2JZ Solstice Swap

[phlow]

Was told I oughta post this up on here, so here goes...

Recap of a couple night's ago with some pics.

did this



swapped these



rear sump clears the crossmember so well



then attached stuff



so big



then i did this



then did a tranny



then used a forklift to put that...



...in here



like this



then tom ground some stuff



... stood up here and pointed at stuff



and then the 2jz was in






and the peasents rejoice






gone well..

[KC Jazz]

sick. keep us updated.

[alex_bgnet]

Excellent job!
Is that car getting a cage?

[patrikman]

Congrats, you are now a hero in TCL.

[sforsancho]

Woah, cool

Two questions: Why this over an LS engine?

Does the front frame of the Solstice really look like that, or did you modify it to remove the front structure?

[phlow]

Yeah, the car will be getting a cage of sorts.

And yes, the frame looks just like that. Reason for the swap is that the Solstice Aisin AR5 transmission bolts right up to the 2JZ via a 1jz bellhousing. It's basically an updated Aisin r154 they shoved into supra's. Also, the motor mounts up to the LNF motor mount's, which was really weird, and it sit's in just the right place. Moreover, LS' have been done, I'm pretty positive this is the first JZ swap into a Kappa platform to my knowledge in the world.

Sidenote; TCL=?

[patrikman]

Sidenote; TCL=?

The Car Lounge. Welcome, and keep those pics coming.

[DannyLo]

awesome.

[dubinsincuwereindiapers]

Wow! I wouldve never thought in a million years, that this would be even remotely a bolt in swap.. Amazing! Its cool to see guys think outside the box like this

[phlow]

The Car Lounge. Welcome, and keep those pics coming.

Ahhh, thanks man. ^_^




****ty cellphone pics of the JZ motor mounts, mounted to the factory solstice engine body mounts.

[Nourdmrolnmt]

Would this make it a 2JZtice?

[patrikman]

Would this make it a 2JZtice?

Well, I think we have figured out your license plate.

[Nourdmrolnmt]

the domain name is even open...

potential. LOTS.

[Nourdmrolnmt]

2JZtice...

The tale of DNA and bloodlines runs deep. Deeper than you imagined.
From hallow retired hero, the Supra to hallow slain hero the Solstice.
The power of Lutz strikes again. How swift JZtice is to respawn in the dead of night.

[phlow]

2JZtice...

The tale of DNA and bloodlines runs deep. Deeper than you imagined.
From hallow retired hero, the Supra to hallow slain hero the Solstice.
The power of Lutz strikes again. How swift JZtice is to respawn in the dead of night.

Haha, that just made my night. Need more of that for the video LOL

[mellbergVWfan]

What a strange coincidence the 2JZ seems to fit in so well. Were you set on a 2JZ swap and then realized it fit with little modification?

Awesome build. Following for more later.

[czykvw]

videos of it as soon as you can guys! awesome project

[Sandbox]

You are awesome for doing this!

[GRN6IX]

[matches]

Would this make it a 2JZtice?

You 2JZ'd in your pants?

[CBJ]

You 2JZ'd in your pants?

I'll ask the question no one else has? Why? There is a huge ecotec aftermarket and parts from the GM performance catalog will basically allow you to build a motor stock to 400 hp and onwards up to 1200 hp using a stock block?

[Egz]

Holy Hannah, that's awesome!

I'll ask the question no one else has? Why? There is a huge ecotec aftermarket and parts from the GM performance catalog will basically allow you to build a motor stock to 400 hp and onwards up to 1200 hp using a stock block?

Why? Because it hasn't been done before, that's why.

[mellbergVWfan]

I'll ask the question no one else has? Why?

So he can run 12's all day. Duh.

[ghostsof1985]

This is amazing! Well done, sir!



I can't wait to see the finished product!

[B3sat16v]

In for final product!

[JeffIsLax]

So he can run 12's all day. Duh.

12's won't cut it. He owes me a 10 second car.

[jaystone]

12's won't cut it. He owes me a 10 second car.

But he'll have to overnight parts from Japan.

[Mazda 3s]

[Voodoo.T]

What a strange coincidence the 2JZ seems to fit in so well. Were you set on a 2JZ swap and then realized it fit with little modification?

Also curious about this.

Awesome build. Following for more later.

And seconded. It's different, looking forward to seeing vids.

[MAC]

****ty cellphone pics of the JZ motor mounts, mounted to the factory solstice engine body mounts.

Thats crazy. Did you hear about this beforehand or was it just an unbelievable surprise ?

[epbrown]

And yes, the frame looks just like that. Reason for the swap is that the Solstice Aisin AR5 transmission bolts right up to the 2JZ via a 1jz bellhousing. It's basically an updated Aisin r154 they shoved into supra's. Also, the motor mounts up to the LNF motor mount's, which was really weird, and it sit's in just the right place. Moreover, LS' have been done, I'm pretty positive this is the first JZ swap into a Kappa platform to my knowledge in the world.

I'd go with that - I've never seen a similar one on the Kappa forums. What's the weight distribution going to be like?

[200HP4dr]

I want to know you're going to fit the hood on there. I'm also interested as to where the radiator will go.

F*&* a radiator, I've a 2JZ inside!

Chris

[MAC]

I'm also interested as to where the radiator will go.

F*&* a radiator, I've a 2JZ inside!

Chris

It might fit in the massive space between the crank pulley and the mounts for the original one.

[motronicmalfunction]

whats with the led strips in the cabin, at the top edge of the windshield?

[BltByKrmn]

In.