2JZ S13 Vert Build

Post by **BorHor** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:59 pm

Welp I will start a new thread so I can keep all my 2JZ stuff together. All my build post can also be found in my car related blog http://borhor.wordpress.com/

After I blew my rings in my supercharged KA24de I figured it was time to do a 2jz! I am starting with cleaning the engine bay since there is oil all over the place. I am also going to paint it. I already ordered the Tech2 mounting kit. I still need to decide if I am going to put in GE motor for temporary use or just going to put a GTE straight up. All my work is being done at VEX Motorsports

Modified by BorHor at 10:17 PM 1/17/2009

Post by **Eikon** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:02 pm

A 2JZ in a S13 droptop.. I love it!

I'm assuming it's a GTE and not just a GE?

Post by **BorHor** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:12 pm

Right now I am not sure. But we have a GE sitting in the shop so I might use just to get the car rolling. But there should be a GTE in by this summer if I do go that route.

Post by **Eikon** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:18 pm

The GE is a nice motor to turbo later. From what little I know about it, it sounds like a metal headgasket is about all it needs to make well over 500 hp in stock form.

Sounds like you'll be going with the 5 spd tranny either way? Those 6 spd. getrag's are expensive!

I can't wait to watch this build. Please take lots of pics and post updates frequently!!!

Post by **BorHor** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:26 pm

I don't plan on keeping this motor to turbo. I will find another motor and use USDM twins and injectors and I should be at 400HP of fun

YouTube · Post by **DeXteR** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:45 pm

I'm dissapointed you're not sticking with the supercharged KA, but I've got a soft spot for it.

2JZ is a cool swap though. Looking forward to the rest of the build thread!

Good luck.

Post by **leesredgt** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:00 pm

GTE>GE. Trust me i know.

Post by **BorHor** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:29 pm

leesredgt wrote:GTE>GE. Trust me i know.

Trust me I know too

Post by **AZ89two4Tsx** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:34 pm

BorHor wrote: I am starting with cleaning the engine bay since there is oil all over the place. I am also going to clean it.

I hope you mean paint it.

Btw the supra ^ is hotttt!

Post by **BorHor** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:29 pm

AZ89two4Tsx wrote:
I hope you mean paint it.

Btw the supra ^ is hotttt!

You win lol. I used the wrong word. And that is my old supra I sold about 6 months ago.

Post by **Coolwhip** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:54 pm

i always had a feeling your bay was a dirty girl behind that KA. Guess it's the process of cleaning her up.

Gonna be awesome. GL

Post by **justclay** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:24 am

Lookin forward to seeing more...

Post by **240zac** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:42 am

leesredgt wrote:GTE>GE. Trust me i know.

correct me if im wrong but isnt the n/a 2jz block is stronger... just not the internals...

iirc all the fast supras like ryan woon's supra runs built internals, n/a 2jz block, and the tt head

Post by **leesredgt** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:46 pm

Physically the short blocks are the same, internals are different, deck height is higher on the ge motor.The GE dont get the oil squiters and they dont have the oil feed on the outside of the block for the turbos or the waterway on the other side for the oil cooler

Post by **BorHor** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:15 pm

So today I ripped out stuff that I do not need and cleaned it out more. Next will be welding up some of the holes and places that need to be covered out. Nick helped me today with ripping out the battery tray. I was relieved to find the rust under there was just surface. I test painted part of the radiator support to see how the paint will come out. I hope to have the passenger side fender cleared off tomorrow. Welding should be done Monday and I hope to get paint started too.

Post by **Loki** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:57 pm

You don't happen to still have your supercharger do you? I've been wanting to go that route with my vert.

Post by **BorHor** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:00 pm

Loki wrote:You don't happen to still have your supercharger do you? I've been wanting to go that route with my vert.

I do actually. I am looking for a buyer right now. $2000 obo for all the full kit - everything needed to put it on + e-manged tuned for S13

Post by **Loki** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:10 pm

How'd you blow the rings anyway? Makes me think I should focus on other things (LSD, brakes, internals) before forced induction.

Post by **BorHor** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:16 pm

Loki wrote:How'd you blow the rings anyway? Makes me think I should focus on other things (LSD, brakes, internals) before forced induction.

High mileage and a beat motor.

YouTube · Post by **DeXteR** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:24 am

Loki wrote:How'd you blow the rings anyway? Makes me think I should focus on other things (LSD, brakes, internals) before forced induction.

You should. Power without control is worth little.

Post by **BorHor** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:16 pm

Did more work on the Vert today. I took off most of the stuff on the pass side fender today. I some what painted under the driver side fender to get a feel of the color.

Post by **Coolwhip** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:29 am

pics of new color!

Post by **BorHor** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:55 am

Coolwhip wrote:pics of new color!

What I meant was the black haha. I am going to paint the car sometime this year though. I thinking of going something alone the lines of midnight purple.

Post by **Coolwhip** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:07 am

BorHor wrote: I thinking of going something alone the lines of midnight purple.

Guess i'm going to have to beat you to it

Post by **BorHor** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:48 am

Coolwhip wrote:
Guess i'm going to have to beat you to it

And the race begins

Post by **Coolwhip** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:49 am

SOB, that sucks for me

Post by **BorHor** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:59 pm

Today we welded some of the holes and started stitch welding the chassis. We didn't get to far though, maybe we will finish tomorrow. I also picked up a R154 tranny with a 1JZ bell housing. That brings be much closer to all the parts needed. I am mainly waiting on the mounting kit now. I should give Tech2 a call tomorrow.

YouTube · Post by **DeXteR** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:42 pm

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like you opted to hammer out the wheel well as opposed to fabbing your own. How much clearance did you gain? Was it worth it?

Post by **BorHor** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:57 pm

DeXteR wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like you opted to hammer out the wheel well as opposed to fabbing your own. How much clearance did you gain? Was it worth it?

I actually did not mod the fender at all. All I did was weld the holes.

Post by **CJRocker** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:08 am

Out of interest, how are you gonna manage the change in weight distribution? I figure the 2JZ-G(T)E has to weigh a substantial amount more than the KA24DE, as I believe a KA24DE weighs similar to a Toyota 4Axx, which is a common "swap out" for these 2JZs (Even though I've only ever seen one completed) Granted the 240SX 'vert weighs a fair bit more than the Corolla, so that may help the balance a fair bit. Anyway, good luck (also, I'm amazed this has gone this far without the 2JZ swap/2JZ swap w/NAS picture)

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