Turbo 2JZ-Swapped MK5 Supra Is a Certified Ripper

Righting a Wrong

The new MK5 Supra debuted to mixed reviews, with most of the negative coming from the fact that, well, it's essentially a BMW underneath. However, there's obviously a good reason for that - selling low-volume sports cars these days is not a terribly profitable business, and cutting costs helped bring the Supra back, which may not have happened otherwise. Regardless, this particular MK5 Supra - owned by Piotr Więcek and featured in a recent video from Candy Machine - isn't powered by a BMW engine anymore.

Meaningful Swap

Those that mosey on down to their local Toyota dealership with the intention of buying a new Supra now have two choices of powerplants - the turbocharged 2.0-liter B48 inline-four or turbocharged 3.0-liter B58 inline-six - both of which come from BMW. However, this one ditched both in favor of a turbocharged 2JZ I-6, which is controlled by a Link Thunder ECU.

Serious Drivetrain

Aside from making the Toyota, well, a Toyota, the team that built it also gave the mighty 2JZ a rapid-shifting Quaife 69G six-speed sequential transmission - this is a drift car, after all - and it's been upgraded with a 230mm Xtreme twin-plate, sending copious amounts of power back to a Winters quick-change rear end.

Suspension Upgrades

As one might imagine, this MK5 Supra also has a plethora of suspension upgrades that help it better slide around the track. That list includes Feal Suspension adjustable coilovers, upgraded control arms and hubs from Wisefab, and the steering rack from a BMW E90.

Finishing Touches

On the outside, the Supra was treated to a new type of widebody kit and a unique racing livery, so there's clearly no way to miss it when it's on the track or the street. Regardless, we just appreciate the fact that rather than going the easy route and building the factory I-6, the owner of this one chose to instead make things right again and give it the iconic powerplant that it deserves.

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