2002 Toyota Mark II Blit
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Not sure if this will be of interest on here, but there's a few 1JZ cars knocking around, so here's mine.
It's a 2002 Mark II Blit IR-V which is basically a JZX110 with a boot - you can really see in the side profile where they have just plopped on the boot. It's quite hearse like! Only ever came with 4 speed autos but all the saloon stuff fits just fine if I decide to change it. It came with R34 GTR wheels, Tein IS200 coilovers which are way undersprung and it's otherwise standard.
Pictures while in Japan
Collection day, making a 7 series look small
Chucked £30 of V-Power in on the way home and.. oh wow just a quarter of a tank! I'm pretty sure this will take £100 to fill from completely empty. Last fill up was £80 and I had just under a quarter of a tank left. It averages around 20mpg so the huge tank is probably a good thing!
I first set about removing the junk japanese radio and toll card reader which was cool for all of about 2 days before it got annoying. Replaced with a Kenwood Android Auto/Apple Carplay unit. The front speakers are great, but the rears are shocking so I might look at upgrading those sometime. Interestingly there's only 4 speakers and 2 tweeters in the whole car, really doesnt seem like enough!
Pretty soon afterwards I had quite a bad blow out, thankfully only going 40mph, not motorway speeds! Tyre had completely shredded itself.
Fitted 4x Michelin PS4's. Much better!
Cleaned up nicely
Since then I've put a couple of thousand kilometres on it and it started to develop a misfire at low revs under high load. Toyota have fitted an OBD2 port, but it doesnt connect to a conventional scanner. So to scan any fault codes I had an HKS OB-Link imported to read it, but by the time it arrived I had already fitted new oem spark plugs which rectified the problem. It's now running better than ever!
I found some brand new GTR Centre caps for sale, but can't decide whether to have the wheels matched to the colour of the caps or the caps done silver...
Photoshop of colour matched silver (and lowered!):
Next up, I'm going to do an oil and filter change as it needs doing every 5000km, I have valve cover gaskets to do and I've got an Apexi intake coming from Japan at some point. It needs undersealing still, but it wont get much use over winter so I'm not too worried for now.
Thanks for looking!
It's a 2002 Mark II Blit IR-V which is basically a JZX110 with a boot - you can really see in the side profile where they have just plopped on the boot. It's quite hearse like! Only ever came with 4 speed autos but all the saloon stuff fits just fine if I decide to change it. It came with R34 GTR wheels, Tein IS200 coilovers which are way undersprung and it's otherwise standard.
Pictures while in Japan
Collection day, making a 7 series look small
Chucked £30 of V-Power in on the way home and.. oh wow just a quarter of a tank! I'm pretty sure this will take £100 to fill from completely empty. Last fill up was £80 and I had just under a quarter of a tank left. It averages around 20mpg so the huge tank is probably a good thing!
I first set about removing the junk japanese radio and toll card reader which was cool for all of about 2 days before it got annoying. Replaced with a Kenwood Android Auto/Apple Carplay unit. The front speakers are great, but the rears are shocking so I might look at upgrading those sometime. Interestingly there's only 4 speakers and 2 tweeters in the whole car, really doesnt seem like enough!
Pretty soon afterwards I had quite a bad blow out, thankfully only going 40mph, not motorway speeds! Tyre had completely shredded itself.
Fitted 4x Michelin PS4's. Much better!
Cleaned up nicely
Since then I've put a couple of thousand kilometres on it and it started to develop a misfire at low revs under high load. Toyota have fitted an OBD2 port, but it doesnt connect to a conventional scanner. So to scan any fault codes I had an HKS OB-Link imported to read it, but by the time it arrived I had already fitted new oem spark plugs which rectified the problem. It's now running better than ever!
I found some brand new GTR Centre caps for sale, but can't decide whether to have the wheels matched to the colour of the caps or the caps done silver...
Photoshop of colour matched silver (and lowered!):
Next up, I'm going to do an oil and filter change as it needs doing every 5000km, I have valve cover gaskets to do and I've got an Apexi intake coming from Japan at some point. It needs undersealing still, but it wont get much use over winter so I'm not too worried for now.
Thanks for looking!
That is absolutely lovely 
I’ve been looking into these as a possible replacement for my Japanese import BMW E39 530i touring... I’ve not had it 12months yet, but the appeal of going back to a JDM car, an auto touring 1JZ one at that, is seriously tempting
Yours is a stunning colour! How did you source it and do you mind me asking the ball park figure you paid for it?
What’s the spec also?
I’ve been looking into these as a possible replacement for my Japanese import BMW E39 530i touring... I’ve not had it 12months yet, but the appeal of going back to a JDM car, an auto touring 1JZ one at that, is seriously tempting
Yours is a stunning colour! How did you source it and do you mind me asking the ball park figure you paid for it?
What’s the spec also?
d_a_n1979 said:
That is absolutely lovely
I’ve been looking into these as a possible replacement for my Japanese import BMW E39 530i touring... I’ve not had it 12months yet, but the appeal of going back to a JDM car, an auto touring 1JZ one at that, is seriously tempting
Yours is a stunning colour! How did you source it and do you mind me asking the ball park figure you paid for it?
What’s the spec also?
Thank you!I’ve been looking into these as a possible replacement for my Japanese import BMW E39 530i touring... I’ve not had it 12months yet, but the appeal of going back to a JDM car, an auto touring 1JZ one at that, is seriously tempting
Yours is a stunning colour! How did you source it and do you mind me asking the ball park figure you paid for it?
What’s the spec also?
It's very good at wafting around with a bit of boost thrown in for good measure.
I would say its probably on par with an E39 in terms of size at just under 4.8 metres long.
The only slight let down is the gearbox being a proper old school 4 speed slusher. It will still be quicker than a 530i though.
Theres a silver one on eBay currently, I bought mine from the same chap for pretty much the same price! I can definitely recommend buying from him. My car's done 170k Km which still isn't really a lot for a 2002 car,
has a sunroof, optional body kit and grill and a fujitsubo exhaust. I'm pretty sure my car was a grade 3.5/B but aside from a couple of scratches it does look good!
Mine has apparently had the timing belt done, but I've no actual proof of this other than some really faint scribbles on the cover. Seems like service history isn't really a thing in Japan!
JoeyD said:
Thank you!
It's very good at wafting around with a bit of boost thrown in for good measure.
I would say its probably on par with an E39 in terms of size at just under 4.8 metres long.
The only slight let down is the gearbox being a proper old school 4 speed slusher. It will still be quicker than a 530i though.
Theres a silver one on eBay currently, I bought mine from the same chap for pretty much the same price! I can definitely recommend buying from him. My car's done 170k Km which still isn't really a lot for a 2002 car,
has a sunroof, optional body kit and grill and a fujitsubo exhaust. I'm pretty sure my car was a grade 3.5/B but aside from a couple of scratches it does look good!
Mine has apparently had the timing belt done, but I've no actual proof of this other than some really faint scribbles on the cover. Seems like service history isn't really a thing in Japan!
CheersIt's very good at wafting around with a bit of boost thrown in for good measure.
I would say its probably on par with an E39 in terms of size at just under 4.8 metres long.
The only slight let down is the gearbox being a proper old school 4 speed slusher. It will still be quicker than a 530i though.
Theres a silver one on eBay currently, I bought mine from the same chap for pretty much the same price! I can definitely recommend buying from him. My car's done 170k Km which still isn't really a lot for a 2002 car,
has a sunroof, optional body kit and grill and a fujitsubo exhaust. I'm pretty sure my car was a grade 3.5/B but aside from a couple of scratches it does look good!
Mine has apparently had the timing belt done, but I've no actual proof of this other than some really faint scribbles on the cover. Seems like service history isn't really a thing in Japan!
Yes I’m watching that silver one... Not rushing though so will see if any others crop up come the new year and after winter probably
I’ve been asked by a number of folk on the BMW forums and FB pages that if I look to sell, to let them know first, so I’d like to think that if I look to sell, I could have a few buyers in tow
Yup, the 530i shifts, more so as it has a better diff for acceleration rather than top end speed and TBH it’ll soon get to losing-your-license speeds. But the 1JZ engine is a c300BHP turbo engine, so I’d hope it’d be faster
Still, it’s a chunk of a car to carry round haha.. They’re a capable engine though and very tuneable... 
Know what you mean re SH too... Mine was a grade 4, but with little paperwork. It’s had a ton of work since I’ve owned it though, all preventative maintenance & some upgrades
Very nice, unusual Toyota colour as well.
Yep first thing I generally do with my imports is card reader out, stereo out lol.
Re the cone filter, a KnN panel filter is by far a better option in terms of performance and filtration but if you must, make sure you remove and clean the AFM before you fit it, and clean it regularly as they can cause some running issues. I was chasing a boost problem for months on an old Crown which turned out to be a dirty flowmeter!
Yep first thing I generally do with my imports is card reader out, stereo out lol.
Re the cone filter, a KnN panel filter is by far a better option in terms of performance and filtration but if you must, make sure you remove and clean the AFM before you fit it, and clean it regularly as they can cause some running issues. I was chasing a boost problem for months on an old Crown which turned out to be a dirty flowmeter!
Absolutely loving this JDM Toyota 1JZ content recently on PH!
Alongside the Crown Estate I am pining for, the Mark II Blit is another car I have been seriously considering but been put off by the marmite looks. However, yours looks much nicer than others I've seen because of that beautiful colour!
Are you planning to modify the car further?
Alongside the Crown Estate I am pining for, the Mark II Blit is another car I have been seriously considering but been put off by the marmite looks. However, yours looks much nicer than others I've seen because of that beautiful colour!
Are you planning to modify the car further?
d_a_n1979 said:
Cheers
Yes I’m watching that silver one... Not rushing though so will see if any others crop up come the new year and after winter probably
I’ve been asked by a number of folk on the BMW forums and FB pages that if I look to sell, to let them know first, so I’d like to think that if I look to sell, I could have a few buyers in tow
Yup, the 530i shifts, more so as it has a better diff for acceleration rather than top end speed and TBH it’ll soon get to losing-your-license speeds. But the 1JZ engine is a c300BHP turbo engine, so I’d hope it’d be faster Still, it’s a chunk of a car to carry round haha.. They’re a capable engine though and very tuneable...
Know what you mean re SH too... Mine was a grade 4, but with little paperwork. It’s had a ton of work since I’ve owned it though, all preventative maintenance & some upgrades
Well if you’re still looking for one next year, shoot me a PM if you’re interested, I never tend to keep cars for too long so I might be ready for something else by then! Yes I’m watching that silver one... Not rushing though so will see if any others crop up come the new year and after winter probably
I’ve been asked by a number of folk on the BMW forums and FB pages that if I look to sell, to let them know first, so I’d like to think that if I look to sell, I could have a few buyers in tow
Yup, the 530i shifts, more so as it has a better diff for acceleration rather than top end speed and TBH it’ll soon get to losing-your-license speeds. But the 1JZ engine is a c300BHP turbo engine, so I’d hope it’d be faster
Still, it’s a chunk of a car to carry round haha.. They’re a capable engine though and very tuneable... Know what you mean re SH too... Mine was a grade 4, but with little paperwork. It’s had a ton of work since I’ve owned it though, all preventative maintenance & some upgrades
swampy442 said:
Very nice, unusual Toyota colour as well.
Yep first thing I generally do with my imports is card reader out, stereo out lol.
Re the cone filter, a KnN panel filter is by far a better option in terms of performance and filtration but if you must, make sure you remove and clean the AFM before you fit it, and clean it regularly as they can cause some running issues. I was chasing a boost problem for months on an old Crown which turned out to be a dirty flowmeter!
It’s Toyota Black Cherry Pearl, not sure if we got it in the UK but it looks like it was popular in America after a quick google! It’s great in the sun, very deep.Yep first thing I generally do with my imports is card reader out, stereo out lol.
Re the cone filter, a KnN panel filter is by far a better option in terms of performance and filtration but if you must, make sure you remove and clean the AFM before you fit it, and clean it regularly as they can cause some running issues. I was chasing a boost problem for months on an old Crown which turned out to be a dirty flowmeter!
The thing with the intake kit is that the sensor is actually fitted to the air box, so it’s not as simple as just throwing a cone on. It needs a jzx110 specific kit and the Apexi seems to be the best reviewed of the lot! And rather than performance, I want some more turbo noises if I'm being honest... (chav!!)
grudas said:
love that! as a jzs171 owner that is right up my alley! colour pops too!
It was your thread that prompted me to post this one actually! Love the way yours looks, very cool in black! as a jzs171 owner that is right up my alley! colour pops too!Scooobydont said:
Brilliant, I am really loving this type of thing. Currently in my first ever jap car (blobeye wagon, non JDM) and think I am going to something silly next time and get something like this, they look like so much value for money.
You do get a lot of kit on these old Toyotas, electric heated and folding mirrors, climate control with the cool swing vents, sunroof, electric drivers seat... and this isn't really a luxury model either!I actually tested out a Subaru wagon before I bought this and really enjoyed it, only thing that put me off was that it was misfiring intermittently and I dont know the first thing about boxer engines!
RC1807 said:
That's an interesting car, although the side view, with the rear as it is, I can't help but think of the Ssangyong Rodius or Skoda Roomster.... sorry, OP.
Haha yes to the Ssangyong, couldn't quite put my finger on where I've seen the rear window design before but I think that's it! Shame as it would have looked decent with a different shape to the rear windows...BlameItOnGT2 said:
Absolutely loving this JDM Toyota 1JZ content recently on PH!
Alongside the Crown Estate I am pining for, the Mark II Blit is another car I have been seriously considering but been put off by the marmite looks. However, yours looks much nicer than others I've seen because of that beautiful colour!
Are you planning to modify the car further?
I do like the Crown estates, they do look very cool! Think I'm right in saying they're even bigger than this too!Alongside the Crown Estate I am pining for, the Mark II Blit is another car I have been seriously considering but been put off by the marmite looks. However, yours looks much nicer than others I've seen because of that beautiful colour!
Are you planning to modify the car further?
These are very odd to look at, I'll agree with you there. I think a dark colour definitely helps to hide the weird rear end.
Lots of plans, but whether or not I'll go through with them remains to be seen. I tend to go through cars quite quickly, but I am quite enjoying this one!
I think it needs some slightly stiffer suspension as it's a bit under-sprung currently. Would probably benefit from some fresh bushes also. I dont want to go too mad with power without upgrading the turbo due to the ceramic exhaust wheel, and if I'm upgrading the turbo then it's the start of a slippery slope!
JoeyD said:
I do like the Crown estates, they do look very cool! Think I'm right in saying they're even bigger than this too!
These are very odd to look at, I'll agree with you there. I think a dark colour definitely helps to hide the weird rear end.
Lots of plans, but whether or not I'll go through with them remains to be seen. I tend to go through cars quite quickly, but I am quite enjoying this one!
I think it needs some slightly stiffer suspension as it's a bit under-sprung currently. Would probably benefit from some fresh bushes also. I dont want to go too mad with power without upgrading the turbo due to the ceramic exhaust wheel, and if I'm upgrading the turbo then it's the start of a slippery slope!
I think that is what it is, the rear quarter panel just looks too odd. It's not the first car to be the estate version of a sedan but things like the Impreza get away with it, this I haven't decided yet.These are very odd to look at, I'll agree with you there. I think a dark colour definitely helps to hide the weird rear end.
Lots of plans, but whether or not I'll go through with them remains to be seen. I tend to go through cars quite quickly, but I am quite enjoying this one!
I think it needs some slightly stiffer suspension as it's a bit under-sprung currently. Would probably benefit from some fresh bushes also. I dont want to go too mad with power without upgrading the turbo due to the ceramic exhaust wheel, and if I'm upgrading the turbo then it's the start of a slippery slope!
Am I right in saying that this also shares parts with the first generation IS/Altezza?
BlameItOnGT2 said:
I think that is what it is, the rear quarter panel just looks too odd. It's not the first car to be the estate version of a sedan but things like the Impreza get away with it, this I haven't decided yet.
Am I right in saying that this also shares parts with the first generation IS/Altezza?
It's honestly comical how lazy the designers were! I think they just tried to distract everyone with a different front end!Am I right in saying that this also shares parts with the first generation IS/Altezza?
Normally the rear door and C pillar is changed when an estate version is made, but I guess it's cheaper this way!
I'm sort of tempted to make the chrome trim around the windows black, and then add a piece of black gloss vinyl to the C pillar to blend it all in. Bit much perhaps...
Yes essentially all of the suspension is IS200, control arms, hubs, bushes etc. Even stuff like the IS200 clutch pedal, master cylinder, front half of the prop shaft and gearbox mount all just bolt straight in. Thats what I've read anyway, and I'm hoping to put it to the test if I end up keeping it long term!
Edited by JoeyD on Wednesday 4th December 10:17
JoeyD said:
It's honestly comical how lazy the designers were! I think they just tried to distract everyone with a different front end!
Normally the rear door and C pillar is changed when an estate version is made, but I guess it's cheaper this way!
I'm sort of tempted to make the chrome trim around the windows black, and then add a piece of black gloss vinyl to the C pillar to blend it all in. Bit much perhaps...
I don't even understand why Toyota needed to create the Mark II Blit anyway.Normally the rear door and C pillar is changed when an estate version is made, but I guess it's cheaper this way!
I'm sort of tempted to make the chrome trim around the windows black, and then add a piece of black gloss vinyl to the C pillar to blend it all in. Bit much perhaps...
They already had the Crown Estate, the Caldina and the Altezza Gita. Proof that it was not needed is that they killed it off immediately when they consolidated their product range and ended the other three as well.
Makes you wonder...
Great car OP 
the colour is stunning and really unusual. Personally I'd match the centre caps to the current wheel colour but that's just me.
I'm on my second Japanese car now and wish I'd done it sooner. Can't believe that they stuck with 4sp auto's for so long but then I guess you don't have far to go in Japan! Shame we didn't get more of these over here
the colour is stunning and really unusual. Personally I'd match the centre caps to the current wheel colour but that's just me. I'm on my second Japanese car now and wish I'd done it sooner. Can't believe that they stuck with 4sp auto's for so long but then I guess you don't have far to go in Japan! Shame we didn't get more of these over here
BlameItOnGT2 said:
I don't even understand why Toyota needed to create the Mark II Blit anyway.
They already had the Crown Estate, the Caldina and the Altezza Gita. Proof that it was not needed is that they killed it off immediately when they consolidated their product range and ended the other three as well.
Makes you wonder...
I mean they made the Chaser, Cresta and Mark 2 saloon for years and they were all the exact same car! Toyota seem to have a habit of doing it!They already had the Crown Estate, the Caldina and the Altezza Gita. Proof that it was not needed is that they killed it off immediately when they consolidated their product range and ended the other three as well.
Makes you wonder...
TommoAE86 said:
Great car OP the colour is stunning and really unusual. Personally I'd match the centre caps to the current wheel colour but that's just me.
I'm on my second Japanese car now and wish I'd done it sooner. Can't believe that they stuck with 4sp auto's for so long but then I guess you don't have far to go in Japan! Shame we didn't get more of these over here
I think I I about the centre caps, just seems a shame to remove all the factory paint! the colour is stunning and really unusual. Personally I'd match the centre caps to the current wheel colour but that's just me. I'm on my second Japanese car now and wish I'd done it sooner. Can't believe that they stuck with 4sp auto's for so long but then I guess you don't have far to go in Japan! Shame we didn't get more of these over here
Yeah 4 gears really isnt enough! Especially having driven a few modern BMW's with double the number of gears! At least those 4 gears are reliable... haha
designforlife said:
Love it, I'm all about the JDMs (on my third import now)... more people should consider it as a viable alternative to the boring sh*te we get peddled over here in the domestic used car market.
Totally agree! Think a lot of people get scared by the potential cost of spare parts etc and information on stuff can be hard to find. Had a decent couple of months with this thing doing estate duties.
The misfire came back after changing the plugs, and after investigating it turns out the valve covers have been leaking (the bolts were barely finger tight!) And the crossover tube that connects them has disintegrated. I removed the plug from cylinder 5 (directly below the crossover tube) and it was drenched in oil!
I think that should be the end of it!
I've also purchased a set of HSD's from Driftworks with the correct spring rates, they'll go on when the weather gets a little better.
Thinking more and more about manual swapping it; I really am enjoying this thing!
The misfire came back after changing the plugs, and after investigating it turns out the valve covers have been leaking (the bolts were barely finger tight!) And the crossover tube that connects them has disintegrated. I removed the plug from cylinder 5 (directly below the crossover tube) and it was drenched in oil!
I think that should be the end of it!
I've also purchased a set of HSD's from Driftworks with the correct spring rates, they'll go on when the weather gets a little better.
Thinking more and more about manual swapping it; I really am enjoying this thing!
Ah the old leaking cam cover trick. People over tighten the washers (theyre plastic with a metal cap) so they break up and you lose your clamping force. new washers is the key.
Re manual swap, its pretty/very expensive nowadays for very little if any gain, and unless you buy a Toyota box you can run into issues with adaptors, gear ratios etc. Just stick with the tiptronic box
Re manual swap, its pretty/very expensive nowadays for very little if any gain, and unless you buy a Toyota box you can run into issues with adaptors, gear ratios etc. Just stick with the tiptronic box
swampy442 said:
Ah the old leaking cam cover trick. People over tighten the washers (theyre plastic with a metal cap) so they break up and you lose your clamping force. new washers is the key.
Re manual swap, its pretty/very expensive nowadays for very little if any gain, and unless you buy a Toyota box you can run into issues with adaptors, gear ratios etc. Just stick with the tiptronic box
Yes, I'll look into the washers! The new gaskets have definitely helped but I will keep my eye on it.Re manual swap, its pretty/very expensive nowadays for very little if any gain, and unless you buy a Toyota box you can run into issues with adaptors, gear ratios etc. Just stick with the tiptronic box
I've found a kit that utilises the IS200 J160 (not the strongest but good for at least 400hp) for around 1500 quid all in. Not bad considering an R154 alone costs more than that now! A GT86 diff drops right in too so the gearing would be pretty sensible.
I wouldnt mind leaving it auto if it was a good gearbox, but it's not even tip-tronic - just an old school 4 speed slusher! Time will tell, I change my mind almost daily about what to do with it.
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