2JZ Powered Pontiac Solstice

Here we have an individual doing a swap for the pure satisfaction of doing it. Sure a LS1 would be easier and have more support surrounding it, but this individual seems to live under the mantra of the the end justifies the means. Why add a 2JZ into a Pontiac Solstice? Because no one has done it.

A project like this will have its ups and downs. One positive seems to be the mounts. Apparently you can mount the 2JZ mounts directly to the Solstice body mounts. Also the factory transmission will bolt directly to a 1JZ-GTE R154 bellhousing.

The owner is aiming at for at least 650 horsepower from the engine with the help of a Borg Warner S372 turbocharger.

There is still many issues in need of a solution such as cooling. The location, type, and size of intercooler is still being worked out, as well as some other front end components.

The owner has become an overnight celebrity in the automotive blog world since every automotive blog has posted an article about this build. And why not? This seems to be the first 2JZ Solstice on the face of the earth.

Source: Solstice Forum via ESD reader Ben

Original: Engine Swap Depot