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Do you have a complete build list and what you needed to make this work? Thinking of doing something similar and need to make an informed decision on what I am going to do to get this car back on the road.

I changed the GSR for an SST when my daughter was born :P lacking the 6-gear and drooning on the 5th my wife could not stand :P. Despite the bad reputation, SST is not so bad especially since the TCU was cracked and all of the technical issues are known and you can upgrade them all. If you will service it and use it correctly it's quite fun😅. On the 6-gear/cruse holds 1900-2000 RPM so it's quiet :). Stock SST holds up to 550Nm of torque. Got my tuned to 380hp/510Nm way back and with over 190,000 km on the ODO, it still works like a charm. PS all Evos X were 295HP from the factory. The FQ 300 330 360 440 etc. were the dealer upgrades for/in the UK(re-tune, muffler, HKS boltons, upgraded SST gearbox for eh 440 SST, etc.). I It was also done in other countries where the dealers were allowed to modify. The FQ360 was called GT360 in mine and it had a re-tune and a full HKS catback exhaust and some other smaller pieces. Over all solid, fun car and 99% of those cry babies that say "it's not real Evo" or "previous were better" never even sat in one or drive one...

Great video mate! Fellow Supra owner here and actually planning on moving to Wales to live there. My car is a project so not quite ready for the good country lanes yet but can't wait to set it up properly and take it on these very roads

Change the gearbox oil I had same issue and I changed to redline mt90 you can get it from opie fuels you will need 3 quarts and you will find the it will smoothen up mate

I'll swap the rear lights if you like I have rear genuine lights and engine cover also that I don't use

I wonder what these motors could do with a custom billet head. I dont understand why a 2j struggles to make power na

Daily drove mine for a while. Very reliable and took it to the track a few times. Just had to replace the usualy stuff that wear out like tires brakes and scheduled oil changes. And did the preventative maintenance. Tuned and can go into full boost any day with 0 issues.

Adding to my last comment, this is the starting lineup (still sorting out exact details) for when I build my 2JZGE: -Rods -Pistons -Fluid Dampr Crank Pulley -Lightweight Pulleys -Ported Head -Supertech Valvetrain -BC 272 Cams (Might go custom) -ITB System from Xcessive Manufacturing (In development) -If ITB system is unobtainable I'll go for a FFIM with Bosch Electronic Throttle Body (retain cruise control) :-) -LinkPnP ECU from Xcessive Manufacturing -Figs-PPE Equal Length Race Headers -3" Y-pipe back Exhaust -Injectors -Spec Lightweight Flywheel/Clutch Kit This should be a strong, reliable and responsive setup. Annnyways, thanks again!

Thank you for the breakdown. I don't think the cost was that much considering today's prices. I 100% support this build as you now have a unique setup that you can beat on allllll day long that will last. Maintenance is even easier than before without that annoying stock intake manifold. I'm sure you could squeeze out another 20-30whp with rods, pistons and head/port work. Everyone will talk about going turbo for the same price but anyone who knows how to build a car understands you'll need at least $10k to do the turbo setup properly. They forget you need a different transmission/clutch kit to handle the power, internals to withstand boost and heat management as turbos pump out sone serious heat when doing more than just a few highway pulls against your buddies. Coming from the Audi world and now owning an IS300, building an NA 2JZGE to achieve around 300whp is possible, extremely reliable and plenty of fun around a track. Most people never drive their car at the limit other than a straight line. You really don't need a ton of power. Great stuff!

The big question is what is it like underneath

I got a gs with the same 2jz what the parts I need to run itb on it beside the itb itself, maf? Filters?

It has iso fix! Oh I'm getting one for sure now.

Love the car man, I have a red evo x over here in America pushing 500hp as my daily, I love it!

Yess this is how ur supposed to do it not turbo the damn NA 😻😻😻

how much did you pay for insurance ?

Any feedback on the pholy bushing on lower arms any good?

I love this car! ❤

Coming from an 8 to a 9 to a 10, I must say... while others hate on it with "ItS NoT A rEaL EvO", I'm love it a lot. But then again it is probably because I am a dad of a 2 and a 6 yr old. My family would have hated my 8 and 9 in the past. Evo x is really an amazing daily. It is comfortable, great handling and overall an attractive looking car. congrats on your purchase and don't forget to update your relays.

Congrats on the purchase ! Fellow EVO X owner, the main thing I would advise is to check the timing chain, they usually stretch on the 4B11.

I put 670bhp through a stock sst. the fastest ever evo is an sst the fq440. Its not true what your saying about the sst not handling power it comes down to mapping correctly

still 120-140 km per fuel tank more then with the STI

1 step forward and 2 steps back, yes you've freed up the intake but its breathing hot engine bay air in 🤦‍♂

Great review man. Since having my daughter late last year I’m also looking at getting an evo in time for the summer. Although my favourite’s are either the evo 6 & 9. I feel the Evo X is the best of both worlds with also being the most practical. So this review was extremely helpful thanks mate

Hey love to see someone falling in love with an Evo. Regarding your concerns on Ayc pump relocation, mine was relocated by the previous owner and it sits behind the trunk liner on the right side, so you won't lose any space only a tiny bit. And regarding your gearbox shift issue try changing the gear oil and get a good synthetic oil as it should help. I drive an sst which is oem from factory not touched and is currently at 198k km and putting 350whp. If you service and take care of it properly it will last you a lifetime. I would also suggest you change the manifold before the baby as it will crack and its just a matter of when. If it cracks you will start getting exhaust fumes into your cabin, will suggest artec performance manifold.

Glad to see a uk content on these evo x as there is barely any i also got fq 360 in black please make some more content on these i would love to follow btw is that milltek catback exhaust?

Dont put the engine cover back on, people take them off because its plastic and sits very close to the exhaust manifold. It can melt or catch on fire. More than likely fine to DD with, especially in traffic, but if you are ripping on it on the streets or on the track def take it off. Also if the OEM manifold is there, be prepared for it to crack. All OEM X manifolds crack at some point.

Looking to get an Evo X in the states soon, great video.. Congrats on starting the family!

It probably has a ton of rust.

looking this year to grab me a evo 8 this year

Enjoyed your detailed review on the Evo X platforms Piers…👍 Some people who do longer reviews can turn out to be long and drawn out…. But this one was great.👍

Hello Piers, from Alberta, Canada… here in Canada , only the 300 is available… I’ve grown up most my life around domestics… The evo X is my first import , and really enjoy it! ❤️👍 domestics (V8’s) will always have a place in t my heart, but imports are so much fun. With current mods , just under 400hp, I do have the the SST, they are amazing, but need upgrading to be reliable, and are now capable of being tuned through Evoscan. It’s taken 10 years for these semi auto transmissions to be competitive with their manual brethren. Upgrading and maintenance is still less cost for the manual thou. 👍

Great Video! Looking forward to the next one 👌🏼

Review the car 🙏🏽

Would you be willing to share some information about the build? I want to do this to my is300.

How is she?

Basically an M3 now :P

Double adverts are fucking cancer i dont even want to watch the fucking video

Are you running a standalone ecu?

“This noise should be illegal”. My guy this whole video is just you talking. Waste of time

Este es el verdadero sonido de un 6 Cilindros en Línea... no esa mierda del stutututu

Instead of a V160 trans. Have u looked into a CD009 from 350z.

I got a ‘02 IS300 and I’m into this project because i want to ITB. I’m not going turbo. Did you do internals?

How have the pagid pads lasted over the trackdays? Also do they squeal in daily driving? I noticed they're race pads which usually drive me nuts around town.

Big boys

Did you run a thicker head gasket when you switched to itb’s? Or did you keep a high compression

245 hp? If its non vvti, its pretty impressive, if vvti, its pretty good but there is more to go

should have just gotten an e46 m3. has itb from factory

Have you had much brake squeeze issues. Mine are ridiculously noisy

Hi Piers, re: boot and alarm. Check when you open the boot that the interior light turns on, if it doesn’t then the alarm doesn’t realise the boot has opened and automatically locks the car. Had the same issue myself and cleaning the boot lock and switch fixed it 👍