2JZ converion on GS anyone?
10-02-02, 11:25 PM
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2JZ converion on GS anyone?
Since the engine forum doesn't get much traffic I figured I'd repost this here. Just wondering if anyone here has stopped thinking about lights on their e-shift buttons and suicide trunks and started thinking about how to REALLY make this car fast. The 2JZ is standard on the overseas Aristo and the clip should just bolt right in with little difficulty but wondering if anyone has done it yet and also if the GS400 motor/trans would be worth anything to anyone. It's something I'm thinking of doing soon and wanted pointers. It's a HELL of a lot cheaper than trying to twin turbo this thing and has more power potential with a much stronger block. Lastly, one company has already done a 6 speed conversion on a JDM Aristo although I'm sure that is a lot more complicated than doing the straight swap.
10-03-02, 12:40 AM
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wasn't the Aristo the 2jz-ge? You are limited to the power you can have on the GE, you would be able to get alot more power if you put the 2JZ-GTE with the tranny in. A few people have done this, I think they are like 6 some RWHP.
10-03-02, 09:45 AM
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Re: 2JZ converion on GS anyone?
Originally posted by Guru
Since the engine forum doesn't get much traffic I figured I'd repost this here. Just wondering if anyone here has stopped thinking about lights on their e-shift buttons and suicide trunks and started thinking about how to REALLY make this car fast. The 2JZ is standard on the overseas Aristo and the clip should just bolt right in with little difficulty but wondering if anyone has done it yet and also if the GS400 motor/trans would be worth anything to anyone. It's something I'm thinking of doing soon and wanted pointers. It's a HELL of a lot cheaper than trying to twin turbo this thing and has more power potential with a much stronger block. Lastly, one company has already done a 6 speed conversion on a JDM Aristo although I'm sure that is a lot more complicated than doing the straight swap.
Since the engine forum doesn't get much traffic I figured I'd repost this here. Just wondering if anyone here has stopped thinking about lights on their e-shift buttons and suicide trunks and started thinking about how to REALLY make this car fast. The 2JZ is standard on the overseas Aristo and the clip should just bolt right in with little difficulty but wondering if anyone has done it yet and also if the GS400 motor/trans would be worth anything to anyone. It's something I'm thinking of doing soon and wanted pointers. It's a HELL of a lot cheaper than trying to twin turbo this thing and has more power potential with a much stronger block. Lastly, one company has already done a 6 speed conversion on a JDM Aristo although I'm sure that is a lot more complicated than doing the straight swap.
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I have the Aristo with the 2JZ-GTE engine in my car. I don't think you get the VVTi engine but you can for sure get the older version 2jz from the Supra. To do the swap I know you'll need an engine mount, CPU, engine (of course), transmission(either AT or MT), and probally exhaust. Not to mention the cost of labor and not sure whether or not you will have to change the meters.
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Thanks Aristo! I e-mailed you although sicne you're in Japan, not sure if you'll know the answers to my questions. I e-mailed V300 but no response yet. V300 you there?
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Guru, I have been extremely busy... haven't had time to post anything lately.
Aristo V300VE, For reliability and overall performance I disabled VVT-i. I have a 2000 2JZ-GTE and single turbo setup.
Aristo V300VE, For reliability and overall performance I disabled VVT-i. I have a 2000 2JZ-GTE and single turbo setup.
10-13-02, 04:31 AM
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Yes, I seriously thought about this too...It seems that it would be relatively simple but... The oil pan on 2JZGTE for the Supra's sits towards the back , the Aristo/GS is toward the front. The automatic trans that comes with the 2JZGTE should be used, cause the GS400's auto-trans needs the original V8 ECU which won't be used if adapting a 2JZGTE and the bell housing would also need to be changed. The V8 E-shift in the USA has 5 forward gears the Aristo E-shift in Japan has 4 forward gears, I think it would be much easier to start with a GS300 if one were to consider doing this swap.I believe the GTE's require a fuel system that consist of using a fuel pressure regulator at the fuel rail and a fuel return line while the GS 400/300's use a fuel pressure regulator at the pump with no return line. Not to say it can't be done, anything is possible, these are just some things off the top of my head to consider.
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10-13-02, 04:57 AM
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Originally posted by Guru
Since the engine forum doesn't get much traffic I figured I'd repost this here. Just wondering if anyone here has stopped thinking about lights on their e-shift buttons and suicide trunks and started thinking about how to REALLY make this car fast. The 2JZ is standard on the overseas Aristo and the clip should just bolt right in with little difficulty but wondering if anyone has done it yet and also if the GS400 motor/trans would be worth anything to anyone. It's something I'm thinking of doing soon and wanted pointers. It's a HELL of a lot cheaper than trying to twin turbo this thing and has more power potential with a much stronger block. Lastly, one company has already done a 6 speed conversion on a JDM Aristo although I'm sure that is a lot more complicated than doing the straight swap.
Since the engine forum doesn't get much traffic I figured I'd repost this here. Just wondering if anyone here has stopped thinking about lights on their e-shift buttons and suicide trunks and started thinking about how to REALLY make this car fast. The 2JZ is standard on the overseas Aristo and the clip should just bolt right in with little difficulty but wondering if anyone has done it yet and also if the GS400 motor/trans would be worth anything to anyone. It's something I'm thinking of doing soon and wanted pointers. It's a HELL of a lot cheaper than trying to twin turbo this thing and has more power potential with a much stronger block. Lastly, one company has already done a 6 speed conversion on a JDM Aristo although I'm sure that is a lot more complicated than doing the straight swap.
Originally posted by nismo270R
wasn't the Aristo the 2jz-ge? You are limited to the power you can have on the GE, you would be able to get alot more power if you put the 2JZ-GTE with the tranny in. A few people have done this, I think they are like 6 some RWHP.
wasn't the Aristo the 2jz-ge? You are limited to the power you can have on the GE, you would be able to get alot more power if you put the 2JZ-GTE with the tranny in. A few people have done this, I think they are like 6 some RWHP.
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Originally posted by Choritsu-shi
Yes, I seriously thought about this too...It seems that it would be relatively simple but... The oil pan on 2JZGTE for the Supra's sits towards the back , the Aristo/GS is toward the front. The automatic trans that comes with the 2JZGTE should be used, cause the GS400's auto-trans needs the original V8 ECU which won't be used if adapting a 2JZGTE and the bell housing would also need to be changed. The V8 E-shift in the USA has 5 forward gears the Aristo E-shift in Japan has 4 forward gears, I think it would be much easier to start with a GS300 if one were to consider doing this swap.I believe the GTE's require a fuel system that consist of using a fuel pressure regulator at the fuel rail and a fuel return line while the GS 400/300's use a fuel pressure regulator at the pump with no return line. Not to say it can't be done, anything is possible, these are just some things off the top of my head to consider.
Yes, I seriously thought about this too...It seems that it would be relatively simple but... The oil pan on 2JZGTE for the Supra's sits towards the back , the Aristo/GS is toward the front. The automatic trans that comes with the 2JZGTE should be used, cause the GS400's auto-trans needs the original V8 ECU which won't be used if adapting a 2JZGTE and the bell housing would also need to be changed. The V8 E-shift in the USA has 5 forward gears the Aristo E-shift in Japan has 4 forward gears, I think it would be much easier to start with a GS300 if one were to consider doing this swap.I believe the GTE's require a fuel system that consist of using a fuel pressure regulator at the fuel rail and a fuel return line while the GS 400/300's use a fuel pressure regulator at the pump with no return line. Not to say it can't be done, anything is possible, these are just some things off the top of my head to consider.
10-13-02, 05:05 PM
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Since you're removing the mtor entirely I don't think much difference in doing the GS300 or GS400. I may need to change the subframe if it is different but that should come with clip. I can't wait to do this!
Since you're removing the mtor entirely I don't think much difference in doing the GS300 or GS400. I may need to change the subframe if it is different but that should come with clip. I can't wait to do this!
I know, I know... it seems it would be a simple swap and so straight forward(sigh)...but... it has been done, so therefore it can be done, and if there is a will, there is a way! onward!
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