CJ's Project SC300
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I was/still am on the fince about going 1JZ since the motor alone isn't that bad on the wallet. I just can't let go of the 3liter for the 2.5. It kinda messes with me a bit. But the 1JZs pull some good number though.
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At first I was on the fence as well but I choose a 1JZGTE VVT-I which comes from factory in the 97+ Soarer. The VVT-I puts out more torque than a non-VVT-I 2JZGTE. I've had the honor to ride in all variations of the 1J/2J platform and I fell for the 1J. Sounds better to me...best bang for the buck...VVT-I has more torque...VVT-I has quicker spool...more consistent across the powerband. Like I said if I want to get real nasty I'll have my 2JZGE block ready with TT rods and pistons to make a 1.5JZ
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Depends on your resources...yes non-VVT-I is simpler to tune and you can run cheap parts on it and still be sort of ok. VVT-I is a tad bit more technical because of timing and the sensors. I'll be going straight standalone like Megasquirt to tune my VVT-I. Here in Florida there's a ton of resources to tune VVT-I as well as Powersquirt being in Fort Lauderdale, FL. which made the Megasquirt ECU
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Well it started with the Eclipse...but the orange junkyard Supra pulled me in tight and locked the door And thanks man...it took some years to find this and I am just so thankful that I waited for such clean car inside and out. The exact color I wanted I named it "Deadpool McNasty" if ya ask me lol
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Most talk about swaps...but never actually make it happen. As stated my build is on its way A special delivery came in today for Deadpool McNasty Let the good times roll!!!