SupraYota

Well..starting my build thread.

I have a 2007 Tacoma Single cab 2.7l w/5speed.
This will be a very long and on going build soo sorry for not having updates very fast.

But as I buy/make parts ill document the process of installing them.

Hope everyone enjoys

 

Alright ordered my rear off of ebay about a week ago.
I know alot of people have mixed reviews and opinions on this swap but I will try and do my best to document the process to help others out.

Its a 8.8 Ford rear from a 1998 Explorer. It has 3.73 gears, limited slip diff, and disk brakes.
I am actually picking it up today and will be wiping it down with solvent to clean it up before spraying a light coat of primer on it. Ill post pics after I do that. But here is a pic from ebay to hold everyone off.

 

Just to give everyone a rough idea of where this thing is heading...but be aware this will prob change 100 times before its done. lol

Engine: 2JZ-GE VVTI from 2004 IS300
-Single precision 6262 turbo .68a/r
-All the turbo goodies of course
-Motor mods are GTE pistons and Supra turbo head gasket
-All arp hardware
Transmission: Chevy 4l65e 4sp with 3200 stall
Rear: Ford 8.8 with limited slip
-3.73 gears
-Rear disk brake conversion
Brakes: Upgraded pads, rotors, and braided lines
Suspension: XII drop kit that includes blocks for the back (for now)
-Caltracs
Wheels/tires: Flat black FR-500 replica wheels 18"x9" (front) and 18"x10.5" -(rear)



Okay...you get the picture now
Btw, I just got my motor in! Prob take it apart this weekend and see how nasty she is!

 

dis gon be cool.. in.

 

Subbed. This will be awesome!

 

This is gonna be sick. I miss my 2j. Every time a single turbo jz passes me just makes me smile.

 

Subd!

 

Sub'd

 

Yup. Sub'd too.

This is going to be a quick little monster. ^_^

 

I'm guessing this will be a streets truck?!!??!?

 

IBTM




(In before the Monte)

 

This will be sweet!

 

just what i always wanted to see, a 2jz in a taco

 

Why are you going to try and mate a Chevy tranny mate to it? An r154 will bolt up amd give you a 5 speed..

Should be a cool build though

 

At this rate he needs to use a cummins, so he can say he drives a toyota with a dodge motor, chevy tranny and a ford rear end. Haha

 

do yourself a favor and stay away from FR500 reps. A good friend of mine went through 3 sets of them, all were either out of round or some other defect that caused drivability issues.

Other than that it sounds like a cool project, however I too am curious why you are going with GM auto over something of the 5 or 6MT variety

 

you cut it close there

 

Glad to see some interest! I'll try not to disappoint.

Hey what brand was the FR500 replicas? This could have a lot to do with the quality of manufacturing.

I'll see if I can explain my reasoning....
I feel like a lot of people go wrong when they set unrealistic goals for their build. So I set a goal of 500hp and want to be as fast as possible with it.
It will get its most racing done from 50-120 style racing.
So I decided ford 8.8 explorer because they are dirt cheap and easily rebuildable.
If you know about drag racing..especially on the streets, an automatic is the best way to go, esp with a turbo. With that thought in mind Chevy autos are a dime a dozen and every transmission shop has rebuilt a ton of them. Not to mention the supra guys have been mating them to 2jz motors for a while now.