Need some decision help

supra_rulz · 10-02-2010, 08:34 AM

here's the story:
i have a '88 supra silver exterior, maroon interior (eww) with the 7mgte. it runs "fine" but lately i've been noticing that its using coolant and oil. i've always wanted to do a 2j swap so i figured now's the time to do it. i went to the "bank of mom" for a loan (trying not to sound like a spoiled brat)and got approved so now i'm sitting on total of 5k. at first i thought this would be enough for the 2200 2jzgte + 1500 labor + 1300 in other parts (bell housing, throttle cable, motor mounts blah blah blah). now it sounds like it'll be alot more than originally expected. i was then just looking around craigslist and found a '89 supra with a 1jzgte with one-off custom hood, shaved wing, emblems, and wiper, custom "smokey granite mica" paint, super rare Advan wheels, lots of new drivetrain parts, upgraded suspension, brakes and a "few loose ends" to tie up. (have to figure out exactly what those are) the cost of that is 5k flat. it has a decent amount of upgrades excellent exterior and interior condition, unlike my car with is only okay condition and mostly stock. the reason i am even considering the new car is because it has the interior color that i desperately want (grey) and targa top. i really wanted a 2j but not sure if my wallet is up for that. so now the question is do i keep both cars, save again and swap the 7m to 2j? or sell the 7m and swap the 2j into the 1j car?
i know that was alot to read and most of you could care less but any input would help in making my decision. thanks.

crazysuprafinatic18 · 10-02-2010, 05:02 PM

depending on what you really want. i would get the 1jz and stick with it. you can generate almost the same amount of power out of the 1jz depending on the upgrades it has and whats done to it

fantasma87 · 10-02-2010, 07:29 PM

like he said , take a nice look at the 1jz car and ask for a test drive. and maybe for a little discount, go with 4500 and i`ll bet he will give it. i wich i can swap my 7mgt for the 1jz but for now I will upgrade the 7mgt. Good luck bro . Q

Sonyps307 · 10-03-2010, 12:01 AM

Get the 1jz both the 2j and 1j can take 900hp on the bottom end stock but 600hp int the valvetrain and the shop near me wants 13,000$ for a 1jz swap 4500-5000$ is the price of the motor I think

86.5 7MGE · 10-05-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonyps307

Get the 1jz both the 2j and 1j can take 900hp on the bottom end stock but 600hp int the valvetrain and the shop near me wants 13,000$ for a 1jz swap 4500-5000$ is the price of the motor I think

Wow...that is way too much for a 1jz motor and just the motor at that. Go to this website http://www.japandirectjapanese.com/home.php?cat=2 to order your engine and it comes with wire harness, ecu and transmission for $2,381.01. Or http://www.jdmenginedepot.com/jdm_engines/Toyota if you just want the engine $1,599 and by the time you have it shipped to a shop it's still no where close to $5gs, maybe after paying for labor and misc parts you'll be a little bit over $5gs but not by much. If that shop is giving you that price for the engine I would think about looking for another shop it sounds like they are trying to rip you off...

Sonyps307 · 10-05-2010, 02:47 PM

Yea I know but they would buy the whole front clip of the 1jz car and swap it in thats why they want so more but I see front clips for like 3000$ so ur telling me they want 10,000 in labor forget them

10-02-2010, 08:34 AM	#1
supra_rulz 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 81	Need some decision help here's the story: i have a '88 supra silver exterior, maroon interior (eww) with the 7mgte. it runs "fine" but lately i've been noticing that its using coolant and oil. i've always wanted to do a 2j swap so i figured now's the time to do it. i went to the "bank of mom" for a loan (trying not to sound like a spoiled brat)and got approved so now i'm sitting on total of 5k. at first i thought this would be enough for the 2200 2jzgte + 1500 labor + 1300 in other parts (bell housing, throttle cable, motor mounts blah blah blah). now it sounds like it'll be alot more than originally expected. i was then just looking around craigslist and found a '89 supra with a 1jzgte with one-off custom hood, shaved wing, emblems, and wiper, custom "smokey granite mica" paint, super rare Advan wheels, lots of new drivetrain parts, upgraded suspension, brakes and a "few loose ends" to tie up. (have to figure out exactly what those are) the cost of that is 5k flat. it has a decent amount of upgrades excellent exterior and interior condition, unlike my car with is only okay condition and mostly stock. the reason i am even considering the new car is because it has the interior color that i desperately want (grey) and targa top. i really wanted a 2j but not sure if my wallet is up for that. so now the question is do i keep both cars, save again and swap the 7m to 2j? or sell the 7m and swap the 2j into the 1j car? i know that was alot to read and most of you could care less but any input would help in making my decision. thanks.

10-02-2010, 07:29 PM	#3
fantasma87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: kansas Posts: 166	like he said , take a nice look at the 1jz car and ask for a test drive. and maybe for a little discount, go with 4500 and i`ll bet he will give it. i wich i can swap my 7mgt for the 1jz but for now I will upgrade the 7mgt. Good luck bro . Q __________________ Nice 87 Supra, Pearl white, targa top, 5 spd, 7mgte ARMY STRONG !! La fiebre Boricua Puerto Rico!!!

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10-02-2010, 05:02 PM	#2
crazysuprafinatic18 Stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 11	depending on what you really want. i would get the 1jz and stick with it. you can generate almost the same amount of power out of the 1jz depending on the upgrades it has and whats done to it

10-03-2010, 12:01 AM	#4
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Get the 1jz both the 2j and 1j can take 900hp on the bottom end stock but 600hp int the valvetrain and the shop near me wants 13,000$ for a 1jz swap 4500-5000$ is the price of the motor I think

10-05-2010, 02:47 PM	#6
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Yea I know but they would buy the whole front clip of the 1jz car and swap it in thats why they want so more but I see front clips for like 3000$ so ur telling me they want 10,000 in labor forget them