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Originally Posted by pwpanas
Skil, thanks for posting this link.
I agree that a 2jz-gte typically isn't a drop-in solution for a 2jzge-equipped Lexus...for example, there's no reason why an engine bay designed for a 2jz-ge should already have room for 2jz-gte's turbos.
...BUT (again, for example) the oil pans in that article didn't need to be "custom" for the sake of the 2jz-gte shortblock ... to make a complete 2jz-gte fit in the IS300 engine bay (again other than the turbo(s)) they only needed to use IS300 oil pans bolted to the 2jz-gte...and they do bolt directly on.
Also, I'd be willing to bet that they could have used the oem motor mounts IF they didn't have to worry about turbo and/or transmission clearances. In other words, it wasn't any 2jz-ge<->2jz-gte shortblock differences that necessitated the modified engine mounts. These custom motor mounts they chose to use (for other reasons) are what necessitated the custom oil pan.
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You are exactly and completly correct. And you are welcome. I was worried that the link wouldnt work.
I would guess that they could have made the mounts work but I think the engine craddle on the alteeza is a little different than a typical supra isnt it? I could be wrong. Also you are right about the oil pans. And they couldve used the stock one and just put a bung on it for the oil line.
And your other post was exactly correct too. They do use different pistons not only are the squirters different but they are a different compression. Also if you take a piston off of a IS300 and compare one to a supra piston you will see differences in its structure. Rendering the 2 motors technically not being the same but a totally different motor because the design of its parts are different.
Thanks for your insight on this. O and btw, do you know if the is300 and the supra engine craddles are the same? I have always wandered this.