TLcoats

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So as i get closer and closer to making a decision about selling my car, buying a GS3 and doing a swap i figured it'd be a good time to get a list of parts going so i could get an accurate price figured out.

Gurus out there feel free to input and give your advice about parts i listed or didnt.


2JZ- GTE
Theres several for sale right now
Price: $1800 Shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_994wt_1141

VVT-i
Price: $2500
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-2...#ht_9560wt_881

Tuning??
Greddy Emanage Ultimate
Price: $599
http://www.suprastore.com/gremul.htmlCustom Harness
Price: $399
http://www.suprastore.com/suecuwihaexf.html

Tuning TOTAL: $1000


Maitenance
Timing belt Oem Toyota
Price: $29
http://www.titanmotorsports.com/timingbelt.html

Water Pump
Price: $150
http://www.titanmotorsports.com/waterpump.html

Oil Pump(Just in Case?)
Price: $191
http://www.titanmotorsports.com/oilpump.html

Toyota Oil Filter x4
Price: $8

Greddy Iridium Spark Plugs x6
Price: $90

Maintenance TOTAL: $495


Cooling
Intercooler
All piping and Radiator Overlow
Price: $475
http://www.suprastore.com/tosufrmoinki.html

Tranny Cooler
B&M HiTek cooler
Price: $199
http://www.suprastore.com/bmhiautrcosy.html

Radiator
PWR
Price: $530
http://www.suprastore.com/pwrradsupjza.html

Cooling TOTAL:$1204


Downpipe, Exhaust, BOV etc...
Downpipe (Custom or Ebay supra)
$100-$250

BOV
Tial 50mm
Price: $235 with Aluminum flange

Exhaust(remove resonators, Replace mufflers with Aftermarket)



Etc...TOTAL: $300-$1000


Total Cost in parts for the swap. Most likely wont need tuning with the power goal of 400WHP, but i thought i would just include it anyways.

Final Parts cost Estimate: $4500-$5000

Any and all input or advice on these parts would be greatly appreciated. Once again this is simply a brainstorm and a quick parts thread NOTHING set in stone as of yet, just figuring things out. Thanks for looking

BLK13X

Man custom parts must be cheap over there.

I dunno what the deal is over in the USA but I know over here in Oz if an engine swap is in order it has to be at least the same age as the vehicle it's going into. If possible I'd stick to an Aristo V300 front cut, that way it should come with everything you need for the swap... that's what I'm planning to do after the suspension and brakes are sorted and hopefully will be doing everything in my garage.

One thing I haven't really thought until now though is if the GS3 tailshaft and diff are compatible with the V300 auto box. Might be something to look into as well.


Jose

sinistervr

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you dont want a vvti gte??

99 GS3

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That's what I was wondering.

So you can just use the aristo ecu, and not need any tuning right away since your not bumping up the power right yet? But I guess if you get a supra motor like in the ebay link you posted it wouldn't have an aristo ecu anyway.

I think I saw in your other thread that you had planned to get a 98-00, then with a vvti you just have like 3 wire to hook up, rest is pnp.

TLcoats

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Does any year VVT-I work or does it have to be from an aristo? I'd much rather have a VVT-I anyways, i didnt know that it would be that easy to wire. Thanks for the help! My power Goal is 400whp, would i need all that tuning software or could i just up the boost and at the VERY least use an AFR tuner?

JeffTsai

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Quick reply. A few things.

1. You can save some money on the tuning. Go with an AEM FIC. It comes with the harness and only costs like $320 or so on ebay.

2. That IC piping won't work and it's not cheap. Just buy some universal piping for around $100 and have a local shop fab and weld it up for you.

3. You don't really have to upgrade the radiator unless you plan on doing some extensive racing. The stock rad in the car is actually quite capable. Unless you just feel like having a shiny aluminum rad then it's up to you lol.

Don't forget to add in labor costs, unless you are doing it all yourself. It can get quite costly with the custom fabrication and tuning...etc.

TLcoats

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Hey jeff! Thanks for the info. I was looking at the AEM FIC and have read that you've used it before so I'll prob go with that. As far as the labor goes I PLAN to do it myself since I have alot of friends who are good on cars and can give a helping hand. The IC piping I will buy a universal kit like you said, and have a local exhaust shop do it. The radiator I threw in there because it looked cool. But most likely I won't buy it and just stick with own and maybe some upgraded fans. I actually wanted to talk with you later today about what you would recommend me doing, Thanks!

99SC42

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Get the VVTi if you are staying with 98-01 GS.
Make sure the ECU that comes with the swap is the older version the one without the immobilizer, i think i have the Part# for it.

I wouldn't mess with the emanage, i will try the FIC couple SC guys with VVTi GTE guys are using it.
Replace these seals before droppingthe motor in..
Cam seals, crank seal, Valve cover gasket, PCV Valve
Don't mess with suprastore you won't like the outcome!!!
You can use the stock GS radiator but you will need the upper radiator hose, or make your own.
Yes you will need some tuning for 400 rwhp, you will need bigger injectors because you are almost gonna max out with the stock 440s but don't quote me on that some people did.
You can buy some Usdm 550 from 150 -$175 shipped, but you also need a resistor pack to run the low impedance injectors which is around 200-250 pedending on the condition.
But you can use any Honda V6 resistor pack.

njs

TL Coats, do you live in san diego? If I were you I would purchase the engine from J-Hot in Texas.. Take care..

TLcoats

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Thanks for the input guys! Yea i live in San Diego, i'm just looking around for a good price on a 2JZ GTE VVT-i. I'll take a look at Jhot!

Okay so a little summary for what you guys are saying.

Stick with the VVT-i since im going to be buying a 98-00 GS3. Replace cam seals, crank seal, Valve cover gasket, PCV Valve. For 400rwhp i will go with AEM FIC and 550cc injectors. Whats the deal about a fuel pump and return fuel line? Will i need these as well. I really don't know anything about fuel systems, but i am learning quickly!

mex lex

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I'd definenitily do a fuel pump. And its cheap. You might get away without a fuel return but I'm not sure, someone else might chime on that. You can never have enough fuel though.

PANAnVEGAS

Everything JeffT said!! Replace the radiator either way!! There's nothing like getting in your fresh swap and having the radiator split and blowing a head gasket while you're 86.3 miles away from home!! Sounds like i know about that huh?

njs

Hey TL coats, Im in SD as well. I'm finally going to get my car tuned. If you want we can meet up and you can peep out my set up? Take care..

TLcoats

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^^ Yeah that would be Sweet! I remember seeing you build thread a while back. Hows the car?


Also does anybody know how much harder it is to wire a 2001 and up? I am looking on copart and have found many potential cars. Some are salvage title though.

http://www.copart.com/c2/homeSearch....SEARCH_RESULTS

What do you think?

Deception

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Quickgs300 is right. Once the motors in, it's a pain in the ***.

Maitenance

cam seal
Crank seal
Rear main seal
Waterpump
Timing belt
Timing tensioner
Thermostat
Valve cover gasket
VVTI filter.

You also need a throttle cable.

A power steering resivour

And fuel return, and fuel pump.


If you get the vvti, I think they come with no immobilizer already from japan. Then ecu should be the same as a 98-01 which uses the same body harness. But make sure younger the whole ecu box from the importer.

I ran into a issue with my car not revving pass 3k, and CEL when I used the cars original jumpers. The orange, grey looking thingy that is in the ecu box.