Originally Posted by
sr20guy 2jzswap.com
If a bastard swap is what you are aiming for then I would look at the 1jzgte with a single turbo and vvt-I. That motor is virtually the same as the 2j but has .5 liters less displacement but has the vvt and you won't have to deal with the pain in the ass 6 speed tranny that comes with the 2j. It would also cost much less. Know quite a few guys that specialize in this swap. Let me know if you need some help.