It's just a little turbo

[leeaspin]

If I were to build any car with a 2jz other than an mkiv supra it would be a cressida!

[NismoS-tune]

I used blue locktite on rotation shafts as I've had some back out.

As for the head, valves don't just cost money to buy, also costs money to machine in. Stock valves have been fine up to 800hp so unless you have a sick build, leave them alone but still do springs, guides and port! Save $1000-1500 (depending on labour)


As for engine, 2ZJ has always been a better engine (stronger in stock form, more torque) but you own a nissan so either sell that whole car and buy a supra for 800whp or build up that 26!

[leeaspin]

I will be using the blue loc-tite on most of the reassembly. I had to use a huge breaker bar and a propane torch to heat it up before i cracked them all loose. A hoist would really come in handy right now instead of laying down on cold concrete.

Engine coming out tomorrow!

[Dragon Humper]

Red loctite is fine (the 262) if you use the recommended amount....one drop. People tend to hose the stuff on like it's anti-seeze. Even when you hose on the blue stuff (the 242) you can run into issues. I red loctite everything of importance, makes me sleep better.

Wish I had more time these days to do a big project, I miss the skinned knuckles, grease and the smell of low-odor solvent......sigh.



Jon.

[Voodoo_ChildR32]

Loctite on a driveshaft?!?! Lol.


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[nimblestix]

I made that loctite mistake too! Don't feel bad. Torch and air impact ftw eventually...



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[Supraclean]

I still like it:P

[leeaspin]

Well this winter I've been slowly stock piling parts to rebuild the old girl. All I need now is a set of rod and main bearings, alternator and power steering belt, new radiator, little bit of machining and assemble the new bottom end. I'm kind of in the air of doing the head also at the same time but if I do that then it may not be ready until mid-end of summer which would suck. May get the supertech valve train and do a mild port and polish. Cams are unknown in this car so I will have to look at what they are when the engine is out.

The car is up on jack stands in the garage and Ive been doing quite a bit of work on it. Full preparation for the motor to come out. I can tell you that removing the axels has been the biggest pain so far. Found out I also have a blown passenger side cv boot aswell. Also whenever you guys put your driveshaft back to the transmission, never ever use red loc-tite as it is a complete whore to break. All thats left is the cross member and few more electrical plugs and couple hoses and shes ready to come out. Hopefully I can get it out in my garage with the picker. Its going to be close! More updates to come very soon with pictures.


I know nothing is good without pictures so realistically this post I just wrote is worthless.

[leeaspin]

honestly they are really reasonable when it comes to intake manifolds compared to competitors on the market. nismo is 2k+ hypertune is 2500+ rips which is comparable in quality is 1600 to my door fully polished with the runners painted any color and with a 90mm billet tb. Also about above you will never see 10k safely nor will you find a tuner that will push it to 10k lol

Sounds like a personal problem lol.

Just checked out that rips throttle body...looks pretty legit and yeah that is a good price. Have you seen or heard anything about them?

[gtrjon]

anything rips is just baller....so expensive lol

honestly they are really reasonable when it comes to intake manifolds compared to competitors on the market. nismo is 2k+ hypertune is 2500+ rips which is comparable in quality is 1600 to my door fully polished with the runners painted any color and with a 90mm billet tb. Also about above you will never see 10k safely nor will you find a tuner that will push it to 10k lol

[leeaspin]

anything rips is just baller....so expensive lol

[gtrjon]

Ok so I started ordering a few parts for my car for the rebuild....The only thing I'm unsure of is the stock valves. Should I buy new ones or will they be fine with just springs and retainers. Alot of guys get all nice new fancy titanium valves but I've heard a few builders say its a huge waste of money unless your revving the bag out of your engine. Also told me its about the heat they can withstand also. So I'm kinda torn if I should waste the money on upgrading the valves or spend it on something else.

New turbo ordered so my t88 along with injectors and ecu will be up for sale again shortly.

I was at this point in my build. It depends on a lot of factors. Depends on what kind of work you are going to have done to your head, ie port and polish, 5 angle valve grind, etc. I decided against them at that point in my build (valves and the intake manifold were the only stock components on my short block) since the oem valves are sodium filled and are very strong. I doubt you will see any gains with oversized valves its more do you want to spend $600 for piece of mind. I am now ordering a rips single tb intake mani and supertech black nitrated oversized valves tho lol

[felix yuen]

I just spent $1500 on a full supertech valve train with ti retainers n double springs .... N I m happy with nice nice everything went together !

[leeaspin]

Ok so I started ordering a few parts for my car for the rebuild....The only thing I'm unsure of is the stock valves. Should I buy new ones or will they be fine with just springs and retainers. Alot of guys get all nice new fancy titanium valves but I've heard a few builders say its a huge waste of money unless your revving the bag out of your engine. Also told me its about the heat they can withstand also. So I'm kinda torn if I should waste the money on upgrading the valves or spend it on something else.

New turbo ordered so my t88 along with injectors and ecu will be up for sale again shortly.

[leeaspin]

Well seeing as how I moved and don't really have a place to keep my car as of the end of march I'm almost thinking of selling the car. Needs a rebuild, cylinder 4 is dead. I have no price tag on the car but if anybody is interested pm me with entertaining offers. If it doesnt go I'm sure I wont mind finding a place for her to stay for another while until next winter.