I've race the vvti 1j for over 7 years. Standard redline 7200. On the dyno it hits 7200 so hard it is still going straight up! 16psi does the ceramic turbo. I just made a t3 adaptor plate, instant cheap turbo fix. Only add on is a fuel cut defender, (open exhaust, it is a race car) once had wastgate not working at all, but got 4 months work at 26-35psi pinging it's nut off, but spark plug failure stopped it. For the street it is the ONLY engine I would ever convert to!
@simplydunham Do you mean ceramic bearing turbo???? With ceramic wheel Turbo's at those boost levels you'd pretty soon find the impeller in your exhaust somewhere!
@vrednie Yes it is the ceramic wheel that does indeed dissappear out the exhaust somewhere with no mufflers at all. If I still had one I wouldn't really turn it up at all now I've worked out that they do die. And I don't think they are readily rebuildable?
wow you did a super grate job with the swap it practicly looks like it came factory in your car and yeah im having same problem with my speedo and redline on my swap i got a 1jz in my 240 its super responsive soon out with the twins and in with the massive gt35r and cams and more! jz all the way!!!!!
only thing i would do is get the turbo highflowed and steelwheeled, as the ceramic factory wheel is a weak point on these... with the highflow you should see 280 rwkw
@BandAid350z and sr doesnt compare as good as 1j i raced a build sr20 240sx with my stock 1jz 240sx and we were like even i love sr but a jz is definantly not a step back
@misterlith not really a downgrade, it's a good motor, and probably way faster than the stock z engine would be. plus it's fun to do things differently.
@ppebpeeb Absolutely the 1JZ is a good motor, but the VQ35 is a bigger, new, better motor. 40% bigger, lighter, and makes similar power to a stock 1JZGTE... without a turbo. Turbocharge the VQ35 = win, even on stock internals :D
@misterlith I think I would go for the same swap or do an RB series. One advantage his has over the VQ is that the 1jz is already turbo'd from factory so no need for forged pistons; just uprated turbine and set up ;). Nice swap btw.
My question is, How do you pass inspection? Last I recall, the 1J didn't come with an OBD2 compliant computer, there wasn't any company that made one for any car besides OEM, and removing said computer would make the car uninspectable and was completely illegal in every state in the US. I'm an inspector, and I do know a few ways around some things, but not that.
why did you choose the toyota engine instead of an rb26dett from a skyline? im just wondering because lately i have been looking at engine swaps and i noticed that many people use other brands engines in their cars. are there any complications when you do this?
@id786 toyotas vvti 1jz has the same poweras the 26 but more torgue from factory, and is also cheaper to buy, plus do the botom end and u can bolt a 2j str8 to it:)
to start with is because of the swap i have been unable to drive the car much on the street. On the other hand i love how my car drives. the turbo spools almost instantly and kicks in hard and does not fall off. which leads me to another issue since i have yet to finish up my guages i dont know exactly where it redlines. As far as i know my turbo is one of the best stock turbos to come on any turboed vehicle from the factory.
ya they did the wiring harness and there werent really any problems except havent gotten the guages to work and the project is currently on hold till i get mo money!
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independentook 1 month ago
I've race the vvti 1j for over 7 years. Standard redline 7200. On the dyno it hits 7200 so hard it is still going straight up! 16psi does the ceramic turbo. I just made a t3 adaptor plate, instant cheap turbo fix. Only add on is a fuel cut defender, (open exhaust, it is a race car) once had wastgate not working at all, but got 4 months work at 26-35psi pinging it's nut off, but spark plug failure stopped it. For the street it is the ONLY engine I would ever convert to!
simplydunham 4 months ago
@simplydunham good info...
vela07 3 months ago
@simplydunham Do you mean ceramic bearing turbo???? With ceramic wheel Turbo's at those boost levels you'd pretty soon find the impeller in your exhaust somewhere!
vrednie 2 months ago
@vrednie Yes it is the ceramic wheel that does indeed dissappear out the exhaust somewhere with no mufflers at all. If I still had one I wouldn't really turn it up at all now I've worked out that they do die. And I don't think they are readily rebuildable?
simplydunham 2 months ago
@simplydunham Steel (etc) impeller's are definitely the way to go
vrednie 2 months ago
wow you did a super grate job with the swap it practicly looks like it came factory in your car and yeah im having same problem with my speedo and redline on my swap i got a 1jz in my 240 its super responsive soon out with the twins and in with the massive gt35r and cams and more! jz all the way!!!!!
S14lopez1 7 months ago
only thing i would do is get the turbo highflowed and steelwheeled, as the ceramic factory wheel is a weak point on these... with the highflow you should see 280 rwkw
Alehandrosmith 7 months ago
This a very unique swap as the VQ is a great engine and replacing it seems slightly odd but very interesting indeed.
Great to see some ingenuity out there.
I like it!
smoovjz 7 months ago
Why a 1jz? It just seem like a step back. Why not sr20det and stay Nissan? Or even better drop in a LSx-best bang for buck.
BandAid350z 8 months ago
@BandAid350z and sr doesnt compare as good as 1j i raced a build sr20 240sx with my stock 1jz 240sx and we were like even i love sr but a jz is definantly not a step back
S14lopez1 7 months ago
@BandAid350z coz the 1jz is way WAY more reliable than a SR. valvetrain problems? yeh 1jz doesnt have that
RXHardstyle 7 months ago
Lol it looks like it just came off the assembly line, very clean swap
Worldconceptmotors 8 months ago
Why not just turbo the 350Z motor? 1jz = massive massive downgrade
misterlith 9 months ago
@misterlith not really a downgrade, it's a good motor, and probably way faster than the stock z engine would be. plus it's fun to do things differently.
ppebpeeb 9 months ago
@ppebpeeb Absolutely the 1JZ is a good motor, but the VQ35 is a bigger, new, better motor. 40% bigger, lighter, and makes similar power to a stock 1JZGTE... without a turbo. Turbocharge the VQ35 = win, even on stock internals :D
misterlith 9 months ago
@misterlith I think I would go for the same swap or do an RB series. One advantage his has over the VQ is that the 1jz is already turbo'd from factory so no need for forged pistons; just uprated turbine and set up ;). Nice swap btw.
jhb972 8 months ago
@misterlith VQs arent reliable compared to a 1jz, turboed VQ's i mean.
BlackxHeartxBlood 8 months ago
@BlackxHeartxBlood What is the weakness you have experienced with a VQ?
misterlith 8 months ago
@misterlith My friend has a 350z twin turbo, hes on his 3rd engine.
BlackxHeartxBlood 8 months ago
where did you find a down pipe?
cj94zj92sc 9 months ago
PEFRECT ENGINE PERFECT CAR...
hopcup1 9 months ago
sigh
gattler 9 months ago
nice
khaledalelati 10 months ago
How hard as this to wire up, did you use stranded ecu?
Also, what was this engine out of?
WCKHMS 11 months ago
That thing sounds shitted and out of tune. U should be ashamed of yourself!
Its criminal to have such an awesome engine and not have it running properly.
Ditch the TT setup and go for a single 3076r.
marek0086 11 months ago
@marek0086 the VVTI is a single Turbo....noob
MARooNSUPRaMK3 11 months ago
@MARooNSUPRaMK3~ Ye thats right. I actually knew that... but forgot. o_O
marek0086 11 months ago
@MARooNSUPRaMK3~ ... 3076r FTW!!!
marek0086 11 months ago
is this DD capable now? what are you putting down as in #'s id like to do this someday, Any problems with the swap now?
Monsterenergymoto101 1 year ago
My question is, How do you pass inspection? Last I recall, the 1J didn't come with an OBD2 compliant computer, there wasn't any company that made one for any car besides OEM, and removing said computer would make the car uninspectable and was completely illegal in every state in the US. I'm an inspector, and I do know a few ways around some things, but not that.
speed284504 1 year ago
@speed284504
I mean, alot of states don't inspect cars, so...
RenoDantres 11 months ago
@speed284504
simply buy and inspection sticker off the street lol
raynicee 11 months ago
Is you ic piping all silicone hoses? If so where did you buy them?
chriscoleman102 1 year ago
why is the toyota symbol on the engine
MrMrBonehead 1 year ago
@MrMrBonehead Because it's a toyota engine. lol.
eclipsegsx765 1 year ago
its not a blow off valve, its a bypass valve
roystunna 1 year ago
why a smaller motor 2.5 ?
toreyki 1 year ago
how much have you put into that car money wise?
kochjosh3 1 year ago
why did you choose the toyota engine instead of an rb26dett from a skyline? im just wondering because lately i have been looking at engine swaps and i noticed that many people use other brands engines in their cars. are there any complications when you do this?
id786 1 year ago
@id786 toyotas vvti 1jz has the same poweras the 26 but more torgue from factory, and is also cheaper to buy, plus do the botom end and u can bolt a 2j str8 to it:)
figjammate 1 year ago
how hard was that
DominicanDanny350z 1 year ago
i thought the toyota cressida had the 1JZ too?
lujoebonjo 1 year ago
puttin one in my cressida ^_^
bboystealth88 1 year ago
sweet ride man, keep up the good work, n good luck with it, its a beauty
abugadab99 2 years ago
Can you comment on the driving impression from the 1jz vvt-i motor please?
1jza70trd 2 years ago
to start with is because of the swap i have been unable to drive the car much on the street. On the other hand i love how my car drives. the turbo spools almost instantly and kicks in hard and does not fall off. which leads me to another issue since i have yet to finish up my guages i dont know exactly where it redlines. As far as i know my turbo is one of the best stock turbos to come on any turboed vehicle from the factory.
SkurtnCurt 2 years ago
@SkurtnCurt hey im thinking about doing this swap but i been hearing that theres is not that many parts for a 1jz here in the states is this true
feanforbeans 1 year ago
excuse the newb question, but what kinda car did this motor come out of? by any chance does anyone know who did this installation?
ImWeezzel 2 years ago
it came out of a toyota chaser only made in japan. Tech 2 motorsports and myself did the installation.
SkurtnCurt 2 years ago
Did they do the wiring harness also? Any problems with it?
chriscoleman102 2 years ago
ya they did the wiring harness and there werent really any problems except havent gotten the guages to work and the project is currently on hold till i get mo money!
SkurtnCurt 2 years ago
Driving impression?
chriscoleman102 2 years ago
Still waiting on my question to be answered about driving impression.
chriscoleman102 2 years ago
fukin sick buddy sick!
ddavid993 2 years ago
Wow whats kind of blow off valve are you using? having an air flow meter is it plumbed back?
wacthemak 2 years ago
I believe that is a stock BOV
chriscoleman102 2 years ago
It is the stock bov and yes it is recirculated
SkurtnCurt 2 years ago
sweet this what the 350Z should of had in the first place, Straight 6 Powaa!!!
betekvs 2 years ago
Awesome motor and you chose a beautiful car to install it in.
Transam941 2 years ago