86 325 es 2jz swap

[sumolbandit]

So today I finally started a project that I have been collection parts for since July. First swap, though I have had the opportunity to do a ton of work on other cars. Also, most of what unbolts from the car is for sale. I am only keeping what I need for the swap and keep it on the street.

First the car. I bought if off a guy who was in the middle of a rebuild, but unfortunately had to get rid of it as he no longer had the room (he was moving). And as the price was right, and I have an issue with heavily modifying a clean car, I came home with what my my parents and friends affectionally call the rolling wreck.













The plan for this car is to have a single turbo 2jz mated to a cd009 (350 z transmission). I have motor mounts made by freed engineering and a trans mount meant for the 2jz 5 speed trans which i will probably use as a template for the mount I need to make. I got the car with all the necessary stuff for the 5 lung swap (e36 m3 front, 318 rear), except for shocks. I will be attempting to make fenders to fit some fat tires. I have an e46 steering rack ready to be installed. I went with the e46 as from what ive read, the e36 rack can be twitchy at speed.

[sumolbandit]

So today we took the engine out. Was a little cold since we were standing outside with the crane. Took us two tries, as we hit the top of the garage doors right before it cleared the first time. So we unbolted the transmission and tried again which thankfully worked.




Bonus pic with my m3





We used ratcheting ties to support the transmission and keep it from twisting of the jacks under it.

[sumolbandit]

Just realized I should be in the project forum. Moving this there.