Thanks a bunch. Hmmmm with out the fenders in place its hard to tell. But I’m guessing 2-3in above the fender line.

 

Thought i saw somewhere that people are fitting the scoot hood with the 2jz?

 

They are fitting the 1jz, I WISH I could fit the scoot hood I love it

 

FYI You don't have to be a true racer to understand the science behind having the ideal weight distribution. Saving weight is only a fraction of what it takes to make a car a true handler. Regardless of what engine was put in, if more weight is in front of the front tire center line and higher in the engine bay, then the polar moment and center of gravity is negatively effected. This makes your steering less responsive. You can still have the perfect 50/50 but the position of that weight is also very important. Point being your vehicle wont change direction as quikly as before. So it does effect handling. Either way nice project.

 

scoot hood will clear the 2j found out from tech2

 

Really? I was told by them that the scoot hood wouldnt work with the 2jz? I honestly would rather use the scoot hood if possible.......i know its possible if you lower the steer rack but your meaning with their products??

 

When did you hear that?

They have said multiple times that it won't work, only with a 1jz

 

ok the scoot hood will fit with slight mod sorry left that out . if you look carefully at this pic you can see its a 2jzgte vvti under that scoot hood ,drew had too trim the finns on the upper vent

 

heres the pic of the modded hood

 

Sorry to say man, Drew uses the 1jz vvti in his FD.....im doing the 2jz vvti notice the differances in the engine as well with clearance....The 2jz has to have the Tech2 APR performance hood.

 

How much does it cost to do this swap? Where are some numbers? I know how much the tech2 swap kit cost, what else will be needed?

 

LeeC, what size rear wheels and tires are you using for the track?

 

I love seeing builds like this...I been saving parts since "roachdiddy" did his while ago...big power and reliable. Can't ask for more...and it's keeping a import engine in a import...not turning it into a corvette...just MO

 

love that exhaust manifold ,where and how much ? i need one just like it for my build thnks

 

Nice thread! It's tempting me to build another FD.

X...

 

Boost logic, usually goes for $1500, they have sales pretty often though

 

This isn't "just another 2jz thread". This is one that delivers. Love the build, I'm considering it myself...

 

I just saw that you are parting the car out now. That's sad to hear.

 

yeah, I found my dream supra, an original TT anthracite.

Alot of my parts went to a VERY worthy car!

 

Hey, I can't blame you for that! My brother picked up a nice Black TT recently, and it made me lose a little interest in my build after seeing the Supra. At least your parts are going to a worthy cause, haha.

 

Back to rotary.

 

Yep, Like I said, SLOW long project, but it will be a fun car when it's done

 

nice build good luck with the jza80

 

Just wondering what state you live in and how did you figure out how to do this kind of work? Wish I could do this.

 

I'm in md, and it's nothing too hard with this, just some basic know how

And guys... I might be building this car again. Not sure yet, but possibly