Buying SC400 soon.... 2jz-gte swap worth it?

[YZFR1]

Hey guys. As the subject says, i am getting an SC400 in the next month or so..... I initially figured i was going to do a 2jz-gte swap in it to get power, but after reading some of these threads....... This may not be the best option.... I also plan on doing a 6 speed conversion.... Is the 1uzfe that good for boosting? I really am interested in your thoughts...... I have been around Supras for years and people who build them..... I probably spent the better part of 2 years of weekends in Vinny Ten's shop in Queens awhile back.... There is so much power available from the 2jz-gte.... I have anohter guy who builds these Supras and a friend with his 97 Supra with 700 or so to the wheels..... What are the options that you guys would take and why..... I thank you in advance for any ideas... I am just trying figure out which way to go.

Dan

 

[poid]

well, a lot of people are swapping 1uz's into supras now when going for big hp and torque, so that should pretty much answer the question of whether to keep it

From what i know of the 2jz, they are good to about 600rwhp (on aussie dynos) on stock internals before things can start going...the 1uz should manage 800rwhp i would think

 

[YZFR1]

This is what my initial thought was really on this..... again, after reading these threads....... There is a Vortech V2-sq supercharger for sale on eBay with injectors, head gaskets, and a couple of other misc. stuff....... I'm wondering if i should buy these? Any help?


Thanks.

Dan

 

[chrisman]

the 2jz is a great engine.. but if you told a supra guy that you could give him 20% more displacement, he would probabaly be jumping all over it..-until you told him it was an 8 cyl... there are a precious few examples in the US.. but this doesnt mean that they are not as capable as the 2jz.. either direction can cost a bundle, but since you already have the v8, i would lean toward that direction.. i think you could have a FI v8 for much less than a complete swap.. but this is all just my opinion..
i am glad you are even considering keeping the v8.. it shows that your at least keeping an open mind, and trying to make an informed decision..

 

[Lextreme II]

Dont get that. The seller dont know what he is talking about. Stay away from lies.

 

[YZFR1]

Dont get that. The seller dont know what he is talking about. Stay away from lies.

Too late i know he doesn't know what he is talking about..... but for $1425..... i hope it isn't a bad deal