Haven't dropped by in a while so I apologize. But while I was gone I was kept busy and learned quite a lot. I finally tore out the old dying heart in the beast and gave it new life in the form of a nice healthy 1jz :biglaugh:. Though not without faults over the 3 months it took (Beginning of June to August 25th). Once the new engine was in and started (first crank :naughty
it was quick to let me know that the stock CT12a turbos were f***ed. I sent them out and got news that the seals and shafts had taken damage. It wasnt cost effective to rebuild the stock twins and sooner or later a single turbo set-up was inevitable at some point along owning this engine, so I leaped a year in advanced and started rounding up parts for the big single. Now, just under 3 months from installing the engine I had everything ready. After having done all the work myself, mostly, I sent her out for some exhaust and intercooler piping fabrication! Now voila, Ive driven about 100 or so miles the past week and a half Ive had her back and Ive never been happier. Note this is my first turbo car having come off a 7mge. Some details on the swap: Stock engine/ecu from JDM Engine Depot in NJ, A/c deleted, kept my w58 tranny (for now), Tweaked Performance harness, DriftMotion 57trim Billet turbo/turbo kit aswell as various parts for the actual swap. Happy to have a running, and quick, car! And proud to have been able to do it all myself.
