new guy. important question.

[RWDSolaraHopeful00]

sup. i'm on here to acquire some information. i need to know if a 2jz RWD swap is even feasible (possible) to do in a solara. i heard that the solara platform is no more than a supra chassis/platform with a different body and FWD. i don't want to get attacked for my lack of knowledge on the subject. even if it's a huge project (which is my intentions) and it's very expensive to do that's ok... that's why it's a project that i'm willing to spend lots of time doing. i realize if i'm wrong about it being the same platform there will be lots of custom fabrication. i'm fully aware of that. if someone could hit me back with a little knowledge on this it would be appreciated. i'm willing to tackle this project at any cost. it's a dream but i will tackle it and hopefully accomplish it. thanks for the time and hopefully someone will be able to help me out on this subject.

[dominoSLEV6]

see this thread for your answer...

http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php? ... ine+solara

It's been brought up plenty more times than that too. It's also my dream to do it.

-chris

[RWDSolaraHopeful00]

thanks for the direction. i appreciate it.

[Turbosolara]

well if you are willing to dump alot money, it is possible. i seen rwd civic too.

but solara has same platform as camry, not anywhere close to supra.

[solaraslev67]

i dont know if it can be done but id say

GO FOR IT!

[Mandarinsolara]

not much of the 'solara' factor will still be in the car. the interior will be almost completely useless after all of the chassis and floorpans are modified.

buy a supra man, $10-$12k for a used non turbo

conversion to 2jz-gte can run anywhere from $3k-$6k pending on how its done. (the transmission is a huge price factor also, between auto and 6 speed)

i found out a long time ago that this site is completely useless for that dream of yours. just a bunch of 1mz, 3mz, 5sfe, and 2az guys. terrible... i left honda-tech's forum after i found this one. complete culture shock.

[SleeperSolara]

You can do it man.
Welcome hopefully you can get it done.

[Astro]

Would it be any easier to start with a Supra and custom fit the Solara body over it? It's a lot of body work, but it seems to make more sense...what about even doing a custom molded fiberglass/carbon fiber Solara body?

[sydemoid]

how bout a carbon fiber solara wide body?

and projector headlights on that kit?....

talk about wickedness

[Mandarinsolara]

Would it be any easier to start with a Supra and custom fit the Solara body over it? It's a lot of body work, but it seems to make more sense...what about even doing a custom molded fiberglass/carbon fiber Solara body?

you prefer the exterior of a solara over the mk4?

[lilmike2069]

buy a supra man, $10-$12k for a used non turbo

yea maybe for a later MKIII Supra... The MKIV supra would cost you about twice that if you want it to run... and that is non-turbo. I have seen MKIV supras go for $35K-$40K Stock but in immaculate condition. I dont think i've ever seen a MKIV supra for the 10K-12K range that would run worth a crap, or even still have paint on it

[Astro]

Would it be any easier to start with a Supra and custom fit the Solara body over it? It's a lot of body work, but it seems to make more sense...what about even doing a custom molded fiberglass/carbon fiber Solara body?

you prefer the exterior of a solara over the mk4?

No way! Just suggesting going that route if you really want the Supra performance in a Solara...