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Location: Newcastle
Registered: March 2003
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1JZ conversion
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Wed, 19 March 2003 06:11
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Just wondering about how much a conversion would be to put a
1JZ-GTE with manual g/box into a cressida? for parts and labour.
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Location: sydney
Registered: March 2003
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Wed, 19 March 2003 08:16
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depends dude
could be up to 5 grand plus for a workshop to do it
its about 2 grand for front cut maybe
then if u want manual gbox u might have to pay more
then u need to fabricate hoses intercooler etc
u might need better fuel pump
and then theres exhaust
then u should save about a grand for little things u always forget during a conversion
the wiring is a big job too if u dont know what u r doin
i have wired a 1jzgte in a cressida
i used the 1jz auto box and wired that up too
was big job but i wanted everything to be right like dash lights for gbox
manual/power switch
cruise control
so far only prob is that the 1jzgte auto box has digital sensor for abs
and original abs sensor was analog so have to still play round with abs
and u will need a tacho adapter cause the tacho signal is wrong
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Location: Perth
Registered: October 2002
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Wed, 19 March 2003 10:05
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The Toy Shop sells JZX-91 half-cuts for $3,500
FMIC and 3" exhaust will add another $3,000 at least.
Fuel pump and RRFPR about $200
Then you'll want to think about a boost controller, guage and BOV - at least another $500
The 1JZGTE ECU's are supposed to be pretty good - though adding an Apexi S-AFC II would improve things a lot - $1,000 fitted.
Probably need a new fuel pump and surge tank - $700
You'll need to have the tailshaft modded as well as engine mounts and X-member modding.
Then freshen the engine with timing belt, fluids, etc.
Then you're really going to need to upgrade brakes and maybe suspension too
Apparently wiring in the autobox is a PITA - but still it is a lot cheaper than going manual with a W-58.
And engineering can add up to $2,000
So, even doing all the work yourself - it is a pretty expensive conversion. BUT if you do it well, you will have an AWESOME car that flies down the freeways!
With intake and exhaust mods and boost turned up to 12psi, you should make somewhere around 220rwkw. Not bad for the old Cressi!
Good luck,
Justin
JZA-61 in the making
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Location: sydney
Registered: March 2003
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Wed, 19 March 2003 10:19
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i can do the wiring for u for a price
if u will be using the 1jzgte auto i can wire that up to but its bit more
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Wed, 19 March 2003 11:37
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justin has taken a more performance oriented look at things... a lot of that you dont need.
if the cressida is efi, no need to change the fuel pump or anything
3" exhaust is a good idea (since you'll need a new one anyways) and that will probably cost around $1200 for a 3" mandrel bent, with cat and muffler (more if you want a good cat and good muffler)
the half cut will come with a FMIC, which is good enough to start with
gearbox is where you will run into problems. it comes with an r154, which while indestructable is also heavy and difficult to fit to a cressy.
the w58 is the more usual option, though you have to find 2jz-ge flywheel, starter motor, etc to get this to work.
engineering... well in sydney, that'll cost you $450.. other states i have no idea.
hopefully luke replies - he's got one on the road
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Location: newcastle
Registered: June 2002
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Location: Sydney
Registered: October 2002
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Thu, 20 March 2003 00:15
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I would like to add to celicamads comments.
Everyting he said is true, but one point of clarification.
ONLY the jzx81 will be a straight bolt in to a mx83. A jzx90 is not the same and does require alot of custom stuff, like both engine and gearbox crossmembers need to be modified or refabricated plus heaps of other stuff.
ps I have a jzx90 1jz in my mx83 and it has ended up costing me about $7k + car, using standard exhaust and gtr intercooler.
Drop me an email if you want to know what is required to put a jzx90 1jz into an mx83.
Please DONT listen to people who tell you that all chaser models are the same. A JZX81 is *NOT* the same as a JZX90.
Do the conversion though, its worth every cent.
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Location: newcastle
Registered: June 2002
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Thu, 20 March 2003 11:31
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VERY true valid point .i need to get into the habit of telling people to use jzx81.when i bought my 1/2 cut jzx 90 where almost non existant at AUST importers
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I supported Toymods
Location: Sydney
Registered: August 2002
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Registered: March 2003
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Fri, 28 March 2003 04:08
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Hello,
I am putting a 1JZ-GTE into a MX-73 Cressida and here are a few problems we have come accross..
* Requires custom engine mounts
* Requires custom gearbox mounts
* The standard dash is cable and the new is electronic
* The cost keeps on going up every few mins when another problem is found.
* The battery has been moved to the boot
* There is minimal room between the engine and cooling fan
* The computer requires the fluid cooling fan.
* The tailshaft needs to be shortened and strengthened
* A few small mounts need to be made for the cooling reserve, power steering, engine computer, etc.
All these small things add up to a bit of a headache. But should be worth it once the thing is running.
We used a JZX-90 Chaser for the doner.
Cheers,
MX73-1JZ
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Location: sydney
Registered: March 2003
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Fri, 28 March 2003 06:35
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i will wire it up as i said b4
i recently did a 1jzgte and it was with the cooling fan
i have my own diagrams which i spent my own time drawing out
i do this stuff for a living
so get back to me
i will do the 2jz aswell if interested
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Location: sydney
Registered: March 2003
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Registered: November 2002
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Sat, 29 March 2003 09:35
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Is the MX83 grande diff sufficent? for a 1jz-gte
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: May 2002
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Sun, 30 March 2003 13:13
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MX83's have a G series diff, the same as JZA70 Supras... so yes it will be fine.
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Location: Dubbo
Registered: February 2005
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Wed, 23 February 2005 03:14
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sorry to intrude on you thread
i have an 89 toyota cressida and im wanting to swap the auto gear box for a manual. does any one no what manual gear box would fit straight on to the original 7mge toyota motor. and what i would have to do to get it fitted and pricing.
thank you.
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I supported Toymods
Location: Australia
Registered: November 2003
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Re: 1JZ conversion
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Wed, 23 February 2005 03:32
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Intrude on this thread??
Its over 2 years old (almost)
Search the tech and conversion main page.
It was covered yesterday.
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