Hello guys!

I've just signed up, having recently become contracted to a Toyota dealership, I've strayed a bit, from my usual brands - Audi.

I've bagged myself a 2003 Toyota Truck, an N60 (5th gen). It's a single cab 4x4 5 speed manual. I've also pulled the trigger on a 2002 Lexus LS430, purchased for its beefy 3UZ-FE motor.

Now I intend to install this in my truck, which currently has a 2.5 turbo diesel motor (2RZ-FE). I'm definitely a V8 dude, all my cars are V8-powered, or in the middle of V8 swaps, with the exception of my 2008 BMW 120D M-Sport.

I'm also liberating the Lexus of its dash, cruise, climate control and front seats. I'll be using pretty much the entire wiring harness too.

Now, the 3UZ-FE in the Lexus LS430 is only available with an auto tranny (at least in the UK). Any pointers for a flywheel solution and bellhousing? I've Googled and come up with bellhousings in Australia, just the flywheel issues I'm not too sure of.

Thanks in advance, I'll start a dedicated thread once the first cut is made.

 

The swap sounds like a good idea..but correct me if I'm wrong. Isn't the 2rz-fe the 2.4 petrol engine, and not the 2.5 turbo diesel? If so, I reaaaally hope you haven't been pumping diesel.

 

I might have gotten the engine code wrong...but it's definitely a diesel. I replaced the turbo and pump before I acquired it.

 

3uz only came with auto trans here in the USA as well (I work for lexus).
Most of the 1uz bellhousings/5 speed swap kits/setups should work for the 3uz.

Should be a cool swap. Wish it was reasonable to get that engine from you because Id love a turbo diesel in my 86.

 

^^^ Thanks bud. By "reasonable", are you referring to shipping costs? Any idea what the 2.5 D-4D engine weighs?

 

Yeah, I'd Imagine shipping would be killer. Especially with how reasonably priced doing the benz swap is getting here in the states.

 

Benz swap? Please tell me more about this bud.