1jz-gtte questions

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so all in all about how much did it cost to switch the engine and all the parts and everything, im kinda on a fixed budget, i think i found the engine for 650 canadian so 590 american and i can still use my tranny from my 7m, other then that how much do you think it will cost.

[supradaddy0803]

Like I said I paid 1900 for my clip and not much more out of pocket to get everything done. I am finding a correct R154 driveshaft because my one that was done at a drivshaft shop broke but other than that I havent had to spend much more. I would say when you got all of that stuff together the only thing it would take you is time because you shouldnt have a problem with all of the sensors if they dont take them off because the 1JZ has some different ones it uses. I would just go through your check list like all the parts you can come about like engine, tranny, wireing harness, mounts, and stuff like that and see if anything is missing. You will need to get a 2JZ water pump and possibly a electric fan though because like I said the 1JZ uses a hydro fan and if they dont include it then you are out of luck. With the power steering lines I got mine done for like 20 bucks that was cutting and adding a ferral fitting to it then I tapped out my steering housing and put a nipple in it then they connected up perfect. Your front A/C hose will work the top one but the bottom cross over you will have to get made and I am not sure how much that will cost. Then stuff like the wire to extend the harness could cost you like 60 to 80 bucks, there is like 170 wires in there to be extended 3 feet. What I am getting at is prolly not much more than you are already looking at the adapters cost like 125 or sumthin. Just make a list because the little things will kill you.

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hmm so im starting to see this will cost easly 3 grand including the engine :sm..... hmm very discuraging :S so the wiring harness, i would have to get a new one right? the one that comes with a 88 wouldnt be interchange able or adaptable to work, would it ?

[chash360]

I have a 90 MKIII front clip in good condition, and I'll probably never get around to doing the 1JZ thing. It was rear ended real bad, but the front never took a hit. I am curious about the motor mounts though, because I took the engine out (still good, freshly rebuilt) and dropped it in my 87' and had no issues with mount changes. Iam still haggling with the insurance company but when that is over I will post it's availability.

[supradaddy0803]

The wireing harness for your turbo or 7m motor will not work and I am not sure how you would adapt it. If you buy the clip you will get a motor, tranny, 1JZGTE wireing harness and everything. Most of the time if someone sells a motor and tranny combo they will include the harness if they dont it is not a good idea. I have seen motor tranny go for like 800 to a grand but that isnt bad really. Like I said it isnt a decision to take lightly because it is a big investment but with my motor problems I had before I bought the clip I wanted to get away from 7m's. Now I am gonna buy a second car with a 7MGTE and a 5spd because I wanna see both worlds. Look on ebay and on places like rims and things and stuff like that because they have good deals on 7m's and 1JZ's. I did a lot of research before I bought mine and 1900 for the clip wasnt bad when you look at some other guys prices. As for the mount deal there is a difference in the cross member the round style mounts, their flanges they sit on sit lower down closer to the cross member like an inch lower. The motor you had yes would work with round mounts in a pre 89 but the motor will actually sit higher.

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thank you so much, you have helped out aloooot. I think i have decided im just gona go get another 7m for now, i dont have the money to convert rightr now. Still gota go to school but after my cars my baby lol so do what i can while i ave the money. once again thank you so very very much supradaddy