First of all, I'm doing this in a budget and will make all the parts needed for the swap locally.

The project budget is ~$5000

I was lucky enough to find a vvti engine without the immobiliser.

Complete engine with ECU and harness : $1066

R154 tranny : $800. ( I was going to try the 350z tranny, but I need to finish the car ASAP ) I have been without it for the last ~10 months.

Swap parts and labor : $1300. ( we have cheeeeap labor around here)

Single turbo + exahust manifold + wastgate + BOV + FMIC + pipes ~$1300 ( I got a crazy deal)

We will start working on the car today.

Almost forget to mention, new workshop ( they kinda specialises in 2JZ swap)


Will post pics and info regularly. Stay tuned.

 

I'm in Mid... best of luck to the founder of the VED club

I will require many photos along the way!!

 

vvti, isn't that the motor from the lexus is300?

 

Nice good luck man. Will be starting my thread in about a week. Waiting for motor and trans to come in. Parted out current setup in the Z.

 

GL bud clublexus has a plethora of knowledge in regards to the 2JZ GTE like this site for the VQ!

 

Why use a Z transmission? Utilize a V160/1 IMO.

Specs on turbo?

 

sweet, Hope this build goes better than the other 2jz build

 

A v160/1 will cost more than his whole budget for the project

 

Unfortunately. Unless you find a deal.

 

Subbed

 

Why not sell the Z and buy a used Is300?

 

JDM Supra's came with VVTI on their 2JZ's, the IS, GS, SC came with 2JZGE's which share the same block block but are different internally. Is the R154 out of a Soarer or is it a modded 7MGTE R154?

 

I think its a 60mm. Not sure though.


Because I love the 350z.

Actually, the vvti and the non vvti uses the same short block, but different cam gear in the intake side and different intake manifold.


Also the vvti has a better power band.


I don't think the R154 out of a Soarer, since it has the regular shifter.


Will post pics of the engine and tranny later today.

 

2JZGTE is stamped on turbo blocks to designate "T" for Turbo... they come with piston squirters amongst other things. The intake mani on the GE's are on the passenger side while the GTE sits on the driver's side. The engines are similar but different... a GE block is not the same as a GTE block but can be made to be one relatively easily.

http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...TT-Differences

Piston part numbers are different and I believe the part numbers on the rods are different as well.... I'm guessing the piston squirters. I had a 1992 SC300 5-Speed w/300,000 miles on it and was looking to do a rebuild using Toyota parts. I worked for Lexus/Toyota at the time as a parts counterman at the time so I got cost +10% on parts. The part number on the whole short blocks are different and I know that for a fact.

Good pick up on the R154 from a Soarer, they're geared a little better and it came off a 1JZGTE it's better than getting the bell housing modified on a 7M Supra to work with your set up. The VVTI is a "meh" with me... it's a pain to tune around. Most big power Supra's use GE heads because they have more room to port and polish.

 

Would like to see how this turns out.

 

Its a 2JZ GTE VVTI not a GE. http://www.2jzgarage.com/2012/02/2jz...i-information/

 

nice project

 

Yes.. you said that in your first post.

 

Then why did you talked about the GE?

 

In response to the post #13. It's going to be a great build but keep an eye out for a 6-speed.