1JZ swap or 2JZ swap

luneytunes369 · 11-12-2008, 07:08 PM

Hello guys!
I'm a noob and i'm new to this so bare with me lol. I own a 1989 Toyota Supra N/A with a 7MGE. As some of us may know, I'm having problems with the heads due to the factory torque settings being wrong. So, my dad came accros a lexus with a 2JZGE in it (supposedly don't what model it is but it has a straight in-line 6, let me know if theirs any usdm cars that have a 1JZ other than the supra thanks) for free. Turns out one of his friends that own a body shop has had the car sitting there for 5 years and no one ever went to reclaim it. On top of that, the car has no papers so i can't really drive it. Anyway, here's my questions: 1. What can i do to change the 2JZGE into a 2JZGTE? Like, is it worth swaping just the heads or should i just buy a 2JZGTE? If so, can anyone tell me where i can find a USDM 2JZGTE with the Getrag 6-speed or at least with a 5-speed R154? I know its expensive but that doesn't matter i'll work for it lol. 2. Will i have to do any work on the firewall if im installing a 2JZGE? 3. Is it worth even installing the 2JZGE? cuz i know that if you don't turn on the engine every now and then, the engine gets messed up. 4. Would buying a 1JZGTE be better? Would all the components that the 7MGE work? For example, the brake pump, exhuast, power steering, etc..? 5. Finally, if theirs anyone who has done either a 2JZGTE, 1JZGTE, 2JZGE and/or converting a 2JZGE into a 2JZGTE, can i have some feed back? Like, all the troubles you've stumbled on, the expensess, etc..? Thank you and sorry for making you guys read so much. I greatly apprechiate it!

EthanMKIII · 11-13-2008, 01:24 AM

Try SupraMania.com they will have alot more info on the 2Jz swap than here. It should be the same as the 1jz swap just with a bigger engine.

EthanMKIII · 11-13-2008, 01:37 AM

2JZGTE MKIII Swap Info - SupraMania perfect for you

luneytunes369 · 11-13-2008, 03:23 PM

thanks man i really aprichiate it =]

shiftysupra · 11-13-2008, 08:26 PM

seriously next time please search for the info... this topic has been covered so many times. after you have exhausted the search function please state your questions and what you searched for so we know how to answer....

luneytunes369 · 11-14-2008, 01:21 PM

I have done my research. and these are the questions that i haven't seen an answer too. thank you anyways

11-12-2008, 07:08 PM	#1
luneytunes369 Stock Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 5	1JZ swap or 2JZ swap Hello guys! I'm a noob and i'm new to this so bare with me lol. I own a 1989 Toyota Supra N/A with a 7MGE. As some of us may know, I'm having problems with the heads due to the factory torque settings being wrong. So, my dad came accros a lexus with a 2JZGE in it (supposedly don't what model it is but it has a straight in-line 6, let me know if theirs any usdm cars that have a 1JZ other than the supra thanks) for free. Turns out one of his friends that own a body shop has had the car sitting there for 5 years and no one ever went to reclaim it. On top of that, the car has no papers so i can't really drive it. Anyway, here's my questions: 1. What can i do to change the 2JZGE into a 2JZGTE? Like, is it worth swaping just the heads or should i just buy a 2JZGTE? If so, can anyone tell me where i can find a USDM 2JZGTE with the Getrag 6-speed or at least with a 5-speed R154? I know its expensive but that doesn't matter i'll work for it lol. 2. Will i have to do any work on the firewall if im installing a 2JZGE? 3. Is it worth even installing the 2JZGE? cuz i know that if you don't turn on the engine every now and then, the engine gets messed up. 4. Would buying a 1JZGTE be better? Would all the components that the 7MGE work? For example, the brake pump, exhuast, power steering, etc..? 5. Finally, if theirs anyone who has done either a 2JZGTE, 1JZGTE, 2JZGE and/or converting a 2JZGE into a 2JZGTE, can i have some feed back? Like, all the troubles you've stumbled on, the expensess, etc..? Thank you and sorry for making you guys read so much. I greatly apprechiate it!

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11-13-2008, 01:24 AM	#2
EthanMKIII 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 71	Try SupraMania.com they will have alot more info on the 2Jz swap than here. It should be the same as the 1jz swap just with a bigger engine.

11-13-2008, 01:37 AM	#3
EthanMKIII 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 71	2JZGTE MKIII Swap Info - SupraMania perfect for you

11-13-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
luneytunes369 Stock Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 5	thanks man i really aprichiate it =]

11-13-2008, 08:26 PM	#5
shiftysupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 96	seriously next time please search for the info... this topic has been covered so many times. after you have exhausted the search function please state your questions and what you searched for so we know how to answer....

11-14-2008, 01:21 PM	#6
luneytunes369 Stock Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 5	I have done my research. and these are the questions that i haven't seen an answer too. thank you anyways