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hey Brian this one is in NJ, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-T...Q5fAccessories
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03-21-10, 01:56 PM
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Message JeffTsai, He's the man when it comes to this stuff. Sometime down the road i might be doing a 2jzGTE swap myself. You can keep your transmission the same but if your going with high boost and bigg turbos it'd be smart to build your tranny. The awesome thing about turbocharged motors is that with the right turbos and tuning you can pretty much get as much horsepower as you'd like. Anyways good luck with everything man, feel free to pm if you have any questions.
03-21-10, 02:04 PM
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The GTE swap is not that cheap. It's not just buy an engine drop it in. There's lots of custom work that needs to be done. Your stock tranny will only be a temporary solution. It won't be able to handle the power of the GTE. Even if you get that engine without the aristo tranny it might not bolt up without any problems. The GTE swap is so coveted because it's expensive, also it's illegal in CA... but we have strict emissions, I'm not familiar with NY. I would not go the GTE route if you're on a budget. I would also not buy a GTE motor without having someone knowledgeable fully inspect it. PLEASE do your research, I recommend you talk with someone who has done this swap before. Everyone I know who has attempted this swap has gotten a GTE engine at a great price, but once they start the project they get bogged down with tiny parts they need or modifications that need to be made... and end up spending what the swap is estimated at. This swap costs around $6k to get the job done right, it can be cheaper depending on what you want after the swap (Single AKA manual tranny). PLEASE DO NOT THINK THIS SWAP IS EASY. Also, do not listen to any members who tell you information that is assumed, or use say statements like "it should". Talk with experienced members that have done the swap. Never assume anything about car parts will EVER be cheap.
03-21-10, 02:10 PM
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In addition. Think about what kind of driver you are. Was the GS300 fast enough for you? What would you use the power of the GTE for? Are you going to be driving fast on the streets or occasionally track the car? Remember the GTE stock from Japan is only 280 hp. So you'd be spending 6k on something you could get by either turboing your stock 2JZ-GE OR getting a GS4 with the 1UZ... which have 300 hp, and no turbo lag. I would only suggest people get a GTE if:
1) It's legal in your state
2) You want 400 hp+ and you'll use it, commuting and grocery shopping doesn't need 300hp
3) You've got a buttload of money or you can do the swap yourself
4) You're well educated on the mechanics of the engine and you maintain your car meticulously
If you do want more than 300, it'll cost a lot more than just buying a new turbo and flopping it in there. Especially if you want to do it reliably. Last thing you want is to have another blown engine on your hands and it being your fault. Fuel, internals, tranny modifications, rear end all need to be accounted for, then you have computers to deal with. All in all just do your research and make sure you have the funds and the desire to go through with this hassle some swap. Can you live without your car for an extended period of time? Once they start one week might turn into months... waiting on parts to arrive is the worst.
In conclusion, just something to think about. You can't go fast without a suspension. Go fast with stock suspension and you're asking to wreck your whole car... not just the engine. Coilovers are at least 700, sways around 600 new, and that's just the beginning.
My advice? Buy a replacement motor from a respectable source and go on like it never happened.
1) It's legal in your state
2) You want 400 hp+ and you'll use it, commuting and grocery shopping doesn't need 300hp
3) You've got a buttload of money or you can do the swap yourself
4) You're well educated on the mechanics of the engine and you maintain your car meticulously
If you do want more than 300, it'll cost a lot more than just buying a new turbo and flopping it in there. Especially if you want to do it reliably. Last thing you want is to have another blown engine on your hands and it being your fault. Fuel, internals, tranny modifications, rear end all need to be accounted for, then you have computers to deal with. All in all just do your research and make sure you have the funds and the desire to go through with this hassle some swap. Can you live without your car for an extended period of time? Once they start one week might turn into months... waiting on parts to arrive is the worst.
In conclusion, just something to think about. You can't go fast without a suspension. Go fast with stock suspension and you're asking to wreck your whole car... not just the engine. Coilovers are at least 700, sways around 600 new, and that's just the beginning.
My advice? Buy a replacement motor from a respectable source and go on like it never happened.
Last edited by Baliztik; 03-21-10 at 02:39 PM.