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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 08:03
 
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Yeah it was a ZOOM article a guy up in Armadale, I think, did his own conversion 1JZ-GTE into a Silvia. If I come across the article, I will let you know which issue. Good luck with the conversion.
regards Chuck.
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 11:00
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If you come across it that would be great! Thanks
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 11:07
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Firstly, you will be EXTREMELY lucky to find a manual soarer front cut at all!
You will need to tell us what sump configuration your 180sx has, and then you will need to choose a front cut with the same sump config. I can't remember which way they are but somebody will  the choices are jza70 supra (most common to find in manual AFAIK), jzx90, jzx81, jzx 100 chaser (VVT-I = expensive and i don't think power FC can run them)jzx110 chaser if you have A LOT OF MONEY, jzz30 soarer (just about all auto).
An auto front cut is about $2500 these days and a manual is closer to $4000. These engines are very heavy so it will make the car very nose heavy, I would think it would be similar weight to the rb25 though.
You don't happen to own the TTR 180sx from Noosa do you?
later
Chris
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 12:09
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ZOOM edition No 53, and the car was done in "Dubbo"!!!
regards Chuck.
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 12:10
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Zoom No 53.
As far as fitment goes only a little pissing around with engine mounts and gearbox mounts were required, IE. a couple of adapter plates were made from 6mm plate.
It also says that "an early corona engine mount was utilized".
Standard engine and gearbox cross member was used.
Sorry if this seems clear as mud but they didn't go into much detail.......
Gabe
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 12:13
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what gbox did they use?
will the r154 fit the 180 tunnel?
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 12:15
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toyota 4 speed auto  .
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 12:34
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the 1jz auto is actually really good, and yields excellent quarter mile times
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 13:06
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the 1jz auto is actually really good, and yields excellent quarter mile times
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True but I think I would still prefer a 5 speed........ 
I guess it depends on what the car is built for.
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 13:44
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true
but if you're sticking a 1jz into a 180, you're not exactly building it for tigh track work where the manual really comes into it's own
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 14:04
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Yeah i'll buy that but the 1jz silvia was only 20 kg heavier than a stock silvia, so track work isnt out of the question.
Besides if you were building a quarter mile car, there are better engines,like a 2jz or even a 1uz that would require the same work to fit.
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 14:17
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Hey thanks for all the input
Chris - I would defintley insist on a manual. Manual opens up so many more dimensions to the driving 'experience'. In regard to the weight, I often get people saying "that thing must handle like sheit" but in reality the dry weight is only 1240kg. A stock SR 180 is around 1200 so the extra 3.3% weight is a good trade off. I'm in Canberra however I bought the car (inc the build) from Brisbane.
Chuck - Thanks for the issue no. I'll get onto getting a backissue asap!
Gabe - Early corona engine mount eh? Nothing short a little weilding wouldn't whip up!
draven - I hear what you are saying about the auto. I learned to drive on auto's before my first car. After that I dislike them. Manual gives control the auto will never like double clutching, better launching technique and greater control when initating a dorifto as im sure you know. I would use the car for trackwork from time to time also. I'd get a coilover system with adjustable dampening to suit drag/track.
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Re: 1jz-gte 180sx conversion q's
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Tue, 27 April 2004 14:28
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I cant talk myself - have a 1jz ma61 which I dont care about quarter for- I'm all about streetable power and handling.
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