D15Bbigred

K , well i've thought about it and I would like to to purchase this car. but i have a few ?'s before i do it. the car currently sits with 177 k . runs good. but i'm sure could run better. I've got the option to switch out the motor with a japanese replacement. Now i've really sorry , I couldn't find a sticky on this subject i'm more of a honda-tech guy. so bare with me. I beleive the replacement is a 2jzge. correct me if i'm wrong.

I was quote 950.00 for longblock only. and 1200.00 misc parts and install. tell me. does this sound extremeely high to some people? I don't want to do any crazy turbo swaps just have a nice running car with a low mileage engine. any thoughts an help is definently welcome. thnx. and any other useful info is really really welcome.

mkorsu

First welcome to the club!

Sounds a bit high. This shop is offering a replacement "Japanese" 2JZ-GE for $950?? If it's Japanese it is most likely used. They probably state that it has around 50k on it. You can get a quality replacement right here in the states.

Why does it need to be replaced? The 2J is quite strong. Outside of head damage, a little bit of work puts her back to new.

Turbology

So the quote is for $950 + $1,200? Or $1,200 total including install? Chidoks has bought more 2JZ-GEs than I can count for his SC300 and now his Supra, so send him a PM.


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/members/37685-chidoks.html

Streamline

I say give your engine a tuneup first. It's far cheaper than an engine swap.

It's not like your adding forced induction or swapping in a different engine. You're swapping the same engine.

So give your engine a tuneup to see what's up.

D15Bbigred

thank you for the help so far, yeah i'm only preparing for the worst as far as the engine goes.. so i would not swap it right now. and yeah 950.00 for a long blong japanese replacement plus 1200.00 for install. i mean hell the car is only 3600.00 . blue book puts it at 5500.00 in good condition. i asked the seller . who sounded very knowledgeable. why it was so cheap. and they are moving and need to get rid of it asap. so that explained that.

so am i correct is saying the engine is a 2jzge ?

what kind of things should i look for with an engine with this kind miles. any known problems?

i don't plan on racing this or doing anything. but does this have some get up and go? compared to my honda i would sure as hell hope so anyway.

i'm basically sick of hondas. my current turbo requires too much work and just want a nice family starter car.

DIrEctQL

JDM is not better when it comes to 2JZ-GE. It's more or less the same so it would be pointless if you have a good working motor.

If you want to turbo the car in the future just do swap the short block and rebuild the head.

D15Bbigred

yeah i would just like to keep it stock have a nice daily driver. turbo is out of the question . allready have one, and to have one on a inline 6. no thanx. well i'm going to test drive it tonight. i'm the automatic is gonna be really wierd. hopefully it goes well.

mkorsu

Yup 2JZ-GE is correct.

The 2J is a fantastic engine. Makes good power in stock form. You may not notice a lot more "get up and go" as compared to your Honda though. The SC weighs in at a portly 3500-3600 lbs in stock trim so the 225hp and 210lb/ft of torque aren't much of a factor.

177k miles really aren't alot for these cars if maintained. Do a full tune up (plugs, wires, all fluids and all filters, maybe even a leakdown test just to be sure of compression). Seafoam the engine and see how she runs!

D15Bbigred

sounds awesome thnx for the help guys.

Turbology

Excellent advice from everybody. The 2JZ-GE and GTE are relatively bullet-proof motors even with substantial upgrades and tuning.

The 2JZ-GE is like a tank; it will last for a long time with a little refresh or a rebuild.

D15Bbigred

well i'll defienntly do a compression test. what are good numbers?. hondas are like 180's. sorry i think last question. lol