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DQ81 · Dec 14th, 2011, 04:31

Robert thanks for the info

I'd like to stay on topic however. I just explained that the LS series Chevrolet engines are VERY scarce and expensive over here and that I am going to be putting a 1uzfe engine in my Amazon.

Again to repeat myself, I'm not in a position to buy your kit. It's awesome, well crafted obviously and I've loved reading about it as it has developed but I'd really like to keep my thread on topic.

Cheers!

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Dec 14th, 2011, 04:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by DQ81

Robert thanks for the info

I'd like to stay on topic however. I just explained that the LS series Chevrolet engines are VERY scarce and expensive over here and that I am going to be putting a 1uzfe engine in my Amazon.

Again to repeat myself, I'm not in a position to buy your kit. It's awesome, well crafted obviously and I've loved reading about it as it has developed but I'd really like to keep my thread on topic.

Cheers!

How expensive are they? Is there a problem importing them to your area? I get some pretty aswome deals on complete engine packages, with all the electrics, that I can help out with..

DQ81 · Dec 14th, 2011, 04:47

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Originally Posted by Iamtheonlyreal1

How expensive are they? Is there a problem importing them to your area?

Nope, no problem importing, freight is insanely expensive and people charge anywhere between 2 to 4k euro's for them over here. Sometimes with transmissions, sometimes without vs. ENTIRE Lexus LS400 for under 1500,- running can get EVERYTHING I need off it. As opposed to buying a loose motor which ALWAYS has a ton of little things you need missing. Soooooooo, TOYO/LEXUS it is! Let me put it this way, at no point have I considered an Chevy LS series engine for this project, other projects yes, and may do so, NOT for this one.

So that's a no go, off the table non option.

But I digress:

1UZFE

What are the manual trans options Poopy? I'm assuming that's your plan of attack?

Poopy · Dec 14th, 2011, 07:32

Main two options are the R154 turbo supra trans or the W58 non turbo supra trans. Both have many adapters available. My friend is now making the W58 adapters out of aluminum for under $300 Canadian.

I am using a hydraulic release bearing for the clutch from a camaro, im sure there is something over there you could find that is similar.

Then you need a flywheel, quite a few options on the internet available for that as well.

I just started stripping my 1uz down tonight to get parts ready for powder coating.

These guys look like they know what they're doing.

This looks like a great kit, maybe a little expensive, but everything is there.

http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/R154_to...41UZFE_KIT.asp

Poopy · Dec 14th, 2011, 07:44

Cool video of a bmw e30 with a 1uzfe, great engine sounds!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad79wsLdle4

Burdekin · Dec 14th, 2011, 08:14

Any chance you could post some pics of the sump from side on, engine mounting arrangement and the front crossmember. Would like to see how it could be mounted with a front crossmember like the Amazon's or MX5 (Miata). I have a project to get back on next year and the Yota engine could be an option.

Poopy · Dec 14th, 2011, 19:41

I had a nice reply posted but it disappeared.

Poopy · Dec 14th, 2011, 19:44

This one is even better:

http://www.onsills.com/onsills08/php...php?f=9&t=1772

Burdekin · Dec 14th, 2011, 19:58

Thanks for that...

nonhog · Sep 18th, 2012, 23:48

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Originally Posted by DQ81

Soooooooo, TOYO/LEXUS it is! 1UZFE

Still a go? Update?

Dec 14th, 2011, 08:14	#56
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Yesterday 18:30 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Poopy Any chance you could post some pics of the sump from side on, engine mounting arrangement and the front crossmember. Would like to see how it could be mounted with a front crossmember like the Amazon's or MX5 (Miata). I have a project to get back on next year and the Yota engine could be an option.

Dec 14th, 2011, 04:31	#51
DQ81 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2022 20:57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mildenhall	Robert thanks for the info I'd like to stay on topic however. I just explained that the LS series Chevrolet engines are VERY scarce and expensive over here and that I am going to be putting a 1uzfe engine in my Amazon. Again to repeat myself, I'm not in a position to buy your kit. It's awesome, well crafted obviously and I've loved reading about it as it has developed but I'd really like to keep my thread on topic. Cheers!

Dec 14th, 2011, 07:32	#54
Poopy Junior Member Last Online: May 5th, 2015 02:35 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vancouver	Main two options are the R154 turbo supra trans or the W58 non turbo supra trans. Both have many adapters available. My friend is now making the W58 adapters out of aluminum for under $300 Canadian. I am using a hydraulic release bearing for the clutch from a camaro, im sure there is something over there you could find that is similar. Then you need a flywheel, quite a few options on the internet available for that as well. I just started stripping my 1uz down tonight to get parts ready for powder coating. These guys look like they know what they're doing. This looks like a great kit, maybe a little expensive, but everything is there. http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/R154_to...41UZFE_KIT.asp

Dec 14th, 2011, 07:44	#55
Poopy Junior Member Last Online: May 5th, 2015 02:35 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vancouver	Cool video of a bmw e30 with a 1uzfe, great engine sounds! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad79wsLdle4

Dec 14th, 2011, 19:41	#57
Poopy Junior Member Last Online: May 5th, 2015 02:35 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vancouver	I had a nice reply posted but it disappeared.

Dec 14th, 2011, 19:44	#58
Poopy Junior Member Last Online: May 5th, 2015 02:35 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vancouver	This one is even better: http://www.onsills.com/onsills08/php...php?f=9&t=1772

Dec 14th, 2011, 19:58	#59
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Yesterday 18:30 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Thanks for that...

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