Toyota 2JZ COMPLETE Engine Build

Complete build of a 2JZ-GTE-VVTi
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Links to torque specs and engine manual
Torque Specs: www.2jz.se/appl...
Engine Manual: www.shoarmatea...
Parts Used:
GSC Stage 1 cams
OEM connecting rods
Manley 86.5mm 9:1 CR forged pistons
ACL Race Main/Con Rod bearings
HKS 2mm head gasket
Drift motion billet idler pulley
Shimless buckets
Ferrea Valves
OEM harmonic damper
!!Everything else is OEM!!
If you have any questions regarding the build, parts, or general questions, please throw them in the comments and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

[@harmoniumteacher]

This channel deserves a LOT more subscribers! Your clear explanation without the typical loud and obnoxious background music is very much appreciated. Keep doing what you do and this channel will grow immensely. BTW this engine has a lot of "bad boys" and "puppies"!

[@TunerFaction]

Indar you just made my day friend! Thank you so much for your kindness, I'm happy to have you as a watcher! And HAHAHA after I edited the video and watched through it I realized just how much I was saying those phrases, oops lol!

[@dec3367]

this guy is a stud I bitched out and had the machine shop give me back my 2J block after totally checking it over as a rotating assembly. so this guy doing his own plasti gauge respect

[@TunerFaction]

Hahaha bro there is no problem having a machine shop looking over the assembly!!!😄 Honestly it's the smarter move if it's your first time building an engine!

[@legomancanswim4838]

Impressive work. Detailed and articulate explanations. Eager to see the engine installed.

[@TunerFaction]

Why thank you very much good sir!

[@AutoFixYT]

Amazing video, very well put together! And of course, awesome build!! I took my 2ZJ apart two years ago to do a head gasket. I didn't go for any performance upgrades since the engine sits in my GS300 which is for now the family vehicle. I did however take everything off of it to reseal and clean it off from the oil leaks it had. One mistake I made was that I put the upper oil pan on before the oil pump went on... I guess I wasn't paying attention or something lol. Learned my lesson. It was definitely an amazing learning experience and I found that those engines are easier to work on than I thought!

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you for the comment man! Very cool that you did the head gasket and seal refresh a couple years back! And hahaha dude I have made my fair share of mistakes just like you with the upper oil pan but that's how we learn! I really appreciate your comment mate! And I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@stairwaytotevin]

I like this video more than your recent! Its insightful. Less commentator voice. Felt like i was watching baseball with mechanic engineering

[@TunerFaction]

Awh thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you like this style of video and I will do my best to deliver videos like this in the future!

[@stairwaytotevin]

@@TunerFaction you’re pretty knowledgeable! Im actually working on the same build for my s13 hatch as well. NA 2jzge with bolt ons

[@stairwaytotevin]

@@TunerFaction btw are the radium fittings sold as a pair??

[@TunerFaction]

@@stairwaytotevin Very cool my man! That's really awesome to hear! I'm sure that will be a ton of fun once it's finished!

[@TunerFaction]

@@stairwaytotevin And I bought the Radium fittings separately, did you want the part numbers for each valve cover?

[@ApexPressureWash]

Love this video, building my own 2JZ for my 93' s13 coupe because of bad luck with the SR

[@TunerFaction]

I'm really glad you liked the video man thank you!!! Sorry you had bad luck with your SR, if you have any questions about the JZ build though, please feel free to reach out!

[@MinkMood]

amazing video Mate!!! Love the efforts and dedication behind this build. Currently swapping a 2JZ into an FRS here at home LOL

[@TunerFaction]

Dude thank you and that IS AWESOME! Just subbed to your channel! Can't wait to see your build all finished up!!!

[@ramonesfreak2010]

This channel deserves way more subscribers. Great video! Got my subscription.

[@TunerFaction]

Thomas my man!!!! Thank you so much for the kind words homie I'm really happy you enjoy the content!!! Thanks so much for the sub! Means a ton!

[@DeanBKK]

That is a beautiful instructional build on reassembly of the 2JZ. Only thing is you're gonna regret using that stock crank pulley instead of a fluid damper or ATI pulley.

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks for the kind words my man! And yeah you're totally right, I was actually planning on swapping it out in the near future for a Fluid Damper! (Love your channel btw my man!)

[@michaelmoses9256]

nice walkthrough video

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks Michael! Really appreciate it!

[@shaunsegree4587]

Man great video feel like I could watch your video and build a engine with out being too worried lol again super great video

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks so much Shaun! Super happy to hear that brother I really appreciate it!!

[@ApexPressureWash]

You should do a video breaking down when and where to get all the parts and which parts youll need like a planning phase. I have a GE short block and are looking for a GTE head to put on it.

[@TunerFaction]

Great idea my man! I do have a video about all the parts you need for a 2jz 240sx swap with all the parts listed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGW8o3SqYplpqdk&ab_channel=TunerFaction Do you think I should make another one in more detail my man?

[@TunerFaction]

I just realized you mean parts for the ENGINE BUILD not the swap as a whole, my bad! That is a GREAT idea man I will get right on that! I'll start making that today!

[@ApexPressureWash]

@@TunerFaction Hell yeah man, I know you know tons about this stuff but a lot of guys just starting out havent even heard of real st or know which websites to trust when ordering parts. You could even make a whole nother video on "odds and ends" detailing the little things like hardware and lubrication, cleaning supplies, tools required, etc. I can't wait to drive my 2JZ 93 S13 coupe I bet its gonna feel different than an sr20det

[@TunerFaction]

@@ApexPressureWash You give me far too much credit my friend hahaha! But you are totally right, that sort of video I'm sure would help people who are just now entering into building engines and stuff! That was a great suggestion by you and I'm actually working on the video as I write this comment lol! And bro I can't wait for you to drive your 2jz s13 too! I can tell you that it will be a totally different car!

[@sal69769]

good job bud, good going!

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks friend!!! I appreciate that!

[@TLCHobbies]

This great content. I know the information is out there, but I do wish you narrated all the torque specs and maybe bolt sequence for the crank.

[@TunerFaction]

Hey man thank you and I appreciate the feedback! Now that you mention it, I'm kicking myself for not adding that in! If I ever have to rebuild this in the future I will make sure to go more in detail! Thanks for the great reccomendation!

[@TLCHobbies]

@@TunerFaction I wish I can document my builds (for any hobby actually) but never got around doing so. Technically, you can just edit the torque specs as text/cc into your video too. But you many have to re-release the video on KZbin, which may lower the views, if you care.

[@TunerFaction]

@@TLCHobbies I didn't know I could do that my man, I will have to go in and check that out! Thanks!

[@javiertorres585]

You did a great job and you also did a great jod explaining everything!!!! If it’s not too much trouble could you please share your part’s list with me cause I’m thinking that your way is looking like what I’ve been thinking of doing with my build? If it’s not to much trouble,I’d appreciate the help and feedback!!!

[@TunerFaction]

Hey thanks so much for the compliment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Were you looking for the entire parts list for the whole swap or just for the engine build my man?

[@javiertorres585]

@@TunerFaction whatever you want to share,cause I’m taking information and trying to make a go of it for my birthday which is 2/18 !!! Hope it doesn’t take to much of your time,cause you know how this car world is these days no one want to help out ,without charging for it!!!! Again thank you for your time and replying to me!!!

[@TunerFaction]

@@javiertorres585 Awh congrats man that's super exciting you're going to do a build like this!!! And I'm more than happy to help out brother, that's what this channel is all about! Listen, I have a couple other videos on my channel that might help you, one is called "the things you need for a 2jz swap" and the other is called "everything you need to know about building a 2jz" I think those videos will give you a great idea of the parts you'll need! If you are looking for more info about what you'll need after checking out those videos just let me know and I'm happy to type up a list!

[@pauloterenzi]

Amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@TunerFaction]

Super glad you enjoyed it Paulo!!!!!! Thanks for the comment, made my day😀

[@jayb391]

Superb!! a lot of time gone in to the video. u may have been asked already but if u could supply the dimensions of the 3d printed tools u made that would be outstanding. thxs

[@TunerFaction]

I really appreciate the love homie thank you!!!! And if you don't mind shooting me an email ([e-mail]) I can help you out with those files!!!

[@kasinong2413]

Great video!

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you so much Kasin!!!

[@1sickg352]

Great video amazing work man learn alot from this

[@TunerFaction]

You're too kind😁 I'm really happy that you enjoyed! Thank you for letting me know!

[@DESTRAKON]

Say bro what tools did you need to do this? I’m planning on taking mine out of the sc next summer to get some machine work done on it

[@TunerFaction]

Hey boss!!! Luckily I made a whole video on what you need to build a 2jz! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnmvYqmtoKulmKc I hope this helps!!!

[@TwoKarrots]

Outstanding Video!

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you good sir!

[@mateoylmz]

Great video man keep it up

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! Really appreciate it!

[@krismcleod272]

Very good young man 👍

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks a ton Kris! Really appreciate the compliment!

[@kenyattasamuels5714]

Love the build man! What would you suggest as the best torque wrench to use with torquing everything down? In the process of building my 2j as well.

[@TunerFaction]

First of all, congrats on building your 2jz man! That's awesome! As far as torque wrenches go, you can go digital or clicker type, it's really your opinion. I went with the clicker type and I have listed the ones below that I bought. One is an in-lb one and the other is ft-lbs. Hope this helps! www.amazon.com/LEXIVON-4-Inch-Torque-2-26-22-6-LX-181/dp/B07M68FY3X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Torque%2BWrenches%2Bin-lb&qid=1652931212&s=power-hand-tools&sr=1-1-spons&smid=A3CTCSJRE9G6AY&th=1 www.amazon.com/LEXIVON-2-Inch-Torque-33-9-338-9-LX-184/dp/B07MKSJ4SG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?c=ts&keywords=Torque%2BWrenches&qid=1652931199&s=power-hand-tools&sr=1-2-spons&ts_id=559968&th=1

[@kenyattasamuels5714]

@@TunerFaction thanks man! Yeah been looking at different brands for these wrenches. Was a bit worried on accuracy with the various wrenches. Heard to stick with Snap-On but too much money lol.

[@TunerFaction]

@@kenyattasamuels5714 That's great you are doing research on the different brands my man! I know Snap-On is great but most people don't have that kinda cash lol. For the most part, the cheaper wrenches are pretty accurate and you don't need to be spot on for a lot of the torques on the 2jz, most things are very forgiving as long as you are close. Now don't get me wrong, you do have to be CLOSE to the proper torque spec for all the things you torque down, but you don't need to be within 0.001 ft-lb lol. Basically what I'm saying is there is no need to spend a small fortune getting the highest quality torque wrenches!

[@mr.charles5589]

You are the man 🔥

[@TunerFaction]

Nah Mr. Charles you are the man! Thanks for the watch!

[@lawrence5550]

Do you have a business email or something like that cause I would like to email you about a couple question's I have a about a 2JZ build I wanna do in my 2024 GR86 If not It's okay and loved the video.

[@TunerFaction]

@@lawrence5550 I certainly do my friend! It's, [e-mail]! Thanks!

[@BabyUnicorns2000]

Just came across your video, good job sir. I do have a question the 3d tools you printed for front and rear main seals. How can i get my hands on a set?

[@TunerFaction]

@@BabyUnicorns2000 thanks for the comment my good man! Really appreciate it!😁 so I currently don't have any of the seal installers in stock however I do sell the STL files for both seal installers so you can go ahead and print them yourself if you have a 3D printer. Were you looking to purchase the physical parts or are you able to print them yourself?

[@TunerFaction]

@@BabyUnicorns2000 I may be able to get some more in stock soon I would just have to talk to my supplier

[@ohlopehz]

@@TunerFactionHey! Where can we purchase the STL or CAD files? Also did you print them out of plain PLA?

[@TunerFaction]

@@ohlopehz hey man thanks for asking! All you have to do is email me at [e-mail] and say you're interested in the STL files and I'll respond with the PayPal info on where you can send the money and also the price. After you send the money over PayPal, I send you the STL files along with instructions on the print settings to use. And yep! PLA works just fine!

[@BabyUnicorns2000]

@@TunerFaction I would be looking for the parts them self. I don't have a 3d printer. 😮‍💨

[@Xanzues]

Correct me if I'm wrong but did you just install the head with out putting on the ARP head studs lol? @ 7:28 lol

[@TunerFaction]

Hello Xanzues! Yes you are correct my friend, I did install the head without the head studs installed. I did go ahead and install them later (8:00 you can see me dropping them in). I installed the head without the studs in because it's easy to scratch the bottom surface of the cylinder head with the studs if you don't line up the cylinder head correctly. It really doesn't matter when you install the head studs just as long as you remember to install them at some point! Hope this helps clear things up, and thanks for the watch!

[@Xanzues]

@@TunerFaction oh nice! Was just making sure lol. I watch all your videos, I am currently assembling my 2JZ as I watch your videos 🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@TunerFaction]

@@Xanzues Thank you so much man I really appreciate the support! That's awesome you are building a 2jz too! I hope everything is going smoothly for ya homie!

[@andresmartinez3772]

with 2mm headgasket and 9:1 pistons what did your compression ratio end up being?

[@TunerFaction]

I actually have no idea what the compression ratio ended up being because I don't know exactly how much material was taken off the head and the block. I do know that my compression test numbers are close to the OEM numbers so it's probably 8.5:1 or so!

[@shawt.v2276]

Yes I’ll buy it

[@TunerFaction]

rock on man! Sounds like a plan, if you just want to shoot me a quick email ([e-mail]) just explaining your ShAw T.V I'll get you hooked up!

[@DriverJX]

Very nice video, where did you buy the piston pin bushings and they sell it as a set ot individual?

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you for the compliment my man! So the wrist pins (piston pin bushings) came with my pistons as a set. I bought the pistons/wrist pins package from Real Street Performance. However, I ended up buying upgraded wrist pins that had a thicker cross section as recommended to me by the sales guy from Real Street Performance. The upgraded wrist pins also came as a set.

[@TunerFaction]

Sorry I misunderstood what you were asking about the bushings, I thought you meant the wrist pins! So the bushings I bought from Driftmotion and I just had to buy 6 of them. www.driftmotion.com/90999-73128-p/dm983.htm

[@DriverJX]

@@TunerFaction thanks a lot man! Good luck with your proyect

[@TunerFaction]

@@DriverJX anytime! Thank you!!

[@DriverJX]

@@TunerFaction hey, one more question, can you sell the 3d printed pieces or sell or share the 3d model to reprint it here to instal the front and rear seals?

[@VZGarage]

🤩🤩🤩🤩👍👍 hell yes i been waiting for more videos 😃😃👍👍👍

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks for being patient my friend! More to come!

[@yuvrajwason588]

Amazing videoman, where did you find the instruction manual for constructing the engine?

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you so much my friend!!! And Toyota has what's called an FSM (factory service manual) for the Toyota Supra which is basically this huge instruction manual for just about everything on the car, including how to build and take apart the engine! I found one online and used that along with other KZbin videos to learn how to put the engine together!

[@yuvrajwason588]

@@TunerFactionwhere did you purchase your oil gallery plugs from?

[@TunerFaction]

@@yuvrajwason588 I got mine from Driftmotion.com!

[@yuvrajwason588]

@@TunerFactionthis might be a dumb question but when you installed your pistons, the intake gaps are bigger so u install them to the right side of the block therefore when you put the head on, it’s on the intake side? So the smaller valve reliefs go to the left side and the larger go to the right side?

[@TunerFaction]

@@yuvrajwason588 no dumb questions when it comes to engine building my man! And yes you are absolutely correct, the larger valves are the intake valves which are on the right side of the engine (when looking at the engine head on) and the smaller valves are the exhaust valves which are on the left side!

[@uv.g35]

Hey man quick question, what spark plugs and ignition coils are you running for the build?

[@TunerFaction]

Hey boss thanks for the question! The spark plugs are NGK BKR7E, and the coils are the R35 Smart Coil Conversion! Hope this helps!

[@uv.g35]

@@TunerFaction also for the oem sensors, did you reuse them or bought new ones? For the cam caps as well, did you just clean them up or bought new ones and new hardware? Thanks.

[@TunerFaction]

@@uv.g35 I ended up buying new OEM sensors to make sure everything was brand new when I built the engine. And for the 2JZ, you actually can't buy cam caps separately, you have to buy the entire cylinder head because the cam caps are machines specifically to the cylinder head. So I had to just clean mine up and reuse them. Hope this helps!

[@uv.g35]

@@TunerFaction thanks bro, currently building my 2j for my g35 swap. Preciate helping me out and my bad if I overload you with questions.

[@TunerFaction]

@@uv.g35 hey man feel free to ask me as many questions as you need! That's awesome you're doing a G35 swap, stoked for you brother!!!

[@gorenas_garage]

What gaps did you go with for your piston rings?

[@TunerFaction]

Hey boss! I went with the recommended Manley Forged Piston settings of: Top ring and second ring - 0.023", and the oil ring - .018". Hope this helps! This was the sheet I used to set my rings up: www.manleyperformance.com/dl/tech/piston-rings.pdf It was the "medium boost" row that I used!

[@itsreallytheo]

How those gsc cams holding up?

[@TunerFaction]

Couldn't tell you Theo, unfortunately the car isn't running yet! After I get some miles into them I will let you know though!

[@williampatterson9631]

any way you could sell that front main fitter? Would love to help support the channel

[@TunerFaction]

I sure can man! I only have one of course so if you are interested just shoot me an email at "[e-mail]". Do you think it would be more beneficial to just release the CAD file for the front main fitter instead? That way anyone can 3D print it if they have a 3D printer!

[@JimCampbelljc]

I would love a set of those seal install tools also. Maybe selling the file is the way to go so you wouldn’t have to bother shipping them all over the world , I’m in Australia for instance . Does the printer make the thread on the parts or do they have to be tapped?

[@TunerFaction]

@@JimCampbelljc Good call I think that is a great idea! And funny enough, neither of the seal install tools are actually threaded. The front seal fitter works because the crank pully bolt can thread into the front of the crank, and the rear main seal installer works because the bolts thread into the rear of the crank. Why don't you send me an email at [e-mail] with any questions you have and we can discuss getting you that file!

[@GAMRMNTS2]

How did you learn all this?

[@TunerFaction]

Just lots of online research my good man!!

[@Manvell_Photography]

🐐

[@TunerFaction]

Thank you brotha!

[@turbogears900]

More videos

[@TunerFaction]

Coming soon my man! Working as hard and as quick as possible!

[@ericdacarguy6051]

Do u have a stl file for those seal installation tools?😄

[@TunerFaction]

I certainly do my man! If you want to shoot me an email at [e-mail] we can discuss getting you those files!

[@miltonvascositoe9971]

Quero saber como conseguiu dinheiro para reconstruir o motor e por tão Jovem

[@TunerFaction]

Trabalhei em muitos estágios e empregos enquanto estava na escola, e minha família também me ajudou a perseguir financeiramente este projeto

[@miltonvascositoe9971]

Parabéns, pensei que ia responder em inglês 😂

[@TunerFaction]

@@miltonvascositoe9971 Obrigado! E haha ​​eu passei seu comentário por um tradutor e pensei em responder de volta em português 😂

[@shawt.v2276]

How much to print me those front main and rear main seal tools?

[@TunerFaction]

Thanks for your interest man! I actually don't have a 3D printer myself, I had a friend of mine print them for me, he charged me $40 bucks for them because they use a lot of material. I can ask him to print another set if you would like? I can have them made and shipped to you for $60 bucks but I would have to speak with him first to make sure he can do it. Just let me know what you want to do!

[@shawt.v2276]

Definitely ask him and let me know. I definitely want them

[@TunerFaction]

@@shawt.v2276 Roger that my man, I'll keep you posted!

[@TunerFaction]

@@shawt.v2276 Alright my man so I talked to my buddy and he is not able to print any parts for me at the moment, however I do still have the front mail seal installer tool I used in the video that I can sell you. I don't have the rear main seal installer anymore. Just let me know if you want just the front seal installer! Sorry I can't get you the rear one, I can still give you the print file for it though if you're interested.

[@shawt.v2276]

@@TunerFaction I’ll buy it