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| is25exy | Aug 16 2011, 07:21 PM Post #1 |
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hey guys, after hours of searching on the topic of going from the 1gfe to either a 1jz vvti or even a complete swap of the engine and running gear off an is300 (i recently was offered an is300 engine, gearbox, ecus etc for a reasonably cheap price) i have decided to turn to my fellow lexus lovers and ask for help. first the pros and cons for either swap, ie the cost involved and the time factor and the headaches that come along the way any help will be welcomed |
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| Tezz-Winnie | Aug 16 2011, 07:40 PM Post #2 |
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Look at saving 15K, dont buy a 2J from as IS300 instead go for a JZX100 halfcut (if your incredibly lucky to find one) or more expensive alternative and if your serious about power is the JZA80 6speed halfcut. Its cheaper to go down the auto route but not many are interested in this alternative as its not as fun for obvious reasons. Keep in mind engineering standars, for example bigger engine requires bigger breaks and tougher LSD (a standard open is a death certificate behind a 2J thats if it doesnt break first). Then your looking at engine management and tuning, fuel pump, intercooler, getting apropriate sump configuration, getting custom engine mounts (sometimes cheaper then getting IS300 ones) DEFINATLY exhaust (at least 3" for a 2J), wider wheels ect Im sure someone will add more but i was considering this conversion for a long time and was pretty dam close to starting my list but I found a RS200 and im going to stroke and turbo that instead (even more expensive!!!):) |
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| Geoff897 | Aug 16 2011, 08:11 PM Post #3 |
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Sell up and buy this. http://z4.invisionfree.com/lexusaltezzaclu...showtopic=12067 ![]() |
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| DR-JEKL | Aug 16 2011, 08:39 PM Post #4 |
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Engine transplants are a headache as there is always some niggly problem which generally results in the car being off the road also! Considering the price of a clean IS300 is so low these days transplanting the running gear is ludicrous, you would be best to sell your is200 and buy an IS300. x2 as to Geoff's suggestion
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| Tezz-Winnie | Aug 16 2011, 09:21 PM Post #5 |
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X3 That car is sex... Just needs a V16X
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| is25exy | Aug 17 2011, 12:43 AM Post #6 |
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wow that car is epic i wish i had 25g layin around lol.... how is it that some ppl say one can do a conversion for like 8-10g. im not looking for a track monster.. just a daily with some balls....
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| Tezz-Winnie | Aug 21 2011, 08:45 PM Post #7 |
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15K is doing it legaly plus all supporting mods. you can throw in a 1J into a IS200 for 5K if you like but it wont get registered and it wont last long... |
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| is25exy | Sep 2 2011, 02:20 AM Post #8 |
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5k?? lol.. sell up n buy a s15 a better alternative? |
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| Geoff897 | Sep 2 2011, 11:10 AM Post #9 |
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If you want a faster Manual car then yes sell up and buy something else. A conversion is going to cost more then 5k. |
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