Last x Days Posts  1 | 3 | 7 Days  Search  Topics  Tree View  Help
  Soarer Central * Mechanical - V8 * Convert 1JZ to 1UZ? Previous Previous    Next Next  

Author Message
Tony Nguyen
DieHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

Posts: 683
Reg: 09-2008

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 08:44 pm, by:  Tony Nguyen (Blade4546) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey guys,

I've always had the idea of dropping a 1UZ engine in my car and slapping a turbo on it while retaining all the stock features ( p/s, ac etc) . Would love the v8 roar with external gate! Not to mention the
response.
End goal is to have a 1UZ r154 turbo.

Main question's are:
1. Would it be easier to start off with a 1UZ Soarer?
2. Could I drop the 1UZ with not many complications?

I'm looking for the most cost effective way.
Currently have a Manual TT with all supporting mods for at least 400rwkw.

I've listed down a few things that need to be done for the Manual 1UZ conversion :
1UZ to r154 bell housing
1UZ flywheel
Power steering/ AC lines
ECU (Have an aftermarket Link ECU)
Exhaust
Radiator
Engine mounts
Crossmember?
Engine to dash loom

My main concern is the wiring to the dash.
What are the difficulties behind this?

Might be missing a few points up there please feel free to add anymore.

All speculation at this point but would love someone to shed some light on this as it may become reality.
Ali Saeed
Goo Roo
WA
1994 Honda Accord M/T

Posts: 3797
Reg: 09-2007

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 09:12 pm, by:  Ali Saeed (Ali) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

just buy a v8 mate not worth swapping the 1j out
Tony Nguyen
DieHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

Posts: 687
Reg: 09-2008

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 09:32 pm, by:  Tony Nguyen (Blade4546) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ali, Could you explain your reasons?

Forgot to mention. I have a black on black with sunroof etc. Wouldn't mind keeping that look with the v8.
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder

Posts: 6647
Reg: 03-2006

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 10:10 pm, by:  Daniel Clarke (Dieseltrain) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cause you have to engineer it with the engine swap as well as turbo . Easier to start with a 1 uz factory car . Then go from there . Wiring and everything is all there ! So much easier
James Buchan
Goo Roo
Vic
V8

Posts: 1247
Reg: 10-2008

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 10:18 pm, by:  James Buchan (Jrbuch) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

After something like the hypertune Soarer? I love the sound of v8's but I love the sound of turbochargers too! Noble M600 ftw!
Tony Nguyen
DieHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

Posts: 688
Reg: 09-2008

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 10:22 pm, by:  Tony Nguyen (Blade4546) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Daniel, Not looking to engineer it at this point. But I don't think Vicroads requires a Engineers cert as 1UZ is an option allowed by the manufacturer for the z30.

James, Link me!
James Buchan
Goo Roo
Vic
V8

Posts: 1248
Reg: 10-2008

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 11:11 am, by:  James Buchan (Jrbuch) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tony, check this out - roughly 400rwkw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2BQf8Q_Hxo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BdClXuOX-M
James Buchan
Goo Roo
Vic
V8

Posts: 1249
Reg: 10-2008

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 11:13 am, by:  James Buchan (Jrbuch) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here is one more

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtp_PvHRGL4
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i

Posts: 5460
Reg: 11-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 04:31 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)

Yes, what Dan Clarke said.
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder

Posts: 6649
Reg: 03-2006

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 01:14 pm, by:  Daniel Clarke (Dieseltrain) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You would have to engineer as that chassis did not come with that engine size . Also insurance could be an issue with claims if you haven't dotted all the t's . There's alOt of changes coming aus wide regarding mods and engineering . Jzz vs Uzz .

That would be my guess
Ross Pesina
DieHard
Vic
Soarer V8, Soarer T, Soarer TT, Supra TT.

Posts: 594
Reg: 08-2006

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 09:26 pm, by:  Ross Pesina (Ross79) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

See "Change of Engine" section:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Registration/PermitsModificationsAndDefects/Modifications/Notify ingVicRoadsOfChangesAndModifications.htm

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