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Izzyd · 07-05-2023, 03:22 PM

Hi I'm fairly new at tune cars and get them to work and need some help.
I want 2jz swap my 2010 2lt but I want to use the same instrument cluster and gauges any advice will be helpful

ADVMax · 07-05-2023, 11:59 PM

Best advice you can have is - put an LS in it.

CamaroCracka · 07-06-2023, 06:29 AM

Pretty sure anything but the factory six will require an aftermarket ECU. Also pretty sure there must be 2JZ swap forums that would have way better information on this topic. Now, if you want to turbo the factory six, there is quite a bit of information on here about that.

chevy pilot · 07-06-2023, 06:35 AM

2jz swap

Mr_Draco · 07-06-2023, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy pilot

2jz swap

Pretty much my reaction as well. After all why would anyone want to do an engine swap and downgrade? Pretty confident this is just a troll.

Izzyd · 07-06-2023, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Pretty sure anything but the factory six will require an aftermarket ECU. Also pretty sure there must be 2JZ swap forums that would have way better information on this topic. Now, if you want to turbo the factory six, there is quite a bit of information on here about that.

Thank you for your advice the factory v6 has gone through 4 timing chains and I already have a built 2jzgte with a standalone ecu I'm currently in the process of making carbon Kevlar skins your the only person who has helped so far

SlowLS1 · 07-06-2023, 10:47 AM

This has been done at least once before.

Maybe you can track down the owner of this car for details.

https://www.facebook.com/turbokingtv...1259659656945/

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 07-06-2023, 11:30 AM

I’ve seen that video before pretty cool they got it to work but definitely not something I’d ever consider. You won’t likely get much help here. Most of us are LS guys so if you swapping anything else into a v6 car you aren’t likely to get what you are after. Im personally not a fan of weed eater sounds coming from my exhaust, but to each his own. I agree, over all definitely a down grade for the money and time invested.

2010sgm · 07-06-2023, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzyd

Thank you for your advice the factory v6 has gone through 4 timing chains and I already have a built 2jzgte with a standalone ecu I'm currently in the process of making carbon Kevlar skins your the only person who has helped so far

i think this will be an interesting swap i hope you will post pics once done. as i know a 2jz makes a great amount of hp when built right and it sounds like you are making a beast

Izzyd · 07-06-2023, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I’ve seen that video before pretty cool they got it to work but definitely not something I’d ever consider. You won’t likely get much help here. Most of us are LS guys so if you swapping anything else into a v6 car you aren’t likely to get what you are after. Im personally not a fan of weed eater sounds coming from my exhaust, but to each his own. I agree, over all definitely a down grade for the money and time invested.

Good thing is I got the car and 2jz for free I want to go with ls swap but its a tribute build for my uncle that died in a car crash then engine and trans are from his car

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 07-06-2023, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzyd

Good thing is I got the car and 2jz for free I want to go with ls swap but its a tribute build for my uncle that died in a car crash then engine and trans are from his car

In that context, I can’t think of a better build by all means. I too hope you keep this board updated as you progress!

Izzyd · 07-06-2023, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010sgm

i think this will be an interesting swap i hope you will post pics once done. as i know a 2jz makes a great amount of hp when built right and it sounds like you are making a beast

I hope to the last time it dyno
It put out 854 up and 611 torque

redcoats1976 · 07-06-2023, 12:36 PM

the electronics might be a challenge.good luck with it and keep us posted...

gtstorey · 07-06-2023, 01:03 PM

Keeping the instrument cluster and gauges will be extremely difficult. It might be possible but will take a lot of time and effort to figure out how. Most of that is reported over the data network and I don't know of a simple plug in to make it all talk without the stock ecm. You would probably find it easier to set up aftermarket gauges.

07-05-2023, 03:22 PM	#1
Izzyd Drives: 2010 2lt camaro Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Missouri Posts: 10	Engine swap 2lt Hi I'm fairly new at tune cars and get them to work and need some help. I want 2jz swap my 2010 2lt but I want to use the same instrument cluster and gauges any advice will be helpful

07-06-2023, 06:29 AM	#3
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,744	Pretty sure anything but the factory six will require an aftermarket ECU. Also pretty sure there must be 2JZ swap forums that would have way better information on this topic. Now, if you want to turbo the factory six, there is quite a bit of information on here about that. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

07-06-2023, 10:47 AM	#7
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 846	This has been done at least once before. Maybe you can track down the owner of this car for details. https://www.facebook.com/turbokingtv...1259659656945/ __________________

07-06-2023, 11:30 AM	#8
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,707	I’ve seen that video before pretty cool they got it to work but definitely not something I’d ever consider. You won’t likely get much help here. Most of us are LS guys so if you swapping anything else into a v6 car you aren’t likely to get what you are after. Im personally not a fan of weed eater sounds coming from my exhaust, but to each his own. I agree, over all definitely a down grade for the money and time invested. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

07-05-2023, 11:59 PM	#2
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 501	Best advice you can have is - put an LS in it.

07-06-2023, 06:35 AM	#4
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 968	2jz swap

07-06-2023, 12:36 PM	#13
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	the electronics might be a challenge.good luck with it and keep us posted...

07-06-2023, 01:03 PM	#14
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,164	Keeping the instrument cluster and gauges will be extremely difficult. It might be possible but will take a lot of time and effort to figure out how. Most of that is reported over the data network and I don't know of a simple plug in to make it all talk without the stock ecm. You would probably find it easier to set up aftermarket gauges.