Guest Fil2eFly Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hello! Currently the owner of a BMW compact. My intent is to do a pony injection with a 2ZJ. Thought this is the best place to get advise on the engines and parts. Here is my pride and joy, not to everyones taste but hey Started as a much different vehicle and i aim to make it unique. At present it has a 2.8 M52 engine but my plan is to get my grubby hands on a 2JZ GTE. I know this sawp has been done to many E36 bmws but as far as i am aware there are few, if Non E36 Compacts with a 2JZ. I have a big shopping list and no doubt many questions! Top of the list is an engine and gearbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Welcome to the club How much are you looking to spend? Reason being for a 2jz and gearbox etc will cost a lot... You may be better off choosing a different engine (1jz) or just buying a supra (best option) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Cool idea, keep us updated, drop Keron (extreme performance in traders section) a line, he may have what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Welcome As mentioned the 2jz-gte engine and box could cost quite a bit. It maybe worth looking into getting a soarer with a 1jz as a donor car, you can pick one up for cheap. Good luck with your search. I'll be following this with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Cant find his build thread but johnd-mkiv built a track focused BMW with a 2JZ on here, shame as it was a nicely detailed thread too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just but a TT supra, they look much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just but a TT supra, they look much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Cant find his build thread but johnd-mkiv built a track focused BMW with a 2JZ on here, shame as it was a nicely detailed thread too Found it http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?171394-Bought-myself-a-winter-project&highlight=winter+project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Also I'm pretty sure John also went with a 1jz engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Welcome mate, you'll find a lot of us on here own BMW's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fil2eFly Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I will be sure to go for a good dig though the forums. I have not made my mind up totally about what im going to do. Had a look about and it appears that i can get an engine for about £1600 from Canada + gearbox + extras so yeah i know it will be spendy, will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hi and welcome to the club, looks like an interesting build you have there!! If you are wanting to buy or put up a wanted ad you will need to pay the measly sum of £10 for the privilege of becoming a member. It will also give you access to a world of information that in itself is invaluable, best tenner you will ever spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Welcome mate, where about in grampian are you from? I recognise the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Welcome to the club!! Good on ya for getting up a pic before being asked I own a BMW and a Supra, best of both worlds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fil2eFly Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks again guys! Need some to get some free time to get my teeth back into this project! Sure i can fork out a tenner tho Welcome mate, where about in grampian are you from? I recognize the car I live in fraserburgh, but my fokes stay at buckie thats where its parked up at the moment. may have seen it driving about at those tow areas. Currently drive a Red Ford Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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