Vvti 2jzgte?

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Originally Posted by Bubba's_Bra

Hi,

I just joined the forum and always wanted a Supra since Gran Turismo 1 came out as they were always rare cars to see in Canada. I am now 24 and have the money to buy one, while working in the UK. I found some 1997 VVT-i models and non VVT-i models that are both the RZ spec. I like both platforms and know the basic differences, such as torque, fuel efficiency @ 280hp rather than @320hp, speed limiters, etc. I need to get more info if getting a tiptronic is a good idea for the cheaper price and daily practicality of learning to drive on the other side in a new country. I still have the urge to grab the 6-speed Getrag manual and call it done, "getting the best of the best" and only worrying about replacing a clutch in the future. I never owned a manual but know how to drive manual in a car and motorcycle, since I drove mainly V8 trucks and luxury cars growing up. Any advise is helpful advice. Looking to buy next week, if someone has any tips and can reply before then. Thanks.

Congratulations on getting yourself to being able to purchase a Supra!

Interesting. The VVTi TT (RZ) wasn't sold in the US - ever...even though the Mkiv TT was sold through '98. I had always assumed the TT VVTi was only available '99 and later. Also, an Mkiv TT with a tiptronic transmission was never sold in the US (only 6spd or auto).

In fact, bone stock or 'bpu', the auto is (slightly) faster in the 1/4 than the 6spd. The 6spd is far better for roadracing. Depends what you want to do with it.

Replacing the clutch isn't too hard. It can be done in less than 4 hours with two guys and a lift. If you have to do it on jackstands all by yourself, it's probably a 6 to 8 hour job. I've done it myself, several times, so please let me know if you have any specific questions.