Just another 2jz FD Thread...
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After going back and forth for a few months, I've finally decided to bite the bullet and swap my 94 RX7. I got the car last october after selling my 05 STi. It's a very very fun car but I just think swapping it will be a better way to make the kind of power I want!
On with the build... I'm going to be using all tech2 swap parts, a stock usdm 2jz longblock, 74gts and tons of bolt ons. I have about 75% of the parts at this point and I will soon be finishing up ordering everything! Anyway, here are some pics to start the thread off! I found my motor on Supraforums the sunday night before christmas at , 8AM the monday morning I was on the phone with the seller and at 12PM that same day I was on my way from baltimore to miami to pick her up. Attachment 709644 Attachment 709645 Attachment 709646 Attachment 709647 Attachment 709648 A quick stop by titan to blow some money Attachment 709649 My method of transportation http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...florida047.jpg Attachment 709650 Attachment 709651 Attachment 709652 FYI, the amount of ghetto involved in the transportation of this motor does not mean this will be a hack job swap :p Last but not least, the car! Attachment 709653 Attachment 709654 |
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A couple parts pics + some of the work I've got around to so far
Attachment 709655 Attachment 709656 After day 1 Attachment 709657 Attachment 709658 Attachment 709659 Attachment 709660 Attachment 709661 New Water pump, pulleys, cam gears. This was a few days before I got my SP oil pump on :) http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...andpulleys.jpg |
Nice documentation :icon_tup: Good luck with your swap!
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so what will you do about the bump steer?! bwaaahhhhhahahahahahahah i had to say it man! do answer that question.
looks like a fun road trip. the sound of the hatch being open down the road would have drove me nuts. any questions feel free to ask. |
Originally Posted by roachdiddy
(Post 8994295)
so what will you do about the bump steer?! bwaaahhhhhahahahahahahah
Originally Posted by LeeC
(Post 8992385)
On with the build... I'm going to be using all tech2 swap parts |
nice build. a friend has used the tech 2 swap kit for his rx7. the 2jz fits perfect.
he just has to have his exhaust maded and intercooler piping. he his using the the 2jz 6spd tranny. which tranny are you using? |
you better take some good videos of this car after its done. No pussy shit videos ok :-)
I am getting this done to my fd soon I hope. |
Originally Posted by roachdiddy
(Post 8994295)
so what will you do about the bump steer?! bwaaahhhhhahahahahahahah i had to say it man! do answer that question.
looks like a fun road trip. the sound of the hatch being open down the road would have drove me nuts. any questions feel free to ask. The sound of the hatch didn't bother me, but the sound of open header due to the fact that my exhaust was taking out the reflectors in between the lane dividers in the roads got to me, had to take it off in a walmart parking lot with a POS jack and mini wrench set they had. Now that, truly sucked. |
Originally Posted by yeep
(Post 8995460)
you better take some good videos of this car after its done. No pussy shit videos ok :-)
I am getting this done to my fd soon I hope. |
Originally Posted by justturbo2
(Post 8994734)
nice build. a friend has used the tech 2 swap kit for his rx7. the 2jz fits perfect.
he just has to have his exhaust maded and intercooler piping. he his using the the 2jz 6spd tranny. which tranny are you using? |
Originally Posted by LeeC
(Post 8992385)
I have about 75% of the parts at this point and I will soon be finishing up ordering everything |
Estimated budget is going to be right around 15k, I will be doing all the work myself except the last IC pipe fab along with the exhaust fab.
My goals for this year are to get the car up and running, working all of the kinks out, I'm going to be running 100% stock longblock including stock cams, I know it works so I'm not touching it until the car is all sorted out, I'm also going to be running 1 denso FP for now, as dual pumps or a monster fuel setup is just more to sort out right now. For this season on the r154, i'll be happy with the r154, I'll be happy with 575-600HP and a high 10 second pass. Next season, I'll be going 6spd, having the car caged, doing a monster fuel system and pushing the 74mm as far as I can, which should, note that I said SHOULD give me the numbers to make it into the high 9's. However having those numbers on paper and actually pulling it off of course, are 2 very different things. I'd say my ultimate goal though, is to have a reliable (for what it is) 800-850HP car that is capable of a 9 second pass. |
will your hood close with your kit? If not, what are you going to do? Buy a 1000 one from tech2? or have a shop pull it out?
I have my rb25 in my fd now with my new custom subframe that fits in the stock position, but I don't know what to do about hood.... |
I'm up in the air between the scoot hood and the tech2 hood, if it comes down to it, I don't have a problem buying tech2's hood.
I might buy a spare stocker and try to have it pulled to put off buying the tech2 for a while. |
Originally Posted by rXzach93fd
(Post 8996279)
will your hood close with your kit? If not, what are you going to do? Buy a 1000 one from tech2? or have a shop pull it out?
I have my rb25 in my fd now with my new custom subframe that fits in the stock position, but I don't know what to do about hood.... |
I've browsed the 2jz swap forum for awhile. Is there really no way to fit the 2jz without cutting/modding the hood? That's a deal killer for me on any vehicle.
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Is dropping the steering rack really that big of a problem? Cant you just extend the links to the knuckles and return the geometry pretty much to stock? Im talking about for a street car, not a circuit racer or anything. :)
How was your car Roachdiddy? I know your motor wasnt sticking out of your hood? |
Originally Posted by jcurtis
(Post 8999012)
Is dropping the steering rack really that big of a problem? Cant you just extend the links to the knuckles and return the geometry pretty much to stock? Im talking about for a street car, not a circuit racer or anything. :)
How was your car Roachdiddy? I know your motor wasnt sticking out of your hood? |
Originally Posted by rXzach93fd
(Post 8999044)
Its an extremely bad idea to mess with the steering geometry(lowering the subframe) I made this mistake when I made the first subframe for my car, I used aluminum stock to space the subframe down. You end up with way to much caster and some bumpsteer. I would rather pay a few more bucks for an aftermarket hood then not be able to control my car...
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Originally Posted by roachdiddy
(Post 8999279)
doesnt tech2 still use a bumpsteer kit?
Here's what their site says: The kit is designed to work for 2JZGTE and 1JZGTE motors with a R154 transmissions. This RX7 FD3S Swap Kit puts the motor as low and as far back as possible in the engine bay. You do not have to modify the chassis to install this motor swap into your car. All of the factory pick up points on the suspension remain intact as well as the steering rack location |
Originally Posted by roachdiddy
(Post 8999279)
doesnt tech2 still use a bumpsteer kit?
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Originally Posted by rXzach93fd
(Post 8999044)
Its an extremely bad idea to mess with the steering geometry(lowering the subframe) I made this mistake when I made the first subframe for my car, I used aluminum stock to space the subframe down. You end up with way to much caster and some bumpsteer. I would rather pay a few more bucks for an aftermarket hood then not be able to control my car...
I have a hard time understanding how this will affect anything. |
Originally Posted by JustinStrife
(Post 8998922)
Is there really no way to fit the 2jz without cutting/modding the hood? That's a deal killer for me on any vehicle.
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that turbo is bigger then a 13B LOL. I have never seen this done... cant wait to see more
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Started tearing down the rx7 a little bit today, I'll be posting up more pics once I get ready to pull the motor :)
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