88 Toyota 1UZ Swap plus MORE!!!!

gennro · 05-06-2009, 07:52 AM

1UZ-FE SWAP IS DONE!

Well I have been doing my build on a local forum. This will be my second post on yotatech. Right now I am living in Hampton Virginia and in the USAF.

Been messing with toyotas for about 2 years now. I have owned a 1982 which sent to the scrap yard for major rust issues. So I bought this 1988 from a buddy of mine about a year ago rebuilt the 22re that was in it. Did a SAS swap 5.29 gears front and rear and have an All-pro extreme Lift kit. Which is getting installed after the 1UZ swap. I also own a 1990 toyota supra and a 2001 BMW 325I.

Now onto the good stuff. I bought a 1992 Lexus SC400 with complete engine and drivetrain for $850. Pulled the engine and now in process of freshing up the engine. Waterpump, plugs, wires, seals and etc. I managed to sell my 22re and w56 for 800 bucks so I made back the money for what I paid for the car. Since I am posting this from work I don't have access to my pictures atm. So i'll post a few that I have.

I'll be using the A30-41LE 4 Speed auto-tranny with a VF2A Transfer case for now. I had to swap out output shafts from the 30-40F to the 30-41 to install the transfer case. Eventually I will install an inchworm adapter and run a 23-spline grear driven transfer case using the marlin gear kit with 4.7 gears.

I have sourced the 92 SC400 FSM from Toyota TIS.

The first picture I have is when I first bought it. The bald 35" TSLs are gone and its sitting on a SFA now with some cheap 33's atm.

Then the next few pictures are the motor mounts I designed in MS paint for the 1UZ swap.

Here is the build on a local forum http://www.dso4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5446

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904_runner · 05-06-2009, 08:46 AM

Oh nice!

looks like a cool truck!
cant wait to see it done!

Good luck!

wslytoy · 05-06-2009, 09:08 AM

not trying to be a smartass... but are you seriously going to use a hockey puck for your motor mounts? HA!

904_runner · 05-06-2009, 09:10 AM

Oh didn't even see that the first time.

Thats a little sketchy to me, but what do i know.

scuba · 05-06-2009, 09:11 AM

Thats what im thinking too...

dj:

RMA · 05-06-2009, 09:19 AM

Oh Man Subscribed .

Not to be and ass but hope you can finish the swap and this thread also .

1uz and an auto thats what I want.

Good Luck !!!

gennro · 05-06-2009, 09:30 AM

Hockey pucks are solid rubber not the cheap ones that are hollow in the middle. They make GREAT vibration isolators. Timeline is to have truckin running and driving mid june 09

wslytoy · 05-06-2009, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gennro

Hockey pucks are solid rubber not the cheap ones that are hollow in the middle. They make GREAT vibration isolators. Timeline is to have truckin running and driving mid june 09

hey if it works, it works. BUT... what about torsional strength? Personally, I'd run an actual motor mount. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

gennro · 05-06-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wslytoy

hey if it works, it works. BUT... what about torsional strength? Personally, I'd run an actual motor mount. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

A friend of mine uses them in his volvo with a 1JZ and hasn't had any issues yet.

gennro · 05-06-2009, 01:43 PM

PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adam F · 05-07-2009, 05:53 AM

Nice build!

What is the tran/transfer from? Land Cruiser? Sequoia?

gennro · 05-07-2009, 06:13 AM

The transmission is a A30-41LE out of a 1992 Lexus SC400 and the transfer case is out of a 1986 Toyota Pickup.

gennro · 05-07-2009, 06:32 PM

Not much for tonight just the engine is almost back together and just waiting on a few more parts to come in the mail to finish putting the engine back together. So in the next few weeks the engine will be going in the truck. So who all thinks I can't get this completed within a month? =)

RMA · 05-07-2009, 07:41 PM

I hope you can ... and post eveything on here .... every little detail .I wanna know ..

wslytoy · 05-13-2009, 12:02 PM

If you get it done in a month... I'll be envious as 1 can possibly be. I've been working on my 3RZ swap going on 1.5 yr. I'm starting to get REALLY frustrated. Everytime I think I have it figured out as to why it's not running, that turns out to NOT be it.

gennro · 05-13-2009, 12:30 PM

Engine is all back together. Going to do some wiring tonight. I'm just waiting to get paid to buy the rest of the crap I need. I chill in the yotatech flashchat during the day while at work so if anyone has any questions feel free to ask.

toylocost · 05-18-2009, 03:48 PM

subscribed.......

Normally I hate it when people post to say they subscribed but by posting I'm automatically subscribed so I'm just being lazy here.

Looks like a fun swap. Really interested in your MPGs. Cant be worse than a 3.slow, I would like to do this to mine.

gennro · 05-18-2009, 07:14 PM

Engine is in. You will have to remove the ebrake. Stock cross member will work.

RMA · 05-18-2009, 07:51 PM

SC400 is rear sump I see.Looks good .
Any pictures of the output shaft exchange , that would be great.
With the solid axle you dont have to worry about the upper a arm and torsion bar getting in the way of the exhaust looks like.
Great Job Man!!

**waskillywabbit** · 05-18-2009, 07:56 PM

Flip the Bils over with the shock boot down, then throw the boot away.

Nice engine swap.

TNRabbit · 05-19-2009, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gennro

Not much for tonight just the engine is almost back together and just waiting on a few more parts to come in the mail to finish putting the engine back together. So in the next few weeks the engine will be going in the truck. So who all thinks I can't get this completed within a month? =)

I say you won't have it done in a month....

[N8] · 05-19-2009, 06:35 AM

My SC400 sump ended up right on top of the IFS front diff. I need to start looking for a front sump, but I haven't yet. Not sure how much up-travel you have in the front end, but I'm sure you know to keep an eye on it.

Nice work - keep it up

TNRabbit · 05-19-2009, 09:16 AM

It's going to suck to have to listen to this all day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwf5O3r-1vo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cdL2iJ7dcw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QENa31oMjgY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LoBWSzA2qo

RMA · 05-19-2009, 09:36 AM

N8 the ls 400 has the front sump ,

I think you can do it in 1 month if you are using the auto from the lexus along with the wiring and ecm all from the same lexus .

gennro do you have pics of the rear sensor , did you drill for it on the tailhousing , or what did you end up doing.

gennro · 05-21-2009, 08:47 PM

Engine should be running tomarrow!!

05-06-2009, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	Oh nice! looks like a cool truck! cant wait to see it done! Good luck! __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

05-06-2009, 09:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	Oh didn't even see that the first time. Thats a little sketchy to me, but what do i know. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

05-06-2009, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, Or on the rocks Posts: 6,968	Thats what im thinking too... dj: __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

05-06-2009, 09:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	Oh Man Subscribed . Not to be and ass but hope you can finish the swap and this thread also . 1uz and an auto thats what I want. Good Luck !!! __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

05-06-2009, 09:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
gennro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 69	Hockey pucks are solid rubber not the cheap ones that are hollow in the middle. They make GREAT vibration isolators. Timeline is to have truckin running and driving mid june 09 __________________ 1988 Toyota truck with a 1UZ swap http://www.yotatech.com/f158/88-toyo...s-more-181467/ Last edited by gennro; 05-06-2009 at 09:35 AM.

05-06-2009, 09:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
wslytoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 92	not trying to be a smartass... but are you seriously going to use a hockey puck for your motor mounts? HA!

05-06-2009, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
gennro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 69	PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1988 Toyota truck with a 1UZ swap http://www.yotatech.com/f158/88-toyo...s-more-181467/

05-07-2009, 05:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	Nice build! What is the tran/transfer from? Land Cruiser? Sequoia? __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear Last edited by Adam F; 05-07-2009 at 05:55 AM.

05-07-2009, 06:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
gennro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 69	The transmission is a A30-41LE out of a 1992 Lexus SC400 and the transfer case is out of a 1986 Toyota Pickup. __________________ 1988 Toyota truck with a 1UZ swap http://www.yotatech.com/f158/88-toyo...s-more-181467/

05-07-2009, 06:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
gennro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 69	Not much for tonight just the engine is almost back together and just waiting on a few more parts to come in the mail to finish putting the engine back together. So in the next few weeks the engine will be going in the truck. So who all thinks I can't get this completed within a month? =) __________________ 1988 Toyota truck with a 1UZ swap http://www.yotatech.com/f158/88-toyo...s-more-181467/

05-07-2009, 07:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	I hope you can ... and post eveything on here .... every little detail .I wanna know .. __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

05-13-2009, 12:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
wslytoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 92	If you get it done in a month... I'll be envious as 1 can possibly be. I've been working on my 3RZ swap going on 1.5 yr. I'm starting to get REALLY frustrated. Everytime I think I have it figured out as to why it's not running, that turns out to NOT be it.

05-13-2009, 12:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
gennro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 69	Engine is all back together. Going to do some wiring tonight. I'm just waiting to get paid to buy the rest of the crap I need. I chill in the yotatech flashchat during the day while at work so if anyone has any questions feel free to ask. __________________ 1988 Toyota truck with a 1UZ swap http://www.yotatech.com/f158/88-toyo...s-more-181467/ Last edited by gennro; 05-13-2009 at 12:32 PM.

05-18-2009, 03:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
toylocost Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yotatech, because Pirate is too expensive. Posts: 1,428	subscribed....... Normally I hate it when people post to say they subscribed but by posting I'm automatically subscribed so I'm just being lazy here. Looks like a fun swap. Really interested in your MPGs. Cant be worse than a 3.slow, I would like to do this to mine. __________________ 1982 2wd Pickup - Custom Interior - Pioneer 8" subs 1990 4runner - Blown Head Gasket Mod (fixed!) - Cruiser Coils - BJ Spacers - Bed Lined Fenders - CB/PA - Alpine HU - H4 Headlights - 2 15s and a Rockford amp. 1996 Camry - 400,000 miles on original engine/transmission. HELL YES!!! All it takes is a quart of oil with every tank of gas. Project: scratch building a modernized Lotus 7 replica using a 22-re Celica drivetrain

05-18-2009, 07:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
gennro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 69	Engine is in. You will have to remove the ebrake. Stock cross member will work. __________________ 1988 Toyota truck with a 1UZ swap http://www.yotatech.com/f158/88-toyo...s-more-181467/

05-18-2009, 07:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	SC400 is rear sump I see.Looks good . Any pictures of the output shaft exchange , that would be great. With the solid axle you dont have to worry about the upper a arm and torsion bar getting in the way of the exhaust looks like. Great Job Man!! __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

05-18-2009, 07:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,553	Flip the Bils over with the shock boot down, then throw the boot away. Nice engine swap. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

05-19-2009, 06:35 AM	#22 (permalink)
[N8] Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 284	My SC400 sump ended up right on top of the IFS front diff. I need to start looking for a front sump, but I haven't yet. Not sure how much up-travel you have in the front end, but I'm sure you know to keep an eye on it. Nice work - keep it up __________________ \| '91 4runner \| 22RE \| 5-spd \| 5.29's \| Locked F & R \| 35" BFG AT's (no lift) \| TG Rear Bumper \| SS IFS Truss \| AISIN Hubs \| OME Steer. Stab. \|

05-19-2009, 09:36 AM	#24 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	N8 the ls 400 has the front sump , I think you can do it in 1 month if you are using the auto from the lexus along with the wiring and ecm all from the same lexus . gennro do you have pics of the rear sensor , did you drill for it on the tailhousing , or what did you end up doing. __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

05-21-2009, 08:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
gennro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 69	Engine should be running tomarrow!! __________________ 1988 Toyota truck with a 1UZ swap http://www.yotatech.com/f158/88-toyo...s-more-181467/

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