97-SC300: My 2JZGTE build thread (TONS of pics)
I like that laser cut piece too!
02-09-14, 06:44 AM
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Sc400 v8 to 2jzgte swap
HEY I'm about to do this swap myself any tips and sugestions that you might have on sourcing a decent 2JZGTE motor and the parts needed for this swap will be very helpful.
02-09-14, 09:06 PM
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Thanks guys.
Not really. Unless you see the engine in person when you buy it, you have no idea what you are getting. Buying an engine swap is like getting a cat in a bag. I had to find and replace alot of small pieces and replace them, a few broken sensors (which I assume happened during shipping or when the engine was removed), turbos had oil in them and a bit of shaft play.... all the stuff you should expect to see anyway when you find a used engine. So just be prepared to change alot of maintenance parts and gaskets, etc.
Nothing special. I cleaned all those aluminum parts with Eagle One Acidic Wheel Cleaner (you can get it at any parts store like Pep Boys or Advance Auto) which is designed for bare aluminum wheels. I sprayed the stuff on, and agitated it with various brushes, rinsed, then repeated several times until the aluminum became clean again. I then used some regular Mother's Metal polish (the paste version), with a tooth brush and went over the parts I cleaned. This last step was crucial because the wheel cleaner is so strong, it left a few streaks and stains even though I did it in the shade and rinsed within 1-2 minutes of application. The metal polish completely removed the streaks and left a factory new finish. Don't do this on the throttle body as it will stain it and make it look worse...I actually had the throttle body painted silver and clearcoated. Only do it on the parts that have that wrinkle/grainy surface to them like the intake manifold and lower runners, all the turbo piping, the upper water neck, etc.
Nothing special. I cleaned all those aluminum parts with Eagle One Acidic Wheel Cleaner (you can get it at any parts store like Pep Boys or Advance Auto) which is designed for bare aluminum wheels. I sprayed the stuff on, and agitated it with various brushes, rinsed, then repeated several times until the aluminum became clean again. I then used some regular Mother's Metal polish (the paste version), with a tooth brush and went over the parts I cleaned. This last step was crucial because the wheel cleaner is so strong, it left a few streaks and stains even though I did it in the shade and rinsed within 1-2 minutes of application. The metal polish completely removed the streaks and left a factory new finish. Don't do this on the throttle body as it will stain it and make it look worse...I actually had the throttle body painted silver and clearcoated. Only do it on the parts that have that wrinkle/grainy surface to them like the intake manifold and lower runners, all the turbo piping, the upper water neck, etc.
03-28-14, 04:02 PM
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I have a completely stock Silver Spruce. One day... one day I will do exactly what you did. One day. Also, when you get tuned at SP, drop a line if you don't mind. I live pretty close, I'd love to see this thing in person. Beautiful car.
07-04-14, 02:19 PM
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Damn those are nice .. I need a set of those for my MKIVs. I could hardly get the damn cars to stop specially when the road is wet. How much did they cost ?
Have you started upgrading your engine ? Are you in a single now ?
Have you started upgrading your engine ? Are you in a single now ?
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