# 2JZGTE in GS300, know anyone who's done it?

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2jzgte-in-gs300-know-anyone-whos-done-it/130194
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive
**Created:** [December 11, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2jzgte-in-gs300-know-anyone-whos-done-it/130194 "2009-12-11T18:27:37Z")
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### Author: ![DA\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba8739/32.png) [@DA\_1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DA_1)
#### Post date: [December 13, 2009, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2jzgte-in-gs300-know-anyone-whos-done-it/130194/49 "2009-12-13T21:58:26Z")

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> [@FS: 2002 VW Jetta GLS TDi \*Diesel\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-2002-vw-jetta-gls-tdi-diesel/25169/15):
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> After some more intensive research, I’ve found out more info.
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> VVT-i motorsets are more plug and play, LESS wiring and more power.
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> BEFORE, there wasn’t enough aftermarket support for CAMs etc but now BC does make VVT-i cams and people have learned more about the VVT-i motors.
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> Here’s a link explaining the differences and the work that’s involved:  
> [non-VVTi 2JZ-GTE swap in 2nd-gen GS300? - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion](http://www.clublexus.com/forums/performance/266113-non-vvti-2jz-gte-swap-in-2nd-gen-gs300.html)
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> (look at the post date of 07’, now its almost 2010) A lot more info on VVT-i motors now.

i did say in a earlier post  
“the 98+ jz motors with vvti will only benefit you if you got a 98+ gs300 as the wiring is more compatible.if you got an older gs STAY AWAY from it.”

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