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Engine VVTiRolla03's Supra 1JZGTE Swap

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    Dr Tweak Mad Scientist

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    VVTiRolla03's Supra 1JZGTE Swap

    The front clip...

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    Pulling the engine...

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    Dan polishing the manifold...

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    Timing belt, water pump, seals and gaskets, and clutch being replaced...

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    Dr Tweak, Dec 22, 2006
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    7MGTTEConcept MK3 #2? maybe..

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    I'm jealous....
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    :yumyum: Doc, thanks for the update and pics. Looks great, can't wait for it to go into my car and fire that bad boy up :) Keep me posted.

    -AD
    VVTiRolla03, Dec 22, 2006
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    Paolino SolidTuned

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    Into a Corolla?? Really? :) Wow......
    Paolino, Dec 22, 2006
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    can anyone care to spare any details about this project?
    rayray1, Dec 22, 2006
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    Doc is working on my other car - 87 Supra with 1JZ Twin Turbo engine swap.
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    -AD
    VVTiRolla03, Dec 22, 2006
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    Cuztomrollaz98 MAD VLAD!

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    Is this motor going into a 9thgen? :)
    Cuztomrollaz98, Dec 25, 2006
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    Mayur Biggest trd whore in the whole wide world

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    If you read the thread, youd know that he has another car.
    Mayur, Dec 25, 2006
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    vortex Well-Known Member

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    i should slap the shit out of you.
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    7MGTTEConcept MK3 #2? maybe..

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    which front clip did you get? supra or soarer?

    btw...what are you doing with that 7m-ge head? I sure could use an upgrade on the 7m-gte...(and yes...it's a common upgrade) :p
    7MGTTEConcept, Dec 27, 2006
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    Dr Tweak Mad Scientist

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    No, it's not going into a 9th gen. But if you want me to swap one into your 9th gen, I would. :)

    We went with the Supra front clip.

    I you'll have to ask him, I think that the whole engine is going into another car though. Update time now:

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    Engine with polished parts installed...

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    Engine pretty much ready to go in, harness, vacuum lines, etc all installed:

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    Dr Tweak, Dec 27, 2006
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    Doc, the engine looked great and brand new with the polished part including the blackout trim. Is that the Eibach springs next to your table that you ordered? Tell Dan great job and ask him if he wants to polish my rims?

    -AD

    Yes, the 7M is planned to go into another supra but depending on the rebuild cost. We'll know more for sure after Doc is finished with this project.
    -AD
    VVTiRolla03, Dec 27, 2006
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    Dr Tweak Mad Scientist

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    Wait until you see it in person. The pics don't even do it justice :) Yes, those are your springs! If the engine goes in smoothly this weekend then I'll be doing that on Monday most likely. I'll ask Dan about the rims. :)

    -Doc
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    wow, looks like a nice project.
    its_ikon, Dec 28, 2006
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    Installing the '89+ crossmember...

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    Andy, was it you that made me promise that I would get a "Dr Tweak Pose" picture?

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    Installing the engine...

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    Bolted in!

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    Dr Tweak, Dec 30, 2006
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    LOL - yeah it was me...that engine is looking mighty good in its new home, don't u think? :)
    VVTiRolla03, Dec 30, 2006
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    Engine just about ready to go here. I fired it up last night, it started up on the first try! As always ;)

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    Swapping out the tach...

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    Changing the pump requires dropping the tank... loads of fun!!!

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    Dr Tweak, Jan 4, 2007
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    who was doing the V12 supra on here???
    jtweezy, Jan 4, 2007
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    Very nice work Dr. Tweak. 1JZ > 7M FTW!

    Its ashame the owner didn't go single during the swap. Those ceramic pea-shooters can't handle too much boost.
    gotarheels03, Jan 4, 2007
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    careless if the ct-12a's couldn't handle the boost...it's still a very strong motor...I only heard something along the lines of it being as strong, if not stronger, than the 2jz...I'm green with envy over here...
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    Thanks!

    Here are the pics of the 3" mandrel-bent stainless exhaust I put together, side by side with what was on there...

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    I suspect this will flow much better! :)

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    Dr Tweak, Jan 13, 2007
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    Magnaflow FTW!!!
    Mayur, Jan 13, 2007
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    wow., terrific work man
    italiancorolla, Jan 13, 2007
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    excellent!
    alby13, Jan 16, 2007
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    DOT. Noypi ako!

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    Nice. How I wish there's also a "Dr Tweak" in my area.
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    Very nice, there's a couple 1J MK3's here in town
    USFrolla, Feb 20, 2007
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    7MGTTEConcept MK3 #2? maybe..

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    word of advice vvtirolla03...if you ever come into colorado...be prepared to get JACKED! hey doc..you know of a place where I could get a replacement 7m-gte from? my supra has been sitting for about 2 years and I'm getting fed up with it just sitting there...
    7MGTTEConcept, Feb 23, 2007
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    ^Have you checked Supraforums? I'm sure you can find someone local with one for sale.
    USFrolla, Feb 23, 2007
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    it's hard to find people in colorado that have those motors for sale....it's even harder to find a junk yard motor....
    7MGTTEConcept, Feb 24, 2007
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