88 RX7 with 2JZ
 

I have a 1988 GXL the 13b is getting tired, and the tranny synchros are going out so instead of rebuilds im just going to start the 2JZ swap.:party:

.. im going to be doin a single turbo 2jz. AS of right now im gatherings parts and am looking for any information that anyone has about this swap.

I will be fabricating almost 100% of the parts myself..

Info Needed:
2JZ dimensions
Pics of crossmember
2JZ and where it sits with stock hood
etc

(thanks in advance for any help)

Not hating... but why?

The 240 guys are doin it!

That's one, big, heavy engine there...
Inline 6 is not going to help either.

Potential to make gobs of power, but I'd rather let the Supra / SC / Soarer / IS / Cressida guys get first crack at it.

Hey, if it floats your boat, go for it...


-Ted

why not just do an LSx swap? easier IMO.

Good Power, Not to common the 1J is really common not so much the 2J. Just want the wow factor..

Im helping my friend do a mk3 supra with a 2J right now and know all the basics of the swap just have to trasfer that to the 7

Only way i am ditching the rotary is if another jdm engine goes in place.

That would be the opportune statement. Good luck.

Well good luck with the build & keep us updated & document things as you move along.

Of course I will im taking measurements right now, and looking at what im gonna need for the swap.. and about to pull some side jobs to make money and go pick up the engine soon

Just curious what tranny were you going to use?

Im goin to be using the r-154 trans, 5 speed out of a mk3 supra.

Ok so i got to my buddies 2jz and his supra and got some measurements..

2JZ:
Length- 32inches
Height- 24 inches
Width- Approx 28-30 inches with single turbo

R154 Trans:
Length with bellhousing- 29 inches
Bellhousing width- 15 inches
Tranny width- 10 inches
Tranny Height- 10 inches

mk3 Engine Bay:
Firewall to radiator- 34-35 inches
Strut top to strut top- 31 inches
engine mount to engine mount- 18.5 inches

Nice can't wait to see the finished product. Going to be goin 1j. :) Good luck!

engine, trans, driveshaft, lots of extras are out of the car.. starting to put stuff up for sale and getting 2j parts

ok so guys i have a question, i hate electrical with a passion so here is my question what am i going to have to do to keep all power windows, lock, sunroof, lights, guages etc all working ? ive tried looking at schematics but all that happens is a major headache :banghead:

You hate electrical, and yet want to do a non-Honda/Nissan swap?
If looking at wiring diagrams gives you a headache then either buy a Supra or pay someone to do the swap. It's not that bad, the hard part is figuring out where the wires get routed.

All said accessories will work regardless of whats goin on in the engine bay. My old 89 GXL had nothing but the alternator wire and of course the battery connected. (It was carbed BTW)

Edit: The tachometer will need to be connected and that is easy. All FC's have a single wire test connector on the driver side somewhat in-between the starter relay and the Clutch slave cylinder. It is yellow and has a female bullet style connector.

ok sorry havent been able to get to a computer for a bit and just finally got started back on the swap everything is out of the engine bay and starting to figure out wiring.. i hate electrical but i can do it easily and it will all be done im doing the 2j swap into the mk3 next to my rx7 also.. heres a couple pictures and will have more up soon project is starting to get going a little smoother

im sure itll be fun when it gets put together... but im really against 2j swapping. more against piston swapping a rotary. either way good luck with the build man!

ok so the 2j is being put on hold for right now.. bought another 88 se rx7 to get parts for my car and dd it

When I fit a 2J, the problem is the deck is about 3/4 of an inch higher than the 1J. This is why I went 1JZ because I did want to keep a sway bar and keep the oilpan out of the rocks, and also keep a stock hood.

The body harness and the engine harness are 2 completely different things in response to your last question.

Build hit the fan and sold for way more then i had invested, thread can be closed.. DId get a 84 fb keeping 12a in it :)