Don't you think car culture would be incredibly boring if everyone went around trying to keep things factory? Honestly, I have no qualms about people keeping things factory. But, when people go out of their way to belittle those that don't keep it factory or in the "family" (IE: keep it toyota, keep it nissan, etc), then it really pushes my buttons. Sadly, a lot of purists do exactly what I just said. Thus, I've come to simply reject purism, because the people who back this school of thinking sicken me.
You said it yourself. In your opinion. In what way is it better? Please elaborate. I'll tell you exactly why I prefer the 1JZ over say an RB25.
First of all, the 1JZ is cheaper. Much cheaper. An RB25 will probably set you back about 2-3grand depending on where or who you get it from, I'm sure J can correct me later, but that's about the price, iirc right of the top of my head. The 1JZ however, can be found for 1-2 grand. Saving you money, very important aspect when it comes to a home built application.
Secondly, the 1JZ responds better to big single turbo setups and will give you more torque. JZs are very torquey engines. the 1JZ will usually produce just as much torque as the torque monster 2JZ, it just produces it at a more manageable part of the powerband.
Third, sound. This is strictly subjective and based on no factual evidence. I simply enjoy a JZ's sound far more than I do an RB's. Not everyone's cup of tea, but it is mine.
When you elevate the competition to an RB26 vs a 2JZ, the odds become even more stacked. When asked about his 1000hp RB26 swapped Mk4 Supra, the owner of Top Secret, a very popular tuning company in Japan, said that he chose the RB26 because it was a more manageable engine for the street; that a 2JZ's low rpm torque at 1000hp would be too intimidating for street use.
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Thanks time to go learn me something.
Glad to be of service. Let me know when you start turboing your IS too. I'd really be interested in seeing that happen. You should add me.
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Sure thing should be this coming DEC when i get my car and everything. Prob gonna ship the 3S-GE to my friend back in the states for his AE86.
Should be fun for the both of you, and thank you for your service, btw. I don't think I ever said that.