2JZ Z4 Coupe

[Steve84N]

I saw this on YouTube and then found the thread on ZPOST. It's an awesome build and I haven't seen it on here but apologies if it is a repost.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=4R46lgd9wAQ

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1286408

 

[Taz]

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[markplant]

Nice find

 

[Zoomer]

Very nice. I wonder how may man hours it took to do?

 

[Steve84N]

Quite a lot judging by the build thread as there were so many things to work out, like a drive by wire throttle on a throttle cable engine.

 

[Machine monkey]

Well that was a great watch. And that guy has the exact right attitude to car modding.
I have a 1jz sat doing nothing in the workshop....... No i must finish 1 project before starting another!!!

I can think of a few ways round the electronic manual throttle problem that done seem that difficult? Like why not just fit the BMW throttle body? I guess there is some reason maybe it’s not big enough? And he is obviously not using the standard ecu? So would think that’s why he had so many electrical problems. Trying to get an aftermarket ecu working. I have more questions than answers. I suppose I had best go read the thread.

 

[Steve84N]

Yeh, he does explain quite a lot as well as pictures. You'll love it.

 

[Machine monkey]

Good read he did what i was thinking with the TB

 

[Marlon]

Great Vid - thanks 565 bhp :evil:

 

[Machine monkey]

I really don’t understand why this isn’t the most talked about post on the forum?! It really is the most interesting thing happening in z4 land right now!

 

[Steve84N]

I was a bit hesitant that it had been posted before, as I'd also spotted our friend GuidoK posting on the build thread.

It's not the only 2JZ Z4 but it is a very good fit and finish.

Here's a more rough and ready but even crazier one: https://youtube.com/watch?v=eq0biHjlOLo

 

[Ed Doe]

That first build is incredible - fair play to the guy, the wiring alone is seriously bloody impressive!

I really wish I had the time space and money to do a project like that!

 

[Mr Tidy]

I really don’t understand why this isn’t the most talked about post on the forum?! It really is the most interesting thing happening in z4 land right now!

I thought it might be, but then I read the post by "Stevie.w" on this thread! :lol:

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=103166&start=15

 

[Machine monkey]

I really don’t understand why this isn’t the most talked about post on the forum?! It really is the most interesting thing happening in z4 land right now!

I thought it might be, but then I read the post by "Stevie.w" on this thread! :lol:

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=103166&start=15

It is a hell of a thing Stivie has done. And I love his car. But the 2jz is such a great engine. These engines will make 800bhp reliably all day long. I am not sure the v10 would?!

 

[Machine monkey]

It's not the only 2JZ Z4 but it is a very good fit and finish.

Here's a more rough and ready but even crazier one: https://youtube.com/watch?v=eq0biHjlOLo[/quote]

It’s not rough and ready it’s just been built for different things. I bet this build cost more than the first. And probably has loads of very trick mods.

 

[Machine monkey]

This thread has got my mind racing!!!
Build a m54 that will cost a fortune to build
Or simply put the 1j i have in the z4 costing a fortune to get it going :rofl:

1jz will take my power goals on a stock engine. The M54 is a bit unknow at 5-600 bhp
The 1jz will rev all day long 7500rpm anything above 6500 is iffy on a m54.

It’s got to be a 1j swap!!

 

[Steve84N]

At least there are people you could ask for tips...

 

[Machine monkey]

At least there are people you could ask for tips...

Yeah there are.
fabricating it and getting it in will be simple stuff.

Its getting all the electrics sorted that will be a pain.

Need to finish this build first and enjoy the car a bit. I also have an s13 that needs a full build.