1UZFE swap into 2nd Gen 4Runner

Cebby · 03-21-2005, 10:37 AM

Any of you that were following along in the other thread knew I got screwed out of a prime 2UZ. 11K miles, complete. Sucks, but out of my hands.

EDIT: Link added. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=53317

Probably a blessing as some others have suggested the weight of the 2UZ iron block may be an issue. Fortunately, the 1UZ is an all alloy block and offers a substantial weight savings. I haven't found a weight on the 2UZ, but what I've discovered is the 1UZ weighs about 196kg (431 lbs) I had heard estimates that the 2UZ was 600 lbs +.... (I'm curious what the 3VZE weighs...)

So, today the first step has been taken. I've ordered up a wiring harness and AFM for the 1UZ. I also have a line on a low mileage JDM engine in New York, so I might be renting a pickup truck and taking a road trip.

I'm planning to also get the tranny from behind the 1UZ and convert it 4WD. It is an easy (albeit time consuming due to the level of disassembly) conversion. That way I'm assured the ECU and tranny are working together as they should. This may change if there is a better solution (ie. As strong, with less work...)

So, as of today I still need:

Engine
Transmission (or bellhousing only some other tranny)
ECU (pending)

I'll need to fab:

Motor mounts
Accessory mounts (?)
Exhaust
Intake
Misc other stuff

Hopefully the only upcoming drama has to do with fitting the engine and not with obtaining parts....

FilthyRich · 03-21-2005, 10:41 AM

Good luck with it all. I know you will keep us posted. Can't wait to see what happens....

mt_goat · 03-21-2005, 10:48 AM

Put me on the list for updates!

lee · 03-21-2005, 10:56 AM

take pics along the way.. these things fascinate me. props to you on being able to handle all of this!

<96 Runner> · 03-21-2005, 10:57 AM

Can you put a link to the "other" thread? I want to read the story.

TDiddy · 03-21-2005, 11:01 AM

Christian,

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...7&page=5&pp=25

dlbrunner · 03-21-2005, 11:06 AM

I have been sort of following this, I like the v-8 Idea! I checked out the thread for the one in australia, man those Aussies do some good work. Keep pics posted, I am interested in the outcome.

bulldog-yota · 03-21-2005, 11:56 AM

good luck, would like to follow this one.

Praufet · 03-21-2005, 02:00 PM

Yay! After watching this I may be the next one. Just curious as to the time/cost it will take. Go Mike Go!

Cebby · 03-21-2005, 09:00 PM

Got an ECU tonight...

Cebby · 03-22-2005, 04:53 AM

I'll try to bring over as much tech as I can from Lextreme on this subject. For more technical information, see here:

http://www.lextreme.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2653

Cebby · 04-02-2005, 10:45 AM

Bought an engine today - JDM 1UZFE between under 50k miles:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7951738310

Hopefully this one will actually materialize...

I also found a LS400 tranny that I'll convert to 4wd. Anyone have access to or know where I can find a blown up a340f tranny? All I need from it is the output shaft and tailhousing...

Thanks to Bill (PAHydrohead) for picking up the tranny for me.

I already have an Engine Harness, ECU, and AFM.

4RunnerKid · 04-02-2005, 04:03 PM

hell yeah mike!!! that' awesome you finally picked up a motor. cheap too... congrats. can't wait to see thr updates. i'm definitely going to be doing this swap when the time comes for mine.

NCSU-4runner · 04-02-2005, 04:05 PM

another interesting swap, i just finished up my supra swap so if you have any questions feel free to give me a holler

mt_goat · 04-03-2005, 11:28 AM

nm.....

mt_goat · 04-03-2005, 11:49 AM

Never mind I see now it's the aluminum block, that's sweet!

dlbrunner · 04-05-2005, 05:06 PM

I was curious, do you know what the weights of the toyota v-8 is, I read that the 1ufe is a lot lighter (alum/alum) than the other 2u(I can't member the rest) (cast iron/alum). The lexextreme site pointed to the fact there may be issues with the cast iron version because of the weight.
Now to the question: How much do each of the engines weigh? How much does a Chevy 350 cast iron, with cast iron heads weigh? The chevy question is just for a frame of reference in my mind. I think the chev 350 is about 300lbs? All I know is my cruiser lost a lot of weight when I pulled the f motor, and never gained it back with the 350.

What a deal on that motor!! looks like things are rolling along. I can't wait to see the "evolution"

Cebby · 04-05-2005, 05:24 PM

The 1UZFE (Lex 4.0) is around 430 lbs. The 2UZFE (Toy 4.7) is over 600 lbs.

EDIT: I read elsewhere tonight that the engine is around 175kg. I think that means about 385 lbs.

Cebby · 04-07-2005, 09:29 AM

Engine arrived today at my buddy's warehouse!!!!!

I'm going down to snap some pics and take a few measurements. I need to see if we can weight it too.

03-21-2005, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,270	1UZFE swap into 2nd Gen 4Runner Any of you that were following along in the other thread knew I got screwed out of a prime 2UZ. 11K miles, complete. Sucks, but out of my hands. EDIT: Link added. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=53317 Probably a blessing as some others have suggested the weight of the 2UZ iron block may be an issue. Fortunately, the 1UZ is an all alloy block and offers a substantial weight savings. I haven't found a weight on the 2UZ, but what I've discovered is the 1UZ weighs about 196kg (431 lbs) I had heard estimates that the 2UZ was 600 lbs +.... (I'm curious what the 3VZE weighs...) So, today the first step has been taken. I've ordered up a wiring harness and AFM for the 1UZ. I also have a line on a low mileage JDM engine in New York, so I might be renting a pickup truck and taking a road trip. I'm planning to also get the tranny from behind the 1UZ and convert it 4WD. It is an easy (albeit time consuming due to the level of disassembly) conversion. That way I'm assured the ECU and tranny are working together as they should. This may change if there is a better solution (ie. As strong, with less work...) So, as of today I still need: Engine Transmission (or bellhousing only some other tranny) ECU (pending) I'll need to fab: Motor mounts Accessory mounts (?) Exhaust Intake Misc other stuff Hopefully the only upcoming drama has to do with fitting the engine and not with obtaining parts.... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR Last edited by Cebby : 03-21-2005 at 11:17 AM.

03-21-2005, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,428	Put me on the list for updates! __________________ Dale "America is in a hole and it's getting deeper every day. We import 70% of our oil at a cost of $700 billion a year - four times the annual cost of the Iraq war." T. Boone Pickens Check out the plan: http://www.pickensplan.com/index.php and http://www.cngnow.com/EN-US/Pages/default.aspx

03-21-2005, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
<96 Runner> Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 10,690	Can you put a link to the "other" thread? I want to read the story. __________________ Christian <>< My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

03-21-2005, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
dlbrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,118	I have been sort of following this, I like the v-8 Idea! I checked out the thread for the one in australia, man those Aussies do some good work. Keep pics posted, I am interested in the outcome. __________________ Duncan -------------------------------------------------- Current: 95 4X4 SR5 V6, Yakima tracks/rack installed. Aisin hubs. Sonoran Steel IFS Truss. Cobra CB(finally!) Desired: 66 FJ45 shorty EX's: 89 4X4 V6 Downey'd 72 FJ40 W 350/SM465 powertrax, "Billy"

03-21-2005, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
bulldog-yota Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 1,882	good luck, would like to follow this one. __________________ ___________________ ***andries*** 03 Pavement Princess 05 Mall Queen

03-21-2005, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,766	take pics along the way.. these things fascinate me. props to you on being able to handle all of this!

03-21-2005, 11:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,143	Christian, http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...7&page=5&pp=25

03-21-2005, 02:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Praufet Contributing Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort Worth/College Station, TX Posts: 835	Yay! After watching this I may be the next one. Just curious as to the time/cost it will take. Go Mike Go! __________________ --Brian '94 4Runner SR5 4WD 285 Terra Grapplers on FJ80 wheels\|Rancho 9000s on all 4 corners\|Cruiser coils\|Marlin Rear brake line Stereo CDT Audio CL-61A\|CDT Audio CL-6X\|Profile 640 and Profile 600M\|Audiobahn 100Q

03-21-2005, 09:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,270	Got an ECU tonight... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

03-22-2005, 04:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,270	I'll try to bring over as much tech as I can from Lextreme on this subject. For more technical information, see here: http://www.lextreme.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2653 __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

04-02-2005, 10:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,270	Bought an engine today - JDM 1UZFE between under 50k miles: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7951738310 Hopefully this one will actually materialize... I also found a LS400 tranny that I'll convert to 4wd. Anyone have access to or know where I can find a blown up a340f tranny? All I need from it is the output shaft and tailhousing... Thanks to Bill (PAHydrohead) for picking up the tranny for me. I already have an Engine Harness, ECU, and AFM. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR Last edited by Cebby : 04-02-2005 at 10:48 AM.

04-02-2005, 04:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 1,002	hell yeah mike!!! that' awesome you finally picked up a motor. cheap too... congrats. can't wait to see thr updates. i'm definitely going to be doing this swap when the time comes for mine. __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ TG 5" HD/RUF front \| All Pro ~4" rear \| 37" Krawlers \| bomb-proof front housing \| Marlin UM06s \| 12" Fox 2.0s \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| KCs \| LED rock lights \| Midland CB \| Firestik 4' antenna \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club -> check it yo

04-02-2005, 04:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,599	another interesting swap, i just finished up my supra swap so if you have any questions feel free to give me a holler __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first.

04-03-2005, 11:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,428	nm..... __________________ Dale "America is in a hole and it's getting deeper every day. We import 70% of our oil at a cost of $700 billion a year - four times the annual cost of the Iraq war." T. Boone Pickens Check out the plan: http://www.pickensplan.com/index.php and http://www.cngnow.com/EN-US/Pages/default.aspx Last edited by mt_goat : 11-15-2007 at 07:47 AM.

04-03-2005, 11:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,428	Never mind I see now it's the aluminum block, that's sweet! __________________ Dale "America is in a hole and it's getting deeper every day. We import 70% of our oil at a cost of $700 billion a year - four times the annual cost of the Iraq war." T. Boone Pickens Check out the plan: http://www.pickensplan.com/index.php and http://www.cngnow.com/EN-US/Pages/default.aspx

04-05-2005, 05:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
dlbrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,118	I was curious, do you know what the weights of the toyota v-8 is, I read that the 1ufe is a lot lighter (alum/alum) than the other 2u(I can't member the rest) (cast iron/alum). The lexextreme site pointed to the fact there may be issues with the cast iron version because of the weight. Now to the question: How much do each of the engines weigh? How much does a Chevy 350 cast iron, with cast iron heads weigh? The chevy question is just for a frame of reference in my mind. I think the chev 350 is about 300lbs? All I know is my cruiser lost a lot of weight when I pulled the f motor, and never gained it back with the 350. What a deal on that motor!! looks like things are rolling along. I can't wait to see the "evolution" __________________ Duncan -------------------------------------------------- Current: 95 4X4 SR5 V6, Yakima tracks/rack installed. Aisin hubs. Sonoran Steel IFS Truss. Cobra CB(finally!) Desired: 66 FJ45 shorty EX's: 89 4X4 V6 Downey'd 72 FJ40 W 350/SM465 powertrax, "Billy"

04-05-2005, 05:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,270	The 1UZFE (Lex 4.0) is around 430 lbs. The 2UZFE (Toy 4.7) is over 600 lbs. EDIT: I read elsewhere tonight that the engine is around 175kg. I think that means about 385 lbs. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR Last edited by Cebby : 04-05-2005 at 08:13 PM.

04-07-2005, 09:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,270	Engine arrived today at my buddy's warehouse!!!!! I'm going down to snap some pics and take a few measurements. I need to see if we can weight it too. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR