2JZGE to 2JZGTE Swap Questions

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by 93.5_JDM_MK4

how do i know its not complicated? my buddy has a TT and ive noticed that in terms of bolting all the stuff in, everything bolts in exactly the same way and i know i need the harness...but it comes with the swap...anyways no offence but why are you even posting replies if your not someone whos already done this?

What makes you think I haven't done it? I listed exactly what you need, in addition to the v160 and 2jz-gte: harness, ignitor, resistor pack, and ecu. You say you've already got the intercooler covered (aftermarket?). Oh, and you'll also need a different or custom driveshaft unless you also plan to swap your n/a diff with a TT diff. Of course, the exhaust setup is different from the n/a so you'll need an aftermarket (catless) downpipe or an oem downpipe (with cat) to hook up to the oem egcv housing.

Where are you getting the 2jz-gte? If it's from a Japanese engine dealer, it'll likely be from an Aristo, which means the oil pan will need to be changed (you can use the one from your 2jz-ge). It's a LOT of work getting the oil pan completely clean before applying the new gasket material because the upper oil pan is aluminum and there are narrow grooves you have to clean out - of course a steel brush or wire wheel will take aluminum off too, which is why the job is so cumbersome.

However, note that this swap won't produce a full TT Supra. For example, the abs braking system on the n/a is significantly inferior to the tt's.

Lastly, please note that you can't stop folks from posting - especially if the info they have to share is relevant. However, you do have the power to ignore anyone's posts, and wait for someone else to post who has better info for you.

Peace, and best of luck.

[matt1993supraTT]

Originally Posted by pwpanas

What makes you think I haven't done it? I listed exactly what you need, in addition to the v160 and 2jz-gte: harness, ignitor, resistor pack, and ecu. You say you've already got the intercooler covered (aftermarket?). Oh, and you'll also need a different or custom driveshaft unless you also plan to swap your n/a diff with a TT diff. Of course, the exhaust setup is different from the n/a so you'll need an aftermarket (catless) downpipe or an oem downpipe (with cat) to hook up to the oem egcv housing.

Where are you getting the 2jz-gte? If it's from a Japanese engine dealer, it'll likely be from an Aristo, which means the oil pan will need to be changed (you can use the one from your 2jz-ge). It's a LOT of work getting the oil pan completely clean before applying the new gasket material because the upper oil pan is aluminum and there are narrow grooves you have to clean out - of course a steel brush or wire wheel will take aluminum off too, which is why the job is so cumbersome.

However, note that this swap won't produce a full TT Supra. For example, the abs braking system on the n/a is significantly inferior to the tt's.

Lastly, please note that you can't stop folks from posting - especially if the info they have to share is relevant. However, you do have the power to ignore anyone's posts, and wait for someone else to post who has better info for you.

Peace, and best of luck.

amen brother!

[93.5_JDM_MK4]

Originally Posted by pwpanas

What makes you think I haven't done it? I listed exactly what you need, in addition to the v160 and 2jz-gte: harness, ignitor, resistor pack, and ecu. You say you've already got the intercooler covered (aftermarket?). Oh, and you'll also need a different or custom driveshaft unless you also plan to swap your n/a diff with a TT diff. Of course, the exhaust setup is different from the n/a so you'll need an aftermarket (catless) downpipe or an oem downpipe (with cat) to hook up to the oem egcv housing.

Where are you getting the 2jz-gte? If it's from a Japanese engine dealer, it'll likely be from an Aristo, which means the oil pan will need to be changed (you can use the one from your 2jz-ge). It's a LOT of work getting the oil pan completely clean before applying the new gasket material because the upper oil pan is aluminum and there are narrow grooves you have to clean out - of course a steel brush or wire wheel will take aluminum off too, which is why the job is so cumbersome.

However, note that this swap won't produce a full TT Supra. For example, the abs braking system on the n/a is significantly inferior to the tt's.

Lastly, please note that you can't stop folks from posting - especially if the info they have to share is relevant. However, you do have the power to ignore anyone's posts, and wait for someone else to post who has better info for you.

Peace, and best of luck.

The place where iam getting this is from a jap parts dealer, but engine is from a tt supra. The package includes everything from the engine and all that goes with it, tranny, diff and rear subframe. I plan on upgrading the braking system at a later date so the TT abs system doesnt really interest me anyways. Thanks alot for trying to help me but again i wanted to know if there was any suprises or wiring issues to worry about, the rest im pretty well informed about. Sorry if i offended you with my last post but it just seemed as though noone really had info that could be useful to me, i dont see the use in posting things like ''never seen it done'' and ''seems difficult''...

[matt1993supraTT]

Originally Posted by 93.5_JDM_MK4

The place where iam getting this is from a jap parts dealer, but engine is from a tt supra. The package includes everything from the engine and all that goes with it, tranny, diff and rear subframe. I plan on upgrading the braking system at a later date so the TT abs system doesnt really interest me anyways. Thanks alot for trying to help me but again i wanted to know if there was any suprises or wiring issues to worry about, the rest im pretty well informed about. Sorry if i offended you with my last post but it just seemed as though noone really had info that could be useful to me, i dont see the use in posting things like ''never seen it done'' and ''seems difficult''...

well i am sorry that my information did not help you either but i will give you a bit of useful info sell the n/a car and buy a TT then you would'nt have to worry about swapping anything to begin with. sounds like you have the money to do so, cant be cheap importing a jdm supra engine. buying a imported engine with the whole drivetran never heard nor seen that! hope this helps

[93.5_JDM_MK4]

well as a matter of fact instead of costing me 20,000$ for a stock TT, its going to cost me about 14,000$ after its swapped. I also like the fact that not many people have done this, thats why i want to do it!

[93.5_JDM_MK4]

and if u dont believe me about the drivetrain being included, check this site out :
http://www.japanpowerinc.com/engine_...Toyota_2JZ_GTE

this place is roughly 4 hours from where i live.

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by 93.5_JDM_MK4

and if u dont believe me about the drivetrain being included, check this site out :
http://www.japanpowerinc.com/engine_...Toyota_2JZ_GTE

this place is roughly 4 hours from where i live.

If your n/a is US-spec (LHD), and the harness is Japanese-spec (RHD), it won't work.

Originally Posted by 93.5_JDM_MK4

The place where iam getting this is from a jap parts dealer, but engine is from a tt supra. The package includes everything from the engine and all that goes with it, tranny, diff and rear subframe. I plan on upgrading the braking system at a later date so the TT abs system doesnt really interest me anyways. Thanks alot for trying to help me but again i wanted to know if there was any suprises or wiring issues to worry about, the rest im pretty well informed about. Sorry if i offended you with my last post but it just seemed as though noone really had info that could be useful to me, i dont see the use in posting things like ''never seen it done'' and ''seems difficult''...

P.S. I never posted "never seen it done" or "seems difficult...

[matt1993supraTT]

Originally Posted by pwpanas

If your n/a is US-spec (LHD), and the harness is Japanese-spec (RHD), it won't work.

P.S. I never posted "never seen it done" or "seems difficult...

he's talking about me

[matt1993supraTT]

Originally Posted by 93.5_JDM_MK4

well as a matter of fact instead of costing me 20,000$ for a stock TT, its going to cost me about 14,000$ after its swapped. I also like the fact that not many people have done this, thats why i want to do it!

dude i paid 12K for mine it was a one owner car. man more power to you if you want to swap the motor still but theres got to be some reason why everybody has'nt swapped a TT engine into a n/a if it was easy..

[supraman623]

im actually in the middle of doing the same thing. i have a 95 na that had a manual tranny in it. i have the shop manual for the car and did a lot of research before i started so i knew what i was gettin into. im just a normal guy probably just like yourself with a pretty good knowledge of cars but not a mechanic. it def can be done but it isnt very cost effective. the price really changes depending on if you want to go with a 6 speed or an auto. if you want to do the 6 speed which is the v160 tranny then you will need an entire new driveline as well. this is what i did. i had to find a differential that would handle the power. i got an lsd out of a 94 tt supra for 1300 then i had to buy the motor and tranny and ecu which was 5000 then i had to get the slave cylinder it was about 150. then there was a lot of little stuff like the intercooler and piping an nuts and bolts that i didnt have and so on. im not finished yet but i know wants i have everything in i will probably need to get the motor tuned as well. trust me its a lot of work. if you can i would just buy a tt. hope this helps