Looking for IS350 2JZ SWAP
06-27-12, 12:21 PM
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The shop down here in Houston is almost finished with my 2J swap. No pictures, or updates, since its all in my mind...
In addition my car is at the 160k mile marker, I'm thinking of doing a swap as well, not for a 2J but for another 350 engine...but Im rollin this bad boy until the wheels fall off....Any idea on how much direct 350 engine swap?
In addition my car is at the 160k mile marker, I'm thinking of doing a swap as well, not for a 2J but for another 350 engine...but Im rollin this bad boy until the wheels fall off....Any idea on how much direct 350 engine swap?
06-27-12, 02:01 PM
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I say do the swap. Be the second guy to do it. I'm sure you've weighed getting an is-f and know its an option, but i like when people do what they want as crazy as it may sound. Some people aren't after the best dollar per horsepower, the best off the shelf power, or having the same car as others. And if you've been in the 2jz world, maybe you just miss it.
Do it. Document it. Sell the info to help others.
Or get another car
Do it. Document it. Sell the info to help others.
Or get another car
06-28-12, 04:15 AM
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I still can't figure out why anyone thinks "cracking the ECU" would make a massive difference.
The ECU can't change the 12:1 compression ratio (nor the very specific piston design required for proper operation)
And TOMs in Japan does reprogram the ECU (JDM ECU only) and their kit runs... 5.5 psi. Pretty much the same as the US kits.
The ECU can't change the 12:1 compression ratio (nor the very specific piston design required for proper operation)
And TOMs in Japan does reprogram the ECU (JDM ECU only) and their kit runs... 5.5 psi. Pretty much the same as the US kits.
06-28-12, 04:37 AM
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Correct, honestly if you want a 2J powered car that bad why not just go out and buy a Cheap Nissan 240 (S13) shell. Drop the 2J in it with a stand alone, Single turbo conversion and a couple of other mods and you'll have a nice cheap fast car and still have the lexus to drive around in luxury.
06-28-12, 06:20 AM
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(see also the fact the folks who have MAPECU3s and F-Cons running on their 2ISes are still limited to 7-ish psi)... in theory a 350 might be able to get a little higher with better-than-OEM fueling, but again probably not much higher before cylinder pressures kill you (or kill the engine at least)
06-28-12, 07:17 AM
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How does a computer program change the laws of physics exactly? I mean you can get a little headroom playing with timing, but only a little.
(see also the fact the folks who have MAPECU3s and F-Cons running on their 2ISes are still limited to 7-ish psi)... in theory a 350 might be able to get a little higher with better-than-OEM fueling, but again probably not much higher before cylinder pressures kill you (or kill the engine at least)
(see also the fact the folks who have MAPECU3s and F-Cons running on their 2ISes are still limited to 7-ish psi)... in theory a 350 might be able to get a little higher with better-than-OEM fueling, but again probably not much higher before cylinder pressures kill you (or kill the engine at least)
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And what mindset is that? Use a sport/luxury vehicle for sport/luxury? Wow who would think of doing such a thing? Maybe I should jus stick all the show add ons the vehicle and drive it below the speed limit and act like my **** dnt stink. Lol
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06-28-12, 10:52 AM
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How? Im not a hater and I was going to post something similar until I saw his post 
A Chevy for $54k? Sorry but thats throwing money down the drain. For that amount of money, you can buy a Evo/STI (sorry to keep repeating myself but these are very tuner friendly cars) and tune the living crap out of it. You can also get a G37/370Z and turbo that as well. A lot cheaper and will be better quality.
A Chevy for $54k? Sorry but thats throwing money down the drain. For that amount of money, you can buy a Evo/STI (sorry to keep repeating myself but these are very tuner friendly cars) and tune the living crap out of it. You can also get a G37/370Z and turbo that as well. A lot cheaper and will be better quality.