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swapping a 2jzte in to a Gs400

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Old 02-19-07, 10:50 AM
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Will a turbo GS300 produce more HP than a supercharged/turbo GS400/430 ???
Old 02-19-07, 03:24 PM
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It all depends on how much $$$$$$$ you want to dump into it. But overall, the larger displacement will make more power with a broader power band.
Old 02-19-07, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ShaneC
But what is the difference from swapping 2jz into a 400? is it just mounts or are there other things that need to be changed that already comes with the 300?
If you are putting in a Gte block you will need to mix and match mounts from the two cars but it isn't a big deal. The only diff. I could imagine may be some lines such as *maybe* the Ac/Ps lines etc... worst case you could source some lines from a 300.

There are no major reasons why you can't swap a Gte into a 400/430 chassis. If anything the 400/430 motor is worth a good bit more than the 300 motor and you could get some of the cost of the Gte swap back.
Old 02-19-07, 09:33 PM
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My friend is actually in the process of doing a 2jzgte swap into a gs400. Using a jdm aristo front clip. The motor is in and we got it to start up...but still working on some of the wiring. I'll let you know how it turns out when its done.
Old 02-20-07, 02:43 AM
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Good please keep us inform, i would like more info on this swap
Old 02-20-07, 03:04 PM
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Driveshaft, exhaust,wiring (someone who could re-work existing gs400 wiring to work with aristo wiring, not only for ecm but for other control's as well), motor mounts, possibly fuel lines, torque convertor (different stall speeds), and rear end gearing, (might be too much stock gs 400 vs gs 300, for the turbo's to spool properly). That's only off the top of my head, of what u would need other than the clip from a donor. Unless u already own a 400, I would get the 300 and start from there. It can be done, just cost a bit more.
Old 01-10-10, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
the general consensus here is that it is MUCH easier doing a 2JZ-GTE swap in a GS300

because the engine mounts for i6 and V8 are different
Incorrect have facts before you type.
Old 01-10-10, 11:54 PM
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dude that was like 3 years ago
Old 01-11-10, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BobaDrift
If you do the swap and get a 400 sell me the 1uz in it. HAHA.
But like everyone said, if you're set on swapping a 2jz-Gte then get the 300 instead.
Pulled mine out yesterday........so it will be up for sale soon.......my 2jz is on the way....along with a new valve train,cams,front mount ....ect....
Old 01-13-10, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by LiLS
dude that was like 3 years ago
hahahaha
Old 01-13-10, 01:42 PM
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I don't know alot of are again thie swap, Alot SC400 with 2jZGTE /1jZGTE with V160 or
R154.
If you get the 2JZGTE VVTI from JZS161 the wiring is not gonna be alot of hassle.
Get one from a 97 aristo, those don't have the immobilizer.
It's just like swapping the GTE in the SC400.
I say go for it, you can sell you engine and tranny to offset the price of the swap just like" Macd7919" said.
Old 01-13-10, 03:08 PM
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bumping 3 year old post FTL
Old 01-13-10, 06:37 PM
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go gs 400 or 430 with a supercharger
Old 01-13-10, 06:44 PM
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You can do the swap, but that 400/430 vin number is going to cost you more in insurance. You can count on that.
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