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Matt Smith
TryHard
QLD
Sc300 Non Turbo

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 03:00 pm, by:  Matt Smith (Matt_smith) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey all was just wondering what would be involved in swapping a 2jz N/A (96 engine) to 2jz N/A VVTi (98) engine as i have decided not to go turbo at this time and can source an engine for under 500 bucks.

Are they significant advantages in fuel and power or reliability?

WOuld love to hear thoughts or experiences
Jason Cheah
TryHard
QLD
2JZGTE JZZ31

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 04:29 pm, by:  Jason Cheah (Freaky) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you are doing it yourself... maybe.
If you are paying someone to do it, not worth it.

Also depends on your current engine, is it stuffed? If not, save your money.

You will have to modify your harness, which unless you know what you are looking for, would be a PITA. Not sure about the transmission wiring, but should be similar.

My 2 cents.
Rowan McMahon
TryHard
WA
GTT-L

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 07:50 pm, by:  Rowan McMahon (Mr_eps) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

From what I've heard from the Americans is.. Power and torque is barely noticable... And economy is not much different either...
But they all say it's different and drives better regardless... But it's hardly an engine I'd swap into a soarer :/

My advice is never buy an engine because it's cheap. Because you'll end up buying another in about a months time...



Go dual carbs :-) doet.
Or ITB a 2j :-) nom
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 07:53 pm, by:  Daniel Clarke (Dieseltrain) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You need the whole wiring harness complete with ECU and sensors to be able to do the swap . Also the transmission might be different as well . I am guessing the Exhuast wont bolt up to the head possibly ?>

Waste of time and money if you ask me .
Shane Haverkamp
TryHard
nsw
soarer TT

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 09:16 pm, by:  Shane Haverkamp (Havabeer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

1. buy engine for $500
2. sell engine for $600
3. ???
4. $100 profit
Matt Smith
TryHard
QLD
Sc300 Non Turbo

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Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 03:02 pm, by:  Matt Smith (Matt_smith) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Haha thanks guys.

Yeah as i said iw as just looking for opinions as i have heard they are more efficient on fuel and a little extra torque.

But looks like may not be the go atm. I would do all the work myself but still doesnt seem too great after a fair bit of research last night.

Maybe i will still got he 2jzgte sitting in my mates backyard hmmmm...
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
E36 Coupe

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Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 04:27 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

For what it's worth, you may as well just upgrade the cams. Like Daniel says the electrics are the main hurdle... so for such a tiny gain your better off to stick with your perfectly fine non VVTi 2JZGE

To get some more go, you could put the nicer headers on it from a 2JZ VVTi, few HP and increased response there.
Rowan McMahon
TryHard
WA
GTT-L

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Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 05:53 pm, by:  Rowan McMahon (Mr_eps) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yeah.. OR you could stop being a freak with no friends n get a 1.5J!!!!!


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