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03-21-2016, 10:22 PM
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Ls or 2jz swap?
I am very interested if anyone has done one or know anyone who has bc I am in the market to do so now. Just want to know from you guys what you think would be a better bang for the buck and as well reliablitity. Daily driver, some track days.
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03-21-2016, 10:28 PM
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Just know this is going to cost $15,000 easy. Both are good engines. If I were doing it I would go for the one I can find easiest in my area for a good price. What transmission are you going with? The Supra transmissions are getting more and more expensive as people are wanting them for swaps.
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03-21-2016, 10:33 PM
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One person I know who has done it is Ken Gushi with a 2JZ-GTE Another I know who has a LS in his BRZ is Dai Yoshihara. -alex |
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03-21-2016, 10:33 PM
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For the 2jz I was speaking with someone and said the 350z trans is good for it but the ls I'm not sure at all
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03-21-2016, 10:34 PM
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Yes someone will do the labor I fo interiors on cars and bikes I'm not the machanic
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03-21-2016, 10:46 PM
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Any idea of the budget?
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03-21-2016, 10:48 PM
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Good luck.
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Honestly if like to be under 11k but it's almost impossible for that but that's what I would "like" lol
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03-22-2016, 08:06 AM
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Budget is least of my worries just trying,to see what u guys thought as per motor is best for my application
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03-22-2016, 09:22 AM
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LS.
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03-22-2016, 09:39 AM
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Why swap?
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03-22-2016, 09:50 AM
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There is whole section on forum for engine swaps, there you can find what you are looking for.
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03-22-2016, 04:07 PM
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we have done both
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