does it matter what 2jzge block it is? is there a certain year and car type to shoot for? i saw that lexus 2jzge are cheap.
Make a 2JZ N/A block, into a GTE one?
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Lexus SC300 is the block im using.
i dunno about the IS300 blocks. they are VVTi so i dunno if they are different or not
i dunno about the IS300 blocks. they are VVTi so i dunno if they are different or not
...just an update. The US GE block has a large port/opening for the oil Pressure switch, which is on the block, by where the A/C compressor is. A power steering union bolt's thread fit, but it's too long and has it's holes as well.
The smaller threaded one for the JDM GTE block would not fit. Since I am not using that switch/signal, I plugged that port, using the top half of one of my old 7M water temp senders. It's not ideal, but I simply could not find a large enough metric/NPT bolt/plug to fit (local auto parts, Home Depot, etc).
Other than some of the other reported info, the blocks are the same. As far as VVTi & non-VVTi options, just use a TT head (or do the NA-T if you already have an N/A setup that you can use). Also, I would recommend using TT pistons and not a thick-@$$ headgasket.
I have everything in now and will be starting it up tonight. The only thing I am worried about, is that I was unable to test the oil filter bracket for leaks. A long time ago (4+ years ago), someone had similar issues and found that the bracket was the culprit (mixing coolant & oil). I have not found ANY info on this, so if you know anything, please tell me.
So... I am crossing my fingers. At worst, I'll just need to replace the bracket.
The smaller threaded one for the JDM GTE block would not fit. Since I am not using that switch/signal, I plugged that port, using the top half of one of my old 7M water temp senders. It's not ideal, but I simply could not find a large enough metric/NPT bolt/plug to fit (local auto parts, Home Depot, etc).
Other than some of the other reported info, the blocks are the same. As far as VVTi & non-VVTi options, just use a TT head (or do the NA-T if you already have an N/A setup that you can use). Also, I would recommend using TT pistons and not a thick-@$$ headgasket.
I have everything in now and will be starting it up tonight. The only thing I am worried about, is that I was unable to test the oil filter bracket for leaks. A long time ago (4+ years ago), someone had similar issues and found that the bracket was the culprit (mixing coolant & oil). I have not found ANY info on this, so if you know anything, please tell me.
So... I am crossing my fingers. At worst, I'll just need to replace the bracket.