1UZ-FE into 1988 4runner 3.0 3vze - Page 2

RMA · 07-09-2009, 12:54 AM

So this is where i'm leaving it at and My friend is taking over.
I am happy with the install its pretty sturdy , now I hope aaron can finish it off .

Tomorrow I'm driving to shingle springs to pick up the adapter from Inchworm for the lexus tranny .

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whokrz · 07-09-2009, 06:52 AM

My brother had a way to get the stock cluster to function properly, I think it was swaping the gear in the transmission, anyways it is on his page if you are interested

warmonger88 · 07-09-2009, 09:46 AM

your nuts dude, just the pile of wire on the table would be enough to make me puke, but i hope it goes good for ya. you got another subscriber!

RMA · 07-09-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whokrz

My brother had a way to get the stock cluster to function properly, I think it was swaping the gear in the transmission, anyways it is on his page if you are interested

Yea I saw that, I hope it works out for him.
I came across a few threads on lextreme where the guys using early 1uz and stock ECM's and trannies were having problems with the tranny when both sensors were not used,But some of the later ones were fine with out the gear driven sensor.

I see your brother had problems with the sc400 headers ,I came across a few swap threads where those are the ones they used .

RMA · 07-09-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warmonger88

your nuts dude, just the pile of wire on the table would be enough to make me puke, but i hope it goes good for ya. you got another subscriber!

HAHA yea my wife said the same thing ,Man I am really nervous about this nervous and excited at the same time .I will get it done its just a lot of work for one person.

and thanks

RMA · 07-11-2009, 10:52 PM

I got to work on this today , tried fitting the engine into the runner , All I have to say is get ready for some work if you try this .

I am so tired Man , I hurt My elbow bad also .

Well I didint get it fitted . I was trying to get the engine in place so I could take some measurements and Maybe cut some cardboard so I could make the motor mounts .
First I tried with the Ls 400 manifolds no go it wont fit.
Then I tried with the sc400 manifolds and also no go would not drop low enough .
Took it out again removed the manifold droped it in without manifolds, got it as low as possible (2x4 sitting on diff) and as far back as possible .
The ebrake studs hit the drivers side valve cover so I took the engine out again and cut the studs some and hammerd the stud bracket in some .Droped it in again and got both sides measured the same from original mounts on frame to the block where the mounts go ,both were to 5".
I found this picture showing some mounts ,and I dont know how the owner got the engine so far back , I am thinking he had to have beat the firewall to death in order to do so.
In the first pic the red line shows bolts lined up block to frame mounts ,blue line shows how far I got mine in there and it was hitting the firewall already.
The second pic shows Twisties mounts and his motor is to about where I got mine, so this is what I think I will do for mounts.
Also look at both pics and notice neither of them are using SC or LS manifolds they are using some Log style manifolds , I think the tundra 2uz uses log style manifolds so Im on the hunt for some now.

motoriderbc · 07-12-2009, 02:53 PM

I installed my 1UZ-FE about the same distance back as Twisty's pic, works fine with a 3 core rad and a slim puller fan. More body lift makes the engine easier to move back, so it's hard to compare swaps in some cases.

The log manifolds pictured are a rare find in Oz/NZ, never were on a car imported to NA. Supposedly when you can find them they go for $300-400 a set.

SC manifolds do fit if you remake the collector portion. Hope you find a 4.7 manifold that fits, it would be nice if there was a bolt on opition.

Good luck on the rest of your swap.

RobD · 07-12-2009, 06:38 PM

Crap...Cebby used to have flange diagrams for getting your own cut and having headers made, but the links on his site are invalid.

yodathespian87 · 07-12-2009, 06:47 PM

I'm paying attention to this build, plan on my 4.0 or 4.7 later this year. Works good as a winter project. Keep up the good work.

RMA · 07-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobD

Crap...Cebby used to have flange diagrams for getting your own cut and having headers made, but the links on his site are invalid.

I am going to try and find something thats just bolt up , but if I cant I will modify the sc manifolds like others have done.
If you have a sas the sc manifolds will fit with out modifying.Right now they hit the upper a arms.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yodathespian87

I'm paying attention to this build, plan on my 4.0 or 4.7 later this year. Works good as a winter project. Keep up the good work.

Thanks !! Get ready man its really alot of work , at least it is for Me .Rebuilding the 3.0 block was super easy compared to this thing.
I am having to learn alot about wiring , I mean I could do regular basic stuff but these wiring diagrams are making my head spin.I am having to check and re check and then check again all my work.

Any way today for about 4 hrs I worked on the wiring .I am going to use some relays and fuses I had from the 1990 4runner I parted out.
Now I need to go rest My brain a little.

Teuf · 07-14-2009, 01:06 PM

dannnnng

RMA · 07-18-2009, 06:46 PM

so worked on the wiring some more eveything I can do out of the truck is done , still need a few circuits to finish but will finish them off in the truck.Harness still needs some more tubing and Tape.
I will try to mount the engine tomorrow along with routing the harness.

toylocost · 07-18-2009, 09:30 PM

BIGGER! cnt reed ur wurds...

yotasavg · 07-19-2009, 09:24 AM

nice swap!

RMA · 07-19-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toylocost

BIGGER! cnt reed ur wurds...

I'll see about fixing it and replacing that pic.

RMA · 07-19-2009, 07:03 PM

Made the motor mounts and got to mount the engine today.
I really didnt want to takke the mounts to a shop and have them welded so I did it myself , I hope they hold , all I have is a 110v wire welder put it on high and used .35 wire.
I am not a professional fabricator and really just a beginner at welding(2yrs self tought).Do you guys think they will hold I used 3/8 plate .I know the welder says only up to 5/16th but oh well I did it.
I also started to use a grinder on the welds to try and make them look nice but half way thru decided to not do it.
I just might buy a new welder and make new mounts for now lets see what happens.

Adam F · 07-19-2009, 08:54 PM

Nice touch with the Lexus gauges! That gauge set looks pretty good.

Did you go through and replace all the gaskets like oil pan, valve cover, and stuff like that while you had the engine out? You shoudl have. Also, the power steering lines leak on those, you should have replaced those too.

Hey...what are you doign with the LS400? My friend needs the LCD from the climate control. Does yours work? Want to sell it?

RMA · 07-20-2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam F

Nice touch with the Lexus gauges! That gauge set looks pretty good.

Did you go through and replace all the gaskets like oil pan, valve cover, and stuff like that while you had the engine out? You shoudl have. Also, the power steering lines leak on those, you should have replaced those too.

Hey...what are you doign with the LS400? My friend needs the LCD from the climate control. Does yours work? Want to sell it?

Thanks!!
I havent replaced the gaskets will do that after i get it running and make sure alls ok ,then ill pull it and do the belts and gaskets.

Ls 400 is being parted out right now , i do have the climate control.

Pm Sent.

RMA · 07-20-2009, 10:50 PM

so tonight I was able to route my new harness thru all that stuff behind the dash , took a little bending here and there but its in, also worked on connecting more wires .
Connecting the 4runner rheostat to the new gauges ,seatbelt light,fuel sender,and a few other things I cannt remember right now.
So heres where I left off.
I really dont know where im putting the computer theres no room for it , I may just put it in the glove box but well see .

Man I hope Im doing this right ,because Im doing it like its right and sealing things up as I go Solder ,shrink tubing and tape.

yodathespian87 · 07-21-2009, 05:42 AM

Looking great. I know what you mean on hoping you are doing it right, if not, wires meet wire cutter! Keep it up.

RMA · 07-21-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yodathespian87

Looking great. I know what you mean on hoping you are doing it right, if not, wires meet wire cutter! Keep it up.

Thanks !!
Oh man I just hope it doesnt Blow up on me!!

XeeK · 07-21-2009, 03:55 PM

Subscribed!

I cant wait to see what this beast looks like when its done. The wiring is why I would never be able to swap an engine. God forbid my poor little 2.7 ever blow up one day. lol. I'd end up throwing a carb'd motor in it.

RMA · 07-22-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by XeeK

Subscribed!

I cant wait to see what this beast looks like when its done. The wiring is why I would never be able to swap an engine. God forbid my poor little 2.7 ever blow up one day. lol. I'd end up throwing a carb'd motor in it.

Thanks !! Yea the wiring is a challange,but hey 1 wire at a time .

RMA · 07-23-2009, 10:16 PM

So I recieved my radiator from Summit today ,now I have to find someone that can modify it a little.

I also Recieved the header wrap and ties , but I also recieved a box that was addressed to me from a company called Racing products Group . I have not ordered anything from them but anyway I opened the box and there was 3 sets of Toe Plates,a 2" pressure Gauge 0-15lbs , and two 1/8 #3 AN straight fittings I need to call this company and see whats going on I never ordered this stuff.

I thought the box had the fans I ordred but Nope !

well Im almost finished with the wiring (finally) i should be closing up the dash this weekend .

yodathespian87 · 07-24-2009, 05:14 AM

Looks like they messed up your order a little bit. What mods do you have to do to the radiator? Bolt mounting holes?

07-11-2009, 10:52 PM	#31 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	I got to work on this today , tried fitting the engine into the runner , All I have to say is get ready for some work if you try this . I am so tired Man , I hurt My elbow bad also . Well I didint get it fitted . I was trying to get the engine in place so I could take some measurements and Maybe cut some cardboard so I could make the motor mounts . First I tried with the Ls 400 manifolds no go it wont fit. Then I tried with the sc400 manifolds and also no go would not drop low enough . Took it out again removed the manifold droped it in without manifolds, got it as low as possible (2x4 sitting on diff) and as far back as possible . The ebrake studs hit the drivers side valve cover so I took the engine out again and cut the studs some and hammerd the stud bracket in some .Droped it in again and got both sides measured the same from original mounts on frame to the block where the mounts go ,both were to 5". I found this picture showing some mounts ,and I dont know how the owner got the engine so far back , I am thinking he had to have beat the firewall to death in order to do so. In the first pic the red line shows bolts lined up block to frame mounts ,blue line shows how far I got mine in there and it was hitting the firewall already. The second pic shows Twisties mounts and his motor is to about where I got mine, so this is what I think I will do for mounts. Also look at both pics and notice neither of them are using SC or LS manifolds they are using some Log style manifolds , I think the tundra 2uz uses log style manifolds so Im on the hunt for some now. Attached Thumbnails __________________ '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. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

07-12-2009, 06:38 PM	#33 (permalink)
RobD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,729	Crap...Cebby used to have flange diagrams for getting your own cut and having headers made, but the links on his site are invalid. __________________ 1991 4Runner, 3.4 5VZFE swap, OME shocks/springs, 33" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Pioneer head unit, Infinity speakers, XM Satellite radio

07-12-2009, 06:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
yodathespian87 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 468	I'm paying attention to this build, plan on my 4.0 or 4.7 later this year. Works good as a winter project. Keep up the good work. __________________ 86 Pickup 4x2, Manual (Sold) 87 Extra Cab Pickup 4x4, Manual (Sold) 93 4Runner 4x4, Manual, 3.4 Swap In progress 90 4Runner 4x4, Manual, Blown 3.0 (Stripping out for parts then to become a trail rig/camping/fun truck) 94 Lexus SC400, 1UZ, magnaflow exhaust, after market headlights, bought for parts for the swap into the 90 4Runner

07-18-2009, 06:46 PM	#37 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	so worked on the wiring some more eveything I can do out of the truck is done , still need a few circuits to finish but will finish them off in the truck.Harness still needs some more tubing and Tape. I will try to mount the engine tomorrow along with routing the harness. __________________ '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. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

07-18-2009, 09:30 PM	#38 (permalink)
toylocost Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yotatech, because Pirate is too expensive. Posts: 1,428	BIGGER! cnt reed ur wurds... __________________ 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

07-09-2009, 06:52 AM	#27 (permalink)
whokrz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Suisun City, California Posts: 355	My brother had a way to get the stock cluster to function properly, I think it was swaping the gear in the transmission, anyways it is on his page if you are interested

07-09-2009, 09:46 AM	#28 (permalink)
warmonger88 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tuolumne CA Posts: 32	your nuts dude, just the pile of wire on the table would be enough to make me puke, but i hope it goes good for ya. you got another subscriber!

07-12-2009, 02:53 PM	#32 (permalink)
motoriderbc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey,BC Posts: 73	I installed my 1UZ-FE about the same distance back as Twisty's pic, works fine with a 3 core rad and a slim puller fan. More body lift makes the engine easier to move back, so it's hard to compare swaps in some cases. The log manifolds pictured are a rare find in Oz/NZ, never were on a car imported to NA. Supposedly when you can find them they go for $300-400 a set. SC manifolds do fit if you remake the collector portion. Hope you find a 4.7 manifold that fits, it would be nice if there was a bolt on opition. Good luck on the rest of your swap.

07-14-2009, 01:06 PM	#36 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 502	dannnnng

07-19-2009, 09:24 AM	#39 (permalink)
yotasavg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chico Republic, NOR*CAL Posts: 1,625	nice swap! __________________ -Andrew 94 4Runner 3.0 Auto. I got mods Now Back in Action!

07-19-2009, 07:03 PM	#41 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	Made the motor mounts and got to mount the engine today. I really didnt want to takke the mounts to a shop and have them welded so I did it myself , I hope they hold , all I have is a 110v wire welder put it on high and used .35 wire. I am not a professional fabricator and really just a beginner at welding(2yrs self tought).Do you guys think they will hold I used 3/8 plate .I know the welder says only up to 5/16th but oh well I did it. I also started to use a grinder on the welds to try and make them look nice but half way thru decided to not do it. I just might buy a new welder and make new mounts for now lets see what happens. __________________ '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. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

07-19-2009, 08:54 PM	#42 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	Nice touch with the Lexus gauges! That gauge set looks pretty good. Did you go through and replace all the gaskets like oil pan, valve cover, and stuff like that while you had the engine out? You shoudl have. Also, the power steering lines leak on those, you should have replaced those too. Hey...what are you doign with the LS400? My friend needs the LCD from the climate control. Does yours work? Want to sell it? __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

07-20-2009, 10:50 PM	#44 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	so tonight I was able to route my new harness thru all that stuff behind the dash , took a little bending here and there but its in, also worked on connecting more wires . Connecting the 4runner rheostat to the new gauges ,seatbelt light,fuel sender,and a few other things I cannt remember right now. So heres where I left off. I really dont know where im putting the computer theres no room for it , I may just put it in the glove box but well see . Man I hope Im doing this right ,because Im doing it like its right and sealing things up as I go Solder ,shrink tubing and tape. __________________ '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. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

07-21-2009, 05:42 AM	#45 (permalink)
yodathespian87 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 468	Looking great. I know what you mean on hoping you are doing it right, if not, wires meet wire cutter! Keep it up. __________________ 86 Pickup 4x2, Manual (Sold) 87 Extra Cab Pickup 4x4, Manual (Sold) 93 4Runner 4x4, Manual, 3.4 Swap In progress 90 4Runner 4x4, Manual, Blown 3.0 (Stripping out for parts then to become a trail rig/camping/fun truck) 94 Lexus SC400, 1UZ, magnaflow exhaust, after market headlights, bought for parts for the swap into the 90 4Runner

07-21-2009, 03:55 PM	#47 (permalink)
XeeK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gwinn, MI Posts: 16	Subscribed! I cant wait to see what this beast looks like when its done. The wiring is why I would never be able to swap an engine. God forbid my poor little 2.7 ever blow up one day. lol. I'd end up throwing a carb'd motor in it.

07-23-2009, 10:16 PM	#49 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	So I recieved my radiator from Summit today ,now I have to find someone that can modify it a little. I also Recieved the header wrap and ties , but I also recieved a box that was addressed to me from a company called Racing products Group . I have not ordered anything from them but anyway I opened the box and there was 3 sets of Toe Plates,a 2" pressure Gauge 0-15lbs , and two 1/8 #3 AN straight fittings I need to call this company and see whats going on I never ordered this stuff. I thought the box had the fans I ordred but Nope ! well Im almost finished with the wiring (finally) i should be closing up the dash this weekend . __________________ '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. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/ Last edited by RMA; 07-24-2009 at 09:53 AM.

07-24-2009, 05:14 AM	#50 (permalink)
yodathespian87 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 468	Looks like they messed up your order a little bit. What mods do you have to do to the radiator? Bolt mounting holes? __________________ 86 Pickup 4x2, Manual (Sold) 87 Extra Cab Pickup 4x4, Manual (Sold) 93 4Runner 4x4, Manual, 3.4 Swap In progress 90 4Runner 4x4, Manual, Blown 3.0 (Stripping out for parts then to become a trail rig/camping/fun truck) 94 Lexus SC400, 1UZ, magnaflow exhaust, after market headlights, bought for parts for the swap into the 90 4Runner

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