It’s pretty much a guarantee that whenever we post a Japanese car with an American V8 under the hood, a big argument will break out in the comments section. It’s a touchy subject, with some of arguing the affordability and ease of power of a V8 swap while purists view the move as nothing less than sacrilegious.
Let’s not forget though that this idea sometimes goes both ways. Case in point, this 1993 Ford Mustang notchback that recently popped up for sale on Craigslist.
On the outside, the Mustang looks much like any other Fox Body you see on the street or at the dragstrip – one that’s typically powered by a modified version of Ford’s famous 5.0 small block. But wait, is that a TRD sticker on the rear trunklid? Indeed it is, and if that little sticker doesn’t give it away, the inline six exhaust note surely will.
No 5.0 here. That is a fully built JDM 2JZGTE outfitted with a Precision 7675 billet turbo. The 900hp 2JZ is mated to a Turbo 400 automatic trans and the ad states the car is capable of an impressive 21mpg on E85 fuel.
The car is street registered and if you were to remove the race wheels and parachute it could easily pass for a stock Mustang.
At the dragstrip the car has put in a best ET of 8.92 at 149mph with a 75 shot of nitrous, or 9.29 off the bottle. Here’s a clip of the car running 9.30s.
Personally I think it’s pretty darn cool, but at the same time I have no problem with V8 swaps in Japanese cars.
I just wonder what the ever vocal JDM purists will think of this one. Can they get on board with it or will they see it as a waste of the holy 2JZ?
Let the discussion begin.
-Mike
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What a sleeper.
What a sleeper.
What a sleeper.
waste of a Fox body..
waste of a Fox body..
waste of a Fox body..
I think its cool! Ain't nothing better than a In-line six...
I think its cool! Ain't nothing better than a In-line six...
I think its cool! Ain't nothing better than a In-line six...
@SixtyEight what are you talking about? Those things are awful stock, so most everyone changes the engine anyways. What difference does it make that its a 2jz?
@SixtyEight what are you talking about? Those things are awful stock, so most everyone changes the engine anyways. What difference does it make that its a 2jz?
@SixtyEight what are you talking about? Those things are awful stock, so most everyone changes the engine anyways. What difference does it make that its a 2jz?
this is not a common swap, but theres a few of these Fox bodied stangs with 2JZ's running really good 1/4 mile times. this is a very good hybrid platform. 2JZGTE for power and reliability, and the Fox body which is one of the perfect chassis to use for drag racing (solid rear axle).
this is not a common swap, but theres a few of these Fox bodied stangs with 2JZ's running really good 1/4 mile times. this is a very good hybrid platform. 2JZGTE for power and reliability, and the Fox body which is one of the perfect chassis to use for drag racing (solid rear axle).
this is not a common swap, but theres a few of these Fox bodied stangs with 2JZ's running really good 1/4 mile times. this is a very good hybrid platform. 2JZGTE for power and reliability, and the Fox body which is one of the perfect chassis to use for drag racing (solid rear axle).
that 2JZ is so quiet on a dragstrip~~
meanwhile, the normal V8 one is just sawing away. LOL
that 2JZ is so quiet on a dragstrip~~
meanwhile, the normal V8 one is just sawing away. LOL
that 2JZ is so quiet on a dragstrip~~
meanwhile, the normal V8 one is just sawing away. LOL
@HunterMcLeod @SixtyEight He's just hatin'.
@RichardH a sleeper? it's got a fucking parachute on it. swapping a car doesn't make it a "sleeper".
You clearly missed the part of the article where it was mentioned that it wouldn't take much effort to remove those drag bits and make it street legal again... which would then make the car an apparent bone-stock clean Fox body... ergo, sleeper.
Excuse me for not elaborating further.
I own a 66 notchback that ive warmed up quite a bit over the years. That being said, i really like this car and im pretty amazed at how well that engine sits in there. They did a good job making it look like it belongs and the only real hint of it being a major swap is all the old mounting holes that are still there. Im glad the owner built the car as he wanted and not to other peoples expectations.
Best looking fox body i have ever seen
Whats any different then JGY's Rb swapped mustang which is pretty cool in my book. But I think some should do what they wanna to be different really and to see what it would take to do it and get peoples reaction, so Congratz man on being different
Yes, it is a waste that a 2JZ-GTE is stuck in there. Tha Fox body (I can't call it Mustang) will do much better with a blown american V8 and some nice strips, Mad Max style.
You wanna drag a 2JZ?
Look for old japanese or european car instead. They have a certain finesse to match the engine.
You can't go and put a Lamborghini engine in a power generator just because you can afford it, can't you?
Waste of a good old 2JZ for the car it's in, but seems like a well done swap. And makes a lot of power which is also a good thing in my book.
reminds me of tokyo drift when he had a nissan powered fastback.
Someone stated it before but, best Fox Body we've seen haha! I love that the owner decided to step out of the box and do something different. Like the Mike Broughs's of the world there are still people trying to do things within automotive culture that go against the grain and that is what makes us love this car. Dislikers will dislike but how angry can you really be at a tire smoking, 900hp, foxbody beast!! Kudos to the owner.
@SixtyEight No, waste of a 2JZ, Fox Body is one of the most ugly car with a performance badge i've ever seen
what's wrong with thinking outside? the hell with the purists; at least this guy is daring to be different.
i meant thinking outside the box.
AWWW someine beat me to it. Always wanted to do something like this
AWWW someine beat me to it. Always wanted to do something like this
I built this car. It is a stock engine minus head studs. Stock cams, rods, and pistons.
I built this car. It is a stock engine minus head studs. Stock cams, rods, and pistons.
I had a BBK style intake tube, which you can see in the drivers side fenderwell. The current owner cut up the headlight and built a "Ram Air" style intake for the drag strip. And yes, the parachute mount is a Wolfe Racecraft, which is removable with one bolt for street driving.
I had a BBK style intake tube, which you can see in the drivers side fenderwell. The current owner cut up the headlight and built a "Ram Air" style intake for the drag strip. And yes, the parachute mount is a Wolfe Racecraft, which is removable with one bolt for street driving.
I love it!
I'm all for JDM and what not, but to be honest, I think it's different, and if it's running mid nines, who cares!?
However I would be pissed if it was a REAL classic. E.G and 66 Nova.
I love it!
I'm all for JDM and what not, but to be honest, I think it's different, and if it's running mid nines, who cares!?
However I would be pissed if it was a REAL classic. E.G and 66 Nova.
A, not and :L
A, not and :L
who cares if it's a classic or what not. If you buy a shell car do what ever the hell you want with it. With that said i'm off to stuff a 440 max wedge into a hakosuka skyline.
who cares if it's a classic or what not. If you buy a shell car do what ever the hell you want with it. With that said i'm off to stuff a 440 max wedge into a hakosuka skyline.
@alex_yi against my religon lol
@alex_yi against my religon lol
@OysteinTeigland @SixtyEight a notch back fox is one of the best looking mustangs ever built. The fast back fox on the other hand is hideous.
@OysteinTeigland @SixtyEight a notch back fox is one of the best looking mustangs ever built. The fast back fox on the other hand is hideous.
I just wonder what the ever vocal JDM purists will think of this one. Can they get on board with it or will they see it as a waste of the holy 2JZ?
Lol! You think the "JDM purists" are going to have a problem with this? What do you think the redneck racers are going to think of it? A Toyota engine powering one of the most coveted trailer trash cars of all times, theyll probably want to secede from the union over it.
I just wonder what the ever vocal JDM purists will think of this one. Can they get on board with it or will they see it as a waste of the holy 2JZ?
Lol! You think the "JDM purists" are going to have a problem with this? What do you think the redneck racers are going to think of it? A Toyota engine powering one of the most coveted trailer trash cars of all times, theyll probably want to secede from the union over it.
@2jzmustang You sir, are a fucking hero.
@2jzmustang You sir, are a fucking hero.
Meh, it's a Fox body. Non-Ford and even non-American engine swaps are uncommon but nothing new. Now, if you want REAL automotive sacrilege, check out the 13B-powered, 11-sec. '74 Nova:
http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/13bt-rotary-chevy-nova/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUhz2MjT1fE
Meh, it's a Fox body. Non-Ford and even non-American engine swaps are uncommon but nothing new. Now, if you want REAL automotive sacrilege, check out the 13B-powered, 11-sec. '74 Nova:
http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/13bt-rotary-chevy-nova/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUhz2MjT1fE
Now this made my head turn!! Love it!
Now this made my head turn!! Love it!
No problem with swaps. But thinking of it as a drag car, it's really not worth it. 9.30 and 8.92 at its best is not competitive. I sense another crazy swap in the not-too-distant- future.
No problem with swaps. But thinking of it as a drag car, it's really not worth it. 9.30 and 8.92 at its best is not competitive. I sense another crazy swap in the not-too-distant- future.
@yanes33537 8s isnt competitive? lol!
Most JDM kids may not realize that a fox stang was in the DTM German touring series at its very peak. I'd love to see more American muscle converted to various racing formats.
A Time-trial camaro would be fun.
FAN!
@wheatgod
@2jzmustang I love it, awesome combination of engine and body!!!!
Its a dragrace weapon!! made to go fast... and a 2JZ is just what power it needs to get the job don.. props for nice swap and clean car !!
i rate it!! awesome street/strip car
@yanes33537 You do relize that this is a street driven car right? if an 8sec street drag car "Isn't competitive" i really don't
know what is.... lol
@yanes33537 You do relize that this is a street driven car right? if an 8sec street drag car "Isn't competitive" i really don't
know what is.... lol
@yanes33537 You do relize that this is a street driven car right? if an 8sec street drag car "Isn't competitive" i really don't
know what is.... lol
@RexSeven Very cool
@RexSeven Very cool
@RexSeven Very cool
@RexSeven Very cool
I got no problem with this
I got no problem with this
@bakayaru I'm desperately trying to source a DTM Mustang for a feature, those things were badass!
@wheatgod Sorry. I didnt mean offense. I know close to nothing about drag. But I know that there's car that can make the quarter mile under 5s. So that's what I mean by competitive. Once again, sorry.
@StanceAkademy Oops. I didnt realised that. Sorry.
absolutely love it!!! when I finally get tired of the 454 in my nova, I'm deff swapping a 1j or 2j in it.
The turbo is now doing a lot for world peace. Lol
Love it!