Haters bring on the hate....
Haters bring on the hate.... 
Soooooo, I'm doing a thing to my 1995 Z28 that does involve boost.
I was going to go turbo LS route but decided to do something different that I have thought about for a while. I'm installing a 2JZ into my car. I figured I might as well **** off everyone from the domestic and import side of the house.
My goal is to make more with the 2J than I did with my previous Turbo LT1 setup (1,008 RWHP).
I know this likely may not be popular, but I thought I might as well share anyways.
For those interested in following the build, I have created a youtube channel dedicated to the build and will update the "Project 2J-Z-28" as it comes along.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKV...sw1TBgCjtZs18g
Last edited by CALL911; Sep 10, 2019 at 07:17 PM.
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I honestly don't think there's a big weight difference between the iron straight 6 2JZ and an aluminum LS like the L33 5.3. I'm guessing it's gonna weigh about what it did before when it had a GM V8 under the hood.
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Since you asked for haters, I am going to call boring. If you really want to be different, toss in a 671 detroit 2 stroke with a twin screw instead of a roots and turbo the **** out of it. That is an inline 6 swap nobody would expect.
There is a fox body local to me with a 2jz. I don’t know him personally, but he is a major player in the local small tire no prep scene. I’d guess high 4’s in the 1/8th. Seems to work well in a light car. I’m not sure how fun they would be in a heavy daily on the street though.
There is a fox body local to me with a 2jz. I don’t know him personally, but he is a major player in the local small tire no prep scene. I’d guess high 4’s in the 1/8th. Seems to work well in a light car. I’m not sure how fun they would be in a heavy daily on the street though.
Hahaaaa! Thanks
Oh, I knew this would bring on the hate and it's all good. Yeah, this should be the first documented 2JZ swap into a 4th gen F-body, so it should fit the different box. Also, it's worth noting that every supercharged turbo setup I've seen tried has never ran properly. The 2JZ is actually an excellent platform.
LOL, yes. The first time I turn the key on my Z28 and it makes Supra noises I'm honestly not sure how I'm gonna feel. LOLOLOL
There some extremely fast cars running the 2JZ platform. Mine will be powerful but my goals are not track oriented. That being said I would like to see what it will do in the 1/4 mile when it's done.
Hahaaaa! Thanks
LOL, yes. The first time I turn the key on my Z28 and it makes Supra noises I'm honestly not sure how I'm gonna feel. LOLOLOL
There some extremely fast cars running the 2JZ platform. Mine will be powerful but my goals are not track oriented. That being said I would like to see what it will do in the 1/4 mile when it's done.
Hahaaaa! Thanks
I picked a turbo that should have decent spool characteristics and picking tall gears. With the ratio in the Magnum T-56 it should be similar to the V-160 in the Supras. It shouldn't really be that bad. On the contrary I believe it will be a very fun street car.
“Fun” is a relative word in this case. Of course it will be fun. I’ve had a turbo Buick, high compression stroker, nitrous, and now procharged ls1. Setup correctly any can be made to perform at the track. For a street toy give me cubic inches every time especially in a heavy car. When my sbe lets go I’ll be going with more cubic inches...how many will depend on what I can afford.
I suppose fun is a relative term. Driving other 2JZ setups with good spool characteristics to me is fun. I had several higher HP GM V8 combos before, and honestly at the power level I'll be taking it to, there is absolutely no way I would want all the power down low. Power is only as good as traction will allow you to use.
I would much prefer the route I am going. The other option would have been a Dart LS block and my previous turbo. Even then I would have chosen to stay under 400 cubic inches. Just personal preference I suppose. But if the power level was lower and it was an NA setup, I could agree that more than 400 ci would be preferred.
I would much prefer the route I am going. The other option would have been a Dart LS block and my previous turbo. Even then I would have chosen to stay under 400 cubic inches. Just personal preference I suppose. But if the power level was lower and it was an NA setup, I could agree that more than 400 ci would be preferred.
I suppose fun is a relative term. Driving other 2JZ setups with good spool characteristics to me is fun. I had several higher HP GM V8 combos before, and honestly at the power level I'll be taking it to, there is absolutely no way I would want all the power down low. Power is only as good as traction will allow you to use.
I would much prefer the route I am going. The other option would have been a Dart LS block and my previous turbo. Even then I would have chosen to stay under 400 cubic inches. Just personal preference I suppose. But if the power level was lower and it was an NA setup, I could agree that more than 400 ci would be preferred.
I would much prefer the route I am going. The other option would have been a Dart LS block and my previous turbo. Even then I would have chosen to stay under 400 cubic inches. Just personal preference I suppose. But if the power level was lower and it was an NA setup, I could agree that more than 400 ci would be preferred.
trust me I always have someone going out of their way to tell me they don’t like my fake gto even though I didn’t even ask their opinion on a public forum lol. I like it and that’s all that matters.