T Montague's 2zr swap - '08 m/t sedan some extra info

[tmontague]

Swapped out my 0w30 Mobil 1 for some Quaker State full syn 0w20. I will post up any difference I see in oil pressure or temps. Based on 540Rat's testing on his blog I opted for this oil due to its very impressive psi rating. The only other oil better than it was Amsoil and I picked up QSUD for $31 for 5L on sale and my Amsoil price of 0w20 signature is much higher than that.

I also am trying out a larger filter this time around, much higher capacity, brings the 2zr from 4.4 L to some where just shy of 5L so probably an extra 200-400ml capacity. The filter is currently a Fram Ultra Synthetic and is spec'd on many of Toyota's v6 engines as well as a 2002 2zz Celica GTS. The only difference between them is the larger filter specs a slightly lower bypass valve PSI of 12 vs 14PSI for the regular filter. The should be a moot issue for me.

Regular oem direct replacement


larger capacity filter


the larger capacity is larger and barely clears the engine block. It leaves about a 1/4" between the filter housing and block.

***take note - keeping the throttle pedal fully depressed when starting the 2zr does not put it into clear flood mode and cut off fuel. It leads to your bouncing off the rev limited at start up***

learn from my mistake...good thing I fully fill/prime the oil filter during install.

All that is left is to make a new rear brake line due to rust and replace the front rubber lines and bleed the system. Then off to the track!