Originally Posted by chingpo05

in reality the 2jz's are built equal in my eyes other than the minor differences in bolt pattern, interchangeability, compression, etc. when you want a reliable motor you really want to look at a good maintenance, the correct mods to match each setup and a "GOOD TUNE". i will change my mind in which one is stronger once someone does a tensil strength test/ stretch test on ge and gte rods/ pistons/bolts/etc. other than what ive said i have seen high power numbers in both motors and also failures in both. to the op i would just buy a used ge and work with it since theyre so cheap and plentiful. i dont ever see myself downgrading from a 3.0 to a 2.5 even though the 1j is faster but thats comparing apples and oranges since one is NA and the other is FI. on the same playing field both being boosted i think 2j would dominate in power and cost

Originally Posted by BAD954BOI

I think someone has done it comparing of the vvti Ge and gte blocks and if I remember correctly the vvti was the one with noticeable differences... Idk I would just search it up...

But other then that I'm totally with what he said....

Originally Posted by soarer13oy

I think you should look for another ge block, replace the gaskets, seals, piston rings, and oil pump and call it a day. Would be cheaper, plus you can use the rest of the $ to turbo charge the ge and cross off turbo kit on your signature.