to put a large forward bias on the car vs the LS1 or stock FA20/4U-GSE. If you put a 2JZ in this car, it's going to accel at drag/drift.. if you put the LS1 or build stock, it'll be whatever you build it for.

At least that's the info I've been scrounging up. I've been putting my 2JZ build together for the past few months, since before I bought the car. With only 5-600whp you're going to be teetering on the threshold of reliability on supporting components (axles, diff, etc). I'm looking into the 8.8 rear end swap that FullBlown is putting together. Should be a good buy for me.

[m.wood0213]

anyone else worried if the chassis can handle this kind of power?

[slicktop]

Originally Posted by m.wood0213

anyone else worried if the chassis can handle this kind of power?

The chassis, I believe, can. The components required to put that power on the ground, can't.

Axles and diff subjected to four times the power will be breaking. The e.Kanoo swap broke an axle at under 500whp. FullBlown teamed up with Drive Shaft Shop and already made a rear diff/axle conversion w/ driveshaft. The swap is perceived to cost in excess of $2-3k, though.

I don't know what our stock hubs are capable of either. I was looking into the HardRace/Megan hub swap but I discarded that a few weeks ago.

[MrSlay]

Originally Posted by m.wood0213

anyone else worried if the chassis can handle this kind of power?

I dont believe that our cars would be safe making seriously big power. Im looking for 800whp, but thats about it. I was thinking about swapping in my built 2urgse, but the engine builder forbid it as it would be too dangerous for a street car.

[slicktop]

Mechanic with a conscience... that's rare.

[Cade01]

What about the Subaru H6 with a turbo or super charger?

[drewbot]

How about 2 JZ's with NOS bro?

[h4nh]

Originally Posted by JK21

Hi guys. So I have been doing research and I am in talks with my shop and I will be doing a 2jz swap with my FRS.

My plan and goal is to have this build done by the time January gets here as I will be in school for my master's and have to space out everything. I have enough to get decently started as I was offered a good deal on my GTR and have plenty of cash left over but school is my main priority. I will keep everybody updated.

My primary reason for the build is to take advantage of the cars lightweight and after talking with some of my supra buddies they pointed me in the right direction for when I select the turbo kit I want for it.

I could do the LS swap but I feel that is overdone and I am staying with the import side. Plus the bay is not nearly as cramped with a 2jz vs. a LS motor. Plus that throws off the weight distribution soooo much. And i still like my turns haha

Goals are to be at mid 500s seeing as this car will be my next daily. And on kill mode I want to have it at mid 600s. The stock blocks are good for power up to high 700s but I don't want to go that crazy yet (maybe after school )

Wish me luck and I am looking forward to how this will turn out.

And if anybody doesn't think it can be done

^^Bam

Updates?

[DAN_BRZ]

why would you swap this motor in, for the cost why didnt u just buy a faster car to begin with?

[h4nh]

Originally Posted by DAN_BRZ

why would you swap this motor in, for the cost why didnt u just buy a faster car to begin with?

The swap with a limited brz would be around 55$k including the car.

What car is 2700 lbs, rwd, looks good, has the power output capabilities of a 2jzgte, and in this price range with a completed swap?