2JZ VVTi or 1JZ VVTi Engine swap.

[kane822]

I was given an old 1965 car to restore and I plan on building it from the ground up. I won't say the name just because I think some might get offended since I am taking a Toyota engine and putting it in an American classic. Ha ha but you can find out for yourself if you visit my blog.
http://65fastbackconversion.blogspot.com/
That is If the name of the site does not already give it away.

Anyways with that aside, I want to buy a JDM package off ebay and one that include every accessory. I am torn between a 2JZ VVTi and 1JZ VVTi. I am looking for power but also efficiency and MPG (Hence the reason I am not interested in a large displacement V8 which is what everyone puts in the car I have)

I want a 5 speed manual only because I don't want to spend the extra $4K for the 6 spd getrad. The problem is it is very hard to find either the 1JZ or 2JZ VVTi with a 5 spd and all its accessories. So now I am considering on buying the best package I can find with an Auto transmission and then just swapping a 5 spd 154 tranny later.

Any advice you all might have would be sweet! I am looking at a swap on ebay right now that has the 2JZ VVti with an auto tranny. I would like to know what kind of mileage I might expect if I swapped the motor in a car that weighs around 1500# to 2000#. And with that in mind what can I expect if I swap the auto tranny out with a R154 5 spd. Or say if I found a 1JZ VVTi swap what kind of MPG could I expect with an auto or manual Tranny... etc, etc...

I am not looking to put any aftermarket parts to get horse power just taking all the stock parts and making it fit into my car.

This is what I think I know

1JZ vvti - 280 Hp+-, 25-30mpg
2JZ vvti - 320 HP+-, 20-25mpg


Can anyone set me straight? Thanks