Turbo/Supra Swap
06-07-12, 06:25 PM
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Turbo/Supra Swap
New to the Lexus scene, but I am a huge fan of modified cars. Ive searched and have not come across anyone who has done a supra transplant in their 3GS.. Is there anyone out there? Or even a turbo? I know these cars are more luxurious than sporty, but i feel like a nice turbo could turn this car into a true beast! Input?
06-07-12, 07:22 PM
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hell yeah. im in on that!! i was told that the supra 2J bolts right in. never really followed up on it, but now you got me thinking bout it again. hehe. i always said if and when this motor goes, thats what i would like to do. i'll look into it and report back to you.
06-07-12, 09:02 PM
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2jz's are overplayed, over and over and over. It's gotten boring, 3UZ is where it's at. You have to remember our cars are heavy, and to balance out that weight, a nicely built UZ-series engine would give it a lot more pep.
http://ttcperformanceproducts.com/
Of course, I hope you have some deep pockets too, building these suckers isn't cheap, neither is the transmission to withold its power.
http://ttcperformanceproducts.com/
Of course, I hope you have some deep pockets too, building these suckers isn't cheap, neither is the transmission to withold its power.
06-07-12, 09:56 PM
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i forgot where i hear from but i heard 2GS (not 3GS) is actually base on a slightly modified Supra Chassis and so you can call it a 4door supra!!!
o well it makes me happy plz no one correct me on this plz
o well it makes me happy plz no one correct me on this plz
06-07-12, 10:40 PM
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2jz's are overplayed, over and over and over. It's gotten boring, 3UZ is where it's at. You have to remember our cars are heavy, and to balance out that weight, a nicely built UZ-series engine would give it a lot more pep.
http://ttcperformanceproducts.com/
Of course, I hope you have some deep pockets too, building these suckers isn't cheap, neither is the transmission to withold its power.
http://ttcperformanceproducts.com/
Of course, I hope you have some deep pockets too, building these suckers isn't cheap, neither is the transmission to withold its power.
06-08-12, 01:54 AM
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You might be able to get away with a supercharger kit from TRD, don't expect more than ~30HP though. (5k+ for ~30HP is just not worth it if you ask me). Before you jump on that wagon though, you might want to do a little bit more reading into the build of the engine and see what critical engine components you'll need to make stronger hehehe.
06-08-12, 08:39 AM
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Edit: I Read through the write up on that car....... A M A Z I N G! ! ! !
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06-08-12, 08:55 AM
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Lol mannn I hope you're a baller because everything is gonna be custom and I'm almost positive that no one has ever mated a 2J to the 6 speed auto in the 3GS so you'll probably have to custom fit a V160 6 speed stick or A340 4 speed auto. Sooooo, yeah good luck buddy.
06-08-12, 09:25 AM
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It was cool, but didn't appeal to melol.... if anyone mated the 6-speed of the 3GS onto a modified 2jz, it would blow into pieces within the first few WOT runs.
06-08-12, 10:06 AM
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2jz's are overplayed, over and over and over. It's gotten boring, 3UZ is where it's at. You have to remember our cars are heavy, and to balance out that weight, a nicely built UZ-series engine would give it a lot more pep.
http://ttcperformanceproducts.com/
Of course, I hope you have some deep pockets too, building these suckers isn't cheap, neither is the transmission to withold its power.
http://ttcperformanceproducts.com/
Of course, I hope you have some deep pockets too, building these suckers isn't cheap, neither is the transmission to withold its power.
06-08-12, 10:25 AM
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I completely agree. The reason why so many people use the JZ's are because they can make stupid power and they aren't that expensive. The money it'll cost a 3UZ to get it to 600hp will probably be the same to get a 2J to 1000hp so they are certainly not overplayed they just have the most potential out of all the other Toyota motors.