In the world of engine swaps, 2JZ swaps are pretty common. For many racers around the world, this said engine which was originally from the famed A80 Toyota Supra is the go-to engine when it comes to making drift cars, drag cars, etc. As such, it is usually seen on a wide array of cars, from Nissan Silvias, a replacement for busted up RX-7 rotary engines, and even on the current fifth-gen Toyota Supra.
Lord Frightening (Our 2JZ Swapped Ford F-150) RUNS! Dyno Session and… Backwards Wheels? (Source: Hoonigan)
The dudes at Hoonigan however, cooked up something rather special. Instead of the aforementioned “recipients” of a 2JZ transplant, these guys decided to slide it in the engine bay of an old 1999-2004 Ford F-150 Lightning.
Now the F-150 Lightning was already a fast car with its supercharged 360 horsepower, 5.4-liter V8 engine. Hoonigan’s turbo 2JZ powered truck, nicknamed the “Ford Frightening”, can produce up to 450 horsepower on its first dyno pass. On the final pass, they managed to squeeze out 514 horsepower and around 580 Nm of torque from the said 2JZ mill. That’s amazing, but equally scary at the same time.
Hoonigan's "Ford Frightening" at the dyno [Photo source: Hoonigan]
The final dyno results of course involved a lot of tuning, as well as several performance parts. These include a Mishimoto aluminum performance radiator, Mishimoto universal intercoolers, among others. Handling was also taken into consideration as they also added in a Belltech coil spring kit, and Belltech street performance shocks and struts for the front and rear.
Of note, the 2JZ powered Ford Frightening is actually a tribute project dedicated to Paul Walker. Walker’s character, Brian O’ Conner, drove a Ford F-150 SVT Lighting in the first movie of the Fast and Furious franchise as a utility truck for the fictional “The Racer’s Edge'' automotive specialty store. For those living under a rock, Paul Walker passed away on November 30, 2013, when his 2005 Porsche Carrera GT crashed in Santa Clarita, California. He was riding as a passenger during the crash.
The 2JZ inline-6 mill fits perfectly on the F-150's roomy engine bay [Photo source: Hoonigan]
Just like the movie truck, Hoonigan’s 2JZ F-150 will be used as a shop truck. Considering the power it makes though, one can say that apart from hauling parts and tools, it can definitely be a fun truck for those who can handle it.
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