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Eric Lam
Tinkerer
NSW
SC-400 V8 Stock

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Reg: 02-2012

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Friday, May 04, 2012 - 01:29 am, by:  Eric Lam (Bluemonkey) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Not sure if this suits here...

When the old girl is frail and beyond your ability to revive, the heart could still do great...

1uz-fe V8 engine in some good hands
http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-into-93-pickup-r150f-ifs-223018/
Jay Asghari
TryHard
Victoria
'94 UZZ31 GTL, '94 TT, '96 UZZ32

Posts: 129
Reg: 01-2010

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Saturday, May 05, 2012 - 04:19 pm, by:  Jay Asghari (8pack) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes the 1uzfe has proven itself off road in the Hilux many times.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i

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Reg: 11-2005

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Monday, May 14, 2012 - 05:23 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Err what? Didn't you realise the 1UZ was one of the mostly popular engines for cost effective V8 conversions?

Just about every car has seen a 1UZ in it!
Brett Harrison
DieHard
QLD
JZZ30

Posts: 824
Reg: 09-2005

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Monday, May 14, 2012 - 08:52 pm, by:  Brett Harrison (Bretto) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Mike, was just checking out your conversion pic.

What water temp gauge are you using ?
Just looking around for one, and will probably have to add it into the top radiator hose, rather than threading into the main outlet.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 07:19 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Brett Harrison wrote on Monday, May 14, 2012 - 08:52 pm:

What water temp gauge are you using ?





Just the stock dash gauge hooked up to a retrofitted BMW temperature sensor.

The stock Toyota one on the bridge wasn't compatible with the dash.
Brett Harrison
DieHard
QLD
JZZ30

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 07:29 pm, by:  Brett Harrison (Bretto) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ok, brilliant. Thanks for the tip.

What sort of temps are you seeing ?

Brett
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 07:43 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Originally with the electric fan going it would slightly above half, so I guess that would be around the 90 degree mark?

On a warmer day it got slightly higher when in stand still traffic.

Since installing the 1UZ hydro fan it sits just below the half way mark all the time. The electric fan still goes but just on half speed instead of full.
Brett Harrison
DieHard
QLD
JZZ30

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 07:53 pm, by:  Brett Harrison (Bretto) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ok' I think mine must be running over 100, it starts pulling timing when warm' but flies when cold_cool' its fine at highway speeds. But it is running a 76 mercedes radiator : ) with 16 inch davies craig. I think Im going to have to go the custom route, alloy rad ? Maybe.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 08:59 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hmmmm.... getting a tad hot there.

I've also used distilled water + 50% mix with Red Toyota anti boil coolant, new thermostat etc. Holds pressure well too, so that will also aid in the prevention of it getting hotter.

I'm just running the stock BMW alloy radiator, + a M3 top tank located up near the top of the engine so it has the right level (original tank in my profile picture didn't sit high enough)

Definitely go for an alloy radiator. 2 or 3 core if there's space

The efficiency of the 70s Mercedes radiators must be quite low now days, especially if its been used for at least a few years.
Brett Harrison
DieHard
QLD
JZZ30

Posts: 827
Reg: 09-2005

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 12:53 pm, by:  Brett Harrison (Bretto) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah a bit warm for sure, Im going to add a gauge to it on the weekend so will know for sure.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 08:52 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm actually thinking of doing the same...

I did a bit of research on the LS1/2/3 E36 conversion forums earlier today, they tend to suggest the stock E36 temp gauge is somewhat dimwitted and essential a cold, warm, hot gauge... not totally analogue as one would expect.

Fortunately I am able to hook at a proper temp gauge to give a numerical readout through my TCM-2000 gearbox controller, all I need is to get the small display screen to make use of it and monitor the temperature more accurately.

I'm good a finding ways to spend more money unnecessarily
Brett Harrison
DieHard
QLD
JZZ30

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 10:57 pm, by:  Brett Harrison (Bretto) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

ahhhh, its only money.

I bought a Speco gauge from Autobarn, electronic, threads straight into std port. So will run that under a few different scenarios, and see what it is doing. Then make a decision. Ive also got a v8 soarer that runs perfect, and is good for comparison, so might add the gauge to that to see exactly what temps it is at. From what Ive read a std soarer V8 runs in the 95-100 C range, Ive got a colder Thermostat, so maybe a bit below that.

What do you think about some of those cheaper alloy rads ? otherwise go higher end like PWR etc. I did see a VE SS radiator, that I was going to attempt to retrofit, but may be more work than its worth.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i

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Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 03:45 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah, only money, gotta spend it somehow!

Ummmm, I would probably opt for the more costly radiator of a reputable brand, at least then you know you're getting a decent product that will do what it should.

I've seen some of the cheaper ones that tend to have design flaws leading them to corrode/block up quicker, I'd even seen some a silly mate of mine bought one which had bits of metal shaving inside that had to be cleaned out, doubt he got them all out. Probably not a big deal, but I wouldnt like the idea of small bit of alloy floating around inside haha.
Brett Harrison
DieHard
QLD
JZZ30

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Reg: 09-2005

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Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 07:09 pm, by:  Brett Harrison (Bretto) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah, the PWR cores aren't too pricey.

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