First ride in a 1j
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suprahero said:
This was what I was talking about.
Allan_MA70 said:
I'll take a 1JZ over a 1UZ anyday!
In the shop right now we have two mk3 1jz swaps, the 2jz mk3 back for a fuel pump upgrade and sway bars, and a 7m-gte mk3 build using a brand new short block and a bunch of upgrades.
I say this because I think I am qualified to talk about the differences of each engine without bias and without making nonsense comments just to make arguements start. :icon_razz
I compare the 7m to a classic muscle car. It is not the smoothest running engine, but it just puts you in your seat and sounds mean.
There is also that feeling of accomplishment you get from making the engine that came in the car make big power!
The 1jz is so much fun to drive. It revs higher, feels smoother, has better throttle response, and in even stock form can take out most cars on the road. Once the twins spool it GOES!
The 2jz has that low end torque from the sequential setup but pulls very hard after 4500rpm. It is basically the updated and improved 7m.
It has more power output then the previous two and more potential if raw power is what you want.
I say this because I think I am qualified to talk about the differences of each engine without bias and without making nonsense comments just to make arguements start. :icon_razz
I compare the 7m to a classic muscle car. It is not the smoothest running engine, but it just puts you in your seat and sounds mean.
There is also that feeling of accomplishment you get from making the engine that came in the car make big power!
The 1jz is so much fun to drive. It revs higher, feels smoother, has better throttle response, and in even stock form can take out most cars on the road. Once the twins spool it GOES!
The 2jz has that low end torque from the sequential setup but pulls very hard after 4500rpm. It is basically the updated and improved 7m.
It has more power output then the previous two and more potential if raw power is what you want.
If you could just copy and paste this post everytime a 1j vs. 7m thread starts that would be great. That will shut everyone up real quick.bigaaron said:
BTW, I started this thread to say that I was impressed and I see why people would swap to the smaller displacement engine. Choose what suits you best outta those three, they are all going to make you smile!
kwnate said:
Very well said Kwnate, but one of the three, and I'm not saying which one, will make you cry. Facts of life. I know it, you know it, we just have to deal with it. Now having said that, I think the guys like yourself, that really do a first rate rebuild, will probably not have to go through another rebuild. I think if you do it right the first time, you're set. We just don't get many rebuilds like yours, IJ's,Duanes, Hardcharger's,ReighnMakers,Hellslegion. I know there are a few more, and I apologize if I missed yours. No offense. Most of our rebuilds are just the headgasket. No block resurfacing, or head work, etc. When mine goes, I'm using some of the above mentioned as a guide.
To my motor: Please don't tear up anytime soon....................lol
suprahero said:
I Just Put a hole through the side of my block. Man did i cry. I have deffinatly used peoples feedback about the engines and doing the swaps themselves to judge what was the best route for me.
I haven't had the pleasure of sitting in and getting to experience a 1J or 2J but to listen to you guys talk about is a ton of great info and very helpful
Thank you!
Now i just need enough cash to do a swap :3d_frown:
I absolutely love your TwinTurboR but my god get some new targa seals they only cost $130 for the set and you wont have to be embarassed of your silicon mess on the roof 
heh just had to point it out... Awesome car though man, I wish mine was a real deal r model
heh just had to point it out... Awesome car though man, I wish mine was a real deal r model
ya back to pre 89 members i use bic mounts they are an upgrade using the solid mounts over the 89+ ones. for the price of 1 new liquid mount from toyota get the bic mount kit and use the hard rubber ones they last longer can hold up more power and dont break. i think the hard rubber mounts are about 23$ and you can get them from a junk yard used because they dont break normaly not easily.