Where do I begin...? I’ve been a member on this forum for about 7 years now and after reading countless amount of threads with high horse power cars, I think its time I do something radical.

Two war zones later(Iraq and Somalia), I got out of the Marines Corp for reasons of not getting hurt. Six years after I got into a car accident which got the best of me and took my legs (go fish). Nonetheless, I guess if its your destiny you can’t run from it. However, my therapy is for the love of Rx7`s and thank God for the... Brap, Brap, Brap!

Well, since I’m paralyzed and numerous of auto transmissions breaking I’ve now decide to follow an inspiration from New Zealand and do a 2JZ Swap into a SA First Gen.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BEv8Qu5HFM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXK9t_gGbXw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3GYxfldYs8


Here`re some pictures of the removal to begin cleanup for the 2J








This is going IN!!!


I`ll keep you posted.

Andre`

 

Tell us a little about the old setup Andre`. Best of luck on the swap should be bitchin.

 

cool but will only be good for highway and straight line.

ill be watching this thread.

 

The 13B Setup consist of;

Engine
13B 4-Port (Old School, R5 Plates - Resurfaced) Street Ported Intake
GSL-SE Rotors 9:4 Compression (Lightened), 3mm RA - Super Apex Seal
GSL-SE Rotor Housings (New) 5mm Overlap Race Exhaust Ported
Harden / Modified Stationary Gears (Front-Rear)
Three-Window Bearings (Front-Rear)
Oil Pressure Regulator Modification (Front-Rear)
Thermal Pellet Modification
Racing Beat Under Drive Aluminum Pulleys (Alternator / Main Crank)
Internal Springs Cryogenic Treated

Fuel System
TWM IDF 48mm Throttle Body
6 - 1600cc injectors
Summit Racing Sump Kit - Modification
2 – Bosch External Fuel pump
2 – Mallory 4309 Fuel Pressure Regulator

Turbo System
Turbonetics T62-1 Turbo BB (P-trim, A/R .70 Ceramic Coated)
Innovative Indy Gate 50mm WG
HKS Pop Off Valve
HKS Racing BOV (18 psi)
Custom Intercooler, Pipes & Air Box

Previous dyno sheet:


The car made good power for what it was. But, I couldn`t drive it because it was put back to manual, to be sold and then the deal fell through.

 

Compression and Cylinder leak down Tested:

Cylinder 1: 190 psi
Cylinders 2 to 6: 182 psi

Next is to refresh the motor with new Timing Belt, Water Pump, Crank and Cam Seals.

 

I was thinking the same thing. However, a friend of mine has a 500 HP Corolla GTS with a 1JZ-GTE and it handles very well.

I guess it depends on engine placement and if the weight is distributed evenly.

 

Andre,
Best of luck with your project. I will be following along. What plans do you have for the 2jz mod wise?

 

wow, all i can say is that is one of the best looking 7's i've ever seen, and tied for one of the best with that particular Mariah kit on it. Best of luck with the build, it's gonna be scary fast.

 

No need for an automatic trans, just use a dog box Car looks very nice. It'll be interesting to see it done!

 

Went to my friend`s body shop as he`s painting the engine bay and some other minor scratches... Car looks good but need more attention to detail.

As far as the conversion: I`ll be running a TOMS` TEC2 Remapped ECU. It has the Reeve Limiter Eliminated, Boost Cut Eliminated, Fuel Cut Eliminated, Timing Curve and Fuel Curve all remapped. I`ll also be installing HKS 264 cams and twin bosch. Autometer gages will be monorting the engines vitals.


ECU is rated for 28 psi but I`ll see if I need all that boost pressure, as a friend dynoed his BMW with a 2J and got 479 RWHP @ 13 psi, However, the BMW is outfitted with a manual transmission.

I`ve started to refresh the motor. pics are as follows:






Removal of twin turbo for single setup:






Turbonetics T66 A/R .81


Keep you Posted,


Andre

 

Also monitoring will be an old school SAFC.


I’ll probably up grade to 720cc top feed and then used the AFC to trim the fuel as needed.


Anyone has an Innovative wideband for sale?

 

Sweet build.

I have an innovate lc1 wideband + laptop wire, no gauge. Pm me!

 

I’ll get back with you within a week; let me see if I can get a gage for it.

So far, I’ve changed spark plugs for the denso racing ones, coil connectors, cam seals, crank seal, timing belt, water pump and setup the turbo oil feed / drain. It’s coming along nicely as scheduled.







Next is to relocate the alternator and paint the cover

 

Nice really look forward to seeing this swap at the end.

 

all i have to say at this point is VERY GOOD job on the swap man!!..lol

im starting to swap over a SR20DET into my FC3S within the next few weeks!!

GL on everything

 

All completed on my end thus far...Just wanting for the car to be delivered from the body shop now.

 

hmmz..

I like the way the valve cover looks painted red like that.

It sounds like a stupid question, but if I were to paint my 2J valve cover, how do you go about NOT painting the lettering imprinted on the valve cover, or even paint them a different color?

 

1st... you`ll have to do is the prep and spray the letters in the color that you want.

2nd... tape of the number and letters.

3rd.... prep the cover and paint.

4th.... peal of the tape covering the number and letters.

5th... clear the complete cover

6th... wet sand and buff.

In my opinion it`s too much work!

 

I remember you from a long long long time ago. I never heard about your accident. Really sorry to hear. Real sorry.

Take Care and GB

 

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I appreciate the kind words, thanks.

 

Andre,

I'm curious to why you went w/Denso racing plugs? I always used NGK 3330 (7 heat range) with my single turbo supra and I'm using the same w/my 2jzFD. 6037 in a pinch if I can't find the 3330.

 

Roberto,
My cousin has a Supra and recommends the Denso Iridium IQ22, pricey but worth it. Also, I believe it crosses over to the NGK 3330 if I’m not mistaken. I’m just following his advise as he has tried the NGK 6097 but didn’t like the results with the high RPM breakup (35psi 9000rpm gapped @.28).

Furthermore, I don’t think I’ll be running that amount of boost since my setup is an automatic; but they were given to me free.

 

See You On The Streets Buddy!!!!!!!!!

 

i also use the ngk 7's. turbo cars burn up plugs way to fast to be using anything more expensive. in my opinion