Last x Days Posts  1 | 3 | 7 Days  Search  Topics  Tree View  Help
  Soarer Central * General Soarer Chat * Article about the UZ series engine Previous Previous    Next Next  

Author Message
Cristian Gruber
TryHard
VIC
UZZ31 SC400

Posts: 173
Reg: 07-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 06:26 pm, by:  Cristian Gruber (Cgru2) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2884/article.html

If anyone with a membership could post the whole thing, would be great.
Michael Howatt
Tinkerer
Victoria
4.0 GT-L - V8 - UZZ31

Posts: 40
Reg: 12-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 09:19 pm, by:  Michael Howatt (Howatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The Toyota UZ-series Engine Guide

The detailed evolution of the Toyota UZ-series V8 engine

Japanese auto manufacturers aren’t renowned for their V8s but the Toyota UZ-series bent-eight most surely be one of the sweetest on the planet. A visit to any large Japanese import wrecker will also reveal that these engines are cheap and plentiful – the ideal engine for a conversion.

So what is the background of the UZ-series engine? Let’s take a look...

Early UZ Engines
The first in the family of UZ-series engines is the 4-litre 1UZ-FE which was introduced in the late 1989 Japanese Toyota Celsior (aka Lexus LS400).

The all-alloy 1UZ-FE uses over-square bore/stroke dimensions (87.5 x 82.5mm) to achieve a total displacement of 3968cc. The bullet-proof bottom-end uses a steel crank with six bolt main bearing caps and the compression ratio is set to a relatively high 10:1. As a result, premium unleaded fuel is recommended though the engine does feature twin knock sensors. The 1UZ-FE draws air through a pair of DOHC, four-valve-per-cylinder heads and a multi-point injection system with a fixed length/volume induction system. Most early 1UZ-FEs are also equipped with electronic traction control which uses a secondary throttle valve.

Japanese versions are rated at 191kW at 5400 rpm together with 353Nm at 4600 rpm, while Australian delivered versions (from early 1990) make 1kW and 3Nm less. It is claimed that 90 percent of peak torque is spread from 2000 to 5600 rpm but, curiously, it doesn’t feel that way – the engine seems to come alive at around 4000 rpm.

Note that all UZ-series V8s are mated to an automatic transmission – there has never been a Toyota V8 tied to a manual ‘box. All UZ-powered cars are also rear-wheel-drive with the exception of two vehicles – the Aristo AWD and Land Cruiser/LX470.

In 1990, the same 191kW/363Nm spec engine was made available in the UZS131 Toyota Crown saloon. An updated Crown (the UZS141 Crown Majesta) was released in ’91 but there were no major engine changes. In the same year, the Soarer GT was also introduced with 1UZ-FE grunt - again, power and torque remained at 191kW/353Nm.


During 1992, an AWD version of the 1UZ-FE appeared in the Toyota Aristo 4.0Z i-Four (chassis code UZS143). Output holds at 191kW/353Nm and the attached four-speed auto transmission apportions torque to all four wheels. This would be an ideal set-up for an all-out home built vehicle.


In 1994/1995, the 1UZ-FE received a slight upgrade. The compression ratio was bumped up to 10.4:1 (making the use of premium unleaded even more important), it appears that the headers were improved and output was lifted to 195kW and 363Nm. This upgrade was applied across the Celsior, Crown and Soarer range. It appears that the AWD Aristo (which was discontinued in around 1997) stayed at 191kW/353Nm.

In 1997, the Celsior’s 1UZ-FE adopted Toyota’s VVT-i variable valve timing and ACIS variable induction system. With these changes and yet another compression ratio increase (to 10.5:1), the 1UZ touches the contemporary Japanese regulation output – 206kW at 6000 rpm. Peak torque also breaks the 400Nm barrier with 402Nm on tap at 4000 rpm. At the same time, electronic throttle control was added and the previous four-speed auto trans was replaced by a Super Intelligent five-speed auto. The same engine/trans combo was adopted by the Crown Majesta in ’98. The Crown continued using the 4-litre 1UZ-FE VVT-i until the early 2000s.

Late Model and Large Capacity UZ Engines
In 2000, the flagship Celsior dropped its 4-litre 1UZ-FE in favour of a bigger 4.3-litre 3UZ-FE engine.

The 3UZ offers 0.3-litre extra capacity (thanks to a larger 91mm bore) but retains much of the same design characteristics – VVT-i, variable induction system, a 10.5:1 compression ratio and electronic throttle control. Not surprisingly, the bigger engine makes peak power at lower revs than the 4-litre – 206kW arrives at 5600 rpm while there’s a healthy 430Nm at just 3400 rpm. A five-speed auto and rear-wheel-drive remain. In Australia, the 2000 Celsior is badged as the Lexus LS430 - in local guise, the 3UZ engine has 13Nm less torque than the Japanese version.

After being axed in the late ‘90s, the Soarer coupe re-emerged with Toyota V8 power as standard. The 2001 UZZ40 Soarer 430SCV cruises with same 206kW/430Nm 3UZ-FE and five-speed auto as fitted to the Celsior. Curiously, the Australian delivered version, known as the Lexus SC430, is listed with more power but less torque – 210kW and 419Nm.

There were no significant engine changes until, in late 2003, the 3UZ was equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. This improved accessibility of performance and fuel consumption in normal driving.

In 2004/2005, the Lexus GS430 mid-size salon was introduced. The GS430 carries the 4.3-litre 3UZ-FE V8 generating the same output as the Celsior and Soarer (aka LS430 and SC430). To date, these are the only remaining vehicles using Toyota V8 power. A new flagship model is expected for release later this year – the thumping big 4.6-litre V8 Celsior/LS460. We can’t wait!

But the biggest member of the UZ engine family can be found in the rock-crushing 100 series Toyota Landcruiser/Lexus LX470 released in 1998. With nearly 2.5 tonnes to shift, Toyota saw it necessary to bore and stroke the UZ design to 94 and 84mm respectively. We believe that the Landcruiser’s block is unique and, unlike the rest of the UZ family, it's cast iron. The enlarged bore and stroke achieves a displacement of 4.7-litres and creates the engine known as 2UZ-FE. With the compression ratio dropped to 9.6:1, the 2UZ-FE is more about torque than top-end power – in Japanese guise, there’s 422Nm at 3600 rpm and 173kW at 4800 rpm. Australian versions are rated at 170kW and 410Nm. Drive is to all four wheels via a four-speed auto transmission. A five-speed auto was fitted from mid 2002.

}From a buyer’s perspective, the late-model and Landcruiser/LX470 UZ-series V8s fetch a considerable amount of money but the earlier examples can be picked up dirt cheap. The cheapest way to get a 1UZ-FE is to purchase a bare import engine (minus transmission and wiring) – this costs around AUD$1150 (see
www.adelaidejap.com.au). On the other hand, it might be wiser to purchase one of the unloved Crown V8s which are currently available from www.home.iprimus.com.au for just AUD$4000 – this approach gives you the matching transmission, ECU(s), airflow meter and wiring. Oh, and you also get a free Toyota Crown body...

With the Toyota UZ-series, re-powering with a sophisticated DOHC V8 has never been cheaper or more achievable!
Timothy Barnes
Tinkerer
Kanto
NONE

Posts: 59
Reg: 08-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 05:55 pm, by:  Timothy Barnes (Timmo1) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

To date, these are the only remaining vehicles using Toyota V8 power Not Strictly true- the Crown Majesta uses a 3uz-fe as well but it isnt sold outside the JDM as far as im aware. Other versions of the Crown (Athlete and Royal) get the 2.5 or 3.5l V6 with the new 3.5 putting out 232kws!!!!!

I want one!
Mark Paddick
Goo Roo
ACT
UZZ31 V8 Soarer , JZZ30 TT Soarer

Posts: 2384
Reg: 07-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 08:15 pm, by:  Mark Paddick (Sparks) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I hope that article is accurate! 'Cos that means the 2002 model Celsior V8 I have coming is a 3UZ not the 1UZ it was sold to me as
Somehow I think they may be wrong.
Phil Gibson
TryHard
WA
'94 black/black UZZ31

Posts: 448
Reg: 07-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Friday, May 05, 2006 - 10:54 am, by:  Phil Gibson (Sciflyer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

http://specs.amayama.com/specs-toyota-celsior-2001-august/5785/

According to this the Celsior was using the 3UZ from 2000 :-)
Andrew Ferres
TryHard
WA
Cressida V8

Posts: 318
Reg: 07-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Friday, May 05, 2006 - 11:15 am, by:  Andrew Ferres (Peewee) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

As above, the 1UZ was replaced by the 3UZ in 1999-2000.
Mark Paddick
Goo Roo
ACT
UZZ31 V8 Soarer , JZZ30 TT Soarer

Posts: 2388
Reg: 07-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Friday, May 05, 2006 - 01:47 pm, by:  Mark Paddick (Sparks) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hmmm... 3UZ and 5spd auto; can't wait 'til it gets here.
Mike Triggs
DieHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack

Posts: 592
Reg: 07-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Friday, May 05, 2006 - 07:26 pm, by:  Mike Triggs (Mikeandimah) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I wouldn't mind owning an AWD Aristo- there have been a few on TradeMe. They'd be fairly heavy on fuel though.
Mike Beck
TryHard
New Zeland
Honda

Posts: 443
Reg: 11-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Friday, May 05, 2006 - 07:40 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 like those alot too Mike. Unfortunate how they are at least twice the price of your average soarer! :-(
Andrew Lovell
Tinkerer
NSW
V8 GT / TT

Posts: 8
Reg: 03-2006

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Saturday, May 06, 2006 - 11:51 pm, by:  Andrew Lovell (Omgitzandrew) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

can anyone post the 1jz article? thanks

http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2750/article.html

Add Your Message Here
Eye Candy
Click for full size
Bold text Italics Underline Center Text Upload photo from your hard drive Make a List Make a Table Make an Image Thumbnail Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image Formatting Help
         

Username: Important Posting Information:
If asking a question, have you done a search to see if your question has already been answered?
Be aware that the use of SMS-speak eg "u" instead of "you" etc, will get your post deleted.
Password:
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message

  Administration Administration      Log Out Log Out Previous Previous      Next Next