TOYOMOTO IS250 2JZ-VVT-i-Finally Done!
09-24-10, 11:02 AM
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This is not a simple bolt on conversion kit. Everything was custom built. Took them over 2 years. Apparently this guy is the best toyota tuner down in FL. I doubt he will ever make a "conversion kit" and if he ever did AWD would be the last thing he would do.
Your best bet would probably write Toyomoto an email or give them a call.
A) Will this work for the IS350?
B) Is Toyomoto willing to do this conversion on a IS350?
C) If so, how much?
Seriously, a proven install like this, properly documented and capable of being performed as a "common" conversion would make the 2IS a freaken' legend in car tuning....just like the 240SX with a RB26DETT. I for one will definitely do this conversion if Toyomoto can do it on an IS350.
B) Is Toyomoto willing to do this conversion on a IS350?
C) If so, how much?
Seriously, a proven install like this, properly documented and capable of being performed as a "common" conversion would make the 2IS a freaken' legend in car tuning....just like the 240SX with a RB26DETT. I for one will definitely do this conversion if Toyomoto can do it on an IS350.
Your best bet would probably write Toyomoto an email or give them a call.
09-28-10, 01:55 PM
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I say cause i want to say it, why would somebody put an old *** 2jzgte non vvti in a 2010 car and have even more headache. At least he put a fairly new engine technology wise in the car.
09-28-10, 01:59 PM
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this is going to cost upwards of 10k (in parts only i believe) for anyone who wants to do this...is it really worth the trouble?? there's also no guarantee it'll work like this one unless toyomoto agrees to do it for you, which i doubt they will unless they're paid handsomely.
09-28-10, 02:13 PM
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2jzgte short block from toyota for $2.5K. The vvti wiring is actually more headache than the non-vvti in most cases but I'm not sure about this setup. On top of that controlling vvti with a stand alone EMS is a bigger headache, most people just leave stock ecu in and use EMS for everything else. Some even claim the vvti blocks have weaker rods. I get your point about a newer engine and technology but the old *** 2jzgte is still stout and reliable.
09-28-10, 03:17 PM
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Oh ok but those old *** 2jzgte blocks are solid. You can get a brand new
2jzgte short block from toyota for $2.5K. The vvti wiring is actually more headache than the non-vvti in most cases but I'm not sure about this setup. On top of that controlling vvti with a stand alone EMS is a bigger headache, most people just leave stock ecu in and use EMS for everything else. Some even claim the vvti blocks have weaker rods. I get your point about a newer engine and technology but the old *** 2jzgte is still stout and reliable.
2jzgte short block from toyota for $2.5K. The vvti wiring is actually more headache than the non-vvti in most cases but I'm not sure about this setup. On top of that controlling vvti with a stand alone EMS is a bigger headache, most people just leave stock ecu in and use EMS for everything else. Some even claim the vvti blocks have weaker rods. I get your point about a newer engine and technology but the old *** 2jzgte is still stout and reliable.