IJZ or 2JZ swap

[88Tsupra]

the 7m-gte to me would be it but then again go with what you want..ive seen a video were a 7mgte kept up with a 900hp 2jz 7mgte still lost but i think it was only pushing 750hp or so also you know the head gasket is going to be change but parts are a lil cheaper for the 7m-gte well maybe for me unless you have your own connection

[alekjame22]

The 2JZ is always sticking in my head... I can get all the stuff needed with it for $2000 but it's installation that scares me. $2500 + is what they're saying

$4500 + total, all this for 330 HP if I'm lucky

Or the 1JZ swap is my next bet, I can get everything i need for $1000 but it will need an ignitor chip. Not sure about installation, will the firewall need to be pushed into so the 2 turbos will fit? I'm not sure what this one will total but as far as cost I'm thinking.

Ignitor chip $130
Mounts? $40
Intercooler $120
Intake aftermarket $30 (ebay)
Installation $1000+?
Engine $1000

$3320 total and i may have like 300 HP on that one?

as far as a 7MGTE anyone know what there difference in pricing would be to install this vs a 1JZ. I'd much rather a 2.5 TT just b.c it's a sweeter looking engine than a 7MGTE.

Any help or past expiriences would sure be helpful =]

Thanks all

[dcrusupra]

Just because it looks sweet huh? How about this 7M?


Look sweet? Lol

It looks pretty much the same as the 1JZ except with 1 turbo.

If you got a USDM 7M-GTE it would be plug and play as long as the year matches the chassis of the car. With the 1JZ, the harness has to be extended to reach the dash harness. You'll also need a 1JZ bellhousing and an R154 transmission if you're only getting the engine itself, a 2jz power steering hose, etc... The 7M-GTE would be cheaper and has a little more aftermarket support.

By the way, what is an ignitor chip? I hope you're not talking about the chips on eBay that say you can get more power out of the car by installing it. But if you are talking about the ignitor, yes, you will need one of those so the car will run. And remember, when installing an engine and it doesnt start, check for air, fuel, and spark.

EDIT - I paid around $2300 for my 7M-GTE with the transmission, harness, ECU, HAC sensor, ignitor, stock intercooler pipes, 2.5" intercooler hardpipe kit, TiAL blow off valve, new accordian hose, new slave cylinder, new slave cylinder hard line, a boost gauge, an R154 driveshaft, R154 crossmember, and a stock intercooler. I installed it myself though, so I'm sure I saved myself a few thousand.

[alekjame22]

Originally Posted by dcrusupra

Just because it looks sweet huh? How about this 7M?


Look sweet? Lol

It looks pretty much the same as the 1JZ except with 1 turbo.

If you got a USDM 7M-GTE it would be plug and play as long as the year matches the chassis of the car. With the 1JZ, the harness has to be extended to reach the dash harness. You'll also need a 1JZ bellhousing and an R154 transmission if you're only getting the engine itself, a 2jz power steering hose, etc... The 7M-GTE would be cheaper and has a little more aftermarket support.

By the way, what is an ignitor chip? I hope you're not talking about the chips on eBay that say you can get more power out of the car by installing it. But if you are talking about the ignitor, yes, you will need one of those so the car will run. And remember, when installing an engine and it doesnt start, check for air, fuel, and spark.

Wow well I take that back, that engine is amazing. The chip yes is the ignitor chips. Those ebay chips and all other ones are pure bull, it's all in one's head the power they achieve.

The 1JZ comes with the following

Complete Engine
ECU Wirring Harness Turbo Intake Manifold Exhaust Manifold Power Steering Pump Alternator Distributor Air Condationing Injection Fuel Rail Pulleys
Other than that I could find a 7MGTE for the same price but I risk the HG getting screwed. Though I could always change it ahead of time. There's just something I'm worried about in 7MGTE that I don't fear in the 1JZ. I'm pretty sure a 2JZ is out of my price range ATM.

The acceleration of a 1JZ seems like it would be better too just because of torque and hp, not to mention it's lighter too. I dunno I'm freakin lost right now.

I've heard if you go 1JZ swap you might as well go 2JZ any comments on this?