Recently blew the 7m-gte in my 89. It was great while it lasted, but I think I want to make a change. A buddy is trying to push me towards a 1j or 2j...and I think I'm going fairly easily. Any thoughts or suggestions? I know very little about either of them except they don't have the problems of oil pressure and head gaskets of the 7m. I'm looking for any help including recommendations on the 1j or 2j. Whats the difference between the 2j-gtte and the 2j-gte vtt-i (I think thats what I saw) and if anyone can recommend anyone in the Atlanta area to do the swap for me. My work schedule doesn't give me a chance to do it myself...in addition to limited knowledge. I've talked to Battleground Engineering. I like what they say. But I want to hear from MKIII owners who have done this. My car has a 5 spd and N/A rear end. HKS hard piping, 57 trim, 550 injectors GReddy boost control and SAFC, etc. Dynoed at 353 RWHP. Looking for more. Would like to be in the 400 to 500 range. Thanks in advance.
7mgte to 1j or 2j swap...need input!
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Hey SS1, do some searching on here. Every single bit of information that you are looking for is located in this forum.
But, my 2 cents, go 1jz. It's an easier swap.
But, my 2 cents, go 1jz. It's an easier swap.
I had a mechanic that has been a professional toyota mechanic since '85 tell me that if I was going to go through the trouble to change the car to fit the new engine and transmission, I might as well spend just a little more and go for a chevy small block.
Just what Toyota's finest thinks... I'd say keep it simple and go back to what you had or fix what you have.
Just what Toyota's finest thinks... I'd say keep it simple and go back to what you had or fix what you have.
deranged said:
Sometimes toyotas finest dont know jack about performance. If you have the money do a 2jz, It's the in thing. I Have done both swaps, doing both right now, and if money and down time is no object then go 2jz!
^that is disgustion. i hate hondas.
SuprSupra1:if i wasn't going to honor gaurd next month, i would do the swap for you, for a good price. i've done all the work myself, did all the wiring myself, and car ran very strong. though i sold it to pay off my nissan. it cost me 6k for the swap, every penny was worth it. if you need any help PM me.
SuprSupra1:if i wasn't going to honor gaurd next month, i would do the swap for you, for a good price. i've done all the work myself, did all the wiring myself, and car ran very strong. though i sold it to pay off my nissan. it cost me 6k for the swap, every penny was worth it. if you need any help PM me.
i like 7m's personally.
However nothing can make the perfect sound like a 2j.
you can make alot of power with a 7m, then theres little or no custom fabrication.. wiring, etc.. just get some good rods crank pistons cams etc etc.. theres some members here sporting 7m's with 600+ hp
However nothing can make the perfect sound like a 2j.
you can make alot of power with a 7m, then theres little or no custom fabrication.. wiring, etc.. just get some good rods crank pistons cams etc etc.. theres some members here sporting 7m's with 600+ hp
deranged said:
This made me chuckle.
I would find a new mechanic if I were you.
2JZ is definately the new "in" thing to do. But I'll still be here with my little 2.5
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