I've made a similar thread at the 'other' forum, but figured some people who go there don't frequent here and vice versa, so it doesn't hurt to ask in more places than one;
So check this out. I'm not a horsepower freak or anything and I am fairly content with the potency of my '87 Mk. III. I'd leave my car as is, however, it is developing what a few mechanics have deemed as an early case of rod knock, and the engine is probably on its way out. When it blows, it blows, it's just a bone-stock 7M-GE and not much harm done.
However, I would like to drop in a Toyota engine, preferably a straight-six, WITHOUT turbo, newer, and could maintain or even gain a few miles to the gallon (being a daily and all) with just a small touch of horsepower. Thus, I've stumbled across the 2JZ-GE.
My question is this; what differences are there in the 2JZ-GE between (1991? I think) and 2005? I'm saving up for one off the 'bay but it's from a 2005 Lexus IS300... aside from that hideous cover, is there anything else I'd need for a newer engine aside from the run-of-the-mill 1JZ bellhousing, custom engine mounts and such?
Oh, if it makes any difference; I'm running a W58. Perhaps I should seek a rebuilt R154...?
So check this out. I'm not a horsepower freak or anything and I am fairly content with the potency of my '87 Mk. III. I'd leave my car as is, however, it is developing what a few mechanics have deemed as an early case of rod knock, and the engine is probably on its way out. When it blows, it blows, it's just a bone-stock 7M-GE and not much harm done.
However, I would like to drop in a Toyota engine, preferably a straight-six, WITHOUT turbo, newer, and could maintain or even gain a few miles to the gallon (being a daily and all) with just a small touch of horsepower. Thus, I've stumbled across the 2JZ-GE.
My question is this; what differences are there in the 2JZ-GE between (1991? I think) and 2005? I'm saving up for one off the 'bay but it's from a 2005 Lexus IS300... aside from that hideous cover, is there anything else I'd need for a newer engine aside from the run-of-the-mill 1JZ bellhousing, custom engine mounts and such?
Oh, if it makes any difference; I'm running a W58. Perhaps I should seek a rebuilt R154...?