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hey thanks bud that is all great info. it sounds like the gte bottom end with the vvti head is the easiest way to do things while improving reliability. as for the turbo situation is it worth trying to hold on to the standard twin set up???

sounds like one for the too hard basket?? i guess i will follow the sheep and whack a turbo kit onto the factory set up. heres another one from left field, can the g type twin cam head be retrofitted, or is ths another ecu headache due to demobing the vvti

i am leaning towards the gte as it has the factory wide angle/performance head design which is also a true twin cam. along with the strength of the turbo spec bottom end and block, it is a win win situation??? i think this would be a one of a kind setup also??? as for the ecu, is there some sort of trouble running the factory electronics off a stand alone system???

any more detail please, is it a diy job, i have "bolt on knowledge" and good mates willing to lend a hand

engine will come with loom intact and startup warranty

hi all, i am a new boy and looking for info on this conversion. i have recently brought an altezza gita, which was freshly imported to new zealand from the land of the rising sun. from the factory it is a 1gfe, six speed, lsd combo which i feel is not quite enough for the heavy wagon. the 1ggte is easily obtained over here from the many importers with moderate ks, limited warranties, and low cost,($2000). can anyone help, thankyou

i think i need to clarify, i would like to convert to 1ggte whilst still retaining standard drivetrain. i have seen on both LOC n PROLEX about turbo n rebuild kits but would rather use a factory set up as in nz i can get an import engine, loom, moderate ks, and start up warranty for around $2000. but labour costs on an engine rebuild + turbo kit + engine management = too much. thankyou

hi all, i been googling subject and found this,