MacGyverQu

Whatup CL! Finally got the time to post on my build. Picked up a 95 SC300 about a month ago to build up and play around with. The car currently has 203,154 miles on it and runs but won't rev past about 3k RPM if i'm not mistaken. Drove it around the neighborhood a couple times when I got it home and outside of that engine issue everything seems to be in really good shape.

I picked up a bottom end built for about 800 RWHP per the previous owner and this is it's current configuration:

2JZ-GE Block w/ 2JZ-GTE Pistons
GTE Rods
OEM Piston Rings
Other stuff - gotta find the sheet w/ the specs

Build Objective
650 RWHP
> 550 Torque
350Z CD009 Trans
Learn about engines / auto electronic systems
Practice fabrication techniques
Hopefully develop some electronics / microcontroller solutions to some common problems involved w/ motor swaps to contribute and give back to the community

This is a rough non-specific start based on what I've gathered on these and other forums, but not meant to be exact. I'll get the best available, most economical and reliable parts I can based on your feedback and research. Feel free to heckle

Current Planned Parts List
ARP 203-4702 Head Studs
Custom Head Gasket (sized to achieve 9:1 compression)
[Need to select a Turbo that matches the above build objectives]
MS3 w/ MS3X or AEM F/IC-6
900cc+ Injectors
Wastegate
FMIC
[Need to select a fuel pump setup.... ]
Second Hand or Ebay Intake & Exhaust manifold setup

CD009 Transmission
CD009 to 2JZ Swap Kit w/ Pilot Bearing
Flywheel Adapter (possibly CNC)
Used 350Z Flywheel
JWT Heavy Duty Clutch w/ Metallic Disc
Shifter Bracket (fabricate)
Supra Transmission Mount (fabricate)

(I'll update this once it gets more specific to)

I'm almost done prepping the engine to pull it now. Should be O.W.T. out in a few hours.

MacGyverQu

Another few points on the scoreboard here in the first quarter! Going to the track to check out a CD009 in a couple hours Build is moving along.

#GOKNIGHTS

MacGyverQu

Got the tranny. Wasn't a CD009, but for the price it can't be beat. I'm under the understanding that the syncho issues w/ the 350Z Trans were fixed long before 07, which is the year this one was manufactured. If it's a tank, i'll swap it w/ a legit CD009 but the mating adapter and custom flywheel will be the same.

unique1391

My only question about what you are doing is that I have heavily considered doing the Nissan 6speed swap that you've been doing but isn't the custom part a pain in the *** like what exactly are you using to do what you are doing, and I know it is still a lot cheaper than a V160 all day but yea let us well at least myself know

MacGyverQu

This thread: http://***********.com/mkiv-toyota-s...1ef3e#msg20336 is what gave me the confidence in seeing that someone else has done it already and also lists about all the necessary parts and components.

I have a few friends who do amazing fabrication work and also have access to a CNC so some of those custom parts will be fabricated.

The custom stuff isn't that big of a deal. Measure twice, send to fabricator w/ very specific specifications, measure on receipt and install (or DIY). The key is having the Factory Service Manual for everything so you can verify what you're measuring, especially when you're adapting different components.

The link is for supra forum w/ a z on the end and it's Halon's build

MacGyverQu

Build Update!

Got the motor out of the SC300 this weekend as planned. My first motor pull and it was a piece of cake. Nothing serious to watch out for aside from having a good organization system for where you'll store bolts / place parts etc.

Next step is to remove the head and bring it to a friend's spot this weekend to begin cleaning it up and seeing if we need to send it out to be more thoroughly cleaned. Motor has 240k on it so that might be a good idea.

Ordering ARP head studs, replacement oil & water pump + gasket kit to rebuild head after cleaning.

MAGIC!

8052JZ

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Great start, welcome and good luck with your build!

Rich

MacGyverQu

Thanks Rich! Been following your build as well. You have some amazing fab skills. I can definitely see myself doing that fuel pump mod you got going there. Once this 350Z transmission is in we'll have another example of this application on the 2J and a great intermediate step between the R154 and an all out V160. From what I've heard the 350Z trans is very strong aside from some issues with the first 350s..

SuspectSup

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Its was nice meeting you at the meet....looking forward to your build...




pedro

MacGyverQu

Likewise! Pulling the head off to be cleaned up this weekend. Will post some pics.

Currently Ordering
2JZ-GE Gasket Set
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220669085771

2JZ-GE Timing Belt / Water Pump Kit
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140480223238

ARP Head Studs
Amazon! Gotta love that Prime membership. If you don't have it, get it or get one someone else's account. Free 2 day shipping on everything and you can add up to 4 or 5 people that can also get the free 2 day shipping, but they don't get the cloud storage or movies.

gerrb

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Looks like you are in a good start ! Good Luck .. the fun begins !

estomax

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looking good! My slow build with a 1jz and 350z trans is coming together as well, i plan to do a writeup once i have all the bits and pieces and can drop the motor/trans in the car. If you have questions as you get the trans kit let me know and ill do my best to help.

Marko

MacGyverQu

Thanks for the support! Looking forward to reading your writeup. Hopefully we can compile as much good data together to make the 350Z trans swap easy. Turns out I have an 08 G37 (370Z) Transmission. Word of caution to anyone buying used transmissions, look up the VIN on the manufacturer's site. It's on the tranny bolted in the case of the 350/70. Tells you everything you need to know.

I'm honored to have the heavy hitters chiming in on the thread. Thanks for checking in! If you see me doing anything absurd, please don't hesitate to let me know. This is my first build so i'm up for any and all suggestions. I'm already hooked

MacGyverQu

Got the tranny off tonight and the motor on a good working surface. Can't stress how clutch the air ratchet is. (see what I did there lol)

BAD954BOI

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