2jz FC3S

[Cam_Ron]

Thanks fellas. It looks like I may have this weekend off. If that's the case I think I'll put the front end together and look into the dual master brake setup/fuel system. Updates to follow.

[Cam_Ron]

Not much of an update but I purchased a used Rotora 4 piston big brake kit with 2 piece 330mm rotors for the front. They fit with a 5mm spacer. As a result my nearly new tII calipers, rotors, ss lines and Porterfield pads will be up for sale as a set. PM if interested.

[trickygotmein]

I almost put a 300zx TT in my FC. But it looked like I would only have enough clearance to put my pinky finger between the motor and engine bay. Too tight for me to work on, hope you have enough room. Cant wait to see it finished and in that bay. 

[Cam_Ron]

[Cam_Ron]

Bought some Rotora 4 pot calipers and 2 piece 330mm rotors. Should be an improvement with decent pads.

As a result my nearly new TII calipers, rotors, lines and Porterfield pads are now available. PM if interested.



Fits with a 5mm spacer.

[Cam_Ron]

I played around a bit today with the idea of a v mount setup for the intercooler and radiator. Currently the tb side of the intercooler piping when mounted traditionally is already about 90% finished but I'm still not decided either way.

Any thoughts from those that have ran v-mount and traditional setups?







And here are a few pictures with the front fenders, bumper and hood (with a close up of clearance for those that were asking)

[LaMaR-]

what did you do for mounts? Ive looked at this swap a few times and the only option I find is from JZswap.com and its around 2k for the swap kit.

[Cam_Ron]

I made the mounts myself.

[Stroked_jz]

there are plenty of mounts, just most will not clear the hood.  same issue im sitting with at the moment. 

[Cam_Ron]

These mounts put the engine as far back and as low as possible without modifying or lowering the subframe. A TII hood will close when sections of the bracing are removed and the scoop insert is slightly modified.

[Cam_Ron]

After some consideration I'll be going with a conventional radiator and intercooler layout for this year. Sometime down the road I'd like to experiment with an intercooler/radiator setup that occupies the same space as the factory radiator in an over-under orientation. The reduction in surface area of both cores would be made up for with increased thickness and significant ducting.

 On another note I've put all new bearings into the differential housing and am ready to tq the crush sleeve to spec and install the carbonetic 2 way. Has anybody done this before in an s4 or s5 diff?
 

[hayabusa]

The best combination by far great body and great  motor Awesome !!!

[Cam_Ron]

It runs. I still need to make a radiator/intercooler mount, exhaust and finish some of the plumbing but the engine bay is nearly done.

[Cam_Ron]

I finished rebuilding the diff and installing the 2 way, the exhaust is built up to the rear tire and final wiring has started. Just waiting on coilovers and some more time to work on it.

[Anytco]

Hey Cam_Ron, just found this thread and started a membership just to tell you how awesome this thing is.  See it's been a while since you've updated so I hope its still going, looks like you really did it right so far.
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Not to long ago I owned an fc and a great running SC300 5 speed and I spent a lot of time looking at them parked next to each other, picturing the 2j in the fc, but definitely didn't have the confidence to go about trying something like that.  Now I still own the SC and have more friends who would love to tackle something like this and have a lot of automotive and fab experience.  Seeing projects like this has inspired me to go for it!
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Currently I am in "an undisclosed location in southwest Asia" and when I get back I'll have more disposable cash than ever in my life, and after some wise investing I want to dive into this.  I'll be keeping real basic at first, just engine rebuild and swap it in with no forced induction or anything.  Hopefully after thoroughly looking for answers else where I'll be able to get some pointers from you without getting to annoying!
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Once more, Heroic build!