jtmuncher Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Looking to start another project. I have been reading as there is a lot of great information here and a few other places. My first question is, what is the best source for a 2JZ engine? I see them all day long on ebay from JDM, just not sure if anyone else has gone that route. Thanks for any advice. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadey Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=120922#entry1174647 No idea if there still around or if your located neither them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Yes I did see it. I spoke to them a few times via email today. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 I spoke with them over the phone today, will prolly pay for it early next week. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuzd Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Looking forward to seeing your build man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) Motor came in yesterday afternoon. Looks like crap... all of the coil connectors came apart in my hands as I removed them. Going to get a valve job, arp head studs, cam gears and better head gasket just to be safe. This will be a long term project. I dont plan on posting every detail along the way here as its been very well documented by others already. I will post pics of items I had questions on tho just to fill in the gaps for those thinking about doing this in the future. Going to order motor mounts from vettkiller this week. Thanks http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zps922b3427.jpg Edited July 9, 2013 by jtmuncher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) i would like to see a pic, when you get there, on the trans mount, bracket, assembly......a pic of how yours looks. Edited July 10, 2013 by importwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 might be a while, but I will definitely post them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake88starquest Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Did u end up getting your motor from JDM Engine Depot?? and was it just the coil connectors that were bad or was everything in poor condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 i know there is a site that was linked on here somewhere that had all new connectors for this engine. Found it.drift motion will be your primary go to site i believe.http://store.driftmotion.com/static/c-connectorhousingsandterminals.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I got it from JDM Engine Corp in Richardson, TX. Mainly the coil connectors are all that I have had issue with. Easy fix. I was going to pull the head and get it rebuilt but after pulling the valve covers and seeing how clean the valve train was I changed my mind. Importwarrior, you are correct. I have already ordered several items from driftmotion. Good prices http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zps6a9f1ec8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Looks good JT. I wouldn't worry about it. LOL @ all of the broken plastic pieces. My 1j and 2j both had the same problem. GL with the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) pulled turbos and exhaust mani off today. Didn't really like the way the valves looked but I think they will be okay. Edited July 15, 2013 by jtmuncher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuzd Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 How is everything coming along man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starquest87Jimmy Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I am thinking about doing a 1JZ swap, what are some of the complications? I don't have a welder, do I need one? I am looking to get the auto trans with the front sump. My quest is an auto and the auto JZs are cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 If you plan on staying auto go ahead and get the 2jz. Its worth the few hundred bucks up front to get it. vettekiller sells motor mounts so you can go that route. You'll need to fab a trans mount and get a driveshaft. Other than that its just splicing and dicing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Been a slow process up to this point. Been taking care of some family obligations. Here are a few updated pics from this afternoon. Going to run a PT67, which should easily get me 450-500hp. Cleaned up some items, painted others and replaced some as well. I have been using driftmotion for most of my ordering but this manifold was definitely a mistake. This is their cheap ebay type manifold...I had to modify both the T4 flange (cut it off and angle it) and the 50mm waste gate flange had to be cut and shortened. Also, the bolt holes on the left side of the head had to be drilled out and reamed in order for it to bolt on. Hopefully it holds up as I cannot justify paying 1000-1600 for name brand mani. Also had the intake painted wrinkle black. Will get that installed this week and post up some pics. Lastly, got an R154 trans, shifter, clutch assy and ds in a few weeks ago. Will be picking up an 87 with 6bolt rear and 9" rears next week. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zpsb898f80f.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zps5c564e81.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Looking Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks forgot to mention that I received the mounts from vetkiller last month. They are well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starquest87Jimmy Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks for the FYI, How much are the mounts? I am selling my white 87 to a friend that has a 2j to put in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojeeper Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Hey jtmuncher. Just to give you some reassurances on that exhaust manifold. My buddy had the same one and had to cut and angle it just like you did. He went 2 years at over 1000 hp with it and no problems. He actually made 1200hp before he went to a new one! Edited August 25, 2013 by turbojeeper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 The motor mounts were 220 shipped if I remember correctly. As for the manifold, that is good to know. I almost gave up on it several times. I believe it will be fine now. Have a few updates...put on my down pipe, oil feed line kit, fuel rail and intake. Also got a look at the recipient of this motor just a few hours ago. Its an 87 that has been sitting uncovered in this same spot for the last 7 years. It might look like its in bad shape and it is...there are a few dents one of the front driver's side fender and one on the qtr panel. The front fender can be replaced and the rear qtr panel will be a challenge and learning experience for me. Honestly, I like the way the paint is faded. It looks like matt black to me. That stuff on the hood and roof isn't rust, its a mixture of sap and dirt that seemed would come off with a good scrubbing. It will also come with a good set of 9" rims and a 6-bolt rear. It has all the original interior pcs and sunroof plus it only reads 77k miles on it. Price was great and its only 30 minutes away from me. On to the pics...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zps3735b526.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zps324d7a54.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zps68e02c1b.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zpsf04ad8c3.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zpsccdbc010.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/leche1103/null_zpse14019cd.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Anyone running Aeromotove 340 pump part # 11140? I'm thinking this pump will support the power I'm looking for. Did some searching but couldn't find anything conclusive. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm running bosch 044. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmuncher Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Thanks. I'll look into those today. Edited September 1, 2013 by jtmuncher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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