1UZ V8 Coupe POW! (Slow Build)

[repda916]

starting a new project and ill update as i go. been collecting parts for sometime now. trying to buy parts here and there, tried to gather what i needed then put together.

Started off with a 91 Coupe with a KA24DE

Picked up a ls400 1uzfe motor from a dismantler in Rancho Cordova, CA
And started taking things apart.
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/9729/img0458fc.jpg

First thing done was new timing belt
Got the Bottom crank at TDC:
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3371/photo4hu.jpg

L&R cams:
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3529/photo6kc.jpg

Dont mind the belt marks
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/9856/photo9pe.jpg

New belt aligned:
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4662/photo3wnq.jpg


New gasket kit (i will only be using a few things from this)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2848/img1325c.jpg

And here are all the parts i Have ready to go:
I Knew i wanted to go with a KA trans bc of how easy they are to find, and the 5 speed gear box i think will be good with this motor. plus i dont need a new drive shaft or trans mount.
So research led me to getting the following.

1uz to KA trans adapter plate
w/ TOB spacer
MR2turbo flywheel (Same spline count as KA trans)
300 zx Clutch Disk (Same surface area as flywheel)

I gave Brett Collins a Call and ordered what i needed.
BEEEFY! plate
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/203/img1318l.jpg

And TOB Spacer w/ other parts such as
Injector seals
PBM coolant temp sensor housing thing
PBM shift Knob
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/2421/img1322iv.jpg

[Sirius]

moar!. did you have to get or make new motor mounts? or does the 1uz line up with stock ka24 mounts? Powersteering? a/c?

[mishimoto]

That adapter plate looks well made! Subscribed for more updates.:eek3d:

[Imarvin240]

did you need to get a new pivot ball? Also, did you get the trans machined to make up for the extra thickness of the adapter plate?

[jdm2191]

1UZ FTW curious on the install

[repda916]

Had a chance to work on this thing.
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6430/flywheelll.jpgGot You can see how i had the machinist mill around the center crank bolts to use the oem plate as a pressure plate to distribute the pressure evenly on the bolts
Used ARP 4ag flywheel bolts.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/9376/flywheel.jpg


clutch and pressure plate mounted up
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4959/clutchg.jpg

I wanted to really feel this thing when i kicked the clutch, 2500lb pressure plate:
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/466/pressureplate.jpg

Next i had to fix the starter clearence issure so i removed the stock starter bolts and added a spacer to the inside to push it back about 3mm.
now it has enough room to engage and not rub when not.
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/5405/starterv.jpg


I than sat the engine the bay to start figuring out the motor mounts,
This is where i left off but you can see what need to be done. That hump is the Xmember.


http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/8720/motormount.jpg

And this is the room i have
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/1402/roomng.jpg

[Okinawandrifter87]

Way to represent Sacramento, subscribed for updates! Man I can't wait to be back in Sac.

[Flicktitty]

what mounts are you using? are you doing your own wiring?

Very interested!

[repda916]

For mounts I was going to make my own but we just
Moved into a new house and to keep the cutting and grinding noise
Down until I get to know the neighbors i ordered them from enjuki (sp)

Now as far as wiring that's something I don't want to mess with so
I'm trailering the car to Livermore, Ca where
I found a guy that can wire it.
He's done a lot of 1uz swaps and even bar'd theM
But I'm not doing all that since I took off all egr and headers
Are beyond oem.
I'll make a wiring guide once I get to that point to help you all out.

[repda916]

UPDATE:
Looky what i got:
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9123/photoofg.jpg

If Anyone needs motor mounts for the S13 to 1uz let me know! ill be making some for half the price.

[Minz]

Cool build bro! If I wasn't going 1J I'd be all over this! Honestly at times I thought about selling it and doing the 1UZ. But I've got mounts wiring etc. already... maybe one day.

[speeddream]

sub'd in for updates

[RastaS14]

It's good to see another person venturing with this swap. The 1UZ is a great motor and they are dirt cheap! You going to keep it stock/NA or what are your goals with it?

[food7373]

Awesome choice of motor man.

[Mofuhcka]

Need some updates man! The 1UZ is great and sounds amazing haha

[wackintheballs]

hey u think i can get the guy that's doing ur wiring done? i just to know how much he would charge. i cant decide whether or not to go 302 or 1uz. i dont care jus want a legit v8 job done.

[motorsporttc]

Following as i'm pursuing the same swap in CA

[Allwayssideways]

hey u think i can get the guy that's doing ur wiring done? i just to know how much he would charge. i cant decide whether or not to go 302 or 1uz. i dont care jus want a legit v8 job done.

5.0 swaps done right are bad ass

[budgetdrifter]

Going to be trying this swap within a month on my currently heartless s14:squintd: then proceed to take it off non op!:fawk:

bump for pictures and for being in Cali!