Afrokid

Would u guys recommend spending the extra cash and buying the Soarer front clip, or being cheap and just getting the engine and tranny and buying the other parts. The clip will cost about 2,200, while the engine/tranny only 1,400. If i decide to go with just the engine what parts will i need to purchase to complete the install (im talking about all the parts, even the small things that are necessary)

I found the following threads that answered some of my questions, but not the one above.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=1JZ-GTE+Swap
http://www.clubna-t.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=263865

One of those links listed the following parts needed with just the engine

"my 1jz swap cost:
complete engine,transmission(auto), uncut harness, ecu, map sensor, ignitor, engine accessories,side mount intercooler and piping and air box
= $1200 from jhotexports.com
(2)_spools of 18g wires = $20 radio shack
solder & heat shrink = $15 Radio shack
walbro fuel pump = $99 xatracing.com
supra throttle cable = $45 toyota dealer
radiator hose (upper) = $12 DAP
engine oil tranny oil coolant = $30 DAP"

but are those "all" the additional parts i would need for the swap? Im trying to save some money for additional mods (or perhaps college) and i just want the most cost effective route for the 1jz (and least hassle). Thanks ahead for any replies to this thread.

97-SC300

iTrader: (17)

to tell you the truth i would go with the front clip. just the fact that you dont really know how many miles are on the engine but you willl know how many are on the clip. and the fact that most of the time when my frineds got SR20 engines for their 240's when they came they had a lot of broken little sensors taht are hard to find and are expansive. so overall the clip is the way to go because you get a car that actuaaly runs and everything needed for the swap. good luck and keep us updated bro.

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

I got a clip for my 240sx, and it was nice to have everything. Plus I sold the gauges and other little JDM crap to other people, who wanted to get the whole JDM effect. I did have to pay to have it hauled to the scrap yard.

Afrokid

heh...guess i'll go with the clip . only problem with that is that i probably wont be able to do the swap myself, will most likely have to send it to a shop since i prett much have no equipment needed for a swap . So theres another 1k+ for them to put it in .

Deceptik1

iTrader: (6)

Get a clip. I got a motor set and I'm having to source parts as well as dispute parts owed by the supplier. If I could do it again I'd go with a clip since it would save time and money in the long run.

dejacky

iTrader: (2)

don't forget the large costs to properly maintain the engine