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2JZ-GE + TURBO swap Tacoma 2001

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Orange01tAcO, Apr 21, 2021.

  1. May 2, 2021 at 7:28 AM
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    96BlueTacos

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  2. May 2, 2021 at 1:17 PM
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    Orange01tAcO

    Orange01tAcO [OP] 2jz swapped 2001 tacoma

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    Dang that look good. What are you running for a ecu? I wish I had a real 2jz gte. I call mine fake but it is what I could afford. It’s should be okay though.
     
  3. May 2, 2021 at 1:19 PM
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  4. May 2, 2021 at 6:29 PM
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    Orange01tAcO

    Orange01tAcO [OP] 2jz swapped 2001 tacoma

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    Cool. I am trying to do that with mine but I am wondering if it is worth it.
     
  5. May 2, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    Orange01tAcO

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    upload_2021-5-2_19-30-18.jpgupload_2021-5-2_19-30-18.jpg
    here is a couple more pictures. Hopefully my brakes will work okay like that. I just couldn’t fit it any other way. Now I am waiting on my turbo manifold from cx Racing.
     
  6. May 2, 2021 at 6:36 PM
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    Welp you gotta do something to fuel a 2JZ-GE NA/T.

    ClubLexus has threads where people obtain a 2JZGTE ECU and get them working. A third option is AEM standalone.

    Cool project!
     
  7. May 2, 2021 at 6:45 PM
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    I think you will be ok with the brakes as long as you have a strong foot, the booster just multiples the force put upon the master so you have to put little effort to apply the brake!
    Great project I love the direction!
     
  9. May 4, 2021 at 8:27 AM
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    This is awesome! Good luck with your build!
     
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  10. May 5, 2021 at 8:40 PM
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    I got my turbo oil feed sandwich kit today upload_2021-5-5_21-37-34.jpg
    I have had to peace together my turbo kit. Next time I would just buy the whole turbo kit for the Lexus GS300
     
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  11. May 11, 2021 at 8:13 PM
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    Orange01tAcO

    Orange01tAcO [OP] 2jz swapped 2001 tacoma

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    I’m just slowly pecking away at it. upload_2021-5-11_21-12-58.jpg
    I finally got my turbo manifold. It’s looking good

    upload_2021-5-11_21-6-42.jpg
     
  12. May 11, 2021 at 9:14 PM
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    Awesome build man.
    Definitely going to follow :thumbsup:
     
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  13. May 11, 2021 at 9:21 PM
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    Looking good! A long way to go but good luck man. 2j's are pure fun
     
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  14. May 12, 2021 at 5:10 AM
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    this is goals. absolute goals
     
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  15. May 12, 2021 at 8:07 AM
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    Hell yeah!!

    If you are having troubles with your brakes, I found for my swap I was able to clear a hydroboost unit which is a lot longer but narrower than a vacuum booster.
     
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  16. May 12, 2021 at 9:06 AM
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    Interesting, what unit did you use?
     
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  17. May 12, 2021 at 9:20 AM
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    One more item for the To Do list:

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  18. May 12, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    It was out of some 89' GM truck, but I hear the go to (from pirate 4x4 I think I heard it from) is an Astro Van hydro boost unit.

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  19. May 12, 2021 at 9:31 AM
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    Orange01tAcO

    Orange01tAcO [OP] 2jz swapped 2001 tacoma

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    I will get to it. I promise. I am working full time so that is a weekend project and some night. I have a few lose ends. I finally decided to pull the plug and order a Haltec standalone wire harness and ecu. So hopefully soon I will be able to drive it.
     
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  20. May 12, 2021 at 9:36 AM
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    Orange01tAcO

    Orange01tAcO [OP] 2jz swapped 2001 tacoma

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    To start off, AWSOME build you got going on there. I will try and run it like it is. If not I could probably go that route. Do you have to put a different pump on the motor to run it?
     
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