Why Did We Choose THIS Engine for Our Corvette?

[@FreeESTonian]

REALSTREET PERFORMANCE. Built a 2jz with an OEM pump and did about 40 dyno pulls and took the engine apart. No g forces and the main bearings were all ready giving up. Pulling down the 1800hp 3.5L Dart 2JZ engine and what we learned.

[@km6832]

Whats the point you are trying to make?

[@aftrnoon.ac326]

that dart engine is more of a DRAG Spec 2J not a DRIFT spec 2J

[@cbwilko]

@@km6832 New OEM Toyota oil pumps are dogshit compared to the old ones. They've changed their manufacturing process at some point and the gears shatter like Nissan RB ones do. Hughes Race Built in NZ bought a brand new pump and broke the gears in half on purpose and they were sintered. PRP have started making billet gears because people have been having this problem with new OEM toyota pumps.

[@ys987yy8]

And 40 dyno pulls within how long, obviously you shouldn't be doing 40 pulls in 1 day.

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

@@ys987yy8why not?

[@alep_sn9550]

I will say Lauri’s vortech supercharged hemi is definitely the one of the coolest drivetrain packages at driftmasters, the sound is insane, loads of power, high revving

[@KaasariKeijo]

Easily the best sounding car with that R5P7 engine.

[@Philsilva06]

How would this affect the weight distribution? The 2jz is heavier than the LS correct?

[@jaybizz67]

It’s also longer.

[@glenclifton4563]

Cooper Bogetti in Bradenton FL. has had a 2jz in a Camaro for years. It runs mid to low 7's consistently. I believe he's getting it ready for Sick Week now .

[@christopherswanigan8546]

Should have done the gm 4.2 I6 the atlas motor.

[@mdrracing201]

Also in Europe people use Mercedes M104 turbo like us 🥳 also a few people in Drift Masters

[@TurboMasturbo]

Andersson and Correia uses or atleast used M104.

[@albrightgrant]

Should’ve done a Chevy 4.2 to keep same brand and bring more light to how strong that engine is

[@Matt_Lanzer_13]

Shhhhh we want to keep junkyard pricing 😂

[@thatmand4542]

delete the comment, gatekeep it 😆!

[@user-fj4tn3qf7k]

LL8 Vortec 4200 is the GM versions of the 2jz plenty of racers and tuners making over 800hp and some 1500hp.

[@peted5217]

Vehicle Balance is Critical to achieving current competitive handling. Matching GM'S C8 ability is likely a monstrous financial endeavor.

[@eaglefat9398]

well that's out the window, 2J is taller, longer and HEAVIER then a LS

[@kbng02]

wait! you're not putting a 2 valve pushrod engine into a cOrVeTte?! how dare you??

[@ChasingPerfection]

Why the 3.0 vs the 3.4 Adam and Rad Dan run?

[@10phone2]

rod ratio and easier to source short block parts maybe

[@Tagiau]

@@10phone2 100% just the last part.

[@10phone2]

@@Tagiau thank you very much for the info/reply.

[@Tagiau]

@@10phone2 Homie you said one completely nonsense thing and then backed it up with something that was so obvious it hurts. So thank you for your extremely informative comment.

[@10phone2]

​@@Tagiau . I even replied being respectful. there was no mocking or humor attempt on my part. rod ratio is a thing believe it or not

[@Bad_handle]

any thoughts on a front wet sump v8 for grip/time attack?

[@Jacob_Green_TDC]

Got a 4200???? Be a lot cooler if you did 😁 Atlas would be sick...... But now its another 2jz car.

[@Mr_jz_12]

how many jz's do you know of in vettes?

[@aftrnoon.ac326]

Why would you build a useless 4200?

[@MrHarris-zx7mz]

Should of done the Chevy 4200 straight 6 🔥

[@em2attic]

Yea only problem with that is if hes having trouble finding LS parts in Europe hes for damn sure not gonna find 4200 parts lmao!

[@TsutsuYumeGunnm]

@@em2attic You can do 3 4200 for a price of 1 jz

[@em2attic]

@TsutsuYumeGunnm im not disagreeing, i personally love the 4200 myself but from a a motorsport aspect that is traveling around the world when youre not a factory backed team its kinda hard to be on a 1 off platform. And i say 1 off because compared to the amount of jz's and ls's its basically 1 off in a drift car.

[@TsutsuYumeGunnm]

​@@em2attic My point was - you need a spare engines, not the ability to by a set of pistons. It's 10 times easier to swap a spare than to rebuild a blown engine. Best strategy - have 1 spare engine for 1 race. Like 7 races - 7 engines 😜

[@mikelmarion]

4200 too tall

[@JayOneoff]

I am a Proud Canadian and it is “Zed “ .

[@dirtmgert3624]

The fact u have to spell “zed” should be proof enough nobody’s gonna waste they’re time saying it

[@Anon.G]

@@dirtmgert3624you typed "there" but we still understood what you meant

[@dirtmgert3624]

@@Anon.G what does that have to do with declaring that you pronounce the letter Z “zed”? This isn’t the 1700’s and I’m not British!

[@tylermacmorris1361]

Well, I understood that was a joke, but you're still wrong, lol.

[@dirtmgert3624]

@@tylermacmorris1361what exactly am i wrong about? I watched an American guys video, and someone felt the need to remind us how to pronounce a letter. No one cares how u say Z . USA BABY F YOUR Zed

[@RockSolitude]

Of course it's a 2JZ! Why did I click on this expecting anything different (a.k.a new and interesting)?

[@FDFraceshop]

How many 2JZ Corvette Build Series have you watched...?

[@Drunken_Hamster]

@@FDFraceshop Plenty of 2Js, plenty of vettes. Perhaps never before together, but still not that special. Not even that good given the weight and length penalty, TBH. Interesting how you're ignoring all the Vortec 4200 comments when they're kinda "the right answer" for this level and type of build (straight 6 Corvette swap, that is) If you REALLY wanted to get min-maxxy, though, you could've done an LV1/LV3, instead of either. Being a V6, it has better packaging, is the lightest of all 3 choices, will take 25lbs of boost unopened for 750+ horsepower and similar torque with a shelf cam, and even greater potential with a custom cam, some David Vizard style head work, big valve, and bored to 4.065 like the other LT platform engines. If you have an equal-length, long tube turbo manifold into a twin-scroll single turbo, it'll sound more or less just like a straight 6 screamer, too. With the extra space it gives in the engine bay, you could probably front mount that puppy, and if not, a 6 requires smaller collectors/exhaust pipes and therefore take up less room in the tunnel with regards to a remote mount turbo setup. Another benefit of THAT would be even further rearward weight distribution, which enhances grip, so now you have an even higher net benefit there compared to a complete net-loss with the iron block 2JZ and front mount turbo.

[@badbunny_88]

I am so buzzing for this, 2025 DMEC is gonna be mad. See you there 👏🏻 🎉

[@NVMDSTEvil]

Kind of would rather see a 4200 but hey, its all good!

[@mikelmarion]

Wouldn’t fit under the hood

[@RobArmour]

Just picked up a vvti ge for my c6 as well. Waiting on your pro kit to be back in stock to get it in there. Will you be using a motor plate or making a mount set?

[@RobArmour]

Looks like the is300 mount brackets land close to c6 mount location as well. Fyi.

[@themajesticmanic]

Trudeau is resigning! Congratulations!

[@peted5217]

Ya, Didn't want to go thru another 4 years dealing with neighbors constantly changing fiscal policies . Whether this solves Canadian Economy issues in the next decade or not , only time will tell.

[@MicahDiaz]

This is gonna be spicy dude. Pumped to see it

[@mathieusynnott8915]

vortec 4200plz

[@Thumper68]

Should of went with atlas 4200

[@kaizousha5531]

Josiah spitting fax LS engine was just because they're cheap🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@ryanlowe3588]

I hate GE cam covers

[@Vgk36]

B4 i die I WILL own a 2j! Hopefully in my 350z !

[@10phone2]

by chance can we get the song name/title. absolute banger track

[@jackweta]

BMW B58 or Chev 4.2 inline 6

[@mross302]

Vortec 4200 all day long

[@eaglefat9398]

big fan of the 4200 but those things are way too massive to fit in a c6 vett without half of it sticking out of the hood

[@stevepeters3032]

At least it's not an RB.

[@aftrnoon.ac326]

atleast it's not your mother

[@Turntablist_Mk2]

People are upset Josiah wants to experience this combo for himself? The 4.2 is a fun option but not if he takes it to Europe to have the same problems as the LS.

[@lloydpatterson43]

this makes me very happy 🙌🏻

[@FDFraceshop]

Stoked

[@krisangus226]

I’m so excited to see how this project comes out! Love what the FDF crew does.

[@bishopm4401]

For the people here complaining this isn’t new or interesting enough, are you doing anything more special with your car?

[@cottard7698]

EDIT: nvm, fixed @_@

[@SWATA27]

🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏

[@unathandavis]

Hell Yeah!! I'm hype!!!

[@FarruhSatishev]

Can't wait to see the detailed build series! I'm seriously considering doing 2J Vette build too

[@karterjones9590]

How could you hate this?!

[@FDFraceshop]

Right!!

[@mikelmarion]

@@FDFraceshopcan you guys make a video that goes in depth on the rack relocation you have? Would it work on a street/track car that will never drift?

[@zebdeming]

The haters will hate, but you just can't argue with a 2JZ swap in an American car. They make gobs of power and sound like pure sin at high RPM. Super cool!

[@zimble]

Well this is exciting!

[@RadDadisRad]

2JZ06

[@konigvonpreuen8065]

Another JZ swap 🙄

[@FDFraceshop]

👍🏻

[@anthonyrowland9072]

Chose a downgrade?

[@FDFraceshop]

Explain

[@jaybizz67]

The 2j is not only longer by over 150mm and heavier. But it’s adding complexity, adding piping, plumbing, intercooler. You will need how much boost to make the same hp without the torque and at 2k+ more rpms peak. As much as I loathe the ls platform it has its place. Here in the states you trip over 6.0s in alleys and 5.3s on street corners. So I fully understand using what you can get parts for and am not knocking it by any means. I think it’s cool as heck. You can still make your power goals and get it reliable. It’s a huge upgrade in cool. And it will do a fantastic job showcasing your work. But in every practical, on paper sense to a normie? Downgrade. To me? I’m here for it.

[@mikelmarion]

@@jaybizz67all that’s great but 2j in there is ALOT more interesting that just another Ls vette

[@jaybizz67]

@@mikelmarion I agree with you. I was explaining why someone would think it’s a down grade. And then that I’m here for it and think it will do a fantastic job accomplishing their goals.

[@RwP223]

Whatever people, this is coolness that's also functional.

[@mialkowskymotorsports5268]

oh yes, this is the way

[@zrifter4096]

Blasphemy 😂😂😂😂. Cool idea tho and makes sense to want a 2j on Driftmasters 👍❤️… still blasphemy 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mathieusynnott8915]

🤮

[@SaleenDrift]

I agree with you. WTF happened to taking pride in originality. I am also not a fan of V8 in Japp/ German cars either.

[@FDFraceshop]

We now will have a 2JZ Corvette, and a V8 Corvette…..

[@aftrnoon.ac326]

@@SaleenDrift That's YOU, no one's gonna do what YOU wanna do

[@Turbo.dream5]

Welcome to the corvette #v8delete club 🎉 look forward to seeing this build

[@dumbestoyster]

For a second third I thought that's video was 5 years old

[@mross302]

2jz corvette is true blasphemy!! The only 6cyl that should be in a vette is a vortec 4200, with a hellcat tranny, nivlac57 knows the deal! If you are goning to i6 swap a vette, at least keep in the liniage!! If not you might as well 13b dorito swap it like rob dahm. Put a 2j in anything, just not a vette

[@peted5217]

Powerplant swapping is now a religious issue ?

[@mikelmarion]

Vetted are a dime a dozen who cares

[@aftrnoon.ac326]

Says who? Where's the fucking rulebook for what engine to be in the vette? be quiet

[@92AOK]

OOOoooooo