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#1 _Sprog_

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Posted 03 August 2008 - 04:24 PM

I am curently stuffing a 1UZ into an LH.
Its a tight fit and exhaust headers will be a bastard to fit, But thats what hammers are for, right? :D
Other stuff will include,
Hoppers Stoppers 330mm brake upgrade (or something similar)
Bullet cars ADR / EPA certified tuned, Autronic SM4 ECU.
Adjustable Watts linkage
Adjustable Anti-roll bars (hopefully driver adjustable, If anyone has done this or has ideas please let me know)
CRS 9" diff conversion
W58 Gbox
and im putting togeather a softPLC system to run the electrics.
I will post some pics soon

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Posted 05 August 2008 - 12:09 PM

I don't think you'll be allowed driver adjustable anit-roll in a road car.

Sounds great nonetheless.
Someone else here has sqished a 1UZ into an LH before, so maybe you can find those posts.

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Posted 05 August 2008 - 12:41 PM

I am curently stuffing a 1UZ into an LH.
Its a tight fit and exhaust headers will be a bastard to fit, But thats what hammers are for, right? :D
Other stuff will include,
Hoppers Stoppers 330mm brake upgrade (or something similar)
Bullet cars ADR / EPA certified tuned, Autronic SM4 ECU.
Adjustable Watts linkage
Adjustable Anti-roll bars (hopefully driver adjustable, If anyone has done this or has ideas please let me know)
CRS 9" diff conversion
W58 Gbox
and im putting togeather a softPLC system to run the electrics.
I will post some pics soon

Try stuffing a Nissan V8 in an LJ :cry:

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Posted 05 August 2008 - 02:37 PM

Good luck with the car mate! Sounds like its gonna be a demon once its done! Post up some pics when you get a chance.

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Posted 06 August 2008 - 05:37 PM

I hope to get some pics up tomorrow.
I've been studying for a pilots licence recently, so i haven't had too much time.
will get stuck into the torry this weekend.

I have had the engine in the car already. it does fit, but its tight.
I have heaps of stainless pipe at work, so making extractors to fit shouldnt be a problem.
Anyone know if the bottom of the steering column can be moved over a bit? (without too much stuffing around)

I have to talk to an engineer soon about the roll bars, gutter removal etc. I'll let you all know how it goes.

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Posted 06 August 2008 - 08:09 PM

Dude you sound just like i did 2 years ago, studying for pilot licenses and putting a 1uz in a torry :P
I chickened out and went the 355 path for simplicity, good luck with the 1uz its a ripper of a engine, even better with some boost :spoton:
Where you located / flying out of????

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Posted 06 August 2008 - 08:47 PM

I've already spent $5000+ (back when 1uz's cost $900), No backing out now.
I live in maroota, near sydney and fly with schofields flying club in bankstown.
how for have you got with your pilots licence?

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 09:27 PM

Here's some photo's
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Posted 07 August 2008 - 09:39 PM

Nice fit.
All you need is a couple of GT3071R's and youre off :spoton:

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 09:48 PM

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 09:51 PM

whats a gt3071r?

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 09:57 PM

i didn't realise how many beer cans are scattered around my car. lol
Im not an alco.

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 10:00 PM

GT3071R sounds like a turbo to me.

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 10:07 PM

i thought so.
i was thinking two might be the go.
and a super-charger

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 10:10 PM

He did say 'a couple of GT3071R's' :spoton:

Looking forward to seeing more progress, I love Toyota Motors :D

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 10:13 PM

so he did.
good old toyota engines. can handle 10,000 rpm and 1000Hp with stock bottom end.
gotta love it

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 11:47 PM

so he did.
good old toyota engines. can handle 10,000 rpm and 1000Hp with stock bottom end.
gotta love it


Yeah sorry mate, turbos :spoton:

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Posted 09 August 2008 - 03:29 PM

Finnished welding and grinding the radiatior support panel.
Rare spares wanted $350 for a new one, so i made my own.
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Posted 09 August 2008 - 04:21 PM

Nice project mate,looks like you have some room to fit a decent extractor/exhaust system.Are the exhaust ports below your front chassis rails??

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Posted 09 August 2008 - 05:11 PM

They are.
the exhaust ports are about level with the top steering uni joint. only 1-2 inch clearence.
The LHS has heaps of room
Next job is trying to move the steering column up against the chassis rail to get a bit more room, shouldn't be too hard. (famous last words)
Then i'll be mounting the engine/gbox. The bits of angle (75 x 50 x 3 from memory) on the stand in pic 1 will be the basis for the crossmember. overkill maybe, but chassis flex wont be an issue.

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Posted 09 August 2008 - 05:28 PM

A few more pics
Engine on the K frame(?)
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Engine Bay RHS (I dont think brake booster actually fits, Rocker covers too close)
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Engine Bay LHS
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Posted 10 August 2008 - 12:06 AM

Plenty of room
Looks familiar. Kind of :spoton:
Keep up the good work

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Posted 10 August 2008 - 05:57 PM

Photo's of exhaust clearance.
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Posted 10 August 2008 - 07:14 PM

Definitely looks like a more natural conversion compared to mine. Looks like you don�t have to modify too much except engine mounts.

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Posted 10 August 2008 - 07:52 PM

Got the engine mounts from castlemain rod shop.




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