Ok everyone, I hope that it isn't to late for something like this. I've spent a few hours compiling all this info from about EVERYONE's swap threads. If I happen to just receive bad criticism, well then I spent all this time compiling this for the sake of making my swap easier when I get back stateside. The file is about 26mb or so, and contains a lot of pictures. The hosted links are below for download in Microsoft Word and PDF.
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I'm actually going to pull my engine very very soon, for maintenance and "other things", so a more refined write up maybe coming soon. I might go a different route with this one.....we shall see.
very nice i have this saved in my bookmarks! So is it possible to retain the 5 speed auto tranny with the 2jz-gte, i couldn't really find much on google.
I know I will regret it but no thanks. I wanna see if I can do this with the automatic. Do I need a different bell housing for the auto trans to bolt up to the 2nd-gte?
well if i forgot when i was swapping out transmissions back to the original Aristo one....and I've done this once or twice...haha I figured better to be clear :approve:
I'm researching my swap, and one thing that I haven't found consistent information is on the OBD2 port.
in order to keep my car street legal I need to have a working OBD2 port. my first though was Supra 96+ harness and ECU, has this been done before ?
if there is no way to swap a 2jzgte and keeping the OBD2 port working, I'll have to be happy with a na-t with some piggyback. but rather have an OEM ecu control my engine.
Sorry to bring back a dead thread but i need expertise. Got rid of my IS250 and im picking up an 03 IS300 with a manual on saturday. I already have a 2JZ-GTE on the way so ill be starting this swap in the next couple of weeks. You guys think a piggy back or stand alone ECU? and which brand? Ive used an AEM FIC in the past but i was hoping something a little easier as far as the wiring. Also excluding the downpipe can i make IS exhaust work or does it need to all be custom? Next is there a FMIC kit made for this swap or do i make one from a supra work? Finally im reading through the swap manual and can anyone point out the exact spots i need to grind/cut on the rear turbo so it doesnt hit the harness. Thanks in advance for the help!
^Ive been tryn to search that same question about the FMIC. Also wanna know. If I make my kit my self, what is a good size IC that will fit between the radiator and the crash bar.
New to the is and can't give +rep yet so I have to show love in words. I will be studying the crap out of this guide and, as soon as the wife let's me, I'll join the swappers and get boosted!
i swapped in an Aristo vvti and mine is already an 03 manual. I used my stock harness and extended the MAF wires to reach the TB side (driverside) and have my MAF as a blow through 18" from TB in I/C pipe by lower frame rail. I have full access of OBDII port and have passed TN emissions. Only wiring mod i did was clone the B2S2 and B2S1 to read with B1S2 and B1S1. I also used a spark plug non fouler on the B1S2 (under car) to space out the 2nd O2 that way it sees less exhaust flow thus thinking there is still a converter on it. Wideband reads 10.8 or lower under a load, the ECU WILL compensate up to 13 lbs safely, anything more and the ecu can't add enough and starts to run closer to 12.1. No CEL's unless i turn the boost up and run it to death. I have driven my IS on several trips and the stock twins have the TTC mod and are at 13-15 lbs. has been reliable and get 20-24 mpg for the past 2 years. I just recently went to the single set up, Apexi Neo, and boost controller. Now that its at 15lbs daily, with as much as 18% correction it still runs at 10.8 - 11.4 WOT under a load. Dyno numbers were very impressive for stock motor with bolt on's.
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