[Theneil300]

Head could be cracked, or the block allowing coolant to get where it’s not supposed to be

 

[Theneil300]

I’d never do a 1uz over a 2j- but really just LS that bad boy. You’ll have money left over for suspension and power train stuff; and in the end will be a better rig

 

[Theneil300]

I mean cars always have a whitish haze of steam out the exhaust on cold start up, does it smell like coolant??

 

[Theneil300]

Also yeah check your spark plugs , pretty much for any run condition problem they will tell you something. As far as swaps go LS is the way for the support and price tag, everything is just easier. Top it
Off with the horsepower and weight and that’s why everyone does them