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#1 · (Edited)
With the ever increasing popularity of the JZ swap, I'm starting the FAQ to consolidate most of the info. If you have something to add feel free to post. Below are some of the categories to fill in to help potential swappers make a more informed decision of the correct motor for them.

=====>The MKII needs a front oil sump<=====

Chassis Codes:

Chassis code key: chassis code / sump orientation(front or mid) / TT, T, NA / Fan type / stock rated horsepower if known / notes
example: JZX90 / front / TT / hydro|mech / 300 / JDM|USDM|etc / Years (any relevant notes)

1JZ:
JZA70 / mid / TT / hydro / 280 /JDM MK3 / ?
JZX81-B Chaser / front / TT / hydro / 280? / JDM / ?
[Need chassis code] Soarer / mid / TT / hydro / --- / JDM / ?
JZX81-A Mark II / front / TT? / hydro / --- / JDM / ?
JZX81-C Cresta / front / TT? / hydro / --- / JDM / ?
JZZ30 - Soarer / mid / TT / Mech / --- / JDM / 1991-1996
JZZ30 - Soarer / mid / T / Mech / --- / JDM / Aug 1996 on


2JZ:
JZA80 / mid / TT / mech / 320 / USDM Mk4 / 1993-1998
JZS1?? / front / TT / hydro? / 276 / JDM Aristo / 1991 - 1997 (R6 3 liter)
JZS1?? / front / NA / hydro? / 226 / JDM Aristo / 1991 - 1997 (3.0Q)
JZS147 / front / NA / mech? / --- / USDM Lexus GS300 / 1993+
JZS160 / front / NA / hydro? / --- / JDM Aristo / 1995 - 2005 (vvt-i?)
JZS161 / front / TT / hydro? / --- / JDM Aristo / 1995 - 2005 (+VVT-i
JZA80 / mid / TT / mech / 280? / JDM / ~1986 - ~1993
JZZ31 / mid / NA / hydro? / 225 / JDM / JDM Soarer / ?
JZZ31 / mid / NA / Mech? / 225 / USDM Lexus SC300 / ?
JZZ31 / mid/ NA / Mech? / 225 / USDM Lexus SC300 / 1998+ (+vvt-i)



Wiring Diagrams:

1JZ:
JZZ30 ECU pinout


2JZ:


Transmission, 1j or 2j:

1: Original W58: (not really recommended)
NA USDM MK4 5 speed bellhousing
2JZGE flywheel
Stock or upgraded MKII clutch​

2: R154: 5 speed
JZA70 bellhousing
1JZGTE flywheel
7M stock or upgraded MKIII clutch
Automatic MKII trans mount​


3: Automatic:
Torque converter for JZ block. (1JZ or 2JZ)
JZ Bell housing (1JZ or 2JZ) See below​
USDM Vehicles:
A340E
1993-1995 Lexus GS300 3.0L I6
1992-1998 Lexus SC300 3.0L I6
1992-1998 MkIV NA Supra

A341E:
1993-1998 Toyota Supra turbo

A350E (5 speed AUTO):
1995+ GS300​

Radiator:

1: Stock (possibly not sufficient)
2: MK3 radiator, with jza70 radiator hoses, mechanical or E-fan
3: JZA70 radiator, with jza70 radiator hoses, hydro fan

Water pump (1j or 2j):

To convert from hydro fan pump to standard pump:
Supra MKIV TT water pump.
Water pump housing (rear),
Any 2JZ/1JZ water pump pulley from a manual pump​
AFAIK, All USDM 2JZ motors are NON-hydro

Oil Pan:

To convert mid sump to front sump. You need: (Stock Twins)
*** IT is up to YOU to double check part numbers listed. Numbers listed are for 93-94 Lexus GS300
Upper oil pan #12111-46102
Lower oil pan #?????-?????
Pickup # ?????-?????
Gaskets #?????-?????
Baffle plate #12121-46010
Front sump dipstick #15301-46022
Dipstick guide #11452-46010
Bolts for lower pan, pickup, and baffel (all the same) 90119-06624
Front sump oil drain fitting #?????-?????
2 rubber drain lines from turbo #?????-????? and #?????-?????

Modifying to big single (et al)
Beyond the scope of this FAQ​

Fuel filter:

JZA70 1JZ for example, does not have a fuel filter at the engine. You have to adapt the 5M style fuel filter setup to the JZA70 fuel line system. Not very difficult.

Fuel pump:
Supra TT or MK3t
Walbro 255
Bosch 044 ? external?​


note: Consider dual pumps if running much over stock boost on the JZ engine.​

Engine mounts:

1: Custom brackets, use original mounts

2: Custom crossmember, to use original JZ mounts (norbie style)

Wiring/ECU:
(automatic ecu/harness will work fine)

1: Supra JZA70 harness (extend harness, and follow 7M style conversion diagrams)
2: Soarer 1JZ harness (extend harness, use wire diagrams to find appropriate power sources)
3: Aristo 2JZ harness (study US 2jz diagrams, good luck)

Power Steering:
1:RA65 Celica power steering lines (slight encouragement needed)
2:Driftmotion power steering line kit for the mk3 to 1jz pump is a direct fit
3:If having custom lines made, make sure to take the xJZ power steering pump end and your MKII Steering rack end.

Power steering cooler lines are on the low pressure side. (rack -> cooler ->reservoir)
A/C:

Use JZ compressor, convert to MA70 A/C head unit ( the top piece ). This will allow you to use stock MK2 A/C Button. Custom lines, similar to 7M/MK2 swap after that.

If deleting the AC:
Use Dayco serpentine belt # 5060735​

Alternators (Generally 100 amp)
Direct fit: (MKII Alt connector is on the body/fender harness not the engine harness)
1992 SC300 5-speed alternators (Autozone - Duralast alt. P/N 14459)
The JZS147 Aristo

Note: Upgrade your Alt wires to 4 guage.

TACH:

Make your own
Similar to 7MGTE Swap
Use any 2JZGTE/1JZGTE Igniter (if not supplied with engine)

OEM Gasket Sets
1JZGTE full engine gasket kit - # 04111-46033

Reference Websites:
1JZ.com
Arnout's 1JZ Swap Page (MKIII but good info for JZA70)
Soarer Parts List
Soarer Central
Aristo Forums(JZS147)
http://www.jzx81.net/models.html <--- Dead Link
http://www.jzx81.net<--- Dead Link

If you have other categories to add post them and I'll add to this post. Anything that has a "???" in it either needs confirmation or the information. If you have this info, please post.



A big thanks to everyone who has posted. This 1st post is a condensed 'soup' version of the comments and knowledge posted by many of our great members, some subjects are explored in greater detail in pages to follow.

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#4 ·
There is a ton of information to add. Do you want to just keep replying with bits and pieces?

Also for this topic, it is important to note what type of fan the engine comes with. Example (all twin turbo):

1JZ Supra, Mid Sump, Hydro Fan
1JZ Chaser, Front Sump, Hydro Fan,
2JZ Aristo, Front Sump, Hydro Fan,
1JZ Soarer, Mid Sump, Mechanical Fan,
2JZ Supra JDM, Mid Sump, Mech Fan,

etc

On the 1J, there are 2 types of harness/ECU combos, also on the 2J.

Then 1J VVTi, the list goes on.

Probably rather then try to cover every piece of JZ information. It would probably be best to stick to the information that is relevant to the swap into MA6x.

Transmission, 1j or 2j:

Original W58, using NA MK4 5 speed bellhousing, 2JZGE flywheel, 7M type clutch

R154, using JZA70 bellhousing, 1JZGTE flywheel, 7M type clutch

Radiator:

Stock (possible not sufficient)
MK3 radiator, with jza70 radiator hoses, mechanical or E-fan
JZA70 radiator, with jza70 radiator hoses, hydro fan

Water pump (1j or 2j):

To convert from hydro fan pump, to standard, use supra TT water pump. Water pump housing (rear), and supra TT or any 2JZ/1JZ water pump pulley (it's different).

Pan:

To convert mid sump to front sump. You need the upper and lower oil pan. The pickup, gaskets and baffle plate associated. You need the front sump dipstick and front sump oil drain fitting if using the stock twin turbos.

Fuel filter:

JZA70 1JZ for example, does not have a fuel filter at the engine. You have to adapt the 5M style fuel filter setup to the JZA70 fuel line system. Not very difficult

Fuel pump:

Supra TT or MK3t (at worst)
walbro 255 (bang for the buck)

Engine mounts:

Custom brackets, use original mounts
or custom crossmember, to use original JZ mounts (norbie style)

Wiring/ECU:
(automatic ecu/harness will work fine)

Supra JZA70 harness (extend harness, and follow 7M style conversion diagrams)
Soarer 1JZ harness (extend harness, use wire diagrams to find appropriate power sources)
Aristo 2JZ harness (study US 2jz diagrams, good luck)

A/C:

Use JZ compressor, convert to MA70 A/C head unit ( the top piece ). This will allow you to use stock MK2 A/C Button. Custom lines, similar to 7M/MK2 swap after that.

TACH:

Similar to 7MGTE Swap
Use any 2JZGTE/1JZGTE Igniter (if not supplied with engine)

That was a little "quickfire" but there is much more.
 
#9 ·
When you get a mid sump or rear sump engine and you swap for the front sump. Buy a front sump oil level dip stick, as the rear and mid sump are different lengths... ECUs between the JZA70 and JZX90 I know for a fact are different as the JZX90 has the auto loom attached to it. The JZX90 is a front sump vehicle (as that's my donor car).

1JZ Hydro fan pump is fine to use if you loop back the hoses but the price of the 2JZGE water pump pully is more expensive then the 2JZGE water pump unit which stopped me deciding of the conversion (which now I regret).

A engineering firm in Australia makes "off the shelf" JZ mounts that uses the M style rubber mounts so you can use the M series cross member (which I am using).

If you have the money, replace all the rear main, front main seals and change the water pump and timing belt as there isn't much room in the front of the car between the radiator and the harmonic balancer...

I'm keeping an auto (A341E) and done minor modifications in theory to make the auto shift but it's not doing so, so we will investigate and post a finding.

For those that are good with electronics you can try...
*I've got one made but not using this but it's not hooked up yet*
 
#10 ·
Soarers:
# JZZ30 - 2.5L 6 cyl twin turbo ('91-'96) [JDM]
# JZZ30 - 2.5L 6 cyl single turbo VVTi (Aug '96 on) [JDM]

# JZZ31 - 3.0L 6 cyl (JDM Soarer/ USDM Lexus SC300) 2JZ-GE (225hp and 210ft/lbs, SC300) in '98, the SC300 got vvt-i (225hp/220ft/lbs)

Aristo, 1991-1997:
Aristo was launched in 1991, offering two versions:
-R6 3.0 with a 276 hp twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE engine,
-3.0Q with a 226 hp 2JZ-GE engine.
-Lexus GS 300 (JZS147) began in 1993 with 2JZ-GE.

Aristo, 1998-2005:
-JZS160 for cars with the 2JZ-GE engines (vvt-i?)
-JZS161 for those with the 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo engines VVT-i
 
#11 ·
Chassis Codes:

Most of these are from Tein.

1JZ:
JZX91 Mark II/Chaser/Cresta
JZX100 Mark II/Chaser/Cresta
JZX110 Mark II/Verosa
JXZ110W Mark II Bilt
JZZ30 Soarer / mid / TT / hydro / ??? / JDM

2JZ:
JZS147 Aristo / front / TT / hydro / ??? / JDM
JZS161 Aristo / front / TT / hydro / ??? / JDM


Auto Trannys:
(Atleast I think so, so much conflicting data...)

A340E:
M bellhousing
* 1987-1992 Cressida
* 1986-1998 Toyota Supra non-turbo
* 1987-1992 Toyota Supra turbo
JZ bellhousing
* 1993-1995 Lexus GS300 3.0L I6
* 1992-1998 Lexus SC300 3.0L I6
* 1992-1998 MkIV NA Supra
Other Bellhousing
* 1995-1998 Pickup 2.4L I4, 3.0L V6, 3.4L V6 (Tacoma)
* 1993-1995 T100 3.0L V6
* 1993-1997 Previa 2.4L w/supercharger
* 1989-2002 4-Runner
* 2001-2003 Sequoia
* 2000-2003 Tundra

A341E:
JZ Bellhousing
* 1993-1998 Toyota Supra turbo
UZ Bellhousing
* 1992-1997 Lexus SC400 4.0L V8
* 1992-1998 Lexus LS400 4.0L V8
Other
* 1993-1997 Volvo 2.6L I6 (AW30-40LE)

A350E (5 speed):
* 1995+ GS300
 
#12 ·
For those interested. Through Jeff W @ Champion Toyota the required parts for the mid/front oil pan swap (as of today's prices) $422.48.

Oil Pan:

To convert mid sump to front sump. You need the upper and lower oil pan. The pickup, gaskets and baffle plate associated. You need the front sump dipstick and front sump oil drain fitting if using the stock twin turbos.
 
#15 ·
OK, I can't find this info anywhere and I need to get Jeff Watson the info so he can send me the right pan (instead of another mid-sump).

what year was the 1JZ-GTE in the JZX81-B Chaser? Will the Aristo front sump work on a 1J (I'm pretty sure, but making sure) and what years Aristo?

At this point, even a single year of a Chaser or Aristo that without-a-doubt will have the front sump that will fit a 1JZ-GTE.

I need to know ASAP. Thanks to anyone that can help.
Mike
 
#18 ·
^^ This is correct, 93-94 GS300 works 100%. Parts numbers are as follows.

Upper oil pan, aluminum part, bolts to bottom of the block: 12111-46102 $238
Lower oil pan, steel part, bolts to bottom of upper pan:
Lower pan baffel: 12121-46010 $43.65
Oil pickup:
Dipstick: 15301-46022 $20.23
Dipstick Guide: 11452-46010 $26.11
Bolts for lower pan, pickup, and baffel (all the same) 90119-06624 $1.58 ea.

Still trying to find my other reciept with the numbers for the lower pan and pickup, and upper pan bolt numbers.
 
#22 ·
If one had the 2JZGE aluminum portion, the spot exists. However, it is all cast blank. You would have to drill out the center hole, then drill and tap 2 holes for the studs. That is for stock twins.

If you were doing a custom single kit, you would just drill a hole and weld a -10AN aluminum bung.
 
#23 ·
The price I posted for the upper pan was from a Toy/Lex/Sci dealer in California. The rest of the parts/prices were just from my local Lexus dealer, over the counter.

Carson Toyota, I delt with the parts guy online on www.clublexus.com, his user name there is SUPRATRD. I actually phoned my order in to Gordon @ 1-800-908-6968 ext. 2384. I have no idea if he still works there since this was in 2004. The two are different people, just to make that clear.

I am also checking into the idea that the oil feed line just needs to be drilled and tapped in the block. I know there is a oil runner down the exhast side of the block, and you can easily drill into it. We are still trying to determine if there is a crossover bore that needs to be done from the intake side somewhere inside the block. At this point, I'm just going to fire up the engine and see if oil shoots out the 1/8inch hole I have drilled. If not, then I'll use the normal feed route and go off an oil filter adaptor plate or IS300 union bolt.
 
#24 ·
Just remembered this little tid bit.

1992 SC300 5-speed alternators use the same plug as my 85. I just plugged it in and upgraded the feed wire to 4 gauge. I also have a 95 automatic alt. and the plug is different, so I can only say forsure that a 92 2jz-ge 5-speed alternator will be a direct plug in for an 1985 auto p-type. Would think you can say the same for any other year MKII.
 
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