Toyota GR86 gets a 2JZ with four miles on the odometer!

Sorry for the poor audio quality, we didn't expect to feature any cars while we were at Formula Drift Seattle, but Jeff's car was too good to pass up! So we scrounged up what audio gear we had. Enjoy!
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[@LarryChenPhoto]

Thank you guys for watching. If you guys want a signed print for your wall I print all of them myself from my large format Canon printer larrychenprints.com/

[@johnf1441]

Please don’t ever change your theme music intro/outro I absolutely love it and it sound great coming out of my surround sound when I’m watching your content !!! 🤙

[@X1xRiGox3X]

This should be driven next to the B58 GR86 Swap. Would be nice to see a video with both together and compare, engine, sound, maybe a little race 🏁

[@woodnutz78]

Okay, so does it seriously still have the temp tag in the rear window?? Damn, son. Ain't waisting any time are we? Awesome build! Must've been a pure thrill to ride.

[@mandatoryfun8891]

Might wanna check your video at 35 seconds 😂

[@somphothbsiratsamy3748]

😂😂😂 you bought a defective motor 😂

[@evellofernando9376]

the sheer joy in the laughs after that pull was hilarious.

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

gobblegobblegobblegobble

[@matthewelisan3877]

sounded like a bunch of turkeys lmao

[@jonahquintanilla4589]

@@matthewelisan3877 33:41 🤣🤣

[@German70711]

haha for real

[@wrxnfx127]

Turkeys 🦃

[@artagain8977]

His story about “Stealerships” ripping people off is spot on. I recently had the same issue where the salesperson called and said they’re going to “have to alter the sale price” or return my deposit. They’re all frigin crooks!

[@00ninja00]

Yup, and it’s not going to change unless people stop fighting for new vehicles. I guarantee the stealerships will go below MSRP if vehicles sat on the lot without buyers for months unless they sold for MSRP or below, but it ain’t gonna happen because people are willing to pay 10k over. Think about it, their goal is just to make money, not to make people happy. They could care less if you are happy and will return there. Stealerships that actually care about their customers are in the minority, maybe 1 in 100. Every stealerships I’ve been to, has always been about trying to scam me for a penny more if they can. I was so surprised at the length they went to try and scam me to buy an extra $200 clear bra by telling me it’s already on there and I just have to pay for it, when clearly it’s not on there and when confronted about it, the useless human being selling me the truck, said I pay now and bring it back for them to apply it later, like wtf?!?.

[@CZE3]

Sucks but Business is Business

[@dntshoot]

Would be nice if we can buy direct like with Tesla

[@KoryoJK]

Yes, but only because not so smart buyers, enable this. Sales chase market.

[@armsdealer75]

Thats why you go to a high volume dealership cause they normally have no mark ups or very little markup

[@ScottOmatic]

I honestly felt that the GR86 was closer to the ethos of what the Supra was, than the new Supra. This car with the 2JZ really seals that for me.

[@roryvitaga6001]

Wasnt the Supra a GT car? The GR actually follows the sports car "ethos". =)

[@ScottOmatic]

@@roryvitaga6001 You make an excellent point, Rory. .. and in some ways, it’s also more like an AE86 than a Supra.. but one thing is for sure, it isn’t anything like a roadster (what the new Supra is based on)!

[@roryvitaga6001]

@@ScottOmatic I think Toyota got lazy with the new Supra. Maybe because BMW is the only one producing a potent inline 6 and wanted to pay hommage to the 2jz..But if Toyota really wanted to, they could've made something 100% Toyota and rock the socks out of that Z4

[@zackw4941]

@@roryvitaga6001 Yup. The new Supra is a halo car.. I understand the economics of why they partnered with BMW... But at the end of the day, Toyota did this project to convince people they were still cool. Instead, all they showed us is that they are still a corporation with a bottom line. If they were passionate about what they were building, they could have afforded to build it themselves.

[@jhowardsupporter]

@@zackw4941 There is always some idiot in a Toyota on the road. Usually a Camry. Nearly got run off the road by one because instead of flooring it to get in front he just goes a bit faster and it's not fast enough to get a head of my Lancer. I'm not the honking sort, I'm the get out of the car sort. Toyota drivers need to learn.

[@Hcarmad]

This video just made me smile throughout. The passion for the build, the attention to detail, the strive to retain lots of factory function and showing that the GR86 chassis can truly handle the legendary 2JZ engine. This is pure class.

[@Queso305]

Lmao that laugh at the beginning says it all!

[@tangocoyote2643]

Dude sounded like a turkey 🦃

[@s.z.x.01]

Sounds like a few cheering birds, or monkeys 😂

[@karipaturketo5438]

Like a couple lil girls..🤦‍♂️

[@corollaae8645]

@@karipaturketo5438 thought the same! Takes a 2jz to make dudes giggle like girls!😂😂😂😂

[@jonahquintanilla4589]

33:41 had me dying with the turkeys 🤣🤣

[@lanceandres7430]

0:05 y’all sound like turkeys 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kingjoejoe123]

Thats what i'm saying

[@LoganCoutts]

Been following Jeff and his builds for years and can say that he does stuff right and this is no exception. Way cool

[@Vgk36]

Yeah definitely not B whitnick or Trevor spec 😂

[@ChonskiTV]

Where can I follow Jeff’s build?? No mention of his ig or anything

[@RickheadWashington]

This is a very nice build. Does he have a KZbin channel?

[@eyubjj]

@@ChonskiTV i second this someone tag me for updates please HAHA

[@RthereNEusernames]

@@eyubjj Me too please if you get a response lol

[@HamburgoYT]

Def best gr86 build so far out there that I’ve seen. I love to see the full potential of this car in the hands of enthusiasts.

[@nachoietaco6289]

This is one of the most beautiful builds I've seen, work of art right there. Super clean Jeff.

[@faustinopinella8126]

Taco go to car meetings around California and you will see cars way better than that Toyota.

[@wantdatcadpat44]

@@faustinopinella8126 its a really nice build, it all comes down to taste and i personally agree with his statement

[@RotaryPoweredRX]

oooo ''way better''@@faustinopinella8126 don't care, this toyota looks Fn amazing.

[@GM-fh5jp]

The 86 should have been released with the modern equivalent of the 3S-GTE Turbo engine from the later MR2 Turbo. They have always been very underpowered and that stopped a lot of enthusiasts getting into them even though the chassis and steering were sweet. Nice build dude. Rock on!

[@1Solace]

That would make the 2.0 Supra unsellable

[@JohnFromAccounting]

The platform is great for tuners because it can handle a crazy amount beyond what its sold with.

[@kentbeitel9966]

Wow what a beautiful build! I love the new styling, Toyota killed it! Haha the hyena laughter got me 😂😂 I pray that the car market levels out 🙏

[@jeffk464]

It seems like it was built to impress people at cars and coffee, which I'm sure it will.

[@spoodurmin9742]

Love the NSX rear end

[@Visionary4787]

Holly this man really saw the vision! I want this exact setup on my 86, watch in like 5-10 years this will be a classic

[@doctorrobert60]

Fantastic execution creating this unique performance sportscar! Being well over 70 years old would have a hard time getting in and out of the car. I can still appreciate the enthusiasm that Jeff put into creating this car.

[@bitrage.]

Lol!! I'm 40, and from age 20, all my chosen vehicle choices have been hard to get out off...🤷‍♂️

[@ldadol]

Really cool to see all my local roads around my house in this video! Always a pleasure seeing Jeff rolling on this thing around the hood

[@nesbygalvan2088]

Is this in Everett?

[@ldadol]

Correct

[@hahahafunniness]

Does Jeff have a shop in the area?

[@matthewreed1441]

In the same business park that Philly ya belly is in.

[@rolandyancydorol4635]

GR86 sound has never been this good, nice

[@porkchopexpress6969]

gt4586 was better sounding r.i.p

[@madkas14]

@@porkchopexpress6969 debatable

[@aftrnoon_ac]

@@porkchopexpress6969 gt4586 has a Ferrari engine

[@porkchopexpress6969]

@@aftrnoon_ac oh I didn’t know

[@MrElpajita]

@@madkas14😂😂😂😂😂😂 debatable hahahahahahahahahhahahahhahah

[@deanmcloud3485]

I saw a gr86 for the first time maybe a week ago and had to google what it was. And I'm usually pretty on top of new cars and stuff. And these guys already shoved a jz in it. Good job fellas

[@Kevin-zr5pl]

That’s a cool build. Makes me want one. Honestly it looks like what I’d expect the Supra to look like.

[@joshbrown384]

Couldn't stop smiling throughout the rest of the video once you guys took the car out. Man, what a machine. Beautiful build.

[@art-is-lazy4509]

Dude is a genius, awesome build, not a fan of wide bodies but get that he needs the extra tire and that its a shop car to showcase the shops skills, etc.

[@madcarman7]

I can't wait for the GR86 to come to the UK, this is just art.

[@ASLackey22]

Hoping to do a turbo beams on my MR2 next year

[@j.wllls_]

@@ASLackey22 3S-GTE?

[@mpancho808]

Jeff has and will always kill it because he does exactly what he wants with no compromise. The talent and passion is real! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Lukemasonmedia]

Everything about this car is gorgeous , body kit and all

[@princequestly2218]

Everything about this build is rad and executed flawlessly. Smiles per gallon. 😍

[@aaamotoring]

2JZ gets a brand new GR86 body to be twice as legendary.

[@AstroZombie1]

It's more Supra than the Supra.

[@octagon_009]

The GE is a better fit for this build due to the different routing of the water necks, really keeps the bay clean and the plumbing hidden lower instead of the top water neck running across the front of the engine. Real clean work man. Thank you for putting out a machine like this 👌

[@cncwoodarts]

Jeff!!! Wow what a car! Awesome build. This is Max, you bought my pink S13 from many years ago. So happy to see such a great build. Quality, fit and finish looks very nice. Hope life is going well!

[@racer7007]

@Let’s talk OfficialKitboga ah dam lucky bro I wish I could’ve been selected 😢

[@wayward03]

I got mine for msrp, waited 5 months for it. Hopefully I'll have a supercharger setup in a yr or two on it. Love the car so far, even stock.

[@LENINsWORLD]

That pull/hyena laugh needs to be in every intro, ya'll had me geekin lol 😂

[@321Banditos]

It’s wild that Toyota still does that oe color, my 1991 Supra came in the same sapphire metallic black from factory; granted the first owner had it specked out by looking at the sticker tag but still 20 years later still a gorgeous color.

[@esquigz]

The gr86 is so good aesthetically wish it had the driveline the gr corolla is coming with

[@toby.2a]

Could be coming soon... Probably rwd though if it happens

[@zak_king16]

@@toby.2a rws 3cyl turbo gr86 would be insane i hope they do it cause id buy one lol

[@Treaxvour]

@@toby.2a from my understanding, if that happens, it will be hydrogen powered.

[@sigmamale4147]

@@zak_king16 3 cylinder turbo 🤮🤮

[@zak_king16]

@@sigmamale4147have you seen the gr Corolla engine? It can handle 500whp in a 3 cylinder turbo it’s crazy

[@keith_hudson]

This is EXTREMELY clean. Really nice build.

[@andrewtran2667]

the synchronized giggle in the van was epic

[@Alcase1977]

The 2JZ is a special motor paired with a really cool chassis. Watching drifting its easy to how fast and accurate the GR86 cars are.

[@chrischrisbarranco1347]

This build and combination is so fire bro. Glad I got to see something like this be pulled off. Making me wanna get a gr 86

[@psnachtmuzik]

I went to Fat Five Racing back in March and saw the cars JZ Jeff mentioned. Also went to a private test and tune/drift practice with Minowa Shinji san and his son Hiroya san. Saw the RB aero'd and 2J'd GR86 in person and it looks the business. Love Japan

[@2slo4u]

Seeing this car in person is always so amazing. I've seen it many times but I still stop and look at all the details that went into building the car. This 86 is absolutely perfect.

[@DevoT]

This is an amazing build. I am eagerly awaiting future aftermarket availability with this chassis. It would be really cool to see someone put a Porsche flat 6 into the BRZ/GR86.

[@ProjectM97]

I agree and I actually looked into this. A ~300 horsepower Boxster or Cayman engine is around $20,000 used. A 911 engine even more. That is why you don't see people swapping Porsche engines in Subarus.

[@DevoT]

@@ProjectM97 That makes sense. While I'm sure it would be cheaper to put a wrx engine in a GR86, a Porsche flat 6 would be way cooler. I would also like to see a 13b rotary or another lightweight JDM legend like an SR20DET those costs are quickly becoming too expensive. Hopefully Toyota makes good on their possibility to put the 3 cylinder turbo from the GR Corolla.

[@JB-sv5pr]

@@DevoT Toyota may release a 3cy turbo 86

[@DevoT]

@@JB-sv5pr That would be awesome, I just hope it doesn't cost 45 grand.

[@Andy-zv4gj]

@@JB-sv5pr they sell the 3cyl as a crate over in japan but also maybe the motor from the tribeca could fit in here

[@PhamVans]

The 2J will always be legendary. Great choice.

[@destructoidx99]

boring like corvettes

[@VS666]

I just saw this at Driftcon last weekend, absolutely amazing job!

[@RM_Garage]

Grinned ear to ear the whole time I watched this. So cool. Must be so fun

[@The-vill]

0:10 who brought the turkeys

[@TacoNotaPro]

Just started following, the content is greatly detailed to show appreciation of the build. Its nice that you allow them to explain why they chose their specific parts. 👍👍👍

[@sidbobby3233]

This car is levels!!! The quality of the build is next level. Banging video & content as always.. Peace and Respect frm the UK 👍👊✌

[@sunrisesunset1734]

I don't like the silver colored shape of the intercooler, changes the front vibe and flow of the car. Just my suggestion. Only instant suggestion I can give is to paint it all black. Or paint the horizontal bars and leave it with two silver viper fangs? I don't know, LOL! Good build though!

[@th0rg0d]

It's a great feeling knowing the area they are driving in. Hopefully I'll get to see this beast on the road one day!

[@_CORVUS]

Where? I couldn’t tell but I guessed maybe WA.

[@Ichigotakumi]

Everett WA

[@Darkeiser.7]

That sounds absolutely amazing. I have it running through my truck speakers and I feel like I'm in the car with you guys

[@sesh3508]

I can’t even imagine how this feels to drive. A powerful 86 is a proper 86

[@joselozano325]

My guys sounded like a bunch of turkeys when they were laughing lol 🤣

[@shaun44smith]

I thought this was clickbait, i clicked the video because the thumbnail made it look serious and then I’m 10 minutes into the video and this guy is talking about putting in custom transmission welded mounts and his knowledge and I’m shook. I’m subscribed now and will be following lol

[@ninchalla_creates]

A 2JZ GR86 if more Supra than the new Supra

[@TinaScott-q2z]

#BMW

[@the_jackbadger]

Looks better than the new “Supra” too

[@seethruhead7119]

That's a fantastic looking body kit.

[@YoutubeChanneI]

Hell yeah that's one clean looking gr86 can't wait to see more process to the build

[@stevesprung7687]

LOVE THIS BUILD!!! The quality and meticulous details to it, keeping that oem++ style to it are top notch!!!! Larry Chen signed print of this car in the future possibly?????😁🙏🏻💯

[@rushfactorygarage]

That’s one way to fix the RTV problem!!!

[@wayward03]

The best way 😆

[@colson2919]

"Pulled the motor out the same hour I signed the papers." Yeah I have new goals now. That's epic.

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

I’m curious how long it’ll be before somebody swaps the motor and 6 speed tans from an mkV Supra in one of these. I absolutely love the 2J, but the B58 would be a pretty dope swap to be being newer tech. Now that it’s been researched and tested extensively, pulling a good 800hp out of it for a street car this size would make for such a fun daily. I know the B58 swap has been done before, but not with its own factory trans. But this build is stupid clean. Nothing was missed and it was all done with massive attention to detail.

[@madkas14]

I don't see the point of swapping in a B58. The only reason to go that route is to be "different". 2J swap is much more simple and already a proven platform. I think he made a great decision going with the 2j imho.

[@dylanthegreat13]

Nobody would daily an 800hp 86 lol that's a borderline death trap

[@rocketots]

@@madkas14 There's nothing "different" about 2j swapping nowadays, and a B58 has the same performance.. yet weighs a LOT less. I'd say 2j was the right choice, but to talk down about the B58 bEcAuSe was silly.

[@madkas14]

@@rocketots if it's the same performance as a 2j, then why aren't people doing B58 swaps? Why are people still using a 30yr old engine instead of a fancy high tech engine that's supposedly superior?

[@rocketots]

@@madkas14 because people prefer a 450 lb engine that everyone likes over a 300 lb engine made by a different mfg that holds the same amount of power. yeah, turbo/fuel only 800whp can be done with a b58 as well. and it's happening..alot. dudes are just fanboys of the 2j and it's hilarious. do you have one?

[@OmarGChernandez]

Brings a lot of memories back... I was the first "privateer" in the U.S. to complete a 2j swap into the original 86 (frs)

[@skinnyflea2628]

That thing is a piece of art. So amazing.

[@William118abc]

So nobody gonna mention anything about the air freshener? Love the build, looks absolutely stunning and the air freshener is just the cherry on top

[@slickbusem]

Kinda look like a 370z a little but nice build love it 😍

[@bmcshane80]

I HATED this kit when I first saw it on every GR86 at Tokyo Auto Salon but on this car, all Blacked out, it looks AMAZING. Killer build man

[@SupraHenry]

I want that swirl pot for my GE 🤣 looks great! Amazing build

[@jcpnlz]

Always liked the new design on the 86 and also far better looking than the mk5. If the 86 would've been the new mk i would've been perfectly fine with it. Majestic.

[@ezathel9294]

Such a clean build.

[@kennylim9809]

I have to confess that I've replayed that turkey section a couple of times. The exhaust note was orgasmic!!! And then, the turkeys hit their notes! LMAO!!!

[@Colorfultedy]

I actually love how this car looks with the body kit

[@cyberspectre8675]

It's not a ricer-ish body kit. Looks more menacing, like an RWB car.

[@Colorfultedy]

@@cyberspectre8675 facts also looks like my RSX with that front bumper

[@Michael.S.Ryan.]

Sick car. I’m gonna get this same car. Props to you for your brilliance in building it man. 🔥🔥🔥

[@sii-vii2688]

What do you think the new weight ratio would be after a swap like this?

[@dpsnodgrass1215]

You'd be surprised how little it would affect it if the coilovers are set up properly. You probably couldn't notice it much at all on the street, maybe with some hard roadcourse driving you might notice the heavier front end. A lot of aftermarket parts lower weight and you don't even realize it; exhaust, wheels, coilovers, calipers/rotors, seats, battery. My turbo'd FR-S weighed 2650lbs with half tank of fuel which was lighter than it came from the factory and very much improved in every aspect.

[@lorddoobsworth144]

much more front heavy than it would be if it had an LS in it

[@BlueEternities]

86 has been my favorite car I've ever driven. They're beautiful, sound amazing, and drive like they're on rails. Only downside is the power, which this definitely solves lol.

[@robertsdmitrocenko]

Why the 0:12 Laughs sound like a Turkey?

[@cheifsosa8864]

this is probably the most beaitful GR86 build I've seen

[@86steventura]

Is it just me??? Does the front end look like an s2000

[@86steventura]

@Ian Visser not trying to hurt anyone’s feeling. Just saying it looks like an s2000. A lot of people say the back taillight’s look like a civic. I’m just starting to see what people are talking about. It still looks cool.

[@Token_Black_Guy]

I can see it

[@T07N]

Can never get bored of that sound.

[@joeviking61]

As an old guy watching this, I can say that I'm really impressed. I'm an old SC300 fanatic. This build knocks it out of the park. My compliments Son...

[@marcuslindsay713]

Haha, you're in Everett WA, that intro pull merging onto I5 is the most epic on ramp, very twisty, and then flat out at the end. Very nice!

[@JDMRightHandDrive]

This is a sweet GR86 for sure. I had the chance to shoot video of it at Wekfest Seattle, I have not had the chance to edit you. Great video, keep up the good work!

[@ADADIZZLE]

Do in my city they’d still say “You act like it’s a Supra or something”. But I swear anytime someone is making their own thing that’s awesome engineering crediting.

[@Vizr]

What the! That freeway entrance and the Boeing plant is 5min from the crib. Cool to see the neighborhood here 😎

[@eknapp70]

My brz just passed the driveway test today. Love this build btw

[@walshja81]

Here I am with a beautiful MKIV Supra at home........with a spun bearing, wishing I could be enjoying myself like this guy. I think this video gave me some mojo to start pulling the engine.

[@DeathJuntsk8er]

I wasn’t really a fan of the more squared off fenders on the wide body at first, but the more I look at it the more I like it.

[@christopher-gardner]

The end tanks of the intercooler look like fangs, that's sick.

[@AtomicPixel]

Man, that's a sick build and the fact it was ripped apart right after purchase. 👏👏 Just a thought -- you could always use your phone as a mic and sync audio later for these impromptu vids when you're out without gear. Keep doing you, Larry!

[@mrjackbagginz]

Man itd awesome the jdm was given to you guys many thanks foe the upload,. Wish you guys are here in new zealand and do loops around auckland,. New zealand lives and breath boy racing,. My first jdm is arguably the mosr under rated car,. 1986 nissan pulsar

[@johnmcc5896]

0:10 was not expecting turkey gobble laugh in this vid lmaooo

[@SiuKeiKwok]

The best part of the video is when the two guys in the van laughs . 😂

[@ganggasuwana9458]

I love the perfection he puts on his build, what a great car

[@TheBeebop420]

Saw you last weekend driving past Bellevue of Toyota on I-90! Just got done placing my order for a Neptune Blue 86. Couldn’t believe you had a wide body kit already on with temp tags lol. Sick car man

[@Hakiri27]

DUDE, when i heard them all laugh I knew it sounded like something and then the cut to the turkeys LOLOL

[@YachtReport]

Larry you should get done noise cancelling lav mics for in the car, it would help with the audio especially when the car is this noisy.

[@mieszkaniecsyrii7363]

Damnnn probably the cleanest build i've ever seen

[@michaeldyer6304]

Come'on now .... I can't be the only one who replayed the turkey bit over and over... That was a good one!👍

[@TheCinderellaman10]

absolutely gorgeous, the 2jzgte is no.1 straight 6

[@zgblundell]

This build is badass! He did a great job!

[@wyattt9820]

I KNEW I saw this car before! I was at Wekfest! It was my first meet I went to after moving to the PNW from Arizona, wicked stuff man! I had no idea the story behind the swap was so cool!

[@teddy_b10_75]

Seen this car in person!! She is an amazing build for sure!

[@1nfiniteloop]

Amazing! Current Supra should have been built like this either I6 or V6 Turbo and an actual Toyota chassis... Love it !

[@darrenalcantarazz8087]

Awesome build....I love it ..Hoping to build the same beast soon...

[@Triple259772]

Saw this at wekfest, didn’t even have plates on it yet. Still rockin the temp tag