frustrated 2j (1j?) supra build

[dslocal]

For those of you who don't like to sift through chatter, pictures are on post, 1, 12, 44

Well I finally got the car back together after having my front main seal go bad, While I was there I dropped the subframe and powdercoated it/new bushings and steering rack/ball joints.
Got it back together only to find out my master cylinder went bad(1 remanufactured, and two new ones later still no luck)
After that, still with no brakes had to get it home from the shop so I drove the two miles in first and second gear, made it home only to pull into my driveway to hear my car start making a sound like there's a ferret trapped in the oil pan and my #6 injector go out(yay misfire)
Anyways I decided I'm done fucking with this thing, I'm going to redo the whole car.
I need help deciding what motor I want to do, It has a 1j with failing bearings in it right now running a blitz twin turbo kit and a aem, 18psi

Found a 2jz at a local junkyard 200 bucks (ge) so I need to get a gte head.
Eventually this car will be used as a weekend canyon runner/ cruiser. Shooting for around 600 on 91 octane and meth.
(friends been bragging about his 09 zo6 with its 505 hp:naughty
Plans for the build include a car rotisserie and a custom stainless rollcage, and whatever else me or you guys can think up, maybe stainless a-arms?
Anyway What you think? on to pictures, When I got it

Fairly recent, I've tidied up a lot of the wiring and painted all the piping black

 

[dslocal]

Well since no one has posted on here I'll just give a quick update, I finished my new shop and am going to start pulling it apart next week.
I've been toying with the idea of dropping in a 1uz-fe and turboing it, Does anyone know if you can run a 1uz off of a 2jz AEM?
Please let me know, this is the only thing holding me back:icon_bigg

 

[Poodles]

I'd say 1.5JZ as the only part that's really messed up is the bottom end, and you have a 2J block...

 

[bloodasp90]

id say go 1.5j, i went through the same thing basicly..

 

[ogre]

So what is a 1.5j?

 

[NokaoiMK3]

So what is a 1.5j?

Google it... But basically just a 2jz bottom end with a 1jz head bolted on to it.. Easier swap usually for guys that are already running mods on there 1j's..

 

[honestabe]

I'm with them, go 1.5JZ. Rebuild the block with new internals, get a new ATI super dampener, balance and blueprint the block, and build the head.

 

[dslocal]

Alright I knew going 1.5jz was the most realistic option...
For the head I am planning on using some BC 272 cams and while on their website I noticed they are selling +1mm valves with springs, How do these compare to the ferea valves?
And any opinions on turbos? I'm looking to keep it in the $800 range so I figured the MP T-70 was the best bang for my buck. What do you guys think?

 

[Zumtizzle]

Look into supertech valves.

 

[honestabe]

Why the MP T70? Why not go with a Holset turbo or a Driftmotion DM67 (the DM 67 is about $800 and is good for 650 RWHP).

 

[dslocal]

I have heard good things about the t-70, but then again the dm67 does look nice...
my goal with this build is 600 hp which will be plenty but I'm not sure if I want to be limited to that...
About the holset I know they are good turbos, hell they last 300k miles on a cummins. I just haven't found any good retailers and can't decide between the hx35 and hx40. leaning towards the 40 though. Any help?

 

[dslocal]

I got a little done over the weekend, I'm bad at taking pictures while I'm working to so all you guys get to see is it after its done:biglaugh:
O and I picked my turbo out too but pics will wait till its here:icon_bigg

Anyways got the motor out and torn down, why are these pistons so clean on the intake side? and there is a little bit of wear on the cylinder walls but not much

I went ahead and stripped the whole front of the car and the interior, I am planning on freshining up the harnesses too which should be fun.

Lost the side skirts too, going back to stock, the PO decided it would be a good idea to use wood screws to attach them:nono:

Using different fenders too, they had both been hit pretty hard from the front at some point and whoever fixed them did a very poor job...

Then I went ahead and modified my bumper support for my turboA duct thats not here yet...:icon_surp

My Parts shelf

And you guys should know what I'm doing here, btw this stuff is a pain in the ass to get off

 

[dslocal]

Any suggestions on stuff to do while I have everything apart like this?

 

[honestabe]

Stitch weld the body and interior. This will take a while (I've heard 2 days), but it will strengthen the body up. I'd also remove the factory sound insulation (tar mats) and put in dynamats in the whole interior. Could also fill in any holes that aren't being used and remove anything that wasn't being used (meaning mounting tabs for stuff that isn't on the car). Looks good bro.

 

[GotTurbos?]

Looks like you have a ton of space to work there. I'm jealous!

 

[dslocal]

Stitch weld the body and interior. This will take a while (I've heard 2 days), but it will strengthen the body up. I'd also remove the factory sound insulation (tar mats) and put in dynamats in the whole interior. Could also fill in any holes that aren't being used and remove anything that wasn't being used (meaning mounting tabs for stuff that isn't on the car). Looks good bro.

well yea, I kinda meant besides the obvious stuff:biglaugh:


And actually gotturbos we just finished putting up this new metal building like two weeks ago and there is a lot of room, part of the reason I'm doing this now:icon_surp

 

[honestabe]

Cut the fender well lips to make more clearance for wider tires? Subframe reinforcement in the rear?

 

[dslocal]

I like the subframe reinforcement def going to do that, what fender well lips are you talking about?
I was actually considering cutting the fenders and expanding them, the only thing is I dont really want to lose space in the engine bay especially since I don't have the new setup all fabed up so I will know how much extra room I will have...

 

[honestabe]

The piece of metal this fender roller is bending.



How would you lose space in the engine bay by expanding your fenders? You expand outward, not inward. There's a way that you can extend your front fenders and have it look fairly stock, although it requires a lot of work. Nick Stonawski (owner of the MKIII with the plate 2JZUL8R) had this done and it looks really good. If you just stretch out your lip like a lot of drifters do, it'll look like ass.

 

[dslocal]

Ya ok that was what I thought you meant, just not sure. I was talking about making more room in the fenderwell so the tires don't rub at full lock, one of my buddies with a 350z recommended this because I guess they have trouble with that...
Anyways I am going to try to run 295/35/17 Nitto NT05's all the way around so I am pretty sure I will have to expand the fenders some how, luckily I have a set to practice on. Hahaha