anyone considering a 2jz or 1jz swap. please read
08-10-10 | 12:59 AM
#1
anyone considering a 2jz or 1jz swap. please read
hello everyone
i currently own a 2jz gte rx7 ( FD ) and have personally gone through the swap myself, no shops or help from friends of any kind and well..... i am here to help you!!! i know how frustrating and exhausting building a car can be, especially if you are building one alone. since i have the experience with this set up and documented EVERYTHING i did, i am more than happy to share my knowledge with people.
-Tony
i currently own a 2jz gte rx7 ( FD ) and have personally gone through the swap myself, no shops or help from friends of any kind and well..... i am here to help you!!! i know how frustrating and exhausting building a car can be, especially if you are building one alone. since i have the experience with this set up and documented EVERYTHING i did, i am more than happy to share my knowledge with people.
-Tony
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08-11-10 | 06:18 PM
#2
You dont happen to work for tech2, do ya?
Their customer service is horrible from what i hear.
Chances are good i'll be looking for a shifter extension and z32 front yolk to TII shaft kit. I'd rather not wait 6 months to a year for those items when the time comes because i damn sure dont plan to be motorless when i pop my rotary.
Before anyone starts, i'm not modifying anything that would inhibit me from swapping back and forth from 13b to jz to ka/sr/rb. I'm keeping my car for a while and chances are good i'm going to try out alot of different engines.
Their customer service is horrible from what i hear.
Chances are good i'll be looking for a shifter extension and z32 front yolk to TII shaft kit. I'd rather not wait 6 months to a year for those items when the time comes because i damn sure dont plan to be motorless when i pop my rotary.
Before anyone starts, i'm not modifying anything that would inhibit me from swapping back and forth from 13b to jz to ka/sr/rb. I'm keeping my car for a while and chances are good i'm going to try out alot of different engines.
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08-13-10 | 09:13 PM
#9
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 498
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From: Greensboro, North Carolina
Very helpful guy.
I think I may take you up on that offer.
I currently have a MegaSquirt setup on my 2J, but will probably need help tying in everything for the stock gauges to operate like stock. But I'll cross that road when I get to it.
Also, for profession I'm a product development engineer focusing on mechanical design. In my spare time I design things like this engine subframe as well as run static simulations. Once my swap is done, we can share designs for the subframe, as well as any other parts and get them manufactured.
I'll keep an eye on this thread.
My build thread is on SupraForums, as I'm new here and don't know anyone.
I think I may take you up on that offer.
I currently have a MegaSquirt setup on my 2J, but will probably need help tying in everything for the stock gauges to operate like stock. But I'll cross that road when I get to it.
Also, for profession I'm a product development engineer focusing on mechanical design. In my spare time I design things like this engine subframe as well as run static simulations. Once my swap is done, we can share designs for the subframe, as well as any other parts and get them manufactured.
I'll keep an eye on this thread.
My build thread is on SupraForums, as I'm new here and don't know anyone.
08-13-10 | 11:20 PM
#10
mk3brent, you seem like ur heading in the same direction as i am! stay in touch with me maybe one day we can meet up and possibly start something epidemic here with both our skills and knowledge.
oh and BTW WELCOME to the RX7 forums! im a member on the supra forums too my S/N is Tmoneyrx7
oh and BTW WELCOME to the RX7 forums! im a member on the supra forums too my S/N is Tmoneyrx7
Very helpful guy.
I think I may take you up on that offer.
I currently have a MegaSquirt setup on my 2J, but will probably need help tying in everything for the stock gauges to operate like stock. But I'll cross that road when I get to it.
Also, for profession I'm a product development engineer focusing on mechanical design. In my spare time I design things like this engine subframe as well as run static simulations. Once my swap is done, we can share designs for the subframe, as well as any other parts and get them manufactured.
I'll keep an eye on this thread.
My build thread is on SupraForums, as I'm new here and don't know anyone.
I think I may take you up on that offer.
I currently have a MegaSquirt setup on my 2J, but will probably need help tying in everything for the stock gauges to operate like stock. But I'll cross that road when I get to it.
Also, for profession I'm a product development engineer focusing on mechanical design. In my spare time I design things like this engine subframe as well as run static simulations. Once my swap is done, we can share designs for the subframe, as well as any other parts and get them manufactured.
I'll keep an eye on this thread.
My build thread is on SupraForums, as I'm new here and don't know anyone.
08-14-10 | 10:07 AM
#12
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 498
Likes: 23
From: Greensboro, North Carolina
Here's a link to my build-diary.
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=602170
It's going to take some time.
08-14-10 | 09:51 PM
#14
yea the 2jz sits much higher than the 1jz, you can make the 2jz fit with stock but the motor will be inches off the ground, which to me, its not safe!! and then since the motor is lower, so would be the tranny and the diff will have to come down as well, personally, i dont think its worth it,
08-14-10 | 11:42 PM
#15
Tony,
Do you have a shop to do the swaps? Can you post some pics of your FD swap? Just asking cause I'm getting tired of troubleshooting my triangles and not sure if I will have time to do the swap myself.
Steve
Do you have a shop to do the swaps? Can you post some pics of your FD swap? Just asking cause I'm getting tired of troubleshooting my triangles and not sure if I will have time to do the swap myself.
Steve
08-15-10 | 01:11 AM
#16
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 498
Likes: 23
From: Greensboro, North Carolina
yea the 2jz sits much higher than the 1jz, you can make the 2jz fit with stock but the motor will be inches off the ground, which to me, its not safe!! and then since the motor is lower, so would be the tranny and the diff will have to come down as well, personally, i dont think its worth it,
I'm starting to get used to the scoot style hood. VIS.
I'll probably buy mine in a couple weeks.
08-15-10 | 04:29 PM
#19
Yep, i found your build thread google searching not to long ago.
NICE WORK.
Immaculate swap!
I'll stay tuned. Maybe next year i may give you a phonecall. I'll have to see how things go financially.
NICE WORK.
Immaculate swap!
I'll stay tuned. Maybe next year i may give you a phonecall. I'll have to see how things go financially.
08-19-10 | 06:44 PM
#21
Can anyone help me out with the dimensions of a 2JZ..
Height Bottom of sump to top of intake manifold or head?
Height from bottom of block to top of intake manifold or head or total height of sump?
Length from gearbox flange to front of crank pulley?
and weight, and condition when weighed?
Height Bottom of sump to top of intake manifold or head?
Height from bottom of block to top of intake manifold or head or total height of sump?
Length from gearbox flange to front of crank pulley?
and weight, and condition when weighed?
08-19-10 | 08:53 PM
#23
Can anyone help me out with the dimensions of a 2JZ..
Height Bottom of sump to top of intake manifold or head?
Height from bottom of block to top of intake manifold or head or total height of sump?
Length from gearbox flange to front of crank pulley?
and weight, and condition when weighed?
Height Bottom of sump to top of intake manifold or head?
Height from bottom of block to top of intake manifold or head or total height of sump?
Length from gearbox flange to front of crank pulley?
and weight, and condition when weighed?
best bet would be to get a 2jz and take ur measurements so your 100% accurate
