I was/still am on the fince about going 1JZ since the motor alone isn't that bad on the wallet. I just can't let go of the 3liter for the 2.5. It kinda messes with me a bit. But the 1JZs pull some good number though.

 

At first I was on the fence as well but I choose a 1JZGTE VVT-I which comes from factory in the 97+ Soarer. The VVT-I puts out more torque than a non-VVT-I 2JZGTE. I've had the honor to ride in all variations of the 1J/2J platform and I fell for the 1J. Sounds better to me...best bang for the buck...VVT-I has more torque...VVT-I has quicker spool...more consistent across the powerband. Like I said if I want to get real nasty I'll have my 2JZGE block ready with TT rods and pistons to make a 1.5JZ

 

Had to buy new keys for my baby since the originals went missing last week decided to just get 3 for under $17

 

I had to get one spare identical to yours cuz mine was broke when I got it.

 

Is is that much harder to tune a VVT-I? I heard it was simpler to pull power from a non VVT-I. Maybe be wrong but you got ask to learn.

 

Ouch not good...I had mine on my lanyard with my Z keys then went to go open the SC and they were missing

 

I need to order an original key. Preferably 2 of them.

 

Hah. Been there done that. I have a separate Nissan lanyard for my Z keys and a Toyota for the SC.

 

Depends on your resources...yes non-VVT-I is simpler to tune and you can run cheap parts on it and still be sort of ok. VVT-I is a tad bit more technical because of timing and the sensors. I'll be going straight standalone like Megasquirt to tune my VVT-I. Here in Florida there's a ton of resources to tune VVT-I as well as Powersquirt being in Fort Lauderdale, FL. which made the Megasquirt ECU

 

Ahh well you learn something new everyday.

 

Soooo I got the best news ever!!! My swap will be here on Monday : Good thing I'm off that day

 

Sounds like the Best Day Ever!

 

To each their own I suppose, but I always HATED the look of that car! That aside, nice SC you picked up there. Looks real clean and I totally understand that feeling you get when you've been searching for something specific for a while and finally get it.

 

Well it started with the Eclipse...but the orange junkyard Supra pulled me in tight and locked the door And thanks man...it took some years to find this and I am just so thankful that I waited for such clean car inside and out. The exact color I wanted I named it "Deadpool McNasty" if ya ask me lol

 

Most talk about swaps...but never actually make it happen. As stated my build is on its way A special delivery came in today for Deadpool McNasty Let the good times roll!!!