since u want a nice weekend car and u like the 2jz...y not get a lexus is,gs, or sc...ull get the vip luxury and 2jz performance....

 

It's not about "oh that would be sick swap to do"

if you're doing simply because it's "sick" then you're a dumb ***

why not RB25DET? or 26DETT? stay with Nissan with your nissan.

 

i mean i still have lots of time to do more research and etc... so is any more guys?... help me out.. hehehehe

 

What is your budget on this project car?

You will need A LOT more parts other than the 2j engine and transmission. Since your friend has one, you should ask him the process of the swap/fitment issuse.
If anything, you need to find a whole 2j front clip to make the swap a bit easier.
There are many 240sx with RB swaps around now, so the supply and demand on that is greater than the 2j, you should look into that.

If you really want big power, swap a built LS1 in that biatch. A built LS1 cost about the same as a stock 2j motor & trans. And beware of buying engine and tranny *online* - don't take anyone words for it, check/test it yourself.

This kind if project car will run you at least 12K or above w/o labor,

1989 240sx = $2000
RB26DETT front clip = $5000-6000 price varies on condition
2J front clip = $3700 - $5000 price varies on condition
Parts you need to make it fit, start, run = $3000 -4000
you do the math

 

for a JDM Front CLip of a R33 wit the RB26dett i found a site that sells it for 4500 idk how much shippin is though its called Flashoption.com. and from there u can get the stuff to drop it in easy from Mckinneymotorsports.com they have wat u need to drop it in (mounts, Driveshaft, Custom downpipe, and Custom wiring harness) hope that helps.

 

so ur saying that a swap with the ls1 engine would be good?... I'd like it to be a good handling car, and able to perform well on the drag,circuit?

So can a built ls1 do that?.... I mean... Don't you think it'll be kind of heavy though . since it's a v8 .. compare to ... let's see... 2jz? 20b?...

but i'd like to know more infos on the ls1 as well... since i might want to try the american power too?.

thx

 

The LS1 + t-56 is about 520lbs. A 2jz-gte + getrag is about 750lbs.

The LS1's physical demensions and weight are two reasons why they are a popular swap into so many cars.

 

U could do the LS1 into a FD it looks awesome and will go go go....if u keep the outside stock it'll look a lil sleeper...lol i think sumone on this forum has one like that but idk.

 

+1

LS1 has a great powerband for track, drift and can easily be built to 600hp w/o costing you an arm & leg. It's just another option for you. Either way, all those motors are big power makers.

Parts for 2j & RB ain't cheap tho, LS1 yeah

 

looks like i might end up with the ls1 engine.. But again.. how about the ls2 ?.. how about the ls7 ?.. what's the best? I mean... I have no idea about the american engines... what would be a car to do a swap on?.. f body with ls1 ? camaro with ls2/ls1?... what would you guys pick?...

for ex:

the car that you guys would choose to do a swap on?
the engine ?

I am more towards american engines now.... so please give me an idea!!!!

 

S14 body
LS1 or LS2 (LS2 are the newer version of LS1)
stock LS1 dynos about 300whp