Lexus 1uzfe (4.0 V8) swap?
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Littleton Colorado
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Lexus 1uzfe (4.0 V8) swap?
well i already posted this on mud but wanted to know what everyone here thought. I am contemplating building an fj60 landcruiser for my trail rig, one problem though is that they are all either carbed or as in the fj62 just plain slow. I don't want to do a Chevy small block because i like the idea of having a Toyota engine in there, and diesel seems really exspensive. The great thing about the 1uzfe(4.0 V8) is that they are reliable,powerful,good gas mileage, and cheap to find used oh and did i mention fuel injection and on some even VVTI. Any input as to how this can be done or if it has ever even been attempted in a 60 series cruiser before would help.
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Back in New York City!
Posts: 468
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
check out www.uzswap.com for info on that engine in specific. I'm looking at that engine personally, and from what I understand, the mid-90s non VVT-i engines are a whole world easier to install. The biggest problem you'll have is in getting the parts from Australia where the 1uzve is a very common swap into toyotas with manual transmissions. I know that VVT-i makes it a lot harder to wire up properly, JDM toyota and American lexus engine parts have different wiring harnesses and clips, and that automatic transmission + 4x4 make this a nightmare swap. Check out that web page, tons of info there.
Hah! I just realized I missed the reply by a YEAR!
Hah! I just realized I missed the reply by a YEAR!
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Lancaster, PA
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Between here, lextreme, uzswap, & pirate - you've got a lot of reading to do. Enjoy.
I think you'll be shocked at how much info there is out there for a swap so rarely done in the US.
I think you'll be shocked at how much info there is out there for a swap so rarely done in the US.
Trending Topics
#9
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DFW, Texas!
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#10
Contributing Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posts: 654
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
There are a few that have done it and all slightly different then the other. For teh transmission some buy the custom bellhousings from australia and other get the prerunner adapter from inchworm. I am likely going to start this swap into my rig and will have a build up thread on it. Lately finding a lot of good deals on those model of cars. I'm not a fan of uzswap.com, I find that lexusextremes has a lot more info more knowledgeable guys. Some of the best swaps would be Cebbys and RMAs right off the top of my head.
BTW: This is an old thread back to life?
BTW: This is an old thread back to life?
#11
Registered User
#12
Contributing Member
man I read a few threads on this swap and found that pretty much there all different.
Finally just said screw it and went for it .Really was alot more work than I expected but oh well whatever almost done .
good luck man!!
look thru my 1uz swap thread and get an idea what your going up against, this is also the first swap of anykind for me, so if you have any experience in swaps your already ahead.
Finally just said screw it and went for it .Really was alot more work than I expected but oh well whatever almost done .
good luck man!!
look thru my 1uz swap thread and get an idea what your going up against, this is also the first swap of anykind for me, so if you have any experience in swaps your already ahead.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
toyminator2000
All Other Toyota Swaps
153
10-05-2013 08:02 AM
dgl4runner
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
2
03-08-2009 02:56 PM
CoedNaked
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
2
03-02-2005 11:47 AM