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 1UZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE vs 3S-GTE for RA23
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Mon, 29 November 2004 07:09
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I was hoping I could get a little feedback on the pros and cons of dropping one of these 3 engines into my RA23.
I understand that with the 1UZ and 2JZ, there would have to be brakes/suspension/?? work done too, so there's a big boost to the 3S... BUT... a V8 has a certain attraction 
I imagine a fair number of people have done the 3S/3T conversion, and any feedback on experiences there would be appreciated, but of course if there is anyone on toymods who has experience with a 1UZ/2JZ conversion I want all the gory details.
Maybe I'm just inexplicably drawn to the 6 and 8 like I'm drawn to a pair of large breasts, and the 4 banger is the best solution, that's what I'd like to find out.. the reality of the situation (even though I think I'll always have a hardon for the bigger engines.. just can't help that).
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Re: 1UZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE vs 3S-GTE for RA23
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Mon, 29 November 2004 07:43
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You are going to have engineering and registration issues the moment you move away from a 4 cyl 2l NA engine for your car.
First off, find out what is legal where you are.
Second off, work out your budget, $$$ determine the extent you can go to.
Third and last, before you get told less kindly than this, use this forum's SEARCH function. Engine swaps for RA23's have been done to death. All the info you want is here already.
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I supported Toymods
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Australia
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November 2003
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Re: 1UZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE vs 3S-GTE for RA23
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Mon, 29 November 2004 07:44
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Check with the authorities regarding what motor you can put into your car.
Certain weight cars can only have certain sized motors.
I'd say the 1uz-fte is too big, and the 2jz-gte might be borderline.
1jz-gte might just squeeze in tho.
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Re: 1UZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE vs 3S-GTE for RA23
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Mon, 29 November 2004 08:06
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youre quite right ra23celica, and i am looking through the forums now..
damned authorities.. so my dream of a 600kg 6.0L V12 t-turbo car won't become a reality?!?
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: 1UZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE vs 3S-GTE for RA23
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Mon, 29 November 2004 11:57
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A tickled up NA xUZFE might be the ticket
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: 1UZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE vs 3S-GTE for RA23
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Mon, 29 November 2004 12:54
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In Qld, a 3 litre turbo is out, a 4 litre turbo is definitely out, but a 2.5 litre turbo (1JZ-GTE) is ok - there are a few of these running around in SE Qld.
One of the major attractions of the RA23 is its light, well-balanced chassis. Put a big cast-iron inline six in front and it becomes a lead-tipped arrow, in which case you might as well put a big engine in a Torana like all the other bogans.
My vote is for a 3S-GTE or NA 1UZ-FE, both of which have more power than you can safely use on the street and are no longer or heavier than the original engine.
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November 2002
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Re: 1UZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE vs 3S-GTE for RA23
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Mon, 29 November 2004 13:57
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Norbie's engine selections are the best options for an RA23, both for legal and weight/handling reasons.
I weighed my RA23 before and after a 1G-GZE conversion and the before figure was 1080kg while after is 1120 kg.
Its an increase of 40kg overall.
Its not bad I figure for that motor, W57 g/box, Corona strut/Pug rotors/Hilux calipers brake upgrade, Soarer 15 inch rims, Koni shocks and Lovells Springs.
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Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: 1UZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE vs 3S-GTE for RA23
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Mon, 29 November 2004 23:20
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Or go nuts and do a roots blown V6 camry motor 
Sorry just me dreaming again....
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