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1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Sat, 27 July 2002 07:35
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Hi people
i'm new round here but it's a top site,
um
does anyone have any idea this conversion i've spoke to a couple of people who have/are doing it, but do you guys have any idea?
and help is great thanks
Damien 
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Toowoomba
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May 2002
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Re: 1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Sat, 27 July 2002 08:14
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Damien
We have a VL with 1JZGTE 5 spd manual in the family. It has awesome performance. Well worth the conversion.
I did the complete conversion myself so know all the problems.
The worst problem is the sump and engine mounts. After they were solved the rest just took time.
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Re: 1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Sat, 27 July 2002 10:19
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yeah i'm having problems with my engine and have looked at it before. what manual gearbox did you use??
any drama's with the wiring i'm thinking of using an aftermarket one haltek etc.
thanks for the info any thing else would be very handy.
damien
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Toowoomba
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May 2002
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Re: 1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Sat, 27 July 2002 10:31
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We were lucky and found a manual 1JZ with R154 gearbox. It is a very strong and very large gearbox - much larger than the VL box.
The wiring was a bit tricky but ended up with everything working. The tacho and speedo work fine off the 1JZ wiring.
Have just converted to Microtech computer but that is because of chasing more power - nothing was wrong with the Toyota system.
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QLD
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July 2002
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Re: 1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Sat, 27 July 2002 13:33
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hey how did you go with the exhaust and the plenum on oppisite (sp?) sides? the gearbox are very strong and have a price tag to match  but i think i'll just get the auto for now. i ran it passed the minister of finace (girlfriend) and she is ok with the idea.
so what did you do with the sump? do you have any pics i could look at? sorry for the bother but i'm really need the insight.
thanks for all the help.
damien
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Location:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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May 2002
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Re: 1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Sat, 27 July 2002 13:47
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Graham,
Is that the new MTX12? Are you running it off the standard igniter? Are you happy with it?
Grant
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gold coast
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May 2002
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Re: 1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Sun, 28 July 2002 08:51
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You will need the chaser sump as it has the front oriented pan.(Same as aristo/supra 2j sump???)
How does the microtech perform on the 1J, graham??
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Toowoomba
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May 2002
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Location:
gold coast
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May 2002
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Re: 1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Sun, 28 July 2002 09:28
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Does the new microtech have closed loop??
Is Brent using his A/F gauge to tune the car?? or did you guys purchase a proper tuning module??
When he gets a power tune, tell us the numbers.
I am ready to buy an ECU, but i am waiting for a mate to get his funds together, maybe save some $$$
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Toowoomba
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May 2002
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Re: 1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Sun, 28 July 2002 09:35
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Pete
Brent is using the laptop to tune it. It has approx 25 pages of gauges and settings. The A/F is reading from the O2 sensor so is only as accurate as it is. The screens look quite impressive as all data is shown live on the screen.
I will have to read his manual to find out if it is closed loop. There were about twenty wires to hook up the complete unit. It controls the fuel pump as well.
I assume that it will have to go on the dyno to finish it off.
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QLD
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July 2002
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Re: 1JZ-GTE into a VL
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Mon, 29 July 2002 00:46
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thanks for the info. i'm thinking bout getting two of the engines as well, one with the manual gearbox and try to do a deal to get the manual halfcut and the engine.
those photo's would be great but when ever you get round to it.
well i was going to change the fuel pump anyway so running new fuel lines won't be to much of a hassle.let us know how the microtech goes with the engine as i'm goingt o get an aftermarket managment aswell.
thank you all for you help.
damien
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