Hey Guys,
the engine and trans showed up on Saturday so i started tearing into it. It seems i have everything except for the MAP sensor, if anyone has one or know if i can use the one from my 2JZ that would help me out. Also the tranny looks like it has been apart at some point becasue the sealant isnt factory, this could be good or bad. Good if it recently rebuilt and fresh bearings etc, BAD if the guy doing it was a hack.
Most of you guys know this but i figure i might as well put some info into this thread for anyone looking to do this swap.
- The alternator plug and alternator bracket on the head are different, so i am using the 205 bracket and the 185 alternator, i had to drill out the threads on the alternator to make it work as the 205 bracket is threaded and the 185 bracket is not. basically this is because the bolt on the 205 goes --------> and the 185 bolt goes <-------- (if that makes sense haha)
- The starter also has a different plug on it, so we just cut the clip off the 205 harness and put it on the 185 harness as i wanted to use the 205 starter because the lower miles.
- The throttle bodies are different as well. the 185 is 2 and 1/4 and the 205 is 2 and 1/2. If i cant get my custom intercooler made in time then i am going to have to figure out how to adapt my 185 TMIC to this engine.
- The 185 harness where it sits in the intake manifold doesnt quite fit that nice becasue the 205 has the Fuel Pressure Reg is on the timing cover side and the 185 had the FPR on the tranny side. it fits but its not perfect.
- There are some solenoids on the back of the 205 block that seem to control the anti-lag system, i am not sure if i can delete this or?
- I got the 185 downpipe to fit by taking out the extra stud on the 205 turbo. seems to be ok
- The power sterring pumps seem to be the same. I had to take the adapter off the 205 pump for the banjo fitting, then bolted the 185 banjo directly onto the pump. fits perfectly.
I will keep updating this information as i go on.
Time for pics!
more updates coming
~James