need advice building a supra-parts

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by mrgdm007

To add to pwpanas, if the motor has a 100k on it, its going to be that much harder getting 500 hp out of it...

Although I don't disagree with you in general, specifics of crazyasianr6's engine are important. How long has it been bpu? Has it been well-maintained? An example to the contrary is a 100K engine that has been bone-stock for all 100K miles, and has had regular full synthetic oil changes since day 1, vs. a 75K engine that has already been bpu for 50K miles, has been run up to 20psi boost on pump gas, and runs at the dragstrip every weekend. I'll take the first of those two engines anyday to upgrade. If you have no idea of the engine's history, start with a compression test and a leakdown test.

Originally Posted by mrgdm007

...and does that have a w58 or r154? that tranny isnt going to hold 500 hp especially if its a w58, in not sure on the r154 but i doubt thats going to handle to many pulls on 500 hp. Trust me on this one listen to pwpanas, he probably has the most extensive knowledge about mkiv on this forum, but if you wanna spend the money blow the engine, you can then swap the 2jzgte and might as well get the v160 while your at it. You can get the turbo kit and at least get probably 350 maybe 400 hp and use the tranny you have. Good luck

Thanks for your kind words, mrgdm007! I do agree with your advice regarding the n/a tranny.

[crazyasianr6]

oh i do respect pwpanas advice. and with that being said. if i were to do a 2jzgte swap. i mean i looked at the suprastore.com where htey have those pre-done inspected 2jzgte with all the little things involved.
http://www.suprastore.com/2jzgteengine.html
with doing the swap, what would i need to do on terms of getting it to status of a TT. i know that the brakes and some other things cant match up to a TT.

Originally Posted by pwpanas

Has it been well-maintained? An example to the contrary is a 100K engine that has been bone-stock for all 100K miles, and has had regular full synthetic oil changes since day 1, vs. a 75K engine that has already been bpu for 50K miles, has been run up to 20psi boost on pump gas, and runs at the dragstrip every weekend. I'll take the first of those two engines anyday to upgrade. If you have no idea of the engine's history, start with a compression test and a leakdown test.

in my case it would be factor 1. car has been well cared for by the previous owners.
also ive been trying to get TRD parts. like the rear and side skirts as well as the hood. where would i go to find a great site/place to purchase them?

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by crazyasianr6

...i mean i looked at the suprastore.com where htey have those pre-done inspected 2jzgte with all the little things involved.
http://www.suprastore.com/2jzgteengine.html

Nothing against Suprastore at all, but please note this about their 2jz-gte ad: Japanese engines are typically higher on *hours* vs. mileage. They spend a MUCH longer time idling in traffic, proportionaly, compared with a US engine...due to their relatively limited space and relatively higher overall traffic density in Japan.

Oh, and Toyota sells TRD parts. Try Jeff Watson at Champion Toyota 800-327-2087.