wallyg

So me and My dad are looking to do a 2jzgte swap into a 2000 Lexus GS300, my question is I've been looking at some swaps of people doing it themselves saying its a straight forward swap, but thats probably for people that have some experience, this would be my first project car, so would it just be easier to have a shop do it or if we got all the parts could be do it ourselves? except for the intercooler fabrication and exhaust.

mk2tmr2

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Check out the "performance" subforum. There should be plenty of documentation there. I think it's fairly straightforward for someone who has experience with engine swaps.

What are your power goals? Why not just slap a turbo on your GE?

wallyg

The GE engine has 200k miles and a bad oil leak, this would be my first engine swap.

mk2tmr2

iTrader: (1)

Is it your only car? Can you afford for it to be out of commission for several weeks?

If you can afford to have it on stands for a while, I say go for it. Do all your research up front and make sure there are no unanswered questions before you get started and it might just go well for you.

Also - put JeffTsai on speed dial

mk2tmr2

iTrader: (1)

I just realized this is the third thread you've started on the same topic. Judging by your past threads and some of the comments you made about the technical end of things (eg "a piece that connects the exhaust to the intercooler") - I think you might want to stick to your prior plan of having a shop do the work.

In the mean time, try and fix your major oil leak. If you can't fix a major oil leak, you shouldn't be attempting a JDM engine swap.

Common sources of major oil leaks:
• Cam seals
• Crank seal
• Rear main seal
• VVTi pulley O-ring
• Valve Cover Gaskets

There is plenty of info available on fixing all of those issues.

Sonic_RC

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If you're going to do a straight stock swap, the installation is pretty straight forward. Just make sure you have EVERYTHING. Unless you are going to be running a stand alone ECU. Getting a full front clip would definitely be the best way to go about it to ensure you have everything. If you're buying just a loose engine and tranny, just make sure the block is complete and you have a full uncut harness, ECU, TRC ECU, MAF sensor

wallyg

Mk2tMr2 Ive been reading up a little bit more on the technical side of things but its still my first project car, but i would have a shop do the intercooler and exhaust fab as i said before and yes I will another car for use until i did finish the project, but your all probably right, the only last question i have is i have read that ill need to use both ECU's together to pass the OBD2 test because the 2JZGTE is JOBD, but If i have a shop do it how would they go about making it pass the test?

wallyg

in my other posts i asked for everything i needed but didnt get an answer, probably because i didnt search but from my searching so far i have come up with a list.
Mk4 Supra throttle
Walbro 255 or Jzs161 fuel pump assembly
Front part of the Driveshaft from an aristo
Aristo ECU (Although Ive read I dont need this anymore)
Aristo MAF
Fuel Return line

PMP 300

Check my swap thread 2 days in my driveway its a piece of cake