2JZ Swap Into a 6GC, Is it Possible? Options

[Jeremie]

I just recently purchased a 1994 Celica GT, and my buddy has a COMPLETE 2JZ assembly in his garage. He is moving out of state and unfortunatley he has to sell it. I dont know if i should buy it. I was thinking about swaping it into my car IF ITS POSSIBLE. I have the money but not as much experience. Since im only 17, im still learning. So if you guys can help me, it would be great! Can you guys tell me if its possible and if there will be any trouble with this kind of swap.

Thanks.

[richee3]

OP- prepare to be flamed for asking the question. Just a warning. I personally won't flame you. We all have questions. As others have said, it would take a lot of time and a lot of money. By the time you are done, you would not have a street legal car anymore, if you have to go through inspections. Yes, the 2JZ engine is VERY capable. 320 hp from the factory sounds VERY enticing. But for a fraction of the cost and a fraction of a fraction of the work, you can swap a 3S-GTE into your car. Think about it this way. Spend thousands to get a heavy 2JZ into your car and compromise the structural integrity of the car so it won't handle as well or you can swap the much lighter 3S-GTE into your car with no headaches and still have a car that performs well beyond your expectations. The 2JZ has 320 hp at the flywheel, and there are several members on here who have the 3S swap that have 330 hp AT THE WHEELS. So with a 3S swap you will actually end up with a much lighter, much faster car.

Like everyone else on 6gc, I would love to see nothing more than a 2JZ powered Celica, but after taking everything into consideration, I will personally fall in line with everyone else and stay with the 3S-GTE that bolts right in.