Engine swap question (V300??)
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Engine swap question (V300??)
I have a question.
What would be involved in swapping a 2JZ-GE for a 2JZ-GTE in a 2nd generation (98+) GS300.
What difficulties would you encounter?
Also, if you can get a 2JZ-GTE with a 6 speed from a Supra TT, would it be a good idea to keep the 6 speed for the install or should I get an automatic.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
What would be involved in swapping a 2JZ-GE for a 2JZ-GTE in a 2nd generation (98+) GS300.
What difficulties would you encounter?
Also, if you can get a 2JZ-GTE with a 6 speed from a Supra TT, would it be a good idea to keep the 6 speed for the install or should I get an automatic.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Engine swap question (V300??) ANSWERS
Hello
If you want to get someone to do the swap. I have a number for someone that will get the engine and do the swap. I talked with him and he said he could swap the motor for about $10,000. The 2JZ GTE will run you $7000 through him and $3000 to $3500 install. It sucks because he won't do the install unless you get the engine from him. He won't have an engine until May. I'm working with a guy back east (I'm in Cali) on getting the engine and having someone else install it. The good thing about the GTE, is that you can keep the tranny you have now, (I Have e-shift, 2001 Gs 300) he said you might lose the door locks but everything else would be fine, but not CA smog legal. If you are still interested email me and I'll give you the number. Also check this link for another engine I found.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=40383
10,000 is alot for someone that just bought a new car, I might wait a liitle bit. But if you are for it I'll help you with what I have found out.
Good luck
chaskim
If you want to get someone to do the swap. I have a number for someone that will get the engine and do the swap. I talked with him and he said he could swap the motor for about $10,000. The 2JZ GTE will run you $7000 through him and $3000 to $3500 install. It sucks because he won't do the install unless you get the engine from him. He won't have an engine until May. I'm working with a guy back east (I'm in Cali) on getting the engine and having someone else install it. The good thing about the GTE, is that you can keep the tranny you have now, (I Have e-shift, 2001 Gs 300) he said you might lose the door locks but everything else would be fine, but not CA smog legal. If you are still interested email me and I'll give you the number. Also check this link for another engine I found.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=40383
10,000 is alot for someone that just bought a new car, I might wait a liitle bit. But if you are for it I'll help you with what I have found out.
Good luck
chaskim
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This guy is in the US, right?
Your help is greatly appreciated but since I am living in The Netherlands I will have to find someone here to do the swap for me.
So you are thinking of doing the same thing?
Your help is greatly appreciated but since I am living in The Netherlands I will have to find someone here to do the swap for me.
So you are thinking of doing the same thing?
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Re: Re: Engine swap question (V300??) ANSWERS
Originally posted by epk
his way of pricing should be the other way around. it should 3500 to 5000 for the engine and the rest for installation.
richie, why not import the V300?
his way of pricing should be the other way around. it should 3500 to 5000 for the engine and the rest for installation.
richie, why not import the V300?
So I figured I can get a GS300 with a blown engine and get a 2JZ-GTE and make my own. But before I make the final dicision I would like to know what problems I would encounter when doing the swap. I don't want to get in over my head with a car that will not run.
That is why I am asking the experts here.
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Re: Stand alone engine
Originally posted by chaskim
I have a guy who says you can bolt this kit that has a 2jZ engine and a turbo at 580hp. It has its own engine computer. If you want the number then let me know.
Chaskim
I have a guy who says you can bolt this kit that has a 2jZ engine and a turbo at 580hp. It has its own engine computer. If you want the number then let me know.
Chaskim
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Has anyone contacted toyomoto in Florida or Sound Performance in Chicago? These shops tune mostly Toyotas, but also do Lexus stuff. I would think they could do this swap, maybe throw in a single turboed Supra engine. Just my 2 cents.
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Originally posted by sirsomo
Has anyone contacted toyomoto in Florida or Sound Performance in Chicago? These shops tune mostly Toyotas, but also do Lexus stuff. I would think they could do this swap, maybe throw in a single turboed Supra engine. Just my 2 cents.
Has anyone contacted toyomoto in Florida or Sound Performance in Chicago? These shops tune mostly Toyotas, but also do Lexus stuff. I would think they could do this swap, maybe throw in a single turboed Supra engine. Just my 2 cents.
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Re: whats a V300?
Originally posted by Chairmnofthbord
whats a V300?
whats a V300?
Re: Stand alone engine
Originally posted by chaskim
I have a guy who says you can bolt this kit that has a 2jZ engine and a turbo at 580hp. It has its own engine computer. If you want the number then let me know.
Chaskim
I have a guy who says you can bolt this kit that has a 2jZ engine and a turbo at 580hp. It has its own engine computer. If you want the number then let me know.
Chaskim
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I've talked with toyomoto in Florida and they are expensive, like $15,000