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Re: 1.5JZ Questions Thu, 06 March 2003 06:23 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Pete
Thanks for your advice.
As mentioned above, the decision to go for the 1.5JZ is simple. Cost - I've invested a considerable about of money in hybrid Garret GT28/CT12A turbos. They run off the stock exhaust manifold which will allow them to be retained on a 1J head and not on a 2J head.
If I decide to rip the CT12A housings off at a later point, build GT2835 equivalents and run external gates on a custom manifolds, I can use the 2J head. But for now, I'd rather save the 5K+ investment in such a move and use it towards beter engine management.
I also decided not to get the 2J turbos with the long motor so they are not an option for me.
I believe 1.5JZ will give me better low down torque and the off boost flexibility I want with a heavy Soarer and allow more power to be made at lower boost.
A 1.5JZ will also look stock in the engine bay as opposed to a 2JZ which would attract the attention of the boys in blue.
The only downside is loosing the reviness of the 1JZ.

Orin
Appreciate the clarification.
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