deesonet

Yes, we breed our IS200's tough here in Australia. Here is a photo of my IS200 with 1JZGTE VVTi in place This is just to be a daily transport to/from work. Graham

Hi all Photos of my work in progress. 1JZGTE VVTi sitting in place Guess which wire goes where??? LH Side of IS200 VVTi motor with new sump fitted. RH Side of IS200 VVTi motor showing Getrag gearbox ready for fitting Thanks to Dave for his assistance here. Graham

Have sent some photos to Dave. If that works he will transfer them for all to see. Thanks to Dave Graham

What's the trick in posting photos. When I add them to the gallery menu and then click the button to upload nothing happens. Anyone able to help? Graham

To reply to all the postings - The 1JZGTE is the twin turbo 2.5 litre baby brother to the 2JZGTE. After 1996 however they produced a special version - 1JZGTE VVTi which has only 1 turbo. This motor has enormous torque output - 378Nm at 2400rpm and 85% of that available at 1500rpm. This motor is still in production in Japan. The 1JZ have heads by Yamaha whereas the 2JZ have heads by Toyota. Guess which ones are better - of course the 1JZ, unless you are building a monster equivalent. In Japan a very popular conversion is the 2JZ block with 1JZ heads on them. They call them 1.5JZ's. The 2JZ block is a long stroke version of the 1JZ - approx 25mm difference in height. Everything else that bolts onto the block is the same or similar. The 1JZ's are very popular in Australia for engine changes as they are much cheaper than the 2JZ's with little difference in power output. They are also lighter in weight as well. Why I picked the 1JZ is the VVTi function and the large torque. I picked this motor up off Ebay for a good price. My last experience with 1JZ twin turbo conversion saw 315HP at the wheels with a few mods to the boost controller and 13psi boost. With similar mods to this engine should see a very reliable 300HP while still being very drivable and smooth. The reason my engine mounts worked is because the 1JZ is not as tall as the 2JZ hence it stills fits under the bonnet. If you tried these mounts with the 2JZ it wouldn't work. I read the Monster postings last night - what a history. My comment is only those who have undertaken such work themselve can throw comments around. As I always say we should have a sticker on the car - "Built not bought". It is not easy carrying out these conversions if you have not attempted it before. Ray Hall has been very good to me and told me lots about his conversion. However the more I ask Ray the more I find out. By the time I finish I will know all the tricks - some from others and some discovered by myself. In my case the VVTi function will be difficult to control as I don't have the standard computer and will be trying to integrate an Autronic and IS200 computers combined to do the same function. This is a new area not done by othere before. Re the photos - I tried to upload them to the gallery but it doesn't work for me. I will try again tonight. Graham

Have heaps of photos so will try to work out how to post to the gallery. Also, just read the Monster postings - can't understand why there was such a problem with the mounts. I used the original Soarer aluminium mounts and bolted the IS200 rubbers onto them and the motor dropped straight onto the existing holes. To move the motor back I will probably just slot the holes in the sub-frame - there is room for at least 15mm for that and still get the nuts on underneath. Graham

My 1G-FE with J160 6 speed is out of the car and sitting on the floor. If anyone wants any measurements before I sell it let me know. Graham

The 1JZGTE is in the car. Did my test fit yesterday complete with Getrag 6 speed. Needs a few mods however as the motor needs to move rearwards by 20mm to allow the radiator fans to fit in. At least there is hope that it will all work!!! Graham