Contemporary Toyota GR86 Receives 2JZ Engine Swap For Clear Avenue Automotive Construct

Most engine swaps we have encountered contain an outdated automotive or a reasonably used one, then given a coronary heart transplant with a extra highly effective motor. However this one’s completely different – a model new Toyota GR86 with a 2JZ engine, put underneath the limelight courtesy of Larry Chen on YouTube.

So how new was this Toyota GR86? Nicely, it solely had 4 miles from the manufacturing facility. In keeping with the proprietor, Jeff Woodruff, he had a tough time discovering the precise GR86 for his new challenge. After discovering one, he particularly gave directions to the sellers to not drive the automotive round. In reality, it did not have holes for the license plate when he picked up the automotive.

After taking the GR86 residence, Woodruff instantly swapped its 2.4-liter boxer engine with a 2JZ-GE engine from a Lexus IS 300 sedan. He did not even drive the automotive round or for a fast espresso run, which is fairly cool should you ask us.

The 2JZ-GE engine is pretty inventory and Woodruff did not have a tough time becoming it contained in the engine bay. There have been some changes wanted for the transmission however he stated there was sufficient wiggle room. Talking of the transmission, he is utilizing a Toyota W collection guide gearbox from a Mark IV Supra.

For the engine energy, Woodruff stated that the 2JZ is sending 500 horses to the wheels utilizing pump fuel

Whereas this could be the primary GR86 with a 2JZ engine in North America, it is not the primary on the planet. In reality, Woodruff admitted that he received the inspiration from Daigo Saito, who constructed two drift automobiles in Japan with the identical setup. Each of Saito’s builds include Pandem aero kits by Tra-Kyoto, which Woodruff additionally took inspiration from for his construct.