1JZ-GTE swap
- Thread starter KN70
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Not sure what you mean by engine swap being bolt on. Sorry not trying to be a dick or anything. Are you talking about the motor mounts you have from i assume 7mge work with the 1jz. I'm not sure if they do but I do know that their are other things you will have to do to successfully swap the 1jz. I have been thinking about doing the 1jz swap as well, I don't think I'm going to because their doesn't seem to be a large aftermarket for them.
Just pretty much finished my 1j swap into an 86 mk3. don't make the mistake i did and find the cheapest clip possible(flashoptions). it turns out to be more expensive than jarco or some other reputable clip importer after you've finished replacing all the broken shit they send you. also it's not that difficult overall if you do the research ahead of time.
you will either need a front crossmember from a late 89+ supra or you can by the adapters from bic performance which have had very good reviews. you will also need to extend the harness if you can also get the cluster from the clip with the 1jz tach that is also better or you could just put in an aftermarket tach.
I've heard good things about Jarco. Bill there is a really good guy. What are the specs of a stock 1jz thats in perfect working condition. Whats a good round figure $$$ for the average 1jz into an MA70? I have been contemplating an engine swap forever. I love my 7m. So far I'm narrowed to the obvious ones that have been done. rebuild my 7mgte, 1jz swap, 2jz swap, and have been highly contemplating a 1UZ-FE swap possibly with a custom turbo kit. I have heard the shelf life on the 1uz-fe is 400k miles. Can anyone verify that info.? I think I would love the torque of a lexus v8 in my supra and I heard a sound clip of a 1uz-fe N/A in an mk3 was a beautiful note. However I think their would be a lot more fabricating for the 1uz-fe, has anyone here done the lexus v8 swap?
