hey guys, I figured it's about damn time I make one of these build threads, and just so happens I bought an engine yesterday.
Here's the rundown. Everything will be on an extreme budget,and I will keep the total cost (including everything) under 1k. At the end, I will hope to reach around 700whp with the setup. I currently have a 1jz in my SC300, but i'll be swapping this jz over when i'm done with it.
I'll tally it here for now:
2jz-GE engine: $80
2jz-GTE cylinder head: $50
USDM 2jz-GTE cams: $100
Megan T4 manifold: $85
2jz-GTE Oil Pump and Water Pump Housing: $80
2jz-GTE OEM Rod Bearings: $15
NPR Piston Rings: $45
Eristic Gasket set: $70
ARP Head Studs: $105
PTE 780cc injectors: $150
GTE Valve covers: $140
2jzgte OEM Headgasket: $95
JDM Aristo Intake manifold: $150
Holset HX-52: $150
Ebay fuel rail: $59
Oil Sandwich adapter plate: $25
Oil line (N2O line) and coupler: $17
2JZGTE Crank timing gear: $35
Parts Sold (That I got with the purchase)
MKIV Resistor Box: +$70
GE PS Pump +$50
2JZGTE Igniter +$70
2jz-ge Valve Covers +$20
2jz-ge lower Intake manifold +20
Total Spent: $1451
Total Left: $0
Total Over Budget: $221
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That's it for now, still need to buy lots of parts. I'll add more when I get it.
Hoping to add ARP head studs, ACL main and rod bearings, TT pistons (maybe), and a new gasket set. Of course the regular stuff like intake manifold and oil cooler will have to be added, but i can get that later on.
On to the pics:
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2jz-GE with all of its $80 goodness. Had 180k on it, apparently with a blown headgasket. The timing belt is new, as well as the spark plugs and water pump. I guess I lucked out.
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Didn't come with a lower oil pan, but I can find one easily at a junkyard, no biggie.
Gratuitous 2jz shot:
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GTE head:
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it had a valve stuck open from a nitrous backfire. Nothing a dremel or machine shop can't fix. I'm doing all new valve seals everywhere as well. Possibly valvesprings if the budget allows.
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XSPower t6 turbo mani. A shameless ripoff of the full race mani. the welds aren't great, and there is a bit of slag, but again, i cant expect much from a 100 dollar manifold. I'll mod it to work well.
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Some extra parts including a GTE fuel rail I got for 8 bucks.
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180k miles of loving..looks like the engine had a while between oil changes.
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Took out stock non cooled oil filter thingy.
I had an issue taking off the head because one of the head bolts was stripped. I also noticed the bolts near the middle and rear of the engine were MUCH easier to remove than the front ones were. Is there any reason for this?
Anyway, I hit the head with a rubber mallet and spun it around 10 times til the bolt came out. Easy as pie. Only took 2 hours with a chisel and drill until I figured out that method. Here is what I got:
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I have a question. Why the hell does one cylinder look brand new? I still see the damn billet markings on it. More pics:
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My theory is the coolant leaked into that cylinder and steam cleaned it. The gasket didn't look blown, but it was hard to tell.
here's another cylinder for comparison:
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2 heads next to each other:
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headless 2jz:
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That's all for today. Tomorrow I'll take off the upper oil pan and check the bearings and sludge. And hopefully try to clean the engine out a bit before painting the block and accessories.
let me know what you think.
Thanks,
-Freddy
Here's the rundown. Everything will be on an extreme budget,and I will keep the total cost (including everything) under 1k. At the end, I will hope to reach around 700whp with the setup. I currently have a 1jz in my SC300, but i'll be swapping this jz over when i'm done with it.
I'll tally it here for now:
2jz-GE engine: $80
2jz-GTE cylinder head: $50
USDM 2jz-GTE cams: $100
Megan T4 manifold: $85
2jz-GTE Oil Pump and Water Pump Housing: $80
2jz-GTE OEM Rod Bearings: $15
NPR Piston Rings: $45
Eristic Gasket set: $70
ARP Head Studs: $105
PTE 780cc injectors: $150
GTE Valve covers: $140
2jzgte OEM Headgasket: $95
JDM Aristo Intake manifold: $150
Holset HX-52: $150
Ebay fuel rail: $59
Oil Sandwich adapter plate: $25
Oil line (N2O line) and coupler: $17
2JZGTE Crank timing gear: $35
Parts Sold (That I got with the purchase)
MKIV Resistor Box: +$70
GE PS Pump +$50
2JZGTE Igniter +$70
2jz-ge Valve Covers +$20
2jz-ge lower Intake manifold +20
Total Spent: $1451
Total Left: $0
Total Over Budget: $221
____________________________________________________________________________________________
That's it for now, still need to buy lots of parts. I'll add more when I get it.
Hoping to add ARP head studs, ACL main and rod bearings, TT pistons (maybe), and a new gasket set. Of course the regular stuff like intake manifold and oil cooler will have to be added, but i can get that later on.
On to the pics:
Didn't come with a lower oil pan, but I can find one easily at a junkyard, no biggie.
Gratuitous 2jz shot:
GTE head:
it had a valve stuck open from a nitrous backfire. Nothing a dremel or machine shop can't fix. I'm doing all new valve seals everywhere as well. Possibly valvesprings if the budget allows.
XSPower t6 turbo mani. A shameless ripoff of the full race mani. the welds aren't great, and there is a bit of slag, but again, i cant expect much from a 100 dollar manifold. I'll mod it to work well.
Some extra parts including a GTE fuel rail I got for 8 bucks.
180k miles of loving..looks like the engine had a while between oil changes.
Took out stock non cooled oil filter thingy.
I had an issue taking off the head because one of the head bolts was stripped. I also noticed the bolts near the middle and rear of the engine were MUCH easier to remove than the front ones were. Is there any reason for this?
Anyway, I hit the head with a rubber mallet and spun it around 10 times til the bolt came out. Easy as pie. Only took 2 hours with a chisel and drill until I figured out that method. Here is what I got:
I have a question. Why the hell does one cylinder look brand new? I still see the damn billet markings on it. More pics:
My theory is the coolant leaked into that cylinder and steam cleaned it. The gasket didn't look blown, but it was hard to tell.
here's another cylinder for comparison:
2 heads next to each other:
headless 2jz:
That's all for today. Tomorrow I'll take off the upper oil pan and check the bearings and sludge. And hopefully try to clean the engine out a bit before painting the block and accessories.
let me know what you think.
Thanks,
-Freddy
gl meng
