2jz-gte swap into FD
Super Snuggles
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From: Redmond, WA
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ive seen so many 2jz promises and claims, and no real evidence. when someone comes to me with a 2jz engine and some real pictures proving they kept stock rack in stock location and the stock hood, i will shut up. until then theres no way around it. because of the length and height of the engine, the hood or rack or both must be moved unless you cram the a foot into the firewall.
if you want to ditch the rotary for a big expensive engine, theres no better choice than the LS series. its light, powerful, nicely shaped, proven, and theres lot of support from people who have done it. the 2jz is a big overhyped turd.
if you want to ditch the rotary for a big expensive engine, theres no better choice than the LS series. its light, powerful, nicely shaped, proven, and theres lot of support from people who have done it. the 2jz is a big overhyped turd.
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Dry sump? 
That's what SP Engineering did with the "Supra 7" and they still had to modify the hood with a cowl and other exciting bulges.
Apparently the car wandered so badly at the far end of the track that they decided it was too dangerous to drive, so it became "display only".
That's what SP Engineering did with the "Supra 7" and they still had to modify the hood with a cowl and other exciting bulges.
Apparently the car wandered so badly at the far end of the track that they decided it was too dangerous to drive, so it became "display only".
was a sign of sarcasm. personally, im not a fan of 'exciting bulges' either. im glad you posted those pictures, it demonstrates how radically everything must be fucked up just to shoehorn that monstrosity in there.
Im actually in the process of doing a 2jz swap in a 240 for a customer (i know different concept wih clearances) but im must say that i did buy the Tech2 kit (which i wish i fabbed everything myself with the issues i've had) But i would agree that on 99% of cars a 2jz swap is 1) overkill and 2) a large was of money for the way the car will handle. I will however say that Tech2 is an awesome company to work with in terms of making the customer happy.
~Nick
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...And having 700 reliable WHP is priceless.
As for a NOT straight line car, i can always pick up a Miata or a Hachi to make up for the mountain road.
Jim, would you have a link to putting on the 3.08's?
Super Snuggles
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Hey guys very interested in doing a 2jz-swap into an FD. I remember a couple of years ago that SP Engineering did the "Supra Seven" but that required a lot of custom work to get fit. There is a website called 2jzswap.com and they have developed mount kits to fit 2jz-gte in s13, s14 240sx. They also claim they have made a kit to fit the 2jz-gte in the FC and FD. I was wondering if anyone has used their mount kits before and besides the engine and tranny what else is needed to complete this project. If you guys have no idea who i am talking about here is the link.
http://2jzswap.com/index.php
My goal is to swap in the 2jz-gte w/getrag 6 speed into the fd without having to cut or swap the subframe. I will be giving 2jzswap.com a call to see what else is needed with their mount kit but if anyone has used it before please chime in here.
http://2jzswap.com/index.php
My goal is to swap in the 2jz-gte w/getrag 6 speed into the fd without having to cut or swap the subframe. I will be giving 2jzswap.com a call to see what else is needed with their mount kit but if anyone has used it before please chime in here.
We plan to document the installation of this new kit for a DVD once it is ready.
The 2JZ S14 Swap was already made into a DVD.
http://store.driftingshop.com/2jzs14swdvdp.html
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july first is when i get my 2jzrx7 and i will send pics to people who are serious about it also. my steering rack with stay in stock location and my hood is a scoote style hood with vents but will not be effected but let me say it is not cheap at all