Everything You Need To Know About Building a 2JZ

[@PureFunction]

I just wanted to come here and say GREAT JOB! This is exactly what a great / knowledgeable video should be like 👏🏼

[@TunerFaction]

Ryan that means the world coming from you! You've been a been a huge inspiration to me and all your content is top notch! I really appreciate it brother!

[@ZONER1]

Two of the most helpful jz channels

[@TunerFaction]

@@ZONER1 You rock brother😁 and I love Pure Function, Ryan has such detailed and straight to the point content!

[@RobertMoonWalker]

I cannot even imagine the amount of editing patience, and footage searching this took. Phenomenal job my man 👽

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you bro😁 this video took weeks to research and put together so I really appreciate you noticing the timing and effort!

[@PureFunction]

@@TunerFaction doing great man! Also, check your Instagram messages 😂 I sent you one a while back.

[@RobertMoonWalker]

@@TunerFaction I didn’t comment about your research efforts because in my book you know what you’re talking about 🦭

[@TunerFaction]

You're too kind man, thank you! And will do! I rarely check my messages so I'm sorry I missed it!😂

[@TunerFaction]

Hahahaha you're a legend bro😁😂

[@vincentdip_8019]

KZbin needs more knowledgeable videos like this. Straight to the point, insanely informative while also including MEMES!

[@TunerFaction]

Love you bro love you❤️

[@stylestrydes8360]

I come back to this video every now and then to stay motivated. Glad you made it.

[@TunerFaction]

You just made my day brother😁 I'm glad you enjoy the video and that it keeps you going!!

[@pouchy400]

The amount of work you put in to this video is insane. This is my first time watching a video from you. You’ve earned a like , a comment,and a subscription. I’m on vacation right in Aruba and I’m about to binge watch as much videos from your channel before I have to go to sleep for a private tour of the island , that starts at 6am tomorrow. It’s 11:14 pm now! 😂

[@TunerFaction]

Brother you just absolutely made my day, I couldn't be happier that you are enjoying these videos and that you are now a subscriber! I really hecking appreciate that homie! I hope you continue to enjoy the videos! I also think it's sick you are binge watching from Aruba😄 enjoy the tour tomorrow brother and thanks again for all your kindness!😄

[@The_King_Smitty]

Watched this for my build coming up, didnt expect to be told of a great shop in NJ! Im going straight to headgames now thanks!

[@TunerFaction]

@@The_King_Smitty hey man thanks for the comment! Glad I could point you in the right direction, Headgames is one of the best in the business!

[@zeusjheulyn2984]

I’m about to put a 2j in a G35 and this video made my life easier. Thank you

[@TunerFaction]

Absolutely stoked for you brother! Glad to hear this video helped you out a little bit. Good luck with the install bro!😀

[@43Disciple]

This video is a gift

[@TunerFaction]

@@43Disciple you're very kind my good man! Glad you enjoyed it😄

[@vincentdip_8019]

I approve of those bearings you used for the crank shaft! (Coming from an employee at SKF)

[@TunerFaction]

Excellent! Thank you for the approval good sir! Glad to hear you can confirm these bearings are of high quality!

[@RafsA80]

This video is incredible. Plain and simple. Hats off to you for the fantastic information

[@TunerFaction]

Hey thank you so much brother this really made my day! I'm stoked you liked the video!😁

[@RafsA80]

100% I currently have 01 mk4 supra GE which I intend to manual swap and build up and this video has been an absolute gem. Whenever I start my build I know exactly what video I will be referencing. @@TunerFaction I genuinely mean this when I say it's people like you who makes others lives easier. The amount of effort you put into to this video is incredible and I find myself always coming back to watch it again. You're the GOAT

[@TunerFaction]

That's an awesome build there man I really wish you the best of luck on it!!! Again I'm super glad this video has helped you out, and please keep me posted with how your Supra build is going!

[@RafsA80]

I'd be more than happy to keep you up to date and I'm sure if I need questions answered hopefully you can help me!@@TunerFaction

[@TunerFaction]

@@RafsA80 thanks man! And yeah of course I'm always happy to help!

[@AwDeDr]

Your videos are awesome i love how in depth you go man this really help me set the stage for my build

[@TunerFaction]

Super stoked you enjoy the videos my man! That really makes my day! What is your build going to be my guy?

[@thecookeman]

Fantastic video. Very easy to understand for new comers to the platform!

[@TunerFaction]

Nathan my man!!! Really glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Seriously makes my day to get comments like yours brother!

[@thecookeman]

@@TunerFaction underrated channel! . Keep up the great work. First piston engine for me, always had rotors :) checking in from Australia thanks for help with my research for my build

[@TunerFaction]

@@thecookeman Hey that's awesome man! Super cool to hear you were a Dorito man in the past! If you have any questions, just let me know!

[@shaunsegree4587]

Man this is one of the best videos I have seen learnd a lot great job

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks so much Shaun I really appreciate the kindness!!! I'm really glad you learned a little! That's what it's all about!

[@drcrazytom]

BEST 2JZ TUNING STARTER VIDEO EVER MADE!!!!..Hands down, no contest...thanks brother..you got another sub today...keep'm coming :)

[@TunerFaction]

@@drcrazytom THANK YOU BROTHER!!! Really appreciate the kindness my man! Just made my day😁 and thanks for the sub, really stoked to have you along for the ride!

[@Rubiscosmos]

Amazing video, thank you for doing such a great job of making this approachable and understandable.

[@TunerFaction]

Awh brother thanks so much for your comment you made my day! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!! Thank you for watching my friend!

[@LukeJasko]

This was such a helpful video. I cannot thank you enough!

[@TunerFaction]

Really glad you found it helpful my friend! Thanks for the comment!

[@BlessedSonGaming]

Wow I'm gonna save this video for a later date there is soooooo much info here that needs to be known! THANK YOU for making this video and also adding a fun side to it with the memes. keep up the great work my guy!!

[@TunerFaction]

You're a legend mate thank you once again for all the kindness! Really stoked you learned a thing or two and that you enjoyed the memes! I really had a good time putting this together so I'm really happy you like it!

[@BlessedSonGaming]

@@TunerFaction oh.... but I didn't like it.......... I loved it man! smile lol

[@TunerFaction]

@@BlessedSonGaming you rock homie I'm seriously happy this puts a smile on your face😁 and keep up the great work with your streaming! I haven't been able to stop by recently but keep it up!!!

[@BlessedSonGaming]

@@TunerFaction yes sir!! and It's all get good man no worries homie. I understand, you have a life also. 😃😇

[@TunerFaction]

@@BlessedSonGaming I appreciate that man! I still tune in whenever I can though! Love the content!

[@ahmed9399]

What awesome video. Thank you. Subscribed!

[@TunerFaction]

Hey man thank you so much for the kindness! Really appreciate the subscription brother and I'm glad to have you along for the ride!

[@zptokyo]

Good video got me excited to work on my ge vvti and very helpful on what to buy and to avoid.💪

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you so much for the comment my man! Really happy you enjoyed the video and that it helped point you in the right direction! Good luck on the build, she will be screaming in no time!

[@RLaws0331]

Excellent info

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks Richard I really appreciate it!

[@jaga7484]

Best education video thank you.

[@TunerFaction]

No man thank YOU!😀

[@GAMRMNTS2]

Great video bro

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks brother! Really glad you enjoyed!

[@OGGNP]

Professionally, well done video for sure. You should produce and edit everyone's videos

[@TunerFaction]

@@OGGNP you're very kind man thank you very much I really appreciate it!!

[@BigHorseCK2.0]

I just bought an aristo recently and it has the 2jz ge so I was worried untill i watch this you saved me a engine swap thank you subbed

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks so much boss! I really appreciate the sub! And that's awesome you got a 2jz GE man those are great engines! Some people think they are even better than the GTE!

[@BigHorseCK2.0]

@TunerFaction OH really I didn't know that why do they like it more isn't the gte better overall

[@TunerFaction]

@@BigHorseCK2.0 overall yes you're right, the GTE is going to handle more horsepower better, and if you left a GE engine stock, it can't handle a ton of power. BUT! If you upgrade to an MLS head gasket and get some beefy con rods on the GE, it's essentially the same as a GTE engine but it just won't have the oil squirters which is why some people like the GE more, because you can maintain a higher oil pressure because it doesn't have oil squirters!

[@BigHorseCK2.0]

@TunerFaction oh I see that makes sense thank you very much

[@TunerFaction]

@@BigHorseCK2.0 yeah of course my man!

[@jocider5698]

The jet engine blade out clip 👌

[@TunerFaction]

Brother you KNOW I had to throw it in there😁

[@ahmedali-fp6ji]

This is full of knowledge😊 Thank you

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you bro!! I'm glad you found this video informational! That means a lot😀

[@Mohawk.Mechanic]

Another great video! I was delighted to see many of the part I used in my build were highlighted here (eagle rods, cp pistons). Something I learned from your video, which I am hoping turns out okay, is the finish of the head and block mating surfaces. Everything seemed to go together well but I know the machine shop I used did not specialize in 2JZ. Curious though, what were your goals for your 240 build? Any drag or drift in your future or strictly a street machine?

[@TunerFaction]

Hey Chase thanks for the comment and congrats on your 2jz build! I wouldn't worry too much about those mating surfaces, most shops do a good job resurfacing those parts, I just live in a area where the machine shops aren't super high quality! So don't sweat it. In the worst case scenario, you do a leak down test and find there is a little leakage around the headgasket area, and you just take the head and block back to another shop to get those mating surfaces smoothed out! You could even try using copper spray on the head gasket if there is leakage around the headgasket, but I'm 99% sure you'll be ok! And thanks for asking about the goals on my 240! As of right now, I would like the car to be around 650whp, with a 8500rpm redline. It will be mostly a daily driver in the summer and spring months, and I would like to end up autocrossing it when it's finished! I have no plans to drag race the car or do any serious drifting though I'm sure I will be sliding that thing around more often than not!

[@Mohawk.Mechanic]

@@TunerFaction haha I am sure you will! I can't wait for the day I can fire mine up. Your videos give me hope that I will get there soon! Keep 'em coming!

[@TunerFaction]

@@Mohawk.Mechanic you're a legend brother seriously thank you for following my build I really appreciate you!

[@jenstori5746]

Great video any detailed info on 1jz vvti 600hp goal

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks man! For a 1JZ, along with all the engine/fuel management mods you'll have to do, you really are going to need some aggressive cams because the ones that come stock on a 1J won't get you to 600hp. You are also gonna need a pretty large turbo!

[@TunerFaction]

For the turbo size, I'm thinking something with at least a 0.96 A/R

[@franklyn315]

great video and info! I wish we had a video to go over everything to install on a car. I am still doing my research on what parts and sensor i need to put in the car and start. Everyone on KZbin skip that part with the except of PureFunction lol

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you so much for the compliment Francisco! I really hope this video helped you out and that's awesome you are doing a 2JZ build too! And hahaha I love PureFunction too, he is one of the few KZbinrs that has high quality detailed videos about 2JZ's!

[@franklyn315]

@@TunerFaction thanks! I am all done with the moto. i need to get everything for the sendors and bypass stuff, all while saving to get the t56 lol. oh still need ecu and wire harness 🥺🤦🏻🤷

[@TunerFaction]

@@franklyn315 Well done man! Seems like you are well on your way! I wish you the best of luck saving for those parts and please let me know how your build turns out, I'm excited for ya!!!

[@D3STR01A]

Watching this for when, someday i build my 2jz. haha 😢

[@TunerFaction]

Hoping it's someday soon brotha!!

[@Juniorrrrrm]

Very very informational dude thanks! Keep up the great work!!

[@TunerFaction]

Hey thank you so much!!!! Seriously appreciate the kind words man!😁

[@aaronpeople101]

Really good info, this was an interesting watch 👍

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you very much Aaron I really appreciate it!

[@ZONER1]

Any more videos of your build on the way? Great vid too!

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you so much man! And yes I have a build video on the way and a bunch more that are nearly done, but I'm just waiting on a couple parts to finish up the things I'm working on! So many things are on back order these days I feel like I spend 90% of my time just waiting for parts!😂

[@ZONER1]

@@TunerFaction awesome! Yeah tell me about it. I'm so close to putting my engine in too. Just waiting on a couple of parts.

[@TunerFaction]

@@ZONER1 hahahaha I guess that's the way these things go huh?😂 but in the end brother, it will all be worth the wait!

[@rickqueen65]

Needed this video over a yr ago lol... great vid!💪🏾🍾

[@TunerFaction]

Hahahaha sorry I got it to you a year late brother! Never the less I'm glad you enjoyed! Thanks!

[@raywaltdecuba5699]

I bought STD bearings, now i have crabs

[@TunerFaction]

😂😂😂😂

[@suprarune]

Brilliant video!

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you so much my good sir!!! I really appreciate the kind words!😄

[@suprarune]

@@TunerFaction you deserve it,put so much time into this and its very helpful for those who wants to buy and build an engine!.this will help me decide what to go for and do next when the engine is gonna be built!.so thank you.

[@TunerFaction]

@@suprarune Awh anytime man thank you once again! and good luck with your build!!!

[@samaccurso]

Its still absolutely incredible to me how 800hp is so commonly achieved with this engine & can still be so reliable. Do wonder how achievable the total cost is for the average person wanting to do this.

[@TunerFaction]

@@samaccurso these engines are amazing pieces of engineering aren't they?😄 such a shame that the cost of them has ballooned so much in the last few years!

[@Daniel-RunToRoyal]

Great video, man!! Super informative and entertaining!!

[@TunerFaction]

Love to hear it man thank you so much!!! Seriously happy you enjoyed!😁

[@deaditeboimler4141]

Woahhhhhhh my sister works there!!!!! 15:03

[@TunerFaction]

@@deaditeboimler4141 oh that's sick man!!!

[@stevenmejia4982]

Perfect video. Grade A

[@TunerFaction]

@@stevenmejia4982 you're very kind my friend, thank you!!

[@bruceyako]

You missed the extremely important cleaning and disassembly stage. Bad cleaning can cause failure from particles and rusting, while disassembling the engine you need to pay attention to how loose or tight bolts are and ensure the valve buckets are not mixed up out of order.

[@TunerFaction]

Very true, the cleaning and proper disassembly is extremely important. The reason I left it out of the video was because I was trying to focus more on how to build the 2JZ, not disassemble it.

[@zoomie9734]

so basically i could find a deal for oem gte pistons and rods install those as long as i get the bearing measurement right in a ge keep the cylinder head stock if i really want to and since im not lookign for 800 i could get 400 out of that really easily and it would be much more reliable install a turbo kit and boom is that really all if i dont want to upgrade valvetrain or cams besides injectors or stuff i was thinking of sourcing anything that may be too weak on the ge from the gte such as injectors and fuel pump also i have a gs300 would the stock auto be able to handle that i do have a bit of a need to budget and was researching and if the compression ratio youre trying to achieve is 8:5 to 1 or 9 to 1 the oem gte pistons and rods have that exact compression ratio of 8:5.1 and since the crank is the same or similar if the bearing measurement is correct those pistons work fine the problem is if the tranny can handle the power and also am i missing something could i do those pistons and rods do the mls head gasket and a turbo kit and get 400 reliably? i was thinking of tuning the car to only have access to full hp in pwr mode and in normal ect mode i have maybe 250 or so so i keep reliability since alot of stuff is still stock maybe idk the true limits of the ge

[@TunerFaction]

@@zoomie9734 thanks for the questions my man, there's a lot to tackle here so let's get started. 1. There is no need to install GTE pistons for 400hp. Installing new pistons in a block is a lot of money and takes a lot of measurements and procedures to get right. All you need to do is install a thicker metal head gasket on your GE engine and you would be good to go (keep the stock pistons). As for the rods, you might get away with using the stock GE rods but I would swap them to GTE rods for reliability. And yes you just need to correctly size the bearings if you do end up swapping your rods for the GTE rods. 2. I'm not sure if your automatic transmission can handle 400hp. I know a lot about manual transmissions but next to nothing about the automatic transmission in the gs300 so you'll have to do some research on that one, sorry!

[@EddyR07]

Great informative video. 👍🏻

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you Eddy I really appreciate it my man!!!

[@KenRobinsonchannel]

Thank you!!

[@TunerFaction]

Right back at you man! I appreciate your support for my videos!

[@mckinneyr46]

Thank you so much for making the video definitely going to sub !!!

[@TunerFaction]

And Ron thank you so much for watching it!!! I really hecking appreciate the sub man I'm super happy to have you along for the journey!😀

[@Ehren1337]

Why cant we use higher compression like 10:1 or 11:1? Im new to 2jz, but not k series. K series can use up to 11.5:1 on 93 until around 450hp then e85 after. 12:1 will need e85 right away though. I wonder if its possible for 2jzge?

[@TunerFaction]

You can run higher compression on the 2JZ but you're right you need e85. I don't know of anyone running higher than 10:1 on a 2JZ on 93 but like you said you can go higher CR with e85

[@Ehren1337]

@@TunerFaction it wouldnt affect piston to valve clearance right?

[@TunerFaction]

@@Ehren1337 good question! I know different camshafts effect piston to valve clearance, so my guess is that the different CR pistons would also effect that clearance but it's just a guess! Good question!

[@bruceyako]

You don't need a machine shop for most stock 2JZ engines, a $50 cylinder honing tool and 400grit sandpaper will fix most crankshaft and cylinder walls issues, your crankshaft doesn't need to be mirror shine, it just needs to be smoother than 400grit, stains and discoloration will not affect it's operation.

[@TunerFaction]

I'm totally with you that a DIY honing tool and some sandpaper can be a cheap and quick way to build an engine or fix some cylinder wall/crankshaft journal issues, but the quality of that build isn't going to be nearly as high as an engine worked on by a machine shop. Not to mention that a high power engine will need extremely precise tolerances that the DIY stuff can't get you.

[@Tstay352]

Thanks for the vid

[@TunerFaction]

Anytime! Glad you enjoyed it brother!

[@mostwanted6379]

can u do a video on the 1jz please i wanna build my 1jz ge vvti but i dont know how too

[@TunerFaction]

Hey man! The parts for the 1JZ are really similar to the ones in this video, are you looking to do a whole engine build?

[@mostwanted6379]

@@TunerFaction ye man at least 500hp just bought a 1jz ge vvti mark II

[@TunerFaction]

@@mostwanted6379 oh dude that's sweet! What parts in particular are you having trouble specing out?

[@mostwanted6379]

@@TunerFaction imma be honest everything..this my second car but first car that I wanna build but everyone sayin going 1jz gte vvti or non vvti or 2jz ge instead but I wanna see if the 1jz ge vvti can put down some power

[@TunerFaction]

@@mostwanted6379 oh nice man nice! That 1JZ can certainly make some power. Ok would you mind shooting me an email at [e-mail] with the details about the power you want to make, budget, and fuel you'll be running in the engine? From there I can send over a list of parts for ya

[@hackiess8146]

Had to come back to the vid to buy the tools needed

[@TunerFaction]

Glad to hear it!

[@LeaZuko]

Have any videos of the 1jzge best parts

[@TunerFaction]

I don't brother I'm sorry, but a lot of the info in this video applies to the 1jzge too! Brown Crower, Eagle, GSC, etc. they all make parts for the 1JZ and are just as good as the parts they make for the 2JZ!

[@MrJuice315]

you should have specified GE VVTI is the only 2JZ with weak rods/pistons.

[@TunerFaction]

Good call! I made sure to say that the GE had weaker rods but I didn't mention pistons, thanks for the heads up!

[@VZGarage]

My brother as always great video and thanks for sharing your knowledge it helps a lot 🙏🏻🤟🤟🤟😃😃😃😃

[@TunerFaction]

Awh bro thank you so much!!!! I had a great time putting this video together and hope it helps some people out!!!

[@tigerbrown6799]

This would be my first ever building 2jz engine ...so I bought a car with spun bearing ..... and I don't no if I need bore or not .... I was thinking just buy stronger part like eagle rod like you said and I go with STD rod, pistons ,cylinder head and just buy stronger part like for head like valve springs Aggressive cams more....

[@tigerbrown6799]

Can you please help me out bro 🙏

[@TunerFaction]

First of all, congrats on starting such an awesome project Tiger! So you can make 800hp on a 2jzgte on std rods, pistons, and head, and upgraded springs and cams. Heck, there are people out there making 800hp on a totally std engine! If I may recommend some things though... First, make sure you can rebuild your engine with std pistons in the first place. When I was rebuilding my engine, i wanted to keep the std pistons however if I were to hone the bores, my piston to wall clearance would not have been within spec, so I had to bore out my block for bigger pistons. Secondly, if you are planning to do upgraded cams and springs, get a valve job and upgrade the valves, valve stem seals, and buckets/retainers while you're at it. The more things you replace now, the less you will have to replace later!

[@tigerbrown6799]

@@TunerFactionyou're God bro .... Questuon : how big do I need the valve job to be .... that's the most harder for me ... please reply me..

[@TunerFaction]

@@tigerbrown6799 So first thing you have to do is buy some valves, I bought GSC STD size valves for my build. Then you would need to take your cylinder head along with the new valves to a machine shop and ask them to do a valve job for you. Basically, the shop will take your cylinder head and cut the valve seats with a machine to give you a better seal against your valves. Hope this helps!

[@tigerbrown6799]

@@TunerFaction hey I another question I have non vvti engine...anddd does ut matter I'd you have vvti or non vvti engine when buying parts 🤔 .. I went to real street racing website to bjy rod&pistons its said gte twin turbo or non turbo ME HERE 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 Bro please help me out brother..

[@03kingjake]

Am I able to take find gte rods and put them in the ge? Would they fit ?

[@TunerFaction]

Yes you could absolutely do that!

[@itsreallytheo]

Very informal

[@TunerFaction]

Hahaha is that good or bad my man?

[@itsreallytheo]

@@TunerFaction good

[@TunerFaction]

@@itsreallytheo Hahaha thank you man!

[@mateohernandez2179]

Is it necessary to have the torque plate if you using stock size but aftermarket pistons?

[@TunerFaction]

So are you asking if you need a torque plate if you are using 86mm aftermarket pistons (which are the stock size)? If so, are you planning on just having a machine shop hone your cylinder walls?

[@miltonvascositoe9971]

Hello Tuner what is the engine repair manual you use? And how can I have?

[@TunerFaction]

I use the following manual: www.2jzgarage.com/2012/01/97-98-us-mkiv-supra-service-manual/ Hope this helps!

[@Tstay352]

What would the cost look like if you had a shop do this and what would the cost be if you where to do it yourself .. And would I be fine to run The engine as is unchecked at 500hp with a Single turbo exhaust manifold and with a stock intake manifold or should I just do preventative maintenance I just want my car to be a fun daily driver thank you for these vids they are very helpful

[@TunerFaction]

Hey brother! So price will differ from shop to shop. I can tell you from experience that getting my cylinder head built by HeadGames Motorworks cost around $5500 USD for parts+labor. If you want your bottom end done as well, you may be looking at around $4000-$6000 in parts and labor. I assume you are curious about labor costs and not about the labor+parts cost though. Most shops will charge around $90-$150 /hour. And depending on what you want to have done to the engine, you could be spending anywhere from $1500-$5000 in labor alone. To answer your second question, if you have a stock GTE engine, you will be fine to leave it stock and run it at 500hp with a single turbo and stock intake manifold. Some things I would check is your compression ratio and do a leakdown test to ensure your engine is healthy. I would suggest running a standalone ECU so you can have a reliable tune set on your engine but that's just me. If you have a GE engine, you will need to build the engine to have it make a reliable 500hp.

[@Tstay352]

@@TunerFaction thank you ma I fucking love the fact that you take time to reply you got a long term sub thank you and much respect…you for now on have a long term sub thank you 🤝🤝

[@TunerFaction]

@@Tstay352 Awh man that means a ton thank you! I love replying abs answering questions like that, it's my chance to help other people avoid all the mistakes I have made in the past with my own build! Once again I really appreciate the long term sub brother!!!😁

[@GoyaGo]

I’m planning on buying a 2jz-gte for an engine swap do you recommend vvti or non vvti?

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks for the comment Joel! I reccomend the vvti engine. They make more power at lower rpm's and are generally easier to find! Other than that they are pretty much the same exact engine! Hope this helps!

[@globalglobalglobalglobal]

Dont the 2JZ-GTE and the 2JZ-GE non VVTi have the same con rods?

[@TunerFaction]

You're absolutely right my man! Yes the 2jz-ge non-vvti has the GTE con rods

[@itsmaniac_4243]

Does this fit in my vw polo? Asking for a friend.

[@TunerFaction]

Hehehehe with enough time and money, the 2JZ can fit into anything!!!

[@nzuncovered1845]

You didn't mention the titanium retainers?

[@TunerFaction]

Hey man! Good catch! So I left those out because most of the time when you buy valve springs they will come with retainers, so that's why I mentioned the section on valve springs and didn't mention retainer choice. Also, most of the common big name companies that supply springs and retainers will be fine for general 2JZ builds, it's usually those guys that make 1500+HP that really start to get picky over specific retainer choice. Hope this helps!

[@BigRed1151]

So even tho Real street has an Ebay page, should I still not buy on there??

[@TunerFaction]

I was not aware Real Street had an eBay page. I tend to try and stay away from eBay if I need to purchase an authentic part just to have the peace of mind that what I am getting is quality! That's my personal opinion of course so take it with a grain of salt!

[@pablokss366]

Cant you run the TT headgasket on a GE ??

[@TunerFaction]

You absolutely can! In fact, that's what some guys do if they aren't planning on running a thicker MLS head gasket. A lot of guys that turbo the GE's end up running 2mm MLS head gaskets though! Hope this helps!

[@2JZ_WISCO]

Thank you for these videos ! im getting ready to build my first 2jz...before my ge rods explode in my na-t is300 🤣

[@TunerFaction]

Dude congrats! Building a 2jz is really fun, you'll have a blast! I took a peek at your channel, looks really good! You gained a new sub!

[@2JZ_WISCO]

@@TunerFaction thank you bro 🤘 i appreciate it... 2jz for life !!!

[@TunerFaction]

@@2JZ_WISCO anytime bro!!

[@antoinehaynes8479]

Do you think that you can put a 2 j z in a volvo xc90

[@TunerFaction]

I'm actually not sure man! With enough money you can put that engine into anything though! I don't know anyone that has done that swap before so you would likely have to do a ton of custom fabrication for things like the engine/transmission mounts.

[@kellerhynes1790]

So if I'm building a na vvti with eagle rods and Manley pistons and a decked head and block, what head gasket should I use?

[@TunerFaction]

Hey Keller! So a lot of people that build the NA-T 2jz run either the OEM Toyota TT head gasket which is around 1.2mm thick, or run an HKS 2mm head gasket which will drop the compression closer to 8.5:1. It's up to you what you want to run, but I would personally go with the HKS 2mm gasket!

[@kellerhynes1790]

@@TunerFaction thanks man much appreciated!

[@TunerFaction]

@@kellerhynes1790 anytime!

[@jaga7484]

Man you really know your s*** great video thank you very much

[@TunerFaction]

You're very kind man thank you very much! Glad this video helped ya out!

[@PHONiX_Au]

Goated vid

[@TunerFaction]

Love you brother, thank you!!!

[@PHONiX_Au]

@@TunerFaction love you more!

[@TunerFaction]

@@PHONiX_Au 🥰

[@jumpman42000]

Did you end up keeping air conditioning? If so how is it ?

[@TunerFaction]

I did not end up keeping the A/C because the radiator does not allow enough room for the condenser part of the A/C system to sit in its normal location. I was hoping to buy a kit someday that will allow me to retain the A/C but I'm not too focused on it right now!

[@welder77]

Great video! Can't believe how expensive this hobby is, but it sure is worth it once everything clicks.

[@TunerFaction]

It really is crazy how expensive everything can get! But you sure are right, once it's all together, it's priceless!

[@legomancanswim4838]

Very comprehensive....

[@TunerFaction]

Much appreciated good sir!

[@odd1119]

what about the 2jz ge non vvti rods?

[@TunerFaction]

Yes I'm sorry I should have been more clear, the 2JZ GE non-vvti rods are the same as the GTE con rods. The weak rods that need to be replaced are the 2JZ-GE VVTi rods! Sorry!

[@odd1119]

@@TunerFaction no worries loll im just learning about them bc i want to boost my non vvti 2jz GE soarer

[@TunerFaction]

@@odd1119 oh that's awesome man! Yeah no need to mess with the rods in your engine you should be good!

[@morrisrogers9631]

Hey bruv, I live in DELAWARE and I know of TONS of shit jobs from ALDERMAN! Some, caused catastrophic problems. Excellent video, I am now subscribed.

[@TunerFaction]

Oh no! Gosh man I had no idea Alderman didn't have a solid reputation. I guess I really should have looked into it more before I said they do solid work. Thanks for letting me know not to go back in the future though! I also really appreciate the sub man, really glad you enjoy the content!

[@victorlucas1507]

My Aristo owes you one

[@TunerFaction]

Hahaha love the profile picture brother😀

[@MatNull]

How do oem pistons do on 800whp

[@TunerFaction]

People have made 800whp on stock pistons before (According to Supraforms) but I would say the engine wouldn't last long at that power level on the stock pistons. Hope this helps!

[@MatNull]

@@TunerFaction I thought in a oem 2jzgte the weakest part was rods. Didn’t know it was pistons.

[@TunerFaction]

@@MatNull both can handle high HP but will not last long at around 800hp, if you stay under that, and have a good tune and supporting mods, you should be good!

[@ConcussedGaming]

As an American stupid measurements like "8 tenths of a thousandth of an inch" are why I fuckin HATE MATH and the AMERICAN system. If it is so "STANDARD" WHY ARE WE THE ONLY ONES LEFT NOT USING METRIC SYSTEM! this is one of the main reasons I want to work on a Japanese engine or an LS. The metric system makes my math defunct brain function so much smoother!

[@TunerFaction]

I couldn't agree with you more man, metric is way more simple! I still get mixed up with the American System😂

[@carlbrooks90]

Why don't people talk about the 2jzFSE?

[@TunerFaction]

I guess it's just because they are pretty hard to find? Good question though!

[@FakeUntilProvenReal]

Generally pretty good info in the video except for the compression ratio section. Not as simple as you explained, you need to also consider power goals, boost limits, fuel type, just to name a few. And changing compression ratio with the head gasket is a stupid way to go about it, you interfere with 'squish depth'. The GE head has a step in it which is why it has a thinner head gasket than the GTE.

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you for the info! You're absolutely right those are all things that need to be considered. I had mentioned changing the CR with the head gasket thickness because in my experience people will buy pistons around the CR ratio they need and then after all the machine work is done they will buy the properly sized head gasket to get the CR right where it needs to be. I didn't mean that people should just go out and buy 11:1 CR pistons and then buy a super thick head gasket to compensate😂

[@FakeUntilProvenReal]

@@TunerFaction Yes I got that impression later in the video but still wasn't super clear. So many guys start with a GE and just buy/swap all GTE internals including head gasket. Going from a ~O.4mm gasket to a ~1.35mm has a massive affect on the CR.

[@TunerFaction]

@@FakeUntilProvenReal it's crazy how much a few mm changes things huh? Thanks again for the info brother, if I ever make a video like this again I'll try to clear stuff like that up!

[@greggraham2642]

Bell Lexus of Scottsdale is a great dealer to get OEM Toyota/Lexus parts. They have . . uh hum . . . an Ebay store. You can contact them directly too via email.

[@TunerFaction]

Good to know Greg! I know a lot of reputable sellers use eBay as a platform, Real Street has an eBay store too. My point was more that there are a lot of fake parts being sold on eBay and if you aren't careful, you could end up purchasing a replica park instead of a genuine one. I'm not saying that happens often that someone buys a fake part, but it takes just one fake rear main seal to really give someone a headache!

[@greggraham2642]

@@TunerFaction Point taken. You're right on.

[@TunerFaction]

@@greggraham2642 Thanks for the info brother, I didn't know genuine Toyota dealerships were selling on eBay! That's good to know!

[@BertoSpec]

Excuse me I’m pretty sure the crank on GE and GTE is the same😭

[@TunerFaction]

Yes both the GE and GTE have the same crankshaft. What did I say in the video that makes you think otherwise?

[@BipolarRaven]

I’m gonna be given a 2jz-ge or GTE engine either one has 40,000 miles are coming from Japan so I assume they’re the vvti iterations I also could get Toyota parts at cost through a dealership how beneficial is my hook up and getting Toyota parts going to be if I’m trying to get about 6 to 800 hp reliably out of one of these engines I will be putting the engine in my FJ cruiser since it’s a direct now mount if anybody wants to try man who is an expert, it would be greatly appreciate it the engine is a 161gte or 160ge

[@TunerFaction]

Hey man! So I'm hoping I understand your situation correctly that you are getting a 2JZ-GE/GTE to put in your FJ Cruiser and you also have a way to get OEM Toyota parts and you want to know if that will be beneficial for 600-800hp? In my opinion I think it's super helpful to have a hookup to get OEM Toyota parts but those parts won't really help you increase the power of your engine, they are more like seals/bearings/gaskets. I hope this helps!

[@silvercross2020]

0:50 since when did 800bhp become a simple and not crazy build bro wtf, the internet has ruined builds now a days

[@TunerFaction]

I never said 800whp was a simple number to achieve.... simply that I would reccomend the parts on how to get there

[@silvercross2020]

​@@TunerFactionliterally at like 1:03 you say its a simple build 😅 a 800whp in Europe would cost like 20k if not more, nothing about that is simple, I'm not saying your video is bad but Americans seriously need to realise they are not the only ones in the world and some of us don't make 100k a year, I'm building a 2jz ge just to make 300bhp and that's gonna cost me like 10k and I'd like to get it done in 2 years but it's probably gonna take longer

[@TunerFaction]

@@silvercross2020 when I said it's a simple build, I was referring to the fact that 800whp on a 2jz does not require a lot of complex parts or custom fabrication to achieve. In reality, 800hp can be achieved with all off the shelf parts and there is a lot of info on the internet on how to achieve 800hp which is why I labeled it as a simple build. I understand that it is still expensive and I'm not negating that fact, but the build in of itself is rather simple. That's awesome you are building a 2jz ge and I hope that goes well for you. If you have any questions about the build I'm always happy to answer as best I can!

[@joshzarcone274]

now make a guide to fitting it in a tacoma.

[@TunerFaction]

Haha sounds like a plan boss!

[@dylonabubo7513]

Damn. Now I know why people sell crate engines twice, even thrice the price of a car 😂 Lowkey would still rather get the crate 😂

[@TunerFaction]

Hahaha well it's certainly easier😂

[@cyberfam996]

Or you can hit 600 all day with leaving everything stock and a good turbo

[@TunerFaction]

With all due respect my man you would at least need larger injectors, a standalone ECU, and a bigger turbo to hit 600hp. Even using just the parts I listed above, the engine wouldn't last very long at all.

[@TunerFaction]

Nice channel btw man! Good stuff

[@cyberfam996]

@@TunerFaction thanks man another dead one unfortunately! But I hear your point on the upgrades! Cheers great video

[@TunerFaction]

@@cyberfam996 😀 Thanks brother and I appreciate the comment!

[@Wretched2JZ]

Kills me when cars take different manufacturers motors and swap them into the car!🙈 ESPECIALLY Rival brands like ford mustangs and do a Chevy LS 😂 Or , Nissan doing Toyota motor swaps 👎🏽 I mean if your a 240, RB swap the damn thing 👍🏼👍🏼😍 Or at least SR swap it?.. If your that “ into” the 2J i6 over the RB i6 then just buy a Supra. Or at least some Toyota /Lexus thing. To keep it proper.

[@TunerFaction]

@@Wretched2JZ hahahaha I certainly don't disagree with you; for me it really just came down to finances at the end of the day. At the time, it was just cheaper to JZ swap my 240 over an RB swap so it just made more sense. Would I rather have RB swapped it? Yeah! But In the end I'm really happy with the end product, the JZ is such a great engine and I think it goes great in this car!

[@2cthagoon392]

When you say GE bottom end you mean VVTI GE not non VVTI GE bottom end the non VVTI bottom ends are just as solid as the gte

[@TunerFaction]

Yes! Sorry I didn't clarify that in the video! The non VVTi bottom end is basically the GTE bottom end without the oil squirters!

[@Disiplyn]

But what about building a 1.5JZ 🤔

[@TunerFaction]

Certainly a way to go, I just decided to stick with the 2jz stuff!

[@Disiplyn]

@@TunerFaction Ye I'm just playing. This is actually one of the most informative videos I've seen on this engine. I actually texted it to my friend so i can save it for reference later. I especially didn't know to keep track of how much material the machine shop takes off so you know which head gasket to buy. Good shit man

[@TunerFaction]

@@Disiplyn Awh you just made my day man thank you!!! I'm really glad you found the video helpful and seriously if you have any questions, I'm always around! And thanks for sending it to your friend!!!😄

[@OscarMartinez-wh7cs]

damn nvm ill just build a nother ls

[@TunerFaction]

*another

[@HumorDash]

You lost me at $200.

[@TunerFaction]

How so brother? What happened?

[@traevon776]

😂😂😂

[@shanefanon]

Really ? A 2JZ in a NSX 90's Honda ?? For real ????

[@TunerFaction]

Wait I'm so confused😂 I didn't say anything about an NSX?

[@brandonespinoza8455]

Can someone who knows nothing of mechanical work do this? lol

[@TunerFaction]

Absolutely Brandon! That's kinda what I was like when I started my project, I hadent ever really worked on a car before! The biggest advice I can give you is to do a TON of research before you start the project, it will make it a lot easier in the long run. Another piece of advice is to know the goals for the car before you start, things like what HP you want, what the intended use for the car is, etc. oh! and, as unfortunate as it is, the more money you spend on the project the easier it gets😄

[@TunerFaction]

On a total side note, is there any chance you go to Penn State Brandon?

[@brandonespinoza8455]

@@TunerFaction thanks for replying back! I just know like the basics of car maintenance like oil changes, spark plugs, changing tires, etc. but nothing major like this lol. I have a 00 GS300 and my goal is just to have between 330-450 hp. Id be happy with anything in that range. I’m not going to be using this car as a daily driver. I just want a fun semi-modded car. I would like to mod the internals first before doing any cosmetics to it.

[@brandonespinoza8455]

@@TunerFaction I don’t lol

[@TunerFaction]

@@brandonespinoza8455 Brother you have more starting knowledge than I ever did you'll be fine! And I love that build idea brother! Please keep me posted with how things go with the build! If you ever have questions, I'm here!

[@Own_wld-]

This video had so much less view then what it deserves

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks for the Love Lec!!!! Glad you liked the video brother man!!!

[@smallestpickle]

I watched this to mentally prep on what I need for my build. Later when I get money I’d definitely get more parts but I’m just thinking about getting rods, pistons and valves to throw in on my GE, since I got bad rings in cylinder 5. Any other parts I may need? I’m not looking for more power yet. Just to get the car up and running so I can continue saving. This was a hella informative video, so big props to the amount of work done to this. 🫡🫡

[@TunerFaction]

Hey boss seriously thank you for the kind words, that made my day! Really exciting that you're looking to do a build too! I would say just make sure you've got all your gaskets and seals before you start the build, nothing is worse than putting the build on hold because you're missing a 10 cent seal😂

[@smallestpickle]

@@TunerFaction I’m keeping that in mind So far I’m planning on pulling the engine apart, taking the block to a shop to see if I need any machining, then I get the rods and pistons and possibly some valves just to get one step closer to a turbo build, but am trying to get the car up and running since I’m trying to make it my daily. Then I source a manual swap and get acquainted with a manual before I put a load of power into the car. I’m 100% gonna fall back to this video when I start putting more power. Appreciate the good work, clear and concise and no fluff added to the video. Thanks a ton. ❤️❤️

[@TunerFaction]

@@smallestpickle that sounds like a really solid plan my guy! I'm excited for you brother! Please keep me posted with how your build is going!

[@smallestpickle]

@@TunerFaction Will do, I just need to save up for a hoist + engine stand and I’ll be working my butt off trying to rebuilt this GE 🙏

[@TunerFaction]

@@smallestpickle heck yeah! Looking forward to those updates my man!

[@Fernandonelu]

Awesome video bro

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks bro!!!!