My '71 240Z 1JZ Swap...

theianmonster · December 17th, 2007, 02:03 PM

I thought I might as well join in and let everybody know about my project that I have going on. By the way, this is my drift car...

A little background on the car. I bought the car for $900 last January, and spent a good amount of time getting it running, doing some mild suspension, fixing the brakes, and putting the air dam off of my old car on it.

Specs:
- Tokico Illumina Shocks
- Eibach Pro-Spring Kit
- Nismo T/C Kit
- Nismo Steering Couplers
- Long-nose R200 Rear Differential
- Rear Sway Bar
- BRE Hangers
- Poly Bushings

Here are some pictures before I tore the car apart:

Then one day, after a few beers, my buddy convinced me to go for the 1JZ-GTE swap:

Then I gave in again and did the S13 dash swap, not complete, obviously:

And test fitted some 15x10 -38 Diamond Racing Wheels. I will be running the exact width and offset, but in a 16" rim:

Here are the specs on my motor so far:
- 1JZ-GTE from Toyota Chaser
- W58 5-Speed (Came out of my friend's 1JZ powered MX83 Cressida, 400rwhp)
- XTD Stage-3 Clutch
- 2JZ-GE OEM Flywheel
- OEM Flywheel Bolts
- 2JZ-GE Bellhousing
- MKIV Clutch Fork
- 5M Starter
- Megasquirt w/ 2-Step and Boost Cut

I have the whole front of the motor to finish.

I'll keep you guys updated.

- Ian.

Gareth · December 17th, 2007, 02:26 PM

Looks good, but don't you think that the car could use some bigger brakes? Stock brakes just won't cut it with a high-powered turbo engine...

Pete84 · December 17th, 2007, 02:46 PM

Nothing more terrifying than being on a winding mountian road with fading brakes . . .

When you REALLY need to break for the next corner, and it is all downhill for several more miles.

You going to use the swap directions from this sub-forum? Would be interesting to get some feedback, it looks very straight forward. Might get the earlier 1JZ with the TT's and call it a 2JZ Supra swap . . . . and get it smoged

JustinOlson · December 17th, 2007, 05:24 PM

I love it. Your car is very badass looking!

Justin

theianmonster · December 19th, 2007, 11:41 AM

I have brake plans, don't worry.

Thanks for the feedback.

timbo1jz · December 26th, 2007, 07:56 PM

very cool man, I am in the same boat as you. Get some good pics during your build up!

theianmonster · April 16th, 2008, 11:09 AM

Finally got some time to work and order some parts for this damn car, motor should be in next week on my custom crossmember.

- Ian.

ghost1530 · April 25th, 2008, 01:09 AM

sweet...dude. i'm planning on doing a 2jz into my 240z. i want to know if a 1jz tranny bolts onto a 2jz motor?

ShaggyZ · April 25th, 2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghost1530

sweet...dude. i'm planning on doing a 2jz into my 240z. i want to know if a 1jz tranny bolts onto a 2jz motor?

Yes, but look around and you'll find some info on this. The short: R154 requires hard-to-find bellhousing; W58 is easy.

timbo1jz · April 26th, 2008, 11:06 AM

the bellhousing is not hard at all to find. My friend sells them from his shop as do a lot of other shops. They are pricey though.

Driftmotion.com

ShaggyZ · April 26th, 2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timbo1jz

the bellhousing is not hard at all to find. My friend sells them from his shop as do a lot of other shops. They are pricey though.

Driftmotion.com

Right. I meant hard to find used. You can buy them new for under $400.

Z-Gad · April 26th, 2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShaggyZ

Right. I meant hard to find used. You can buy them new for under $400.

... and that's cheaper than having to replace your first broken W58

ShaggyZ · April 26th, 2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Gad

... and that's cheaper than having to replace your first broken W58

Very true. Actually, the R154 I have now I basically got for free plus $150; plus, it came with a new stock clutch, shifter and driveshaft. Previously, I was looking at spending ~$700 for an ebay R154 with the way they sell there. I'd say I'm off to a good start on my budget build

shinji Hirako · April 19th, 2009, 11:09 AM

Is it ok for me to steal you color scheme idea for my 240Z Project!

shinji Hirako · April 21st, 2009, 09:11 PM

Update!!! Please Update!

WizardBlack · April 23rd, 2009, 06:19 PM

Great looking setup. Update with PICS!

piston · April 23rd, 2009, 09:56 PM

pics didnt work or me? dont see the rest of the pics?

orange76 · June 17th, 2009, 12:54 AM

will that suspension setup work fine with the 1jz cause im looking to do a swap and i have the illumina shocks and the eibach springs?

thanx

aziza z · June 17th, 2009, 01:55 AM

Last Activity: January 24th, 2009 02:52 PM

Ill try to get his attention on FB.

theianmonster · June 18th, 2009, 12:03 PM

Yes,this suspension will work fine. I was going to upgrade to custom Stance coilover set up.

THIS CAR HAS BEEN SOLD. I never completed the project due to money issues.

I'm sorry there haven't been updates. I WILL build a 1JZ 240Z in the future.

December 17th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#1
theianmonster Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Redmond; WA Posts: 50	My '71 240Z 1JZ Swap... I thought I might as well join in and let everybody know about my project that I have going on. By the way, this is my drift car... A little background on the car. I bought the car for $900 last January, and spent a good amount of time getting it running, doing some mild suspension, fixing the brakes, and putting the air dam off of my old car on it. Specs: - Tokico Illumina Shocks - Eibach Pro-Spring Kit - Nismo T/C Kit - Nismo Steering Couplers - Long-nose R200 Rear Differential - Rear Sway Bar - BRE Hangers - Poly Bushings Here are some pictures before I tore the car apart: Then one day, after a few beers, my buddy convinced me to go for the 1JZ-GTE swap: Then I gave in again and did the S13 dash swap, not complete, obviously: And test fitted some 15x10 -38 Diamond Racing Wheels. I will be running the exact width and offset, but in a 16" rim: Here are the specs on my motor so far: - 1JZ-GTE from Toyota Chaser - W58 5-Speed (Came out of my friend's 1JZ powered MX83 Cressida, 400rwhp) - XTD Stage-3 Clutch - 2JZ-GE OEM Flywheel - OEM Flywheel Bolts - 2JZ-GE Bellhousing - MKIV Clutch Fork - 5M Starter - Megasquirt w/ 2-Step and Boost Cut I have the whole front of the motor to finish. I'll keep you guys updated. - Ian. __________________

December 17th, 2007, 02:26 PM	#2
Gareth Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Poland, Europe Posts: 168	Looks good, but don't you think that the car could use some bigger brakes? Stock brakes just won't cut it with a high-powered turbo engine... __________________ '71 240Z, chassis no. HLS30 52689.

December 19th, 2007, 11:41 AM	#5
theianmonster Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Redmond; WA Posts: 50	I have brake plans, don't worry. Thanks for the feedback. __________________

April 16th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#7
theianmonster Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Redmond; WA Posts: 50	Finally got some time to work and order some parts for this damn car, motor should be in next week on my custom crossmember. - Ian. __________________

April 23rd, 2009, 06:19 PM	#16
WizardBlack HybridZ Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,341	Great looking setup. Update with PICS! __________________ '77 280Zt - RB25DET swap and Q45 rear end swap in progress

December 17th, 2007, 02:46 PM	#3
Pete84 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 347	Nothing more terrifying than being on a winding mountian road with fading brakes . . . When you REALLY need to break for the next corner, and it is all downhill for several more miles. You going to use the swap directions from this sub-forum? Would be interesting to get some feedback, it looks very straight forward. Might get the earlier 1JZ with the TT's and call it a 2JZ Supra swap . . . . and get it smoged

December 17th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#4
JustinOlson Slithering snake Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,648	I love it. Your car is very badass looking! Justin

December 26th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#6
timbo1jz HybridZ Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 199	very cool man, I am in the same boat as you. Get some good pics during your build up!

April 25th, 2008, 01:09 AM	#8
ghost1530 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: marysville Posts: 2	sweet...dude. i'm planning on doing a 2jz into my 240z. i want to know if a 1jz tranny bolts onto a 2jz motor?

April 26th, 2008, 11:06 AM	#10
timbo1jz HybridZ Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 199	the bellhousing is not hard at all to find. My friend sells them from his shop as do a lot of other shops. They are pricey though. Driftmotion.com

April 19th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#14
shinji Hirako Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2	Is it ok for me to steal you color scheme idea for my 240Z Project!

April 21st, 2009, 09:11 PM	#15
shinji Hirako Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2	Update!!! Please Update!

April 23rd, 2009, 09:56 PM	#17
piston Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sacramento Posts: 563	pics didnt work or me? dont see the rest of the pics?

June 17th, 2009, 12:54 AM	#18
orange76 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: north hollywood ca Posts: 8	will that suspension setup work fine with the 1jz cause im looking to do a swap and i have the illumina shocks and the eibach springs? thanx

June 17th, 2009, 01:55 AM	#19
aziza z DEFCON 4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Costa mesa, CA Posts: 742	Last Activity: January 24th, 2009 02:52 PM Ill try to get his attention on FB. __________________ - Matt - Challenge authority - http://www.myspace.com/azizaz 75 280z (LS1) - 73 240z (widebody)

June 18th, 2009, 12:03 PM	#20
theianmonster Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Redmond; WA Posts: 50	Yes,this suspension will work fine. I was going to upgrade to custom Stance coilover set up. THIS CAR HAS BEEN SOLD. I never completed the project due to money issues. I'm sorry there haven't been updates. I WILL build a 1JZ 240Z in the future. __________________

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