Turbo Build Diary: Vol. 2, 2JZ-GTE VVT-i Conversion

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09-30-07, 01:43 PM

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Looking good Jeff! I was told you cant cut the bars on the lower part of the bumper or the bumper will sag.. Did you have to reinforce it? Lovely!

Maybe the molded TTE lip makes it more sturdy. Jeff post a DIY on the lip molding.

The intercooler looks so mean behind the stock cutout.

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10-19-07, 07:58 PM

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Thursday October 19, 2007

Just got my new freshly rebuilt shortblock and racebuilt transmission in. Some pix below. Just have to wait about another week for the machine shop to finish up the engine head and I'll be ready to drop this baby in the car

A few pix of the new parts.

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10-19-07, 10:04 PM

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good stuff..what are the specs on the tranny?

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10-21-07, 11:08 AM

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good stuff..what are the specs on the tranny?

The tranny is rated to hold about 550-600rwtq or so.

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10-21-07, 05:20 PM

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black blocks make it hard to trace oil leaks should they arise. otherwise the project looks sick.

nice work jeff

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10-21-07, 07:29 PM

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The tranny is rated to hold about 550-600rwtq or so.

Is it a the A650E tranny? I am interested to see how well it holds up. good luck

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10-29-07, 09:56 PM

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Tuesday October 30, 2007

Started on the engine pull today. Getting a bit cold outside at night so we called it a day lol. Started working on it kinda late in the day so didn't get much daylight. Worked on it for about 3-4 hours. Pulled off the intercooler piping, intercooler, a bunch of the stuff in the way, and drained the necessary fluids. Gonna start again tomorrow in the morning. Hopefully be ready to drop in the new motor by tomorrow night

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10-30-07, 05:31 AM

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I know there is a time difference from DC to Texas but damn...

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10-30-07, 07:47 AM

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Haha, I didn't even notice. I just copied and pasted it from the post above on this page...just changed the number only.

You know, I'm thinking that I should get my engine bay repainted while I'm at it lol. I mean the motor is gonna be out and everything

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10-30-07, 08:57 AM

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its easy to repaint it... wrap all your wire looms and lines in aluminum foil, scuff with 320 dry or 400 wet and have somebody spray it. Won't take more than a pint of paint.

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10-30-07, 09:07 PM

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Tuesday Oct 30, 2007
Late night update. Worked on it for about 4-5 hours today and finally got the damn thing out lol. Just posting up 1 pic. Too tired to post the others. Maybe tomorrow

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11-12-07, 05:54 AM

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Still waiting for more updates damn it

LOL... How's this project going Jeff?

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11-12-07, 07:53 AM

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man that looks like alot of fun!

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11-12-07, 09:49 AM

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Late night update. Worked on it for about 4-5 hours today and finally got the damn thing out lol. Just posting up 1 pic. Too tired to post the others. Maybe tomorrow

can i have that? LOL JK nice work