opinions on N/A-T or 2JZ-GTE
11-11-03, 06:27 PM
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opinions on N/A-T or 2JZ-GTE
I've been reading this forum for some time now and I am planning on purchasing an sc300 used in spring. I am debating on whether to do an aftermarket turbo setup (Toyomoto most likely) or just swap a 2JZ-GTE into it. They both pretty much to be in the same price range. From what i read the stage 1.5 Toyomoto kits are about 10 grand installed. And from what have been reading, the twin turbo swap seem to be about the same, if not 2 or 3 grand more. So i just wanted advise from you all here on what you think is the best thing to do.. My goal is to have about 450 - 500 RWHP and run at least 12.3 in the 1/4. Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post.
11-11-03, 06:47 PM
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well...for starters thats all the power im looking for but knowing me im always going to upgrade. i just heard that the GTE swap is a pain in the butt...but with that motor the possiblities are endlesss...you know?...any more opinions? anybody?
11-11-03, 06:49 PM
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The GTE swap is more involved imo than the NA-T route. There are lots of misc. modifications that need to be done to make it work. Me personally im looking for over 800+rwhp thats why I did the swap.
11-11-03, 07:13 PM
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did you do the swap yourself or did you have a shop do it?..i found shops but they all charge about 11 grand. DO you think it was worth it for the swap?...or would you have gone the N/A -T route?
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PHR did my swap. Some shops charge more than others but i think they are all pretty close in the ballpark. Of course, I don't even look back on the other choices I could have made.
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11-14-03, 01:49 PM
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hmm..
well...i see that the f-max turbo kit is around 5000.00 so how does it go up to 10,000 with install........?? im and trying to get a turbo for my car but had no idea it would be this much!!
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well.. I might have misread it but on the toyomoto site they charge about 10 grand for their stage 1.5 ...labor cost a grip ...thats what ive heard...i might be wrong...
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Hey you guys just talk to a company called jdm engine swaps, the have the 1jz-gtte for $2499.00 the guy that i spoke with said that this is pretty much the same as the 2jz just an older model.....still twin tubo though....has anyone done this swap?? and if so would you care to elaborate on it a little...
11-14-03, 02:37 PM
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Re: oic
Originally posted by sc300power
Hey you guys just talk to a company called jdm engine swaps, the have the 1jz-gtte for $2499.00 the guy that i spoke with said that this is pretty much the same as the 2jz just an older model.....still twin tubo though....has anyone done this swap?? and if so would you care to elaborate on it a little...
Hey you guys just talk to a company called jdm engine swaps, the have the 1jz-gtte for $2499.00 the guy that i spoke with said that this is pretty much the same as the 2jz just an older model.....still twin tubo though....has anyone done this swap?? and if so would you care to elaborate on it a little...
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11-14-03, 05:37 PM
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Originally posted by sc300power
the guy said that for the 2jz with trans, ecu, ect its 6000.00 the 1jz with trans, ecu ect 2499.00 there # is 1-800-839-4536...found the add in super street mag.
the guy said that for the 2jz with trans, ecu, ect its 6000.00 the 1jz with trans, ecu ect 2499.00 there # is 1-800-839-4536...found the add in super street mag.
I got whole JDM Supra TT clip for 4500 dollars.
Chris