1GR-FE Swap - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tostidos · 07-21-2015, 12:40 AM

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.

Sammakko · 07-21-2015, 12:44 AM

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

tostidos · 07-21-2015, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammakko

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.

tostidos · 07-21-2015, 12:48 AM

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

Sammakko · 07-21-2015, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tostidos

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

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

Sammakko · 07-21-2015, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tostidos

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

what are you talking about??

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

tostidos · 07-21-2015, 01:08 AM

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.

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.

Sammakko · 07-21-2015, 01:11 AM

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

tostidos · 07-21-2015, 01:17 AM

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.

Sammakko · 07-21-2015, 01:19 AM

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.

tostidos · 07-21-2015, 01:39 AM

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.

Sammakko · 07-21-2015, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tostidos

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.

tostidos · 07-21-2015, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammakko

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

cdrazic93 · 07-21-2015, 03:48 AM

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

07-21-2015, 12:40 AM	#1
tostidos Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 07 Tacoma (Race Truck) Location: CA Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

07-21-2015, 03:48 AM	#14
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Sammakko Bilge monkey Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: '13 BRZ, 82 starlet Location: South King County Posts: 370 Thanks: 74 Thanked 216 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i'd do a 2GR before a 1GR..

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tostidos Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 07 Tacoma (Race Truck) Location: CA Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I suppose one nice thing is it came out of a RWD application too, where as the 2GR did not.

07-21-2015, 01:08 AM	#7
tostidos Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 07 Tacoma (Race Truck) Location: CA Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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. 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.

07-21-2015, 01:11 AM	#8
Sammakko Bilge monkey Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: '13 BRZ, 82 starlet Location: South King County Posts: 370 Thanks: 74 Thanked 216 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	that's what craigs is for. you're gonna get lowballed anyway lol. cool truck!

07-21-2015, 01:17 AM	#9
tostidos Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 07 Tacoma (Race Truck) Location: CA Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

07-21-2015, 01:19 AM	#10
Sammakko Bilge monkey Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: '13 BRZ, 82 starlet Location: South King County Posts: 370 Thanks: 74 Thanked 216 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

07-21-2015, 01:39 AM	#11
tostidos Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 07 Tacoma (Race Truck) Location: CA Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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