Aristo 2JZGTE Swap Completed!
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Continued from my last thread, I have finished the complete Aristo 2JZGTE swap. Here is the link to my old build thread to see some of the progress from before:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...0-build-2.html
So I finally finished the swap. Everything on it came from a JZS147 Aristo:
- Motor
- Motor Mounts
- Radiator
- Sidemount Intercooler w/ Piping
- Fuel Pump
- Hydraulic Fan System
- Power Steering Reservoir
The only thing aftermarket on this swap (aside from my HKS Hiper cat back from an Aristo) is my Blitz intake kit. I was able to source a Blitz intake kit made specifically for a JZS147 so the bracket lined up where the mounting points should be. Also, I stuck with the stock twin turbos so the firewall was "massaged" gently enough to fit. The A/C compressor is from my original motor. I just kept the compressor to the side, still attached to the A/C lines, so it didn't have to be recharged. All maintenance was done (timing belt, seals, etc.) and I had a reman. rack and pinion installed at the same time as well from jorgenauto.com. I had to replace some suspension parts as well in the rear of my car cause they were causing my tires to shake in the back. Also, I painted and installed a JDM front bumper to accommodate the sidemount because the OEM bumper had no inlets for the air to get to the intercooler and I didn't want to hack up the old bumper either. Anyway... here are the pics I took with my Canon SLR camera yesterday for fun. Thought I would have a fun little mini-photo shoot:
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...0-build-2.html
So I finally finished the swap. Everything on it came from a JZS147 Aristo:
- Motor
- Motor Mounts
- Radiator
- Sidemount Intercooler w/ Piping
- Fuel Pump
- Hydraulic Fan System
- Power Steering Reservoir
The only thing aftermarket on this swap (aside from my HKS Hiper cat back from an Aristo) is my Blitz intake kit. I was able to source a Blitz intake kit made specifically for a JZS147 so the bracket lined up where the mounting points should be. Also, I stuck with the stock twin turbos so the firewall was "massaged" gently enough to fit. The A/C compressor is from my original motor. I just kept the compressor to the side, still attached to the A/C lines, so it didn't have to be recharged. All maintenance was done (timing belt, seals, etc.) and I had a reman. rack and pinion installed at the same time as well from jorgenauto.com. I had to replace some suspension parts as well in the rear of my car cause they were causing my tires to shake in the back. Also, I painted and installed a JDM front bumper to accommodate the sidemount because the OEM bumper had no inlets for the air to get to the intercooler and I didn't want to hack up the old bumper either. Anyway... here are the pics I took with my Canon SLR camera yesterday for fun. Thought I would have a fun little mini-photo shoot:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/DJ8684/IMG_2163_zps14361cae.jpg)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/DJ8684/IMG_2164_zpsa57541fe.jpg)
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Nice looking swap! Definitely looks complete as far as the stock swap goes, strut bar, stock intercooler piping, hydro fan.. Nice!
You and I both need some engine detailing work (cleaning!) lol
Definitely get some Japanese coil overs! I'm running PoweredbyMax but there are better and worse out there.
You and I both need some engine detailing work (cleaning!) lol
Definitely get some Japanese coil overs! I'm running PoweredbyMax but there are better and worse out there.
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Thank you for the kind words... After all the parts, bumper, motor, wiring, installation, power steering rack, etc... I paid roughly $4900 for everything.
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Nice looking swap! Definitely looks complete as far as the stock swap goes, strut bar, stock intercooler piping, hydro fan.. Nice!
You and I both need some engine detailing work (cleaning!) lol
Definitely get some Japanese coil overs! I'm running PoweredbyMax but there are better and worse out there.
You and I both need some engine detailing work (cleaning!) lol
Definitely get some Japanese coil overs! I'm running PoweredbyMax but there are better and worse out there.
yeah, I need to fix the valve cover now. The engine shiner stuff that was put on stained the valve cover! doh!
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I want to get a set of HKS coilovers ideally. I had a set lined up locally I was gonna buy but I put the money into the engine swap instead. Just gotta be patient and wait for another set to pop up.
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Then, I bought another little toy. I had one of these on my Sr20 swapped 240 way back in 2005. I always wanted another one so I said screw it and picked up one used off another forum... but I couldn't just be like everyone else.... here's a little before... and a sneak peek of the after... I pick it up tomorrow...
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It was in great shape... just had a scuff in one side and partly on the label.... can't do much about the label but the other part....
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It was in great shape... just had a scuff in one side and partly on the label.... can't do much about the label but the other part....
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