Learn something new about the JZ engines! Plus FAQ answered.

[@SDSBBQs]

*Aaron... This right here. You Sir do great "conversation interview/questionnaires" Some folks might not appreciate the talking videos but learning something is always great!*

[@LoneStarDrift]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@hoopty33]

more of these please @@LoneStarDrift

[@jamescarlin569]

Agreed ... this interviewee isa genius

[@LoneStarDrift]

@@jamescarlin569 I need more ideas for them, what else should I film?

[@jamescarlin569]

Lone Star Drift uhmm cocain n hookrs lol jk ...uhh your channel is the type of thing I envy but not really do because I'm broke?? I wanna trade my 700 raptor for this 95 sc300 around the corner ...lemme think

[@ristekostadinov2820]

When Toyota call Yamaha for help it turns out legendary collaboration. JZ engine, the LFA sound.

[@johnnyhoodz]

Soooooo from what I watched..... For the GE's: Port/Machine the head Rods/pistons Valve seals Timing belt NA-T setup

[@Mr.Saephan503]

Most if not all videos about a JZ engine is just hear say. This video you can tell it's all from a person that has EXPERIENCE in owning and building JZ engine for a living.

[@Ki777UMiNATii]

Yeah I caught that from it too. Refreshing hearing info from an actual professional rather than clickbait chasers 1uping with a swap.

[@StephenJZ]

I have a stock 1j non vvti and I love it! Sounds so good, straight piped on 11psi in a s14 zenki

[@monsieurbeefeur2270]

I want to shake your hand.

[@SpoiledAuto]

Hey man! I'm not sure if you still use this account or not but if you do I have a few questions if you don't mind talking about it, I appreciate it!

[@erickinder3343]

I heard Jesus was involved in the engineering of the JZ motors! 🧖🏿‍♂️👀

[@dannycool59x49]

not even close as those engines are from hell, (notice the flames the always spit out of the exhaust)

[@benjaminsword9907]

JZ = Jesus + Zeus

[@alext6081]

All that that old fool did was turn water to high octane fuel ⛽️

[@SupraSmart68]

Jesus built my hotrod….. L00k! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYmmmWyFnamceas

[@mareksumguy1887]

Eric Kinder.... you heard correct.

[@Int3ggy]

I just finished my na-t sc300 this weekend!

[@mr.z3853]

Nice!

[@clutchkickpj693]

Please do the rb engine next, so many ppl are unaware of the capabilities of the legendary rb here in the states and it's annoying!

[@duomaxwell5807]

ClutchkickPJ my boi big up aye dem bwoi sleep....cressida and cresta had di 1j the one before was the 7mGTE

[@notsahsoj5155]

nooo then the prices will go up

[@ceerodrigue1970]

I think the the rb has a very nice distinct sound but the 2j takes it for performance?

[@nickacelvn]

​@@ceerodrigue1970​ . Beets it buy a huge margin if you don't get the right gtr engine.....

[@Silas_cv1]

@@notsahsoj5155 its to late the prices is already sky high

[@adambashgxe10]

This has convinced me that 1j swapping my is200 is a good idea. Was pondering the idea for a while, but this has me convinced

[@StewartMotoring]

Thanks, good information without researching forums for hours.

[@damnitdang]

I've jumped on the emu ship thanks to all of Zack videos and n.america email response and support!! Was gonna go maxx ecu but their support was garbage. Thanks Zack!

[@damonsta80]

The 2jz first started out in the Toyota aristo

[@alext6081]

damonsta80 Yes that was the gen-1 Aristo with the flat headlights and flat rear tail light panel ... ugly old things

[@damonsta80]

Alex T lmao

[@pylysyly4388]

@@alext6081 the inside matters

[@timvanderstarre9021]

I have a question, he mentions the failure point of the connection rods to be at about 650 ft-lb, does he mean 650 ft-lb at the wheels? Or at the crank? I really like to have an answer on this one if possible.

[@timelessvickdamone]

I believe the Cressida also came with 1j early 90’s

[@tylermacmorris1361]

The intro at the end was awesome!

[@TeonCyndi]

i got a mk3 its not a mk4 but it still rocks

[@doomkid02]

Me to :)

[@DeanRam23]

Hey hey, don’t condescend us MK3 owners. We are the Original Supra name holders where the “Celica” name was out of there.

[@mattsonktm]

I loved this Aaron! You're a very good interviewer, I think your style in this video is something kinda fresh to the youtube automotive scene. I would personally love seeing a video just like this for LS's and RB's as well. Super informative content dude!

[@davmar9923]

I have a '94 SC300 (2JZ-GE, 5-speed manual) with an aftermarket turbo (338 rwhp @ 13 psi). For years I was plagued by exhaust leaks between the head and manifold. I finally fixed the issue. Some of the studs had stripped out of the aluminum head and I installed Helicoils. The other issue was that the cast iron manifold itself was warped. It had to be removed and the mating face machined flat. I reinstalled the manifold with doubled graphite gaskets between it and the heads. I also fabricated and installed an 1/8" thick solid copper gasket between the manifold and turbo. Since those repairs I haven't had any further issues with the engine.

[@TylerBerryFilms]

I am so dang happy you made this video.. Every piece of JZ information you could ever need in one video, well done my friend!

[@SteezyFilthyFilms92]

I LOVE....LOVE how he mentioned changing the valve stem seals and i just got mine done for my daily driver.

[@overconstruction]

wow, been doing research for a 2j swap... so glad this video exists.

[@755hp]

Zach at ECUMASTER is awesome man! He helped me start my 7MGTE engine in my Mk3 Supra 2years ago. And now he just gave me advise on how to setup triple fuel pumps for my 2JZGTE Mk3 Supra.

[@Martinnc30]

Great video Aaron good talk,This video makes me happy to own a jz, i have a is300 2jzge vvti sportcross/wagon here in the UK lexus only sold them as a auto here i did a manual swap 2 years ago using a W58 out of a mk4 supra 2jzge non vvti, got really simple drift mods works quite well just not a lot of drift days or events round my way so seat time has been low makes it hard to get it set up and dailed in.

[@alext6081]

Lex-Life Garage all the 2J vvti Alteza Gita variants in Japan are automatics too. The Gita does come with the 6 speed also but it’s only in the 3SGE version

[@oldschoololdsfool]

Awesome video. Came upon a 02 is300 with a 2j vvti that a customer brought to us for a front wheel bearing. Was told dude was selling it. Offered $3000 and hopefully soon I'll own a sweet unassuming drift missle

[@Casper0878]

I don't thumbs up videos often, but this one deserved it!

[@MrJuice315]

This guy was awesome. Thanks for making this video!!

[@Hamsteren91]

JZ are really interesting engines, so well build. Will you do videos with the UZ and RB to ?

[@LoneStarDrift]

Probably not the UZ but I am interested in doping the RB.

[@danielschultz2605]

This is my favorite video of yours. I would watch these for hours

[@mckenziemotorsport985]

hi everyone couple quick tips for building jzs as I have done a few, stock bottom end 2jzge non vvti are great just chuck a gte oil pump and crank trigger setup on them with a gte inlet cam with the cam trigger and you have a 9.5-1 comp 500whp reliable every day setup. personally I throw a 1jz head on them and run around 22psi of boost on e85 as when you put a 1jzgte head on the comp goes over 10-1. but there's a 500+hp setup for under 1k. happy drifting

[@alisioardiona727]

Hi. Do you go single turbo ? Where is the best place to buy a jz ?

[@theresaoakes9387]

love the part about transmission options. idk why but interchangeable builds fascinate me. seeing a race setup built from Easter egg parts is gold.

[@Kelavarus]

I love that you forgot to intro, did one, then didn't edit it to be in the front haha. Lots of good JZ information though.

[@HowlerBikeVlogs]

the 'E' in toyota engine codes means it's electronic fuel injected, Zack is super chill, cool dude, knows his stuff well and is not ashamed to say he doesn't know something. some background on me, i work as a tech in a toyota dealership so i get to use that magic rtv and it indeed seals everything to everything. god i wish engine swapping was legal in belgium i'd so immediatly start on a boosted E36 1jz... my god.

[@angusburrito]

This is an amazingly informative video and I appreciate the videos you do greatly. With that said, this is very hard to watch as you are interviewing him casting couch style and it is super awkward, as it appears Zach felt as well to a minor extent. My opinion for next interview style video you guys do like this maybe go a little more relaxed, between two ferns style type video, have a beer or two during, maybe smoke some crack. Anyways thanks for the upload!

[@bdusanek]

pls do this with bmw motors, my country has no jz's :( but great interview!

[@mrt5354]

Import dude. Bmw suck balls

[@sebiadi]

m50>jz

[@HowlerBikeVlogs]

m50b25 is imho like being Keisuke to the jz being Ryosuke yknow, heavenly good, but not the best.

[@bdusanek]

As i said, in my country there're no cars with rwd toyotas. So bmw's are my best option for drifting. If i could, i'd take jz any day, but...

[@Seymour890]

bdusanek where do you live?

[@normastitz876]

Thanks Aaron. Real information is hard to come by.

[@kellonmarshall4368]

Great vid guys super informative. Can't wait to finish my s14 2jz project now. One again great video

[@deadlycupofJOE]

I'm currently running a TH400 trans with my 2JZ-GTE

[@suicidewashsquad1146]

Most of this is very good information but I do have a few things to add, #1 the Pistons on the vvti 2jzge crack on the ringlands over 350whp if you don't have a great tuner, #2 the ge's doesn't have oil squirters in the block so people that drift tend to want to run them because of the better oil pressure because of lack of them, #3 an the reason why 1jzge head's are so popular on 2jzge's is because the intake manifold front facing, #4 an this is very important the stroke on a 1j is 71.5 an a 2j is 86 so by All rights they shouldn't be interchangeable I've never verified this but I don't see how it's possible, #5 Journal 1 on the 2j is 23mm and the rest are 20mm an all the journals on a 1j is 20mm, #6 vvti is great for drifting but not so much for drag after 600hp or so it's not useful an that's why big hp guys don't run vvti an the big hp guys that bought vvti 2jzge's just because of there availability eliminate the vvti system an run non vvti cams.

[@LoneStarDrift]

Thanks for the addition!

[@suicidewashsquad1146]

You're welcome Aaron, an thanks for the great videos an the effort you put in to keep drifting a awesome and fun sport.

[@duomaxwell5807]

Cressida and cresta had the 1j ...the predecessor to the 1j was the 7MGTE....i grew up with J spec cars....good video great questions

[@LoneStarDrift]

Thanks!

[@abewright4584]

You should one on sr20s

[@thatyellowguy64]

they blow up

[@smiley235]

Ryan Nguyen Mine didn’t, but the 6 speed manual was on its way out.

[@Mrprodigy7801]

Yes

[@andrewk4882]

best video from you guys so far, any recommendations on 1jzvvti oil viscosity?

[@Jzxjoshy]

Andrew Kuntz I use 10w 40, so do most of the guys I know if that helps :)

[@DylanTK]

+1 5 or 10w-40 if the motor is healthy

[@shvrpen]

oil cap says 10-30 i believe

[@ShrakeDown]

Wow this video is really great! No joke so many answers and so many great questions.

[@jodyjones]

I got a 1.5JZ single turbo 980hp in my 2007 honda s2000 perfect drifter high revs and better sounding engine and exhaust note.

[@Nerysgarcia22]

the fireball question was the best!

[@billyz97]

2JZ-FSE uses direct injection with a higher compression ratio of 11.3:1, same power only offered with automatic transmissions and used In the Toyota Brevis, Progres, Crown, and Gita (altezza wagon thingy)

[@LoneStarDrift]

Have you ever driven one? I am very curious, I have never seen one in real life.

[@billyz97]

Lone Star Drift No I haven’t, would love too I haven’t even driven a a turbo jz motor just a 2jz-ge in an is300. I’d love to own a Toyota Progres it’s even more unsuspecting than a gs300 looks like a grandpa grocery getter.

[@DapperDilla]

Yep! The 2JZ-FSE is equipped on my IS300 SportX, which was only offered with an automatic trans.

[@TURBOBEATZZZ]

Zach is no joke! Walking encyclopedia!

[@4kBagz]

I would like to see a video on his GE build !!! Got a is300 and wanted to swap but I’m not curious with what I can do with the GE 🤔

[@jkalash762]

Hands down this is the best put together jz info I've seen. Like you were bringing up there is so much contradicting and confusing info ntm you just don't know if the source is reputable usually.

[@111dontworry]

I've used 5w-40 Rotella T6 in the turbo miata for a year or so and it's great stuff. Also, it ended my hydraulic lifter tick with it being a heavier weight than the oem weighted oil.

[@motoray69]

Awesome content. Maybe more vids like this with an expert on each of the major popular drift engines.

[@alexjapanski6806]

You Need to make this a few part series. 1JZGTE GEN 1 GEN2 and same for the 2JZGTE GE VVTI AND NON . There are more pros and cons to having a Gen 1 1JZGTE than just saying get the vvti ... I have owned all the variants... since my JZX90 to my Crown Athlete VX I believe this was too quick ... like the guy was charging $10 a minute ... almost as frustrating of a video as its awesome.

[@BjornFSE]

Great Video, I hope to see it also on ECU Masters Page if its not there already

[@garrettfranks8283]

love the new interesting content Aaron! the vid with Feilding is cool too y'all!

[@DriftingLifeSideways]

HAHA love the ending you hear " im going to laugh when you hear everyones blowing up jz engine from revving them to 10k rpm lol haha.

[@zakkrick]

My is300 2JZge used to leak oil like crazy. I did all the cam seal valve seal water pump and timing belt. Now the engine has no engine oil leaks.

[@TomTubeFrancia]

This was an awesome learning experience! Please do one on Rb20/25/26/30! Great questions and research

[@LoneStarDrift]

What specific questions do you have?

[@Dwooten206]

The 10 grand thing at the end was hilarious 😆

[@the.driverseat]

2jz fse are floating around in southern Africa commonly in the 9th gen mark 2 ,Toyota mark 2 blit, progress, brevis etc.

[@aguycalledtravis]

lol that 10 grand remark at the end is exactly what I was thinking.

[@PROJECTDRIVEN1]

2JZ Master! Thanks I found this very informative

[@blkcyborg92]

Next can he answer questions about RB’s?

[@LoneStarDrift]

He isn't a builder of RB motors like his is JZ motors, but I will try to find someone to talk on the subject.

[@NateDiaz29]

Lone Star Drift yes please do

[@jamiemumby]

Could you also find an SR master too. Thanks! :-)

[@Joshua5654]

Waaaaahhhhtututu for the past 20 years the 2jz has been the best tuner engine ever made hands down it sounds the smoothest until flames shoot, it takes hella boost without even looking inside the engine, it flows oil like it should it doest crack in the bore cuz its block is too hard and the greatest thing of all it still spanks ass till this day. Did I mention it’s the most reliable 600hp you can get I mean you can buy engines with 600hp stock and still have hella expensive problems on your hands

[@SpoiledAuto]

Any information as far as boosting a 1JZ-GE Non VVTI? I know it's not a very common boosted engine so I just wanted to see if anyone has done it and has any info on what would be interchangeable through the JZ realm as far as aftermarket parts goes for boost applications? Example: if I go single turbo NA-T could I use the same aftermarket turbo manifold from a 1JZGTE and it would match up to the head fine? I can't really find a whole lot of information on the 1JZGE Non vvti (1 Gen 1JZ )

[@nickcosby1314]

How is he working the GE's intake and exhaust manifolds? Custom fab or is there some kit I don't know about that doesn't utilize the cross over intake ?

[@dipster14]

This is the perfect interview..much needed Info. Thanks

[@ZoomyZoom77]

I don't know if vvti is always a good idea. It makes some maintenance harder.

[@dipster14]

Do you know any info on Toyota's 1UZFE or other UZ motors? Plz do that

[@LoneStarDrift]

They aren't really worth thinking about since they have to be swapped into everything and aren't nearly as good as the JZ platforms and others since they don't have as many available parts, and have 4 cams to deal with, etc. If they came in a useful chassis besides the SC400 they would be something to consider and think about.

[@PorgChob]

Love zach, love these videos and the way he answers questions haha

[@mrseptember2655]

1jz vvti stock block, with ECU Master. How much power would it make?

[@RBL717RBL]

I thought the first gen Aristo came first with the 2JZ. First year of the Aristo was 1991 I believe.

[@eforsblom]

This came from nowhere

[@alext6081]

eforsblom explanation?

[@jackkincaid1260]

heck yea doing a 7mge to 2jzge-t with a340e upgrade!! just got non-vvti head any help would be awesome!!

[@garrypetit2328]

Bore and stroke is closer on a 1JZ hence it has a longer rev limit...

[@mitchellhayman381]

2jz has a square 86*86 cylinder

[@mitchellhayman381]

I don't know how much closer than that you can get

[@bradythomson604]

if you find a 2jzfse they have shim less buckets that fit in normal 2jz

[@aaronglendon8102]

Wicked video You mention cams varying, do you know of any difference to the n/a non vvti JDM from a mk4 supra by chance?

[@sleeperbeemer]

This is particularly cool because Im going from 1.5jz to 2jzge vvti too lol

[@omarlondon]

do you need an oil cooler for a 2jz if your running about 850bhp? also what should the max engine oil temp/water temp go to without damaging the engine?

[@olliebert2788]

This is so helpful! What a guy!

[@astonmarjo]

Yeah.. Zach buddy the Mk3 Supra is nice... Finishing up mine with the 2jzgte single turbo.

[@SALTYDATTO]

@03:29 Dropping GE vvti Redpills on us!! I pulled my GE vvti motor out of the JY for 600 bucks!!!

[@7.62brian2]

I still can’t find where I’m leaking oil in is300 I’ve done cam gear o ring and valve cover gasket and I’m still leaking

[@deonvnzl]

09:36 - I have a R156 in my 2jz cressida, its comes out of the D4D Toyota Hilux :)

[@alext6081]

Deon van Zyl list some goods bads on using it & what is your entire setup what’s the car used as a street car or drift etc ...

[@TheOystei]

I've read that the 2jz GE does not have oil spraying nozzles to cool the pistons, but the GTE has, would not that affect them in some way when tuned?

[@GroovesAndLands]

For heavy sustained load, the piston squirters are excellent at keeping the pistons cool. Very important on a diesel or an endurance track car. Not critical for a street car that only see's WOT for short stints.

[@TheOystei]

Since this channel caters a lot to drifters too, that sounds relevant, especially for people using engines where you can hotlap for longer periods of times (entire tire life for most high power cars) as drifters usually tend to rew hard for "extended" periods of time

[@GroovesAndLands]

I'm not a drifter and frankly, don't understand the powertrain needs of that genre of motorsports. That notwithstanding, my assessment of what oil squirters provide is accurate. Use your best judgement. Cheers!

[@faekz]

Will wheaton builds engines?

[@alext6081]

Very good video, in fact I watched twice !!! Only thing I thought is not like you said was that the old twin turbo 1J is the one that has much chunkier rods than the VVTI therefore should be stronger than the VVTi

[@SNR_Hawaii]

Awesome vid thanks for the clear and to the point info.

[@jordanalexander8281]

love this ! can you find an SR guru and do the same kind of video ?!?

[@LoneStarDrift]

I don't know if they exist in the USA lol.

[@lctortillas]

Thank you for doing this video I learned a lot from it. I have a 94 land cruiser which engine of these would you put in and why? Thank you ahead of time. Also should I keep the same transmission?

[@LoneStarDrift]

Keep the land cruiser motor, it is a beast, I have had 8 of them. The 2JZ would be a downgrade for it. If you want a bunch of power out of the motor you can put a turbo on it, search for sand drag land cruisers and stuff on youtube and enjoy the hilariousness

[@lctortillas]

Thank you for your quick response, Is a Turbo better than a super charger for my 94? because the Toyota Super Charger they sell is for 96 and newer also any brand you would recommend in either Turbo or Super charger?

[@LoneStarDrift]

Honestly, just leaving it alone is the best answer. I believe the 1995 OBD2 cars can bolt on the TRD super charger very simply, but I don't believe your year can due to differences. Just leave it alone and enjoy the thing. If it is a bit slow you can bump the timing up a bit when doing a tune up, and that is probably about it lol.

[@FlyingSpaceOstrich]

In Toyota's engine naming system: G = DOHC engine with timing belt or chain driving both camshafts directly F = DOHC engine with timing belt or chain driving only one camshaft directly, with the other camshaft being driven by a gear on the 1st camshaft.

[@LoneStarDrift]

Thanks!

[@jeffreybastian1331]

Actually Jared not quite right it changes 2gr has its chains driven non directly and the 1fz has both cams directly driven by the chain explain? 🤷🏻‍♂️ I work at Lexus for many years and I can tell you the naming system is not that right

[@FlyingSpaceOstrich]

@@jeffreybastian1331 Well the g in 2gr is just referencing the engine family tho, so 2gr-fe is an 'f' engine, thats what I meant

[@9pruizedw]

I am trying to install a 2jz engine into a 90 supra non turbo. Do computers match or do I need a harness and where do I buy as well as the rear swap oil sump. Thanks

[@90mkiiisupra]

You need the 2j harness and ecu...you should join supra forums and supra mania

[@Wiscompton608]

You hear that kids? Lean kills. Tell your friends

[@wryyysespieces]

Hahaha that's so true, CD009 swaps cost as much as a R154. Doing a CD swap for my 1JZ 😅

[@LoneStarDrift]

Yeah, I always think, why not just stick with the trans that comes with the car and fits everything lol.

[@falconass001]

cd009 is stronger

[@GordonGreenCincinnati]

Awesome breakdown!

[@MrStevenWalker]

Still so much love for this video.

[@LoneStarDrift]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@StanleyKubick1]

so much knowledge! loving this

[@nickamarit]

Is a 1st gen. 1JZ-GE (non-VVTi) able to produce 300bhp w/o forced induction? If possible to do a 300bhp NA build, what are the necessary things that needs to be modified?

[@Matt_Lanzer_13]

Nick Amarit for a 1j? Probably not gonna happen. You’d need a crazy stroker setup, some humongous cams, itbs, and you’d need to rev it to like 11,000 to make that much power. The highest hp na 2j took like 20 grand to build and only makes like 500 hp. It’s WAY cheaper to make that much turbo’d

[@nickamarit]

@@Matt_Lanzer_13 I understand what you mean totally. How much power would 11k RPM, huge cams, head porting, ITBs, performance exhaust system from header to muffler, uprated fuel system... and etc. be able to produce on a NA 1JZ, you think? And, from experience, I like the displacement (bore/stroke ratio) behavior of the 1JZ more than a 2JZ... the 1JZ just revs up more quickly... We have both 1JZ and 2JZ (but both NA though) at the house, but the 2JZ is in my dad's Merc (so I can't mod that lol).

[@Matt_Lanzer_13]

Nick Amarit honestly? I have no idea. I’ve never done anything so serious. The most na jz experience I have is with my 2jz ge before I turbo’d it. It made about 170 wheel if it was lucky. I think you’d be pretty hard pressed to make that much power naturally aspirated from a built na 2j, let alone the smaller 1j. When talking na, displacement is king. You could definitely get a stout little na 1j that would probably make half decent power, but I don’t know about 300+. Good luck man!

[@nickamarit]

@@Matt_Lanzer_13 i'll keep the 300 number as an end/dream goal for my NA 1JZ build then... let's keep it at bhp tho, not whp. :)

[@dylankabrich7379]

I was told to steer away from vvti motors because they have weaker rods and are more expensive to tune?

[@KCM33]

GE vvti only have weaker rods

[@hendo337]

I want to see someone in the US play with the 1FZ-FE 4.5L I6 Land Cruiser engine with boost swapped into a car or mini-truck.

[@GRC-d1e]

Imagine if Toyota actually tried and developed a 3JZ for the new Supra...what could’ve been

[@loudring6247]

We can only hope

[@2jz4life35]

We may one day.

[@certificateofvaccinationi.d.19]

Considering that The Bavarians did the new Supra...

[@caiocavalcante4122]

What is the diference between 1jz vvti etcs and 1jz vvti etcs-i? I've heard that 1jz vvti etcs-i, dont work so well in other cars