New year, new build: 1991 2JZ- CA street-legal LS7 killer
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Zumtizzle;1085389 said:
If you don't mind, can i come out for the bushing install?
Sure. It might be a little while longer, but I'll let you know. It probably won't happen until after Vegas.
It's been a while since my last update, mainly because I've been enjoying the car too much to take it back apart for the next round of mods. However, this time it made my decision for me. For no apparent reason other than my bad luck or possible abuse before I bought the engine, my almighty 2JZ decided to develop a slow leak in the headgasket from the combustion chamber to water jackets. It's minor enough that I could continue to drive it to work each day with the A/C blowing cold as long as I checked the water level and topped it off occasionally. It only ever shows any real signs of a problem when climbing steep grades at low RPM for long periods of time. Regardless, I'm not taking any chances of causing further damage and it's been parked for the last couple of weeks. Between me being pissed at my luck and work keeping me busy, I haven't found the time or motivation to even pop the hood until now.
I've started collecting parts for the headgasket repair:
ARP studs
OEM headgasket
and all other gaskets and seals required
Rather than just pulling the head, I'm yanking the whole engine out. The wiring harness needs a few finishing touches which will be easier with the engine on a stand where I can actually build the harness in place and make it all fit nicely, and while the engine is out, I'll be making a few changes under the hood. My plans currently include a wire tuck, ABS removal, a good cleaning, and possibly paint.
Other additional changes I would like to make to the engine include a fully rebuilt USDM head (for later addition of smog equipment), USDM 550cc injectors and resistor pack, and possibly some mild cams.
Needless to say my Supra won't be making Vegas this year. However by spring, it should be a lot of fun.
I'll post updates with pics as I go.
Collin
I've started collecting parts for the headgasket repair:
ARP studs
OEM headgasket
and all other gaskets and seals required
Rather than just pulling the head, I'm yanking the whole engine out. The wiring harness needs a few finishing touches which will be easier with the engine on a stand where I can actually build the harness in place and make it all fit nicely, and while the engine is out, I'll be making a few changes under the hood. My plans currently include a wire tuck, ABS removal, a good cleaning, and possibly paint.
Other additional changes I would like to make to the engine include a fully rebuilt USDM head (for later addition of smog equipment), USDM 550cc injectors and resistor pack, and possibly some mild cams.
Needless to say my Supra won't be making Vegas this year. However by spring, it should be a lot of fun.
I'll post updates with pics as I go.
Collin
Man thats quite a change!! Good luck on the rebuild and other mods, car is going to be a blast to drive.
Jeremy
Jeremy
Just caught up on the thread, nice work! I'm at the same impasse with my 2jzge-T swap, HG is gone between #s 2&3 so it's time to fix some swap details and upgrade. Good luck with the HG fix.
I haven't taken anything apart yet, but I did find time today to pop a battery in it, fire it up and run it up and down the street a few times. The HG leak is minor enough that it runs just fine until you try to take it any long distances.
I'm glad I did this because it reminded me how much fun this car is and that I need a new clutch haha. I wanted to show my friend what it could do from a launch. It spun a bit it first but launched hard. When I put in in 2nd and got into the gas, the wheels grabbed but the clutch didn't.
I'll be pulling the engine soon and getting things moving. I just work too damn much to spend all of what little free time that I have working on my toy. Hopefully that will change soon and I can get reacquainted with my beastie.
Collin
The HG leak is minor enough that it runs just fine until you try to take it any long distances.I'm glad I did this because it reminded me how much fun this car is and that I need a new clutch haha. I wanted to show my friend what it could do from a launch. It spun a bit it first but launched hard. When I put in in 2nd and got into the gas, the wheels grabbed but the clutch didn't.
I'll be pulling the engine soon and getting things moving. I just work too damn much to spend all of what little free time that I have working on my toy. Hopefully that will change soon and I can get reacquainted with my beastie.
Collin
Some goodies that I've started collecting...
-TEIN HR coilovers w/ pillow ball mounts
-Some JZA70 fenders with bubble sidemarkers
-Glass H4 headlight housings for the HID's to come
-JDM tail lights
All for $300 and a short drive to a local importer.
Not shown is also a new OEM headgasket and ARP studs. I'm currently looking for a USDM head. Since it's coming apart anyways, I might as well get this thing one more step closer to CA legal like the thread title says...
Collin
-TEIN HR coilovers w/ pillow ball mounts
-Some JZA70 fenders with bubble sidemarkers
-Glass H4 headlight housings for the HID's to come
-JDM tail lights
All for $300 and a short drive to a local importer.
Not shown is also a new OEM headgasket and ARP studs. I'm currently looking for a USDM head. Since it's coming apart anyways, I might as well get this thing one more step closer to CA legal like the thread title says...
Collin
If those headlights are off a JDM car the pattern is wrong for LHD (you'll blind oncoming drivers badly).
The rest was a steal
The rest was a steal
Poodles;1177833 said:If those headlights are off a JDM car the pattern is wrong for LHD (you'll blind oncoming drivers badly).
The rest was a steal
Thanks. I was concerned about that but wasn't 100% sure.