Josh Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Speak to Keron about a TT conversion. He could even do it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Buy a 1JZGTE - nearly the same as a 2JZGTE and half the price.... only real issue is the wiring, but its not that difficult, If I can do it....anyone could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Even if you think you like your car a lot you'll get over it, I did and have an even better one now also a conversion doesn't add much value to the car. People want cars that were turbo from factory as it's more reliable. Best bet is selling your NA and buying a TT. It'll cost you less overall as well and will be worth more than an NA TT. Also dont discount an auto TT till you've driven one. I did until I drove one and they are better than a manual NA easy! Whatever you choose good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Even if you think you like your car a lot you'll get over it, I did and have an even better one now also a conversion doesn't add much value to the car. People want cars that were turbo from factory as it's more reliable. Best bet is selling your NA and buying a TT. It'll cost you less overall as well and will be worth more than an NA TT. Also dont discount an auto TT till you've driven one. I did until I drove one and they are better than a manual NA easy! Whatever you choose good luck I've been looking and as far as I can tell to get a 6speed in the nic I want and mileage I'm looking upwards of 7k. That iss a lot more than if I keep my car and buy a tt lump. Also selling price is not an issue, I'm going to run the supra into the ground or keep it alive which ever way u look at it. And I can't accept an auto. No matter how good, changing gear myself is one of the best bits of driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Buy a 1JZGTE - nearly the same as a 2JZGTE and half the price.... only real issue is the wiring, but its not that difficult, If I can do it....anyone could How easy are parts to source for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 i wouldn't use a CT20b mate, they tend to be pretty inefficient above 1.2bar and just generate more heat than anything that's why most MR2/GT4 owners go for a TD06 and as Jamie said they are also internally wastegated so you will need some serious custom downpipe work. If you are looking for a decent budget turbo look down the Holset route imo something like a HX35 Out of interest is this the turbo your talking about? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330855478051?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Out of interest is this the turbo your talking about? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330855478051?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 That's the one yes mate, great little turbo with decent spool and provides ample power too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 That's the one yes mate, great little turbo with decent spool and provides ample power too They are very cheap new! Are you na-t? If you go na-t do you know if you can run a tt intake manifold so that the intercooler piping is tidier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 They are very cheap new! Are you na-t? If you go na-t do you know if you can run a tt intake manifold so that the intercooler piping is tidier? I'm not NA-T no, my supra is actually up for sale (sad subject), you can't run a TT intake manifold as they do not line up with the inlet ports or bolt pattern, some have run aftermarket front facing intake manifolds to tidy the engine bay up a little and to allow you to use GTE cam and spark plug covers to make the engine a little prettier, here is an example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 How easy are parts to source for them? Currently on driftworks http://www.driftworks.com/forum/parts-sale-private-sales/191494-low-millage-1jz-engine-sale.html and turbos http://www.driftworks.com/forum/parts-sale-private-sales/190772-stock-1jz-gte-turbos-manifold.html I'm sure with some negotiation you could get the pair for around£800, I picked up my engine and gearbox with everything for about £700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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