Supra 2j in 5 series
It is pretty neat that someone decided to do a swap like that. It really demonstrates that everyone loves the 2JZ, but sometimes that engine is much too popular for all the wrong reasons. But why not get a Supra or SC3? or if they wanted a sedan then the GS3TT? Maybe they wanted Toyota reliability and BMW exhilaration in one package?
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I don't find anything wrong with this engine swap or any other engine swap. I think it takes a talented and creative person to make it work. Heck, I would love to drive a Prius with a LS1 (if they can cram it in, it would be the ultimate sleeper car).
I know people were pissed off (on both sides) with the Skyline engine powered classic mustang in the Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift. People get mad because they have too much pride in the vehicle, and if you have too much pride, you get cocky.
I know people were pissed off (on both sides) with the Skyline engine powered classic mustang in the Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift. People get mad because they have too much pride in the vehicle, and if you have too much pride, you get cocky.
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I took the picture it was at the b/s shop to put in the hood scoops for better cooling i guess it was running a little hot. When I saw the intercooler I asked the shop what does he have in there and I got surprised like all you guys. You never know what people have in there cars anymore, 2j mania is running wild.
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Juniorcool is new to this board, but he took the pix while working.
One of the guys on this board asked more info about it, I guess this car could be found on the bimmerboards...The more popular of them is bimmerforums.com
One of the guys on this board asked more info about it, I guess this car could be found on the bimmerboards...The more popular of them is bimmerforums.com
What's wrong with it?
The car now has a more reliable motor capable of gobs of power if so desired. It's the epitomy of modding imo. To change motors competely! That's modding!
My father-n-law has a friend who put a chevy small block into an sc300 pushing 400+ hp. I hear that it runs sweet and is easy to maintain. That's modding right there!
The car now has a more reliable motor capable of gobs of power if so desired. It's the epitomy of modding imo. To change motors competely! That's modding!
My father-n-law has a friend who put a chevy small block into an sc300 pushing 400+ hp. I hear that it runs sweet and is easy to maintain. That's modding right there!
It is pretty neat that someone decided to do a swap like that. It really demonstrates that everyone loves the 2JZ, but sometimes that engine is much too popular for all the wrong reasons. But why not get a Supra or SC3? or if they wanted a sedan then the GS3TT? Maybe they wanted Toyota reliability and BMW exhilaration in one package?
