Just another Lexus v8 into an s13 Build

[badass8]

That's right this is my 1uzfe with 5speed KA transmission into my s13 build.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/DD14D17E-61E3-43BB-BD65-D70D5E8CB34C_zps3zbe1phl.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/DD14D17E-61E3-43BB-BD65-D70D5E8CB34C_zps3zbe1phl.jpg.html)

[badass8]

And now the Lexus 1uz-fe v8 Build BEGINS! AS OF 5/1/14
This will be my first swap so follow on me on this wonderful adventure.

I couldn't pass up this deal for the engine, adapter plate, mr2 flywheel, sr20 clutch, extended TB, ecu, maf, harness, hardware, and motor mounts for $1250. With EGR removed and blocked off.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/CAE1FF7C-E540-40EA-8892-9BE428E7F9C2_zps0qrvl1qk.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/CAE1FF7C-E540-40EA-8892-9BE428E7F9C2_zps0qrvl1qk.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/3876B3FB-D5CD-44AB-A16C-662ECBCFFA51_zpszmqse7c6.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/3876B3FB-D5CD-44AB-A16C-662ECBCFFA51_zpszmqse7c6.jpg.html)

v8 into s13??? Lets get things started.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/9434B2E3-CE7E-451A-A073-5C7C6A1088BA_zpsvtpuobxw.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/9434B2E3-CE7E-451A-A073-5C7C6A1088BA_zpsvtpuobxw.jpg.html)

Took this shitty fenders off for a wire tuck later.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/F8088B71-978A-4379-9D04-BF6E7A87DE5A_zps0summyk3.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/F8088B71-978A-4379-9D04-BF6E7A87DE5A_zps0summyk3.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/BA09A4D3-0F9F-4555-B6A6-84DE1D7F5609_zpskk5xwyyt.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/BA09A4D3-0F9F-4555-B6A6-84DE1D7F5609_zpskk5xwyyt.jpg.html)

Wanted to see how my angle looked without the fenders.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/AF24312A-BA00-4747-8B79-0CF9B60F92CA_zpsxhy9ad33.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/AF24312A-BA00-4747-8B79-0CF9B60F92CA_zpsxhy9ad33.jpg.html)

Started taking things apart. I have never taken anything apart I just figured it was pretty straight forward. Took out battery, intake, drained fluids and radiator.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/099174E2-D890-4813-8A1E-2BA5A5B283AA_zpsxqsh1meq.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/099174E2-D890-4813-8A1E-2BA5A5B283AA_zpsxqsh1meq.jpg.html)

Took out upper wiring harness.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/AE0787B3-A796-48D6-8E1D-E51AC5A4D779_zps8597i69u.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/AE0787B3-A796-48D6-8E1D-E51AC5A4D779_zps8597i69u.jpg.html)

She slept for a few days.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/A9227C00-B39D-48DE-A122-B520E563504E_zpshvjjejot.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/A9227C00-B39D-48DE-A122-B520E563504E_zpshvjjejot.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/EBBB23F1-0412-49CA-9BB7-104AC301FE40_zpsyle0asvm.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/EBBB23F1-0412-49CA-9BB7-104AC301FE40_zpsyle0asvm.jpg.html)

Took out the shifter, unhooked vaccum lines, and unbolted the exhaust. And the KA24DE was ready to get pulled.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/BEC0A9CC-DFAF-4A89-96EA-4AEB502B71C1_zpsaugnaso6.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/BEC0A9CC-DFAF-4A89-96EA-4AEB502B71C1_zpsaugnaso6.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/8BF69B9C-6C37-4B6E-A93A-3003DA65619B_zpsb6cwkgae.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/8BF69B9C-6C37-4B6E-A93A-3003DA65619B_zpsb6cwkgae.jpg.html)

Dirty ass engine bay. Still in the process of getting a pressure washer to hose it all down.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/44EB4D32-3177-463E-9FA7-45A0965AE2C8_zpsu3fbt29q.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/44EB4D32-3177-463E-9FA7-45A0965AE2C8_zpsu3fbt29q.jpg.html)

Took off Lowering Harness since I will need it for the 1uz swap.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/C98CF9FD-3C19-488D-896F-8B42F62890C0_zps3wjs5xow.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/C98CF9FD-3C19-488D-896F-8B42F62890C0_zps3wjs5xow.jpg.html)

Took off transmission.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/FE871126-6B2A-4A86-83BD-3AAB46F641C0_zpsvicu80ep.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/FE871126-6B2A-4A86-83BD-3AAB46F641C0_zpsvicu80ep.jpg.html)


That night I took off my leaky Steering Rack to find out it was never even centered. So I might have to redo my inner/outer tie rods.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/0C967918-6791-4A2F-941C-470616D41965_zpsyr7v8ks8.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/0C967918-6791-4A2F-941C-470616D41965_zpsyr7v8ks8.jpg.html)

While I was under the car I looked at my coilovers and the damn rubber bushing fell off and my coil is loose now...E-mailed PBM but no response yet.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/D681B74E-D504-4C4F-B33A-36FC80D03161_zpsczpscswo.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/D681B74E-D504-4C4F-B33A-36FC80D03161_zpsczpscswo.jpg.html)


As of 5/8/14 Ordered:
-Rack and Pinion
-1uz Spark Plugs
-1uz Serpentine Belt (1630) with A/C delete
-KA Koyo Radiator Hoses

Just waiting for parts to arrive and going to purchase some degreaser to start cleaning up the engine bay.

[badass8]

Got some parts in the mail.
Sparks Plugs, Radiator hoses for the KA Koyo Radiator, Alternator and Rack & Pinion

[Frank_Jaeger]

Wanted to see how my angle looked without the fenders.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/AF24312A-BA00-4747-8B79-0CF9B60F92CA_zpsxhy9ad33.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/AF24312A-BA00-4747-8B79-0CF9B60F92CA_zpsxhy9ad33.jpg.html)

lol. You love dat angle.

Like the build so far, keep it up.

[badass8]

Haha yeah still need to extend my arms and getting longer inners/outers but I'll do that later.
Thanks! More to come. Not backing out on this build.


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[Macaronnie]

Cant wait to see what's next, subscribed!

[badass8]

Rack and Pinion installed. Just waiting on that pressure washer to clean the engine bay. Should have it in 2 days.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/A98E40B8-D8C2-4927-9DAB-6D56C076B8C3_zps5mayyd6j.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/A98E40B8-D8C2-4927-9DAB-6D56C076B8C3_zps5mayyd6j.jpg.html)

[badass8]

Still no pressure washer to clean engine bay, but I have some updates:

Stock Throwout Bearing:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/495C058B-194C-420F-9DDD-44387CF58B0C_zpsgw6lggjb.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/495C058B-194C-420F-9DDD-44387CF58B0C_zpsgw6lggjb.jpg.html)

Extended Throwout Bearing: *Not Pictured* But I greased up the input shaft, throw out bearing sleeve, and ball pin with White Lithium Grease.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/31AF51C6-6F16-4AFA-A113-0A346C9671A4_zps2o5vaxmo.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/31AF51C6-6F16-4AFA-A113-0A346C9671A4_zps2o5vaxmo.jpg.html)

The Difference:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/3EC58778-4BDE-4AD4-B7F9-904527998B5B_zps0ae7hmoe.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/3EC58778-4BDE-4AD4-B7F9-904527998B5B_zps0ae7hmoe.jpg.html)

Did a fender wire tuck, I put damp rags on the tire so the sparks don't eat it:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/EAD6AE09-B86C-44A6-A383-245040F63813_zpsdhgkpaxx.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/EAD6AE09-B86C-44A6-A383-245040F63813_zpsdhgkpaxx.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/93C33868-F078-4266-A658-896DF52DFCBC_zps9dkrw3cs.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/93C33868-F078-4266-A658-896DF52DFCBC_zps9dkrw3cs.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/4309EAB7-E557-4A60-B410-438011D9D1D5_zps9n14zocp.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/4309EAB7-E557-4A60-B410-438011D9D1D5_zps9n14zocp.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/379F71A1-90A8-4483-91B8-C7C0AA2F66BD_zps0hnzrdzc.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/379F71A1-90A8-4483-91B8-C7C0AA2F66BD_zps0hnzrdzc.jpg.html)

[rawgarage]

Great start...

[badass8]

Before I cleaned the engine bay.
The engine bay is now clean HOWEVER I don't have any pictures because while I was cleaning it the hose I was using produced a hole and shot out a fountain onto my phone....and ruined it haha, Just my luck.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/1659242D-C91C-405B-89B5-A13883C86471_zpsvx00lot6.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/1659242D-C91C-405B-89B5-A13883C86471_zpsvx00lot6.jpg.html)

I am now getting my power steering put together and then I will be dropping the engine/trans into the bay to get measurements.

[Ktt88]

Looks good! what engine mounts will you be using?

[badass8]

Looks good! what engine mounts will you be using?

Thanks.
Brett Collins Engine Mounts.

[Beas]

almost went with this swap. ended up going with LS instead, but this would have been way cheaper. lol

[badass8]

almost went with this swap. ended up going with LS instead, but this would have been way cheaper. lol

Haha How much did you end up spending?

I just like how this engine is so easy to get so it wont be a problem if it blows up or anything.

[adams 02rs]

thumbs up man. keep it up!

[Sezio]

I think you're one of the guys that contacted me.

[Sezio]

About the finishing your swap. Good build btw keep it up! You'll have lots of fun once you finish it.

[badass8]

About the finishing your swap. Good build btw keep it up! You'll have lots of fun once you finish it.


Yeah man I sure did, gonna eventually have you do the wiring and modding of the Tundra headers. Just waiting on transmission bolts and power steering lines and I'll drop it in.


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[badass8]

Got a SOHC power steering line from a friend and it looks like it will fit nicely onto the 1uz, considering it goes on the passenger side.
Waiting on the SOHC P/S return line so it looks a bit better.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/AAA4AC76-2317-44BE-A4B6-126AAA790358_zpsn2ffbe5z.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/AAA4AC76-2317-44BE-A4B6-126AAA790358_zpsn2ffbe5z.jpg.html)

High Pressure P/S hoses.
Right: DOHC
Left: SOHC
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/1FD35741-EEF4-4543-AEF5-85CEC439462B_zpsevbrlxz8.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/1FD35741-EEF4-4543-AEF5-85CEC439462B_zpsevbrlxz8.jpg.html)

[Drifting Kalamari]

Yaaay!!!!!

[spools420a]

what did the extended TOB help do?awesome build.

[Scherz Daddy]

what did the extended TOB help do?awesome build.
Using a bell housing adapter and custom flywheel pushes the trans back just a little bit...It needs to be extended to disengage the clutch properly.

[badass8]

what did the extended TOB help do?awesome build.

Using a bell housing adapter and custom flywheel pushes the trans back just a little bit...It needs to be extended to disengage the clutch properly.

@spools. Exactly what he said^ haha.
Thank you.

[psi999]

Great work. looking forward to seeing it finished.

Extremely easy to wire if you are going with the standard ECU... i had mine wired in a day :D

p.s. should do good skids, my datto (5-speed 1uz) smokes up ridiculously easily lol

[badass8]

Great work. looking forward to seeing it finished.

Extremely easy to wire if you are going with the standard ECU... i had mine wired in a day :D

p.s. should do good skids, my datto (5-speed 1uz) smokes up ridiculously easily lol

Thank you!

I'll really have to learn how to wire someday.... hah
I will post videos as soon as I get it running. Should be no less then a month.

[Drifting Kalamari]

Looks grand! Can't wait to see this up and running!!!

[badass8]

So I had to purchase photobucket plus for unlimited bandwith or it would basically delete all my photos.

The past few days have been annoying with the power steering:
I needed the SOHC return line, but someone gave me the return line,
SOHC pump, and high pressure line for $20. The return line had a kink
I tried fixing it, but that didn't work out.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/CA3EB1B5-FFF0-4FB6-995D-869BE1E76B64_zpsqszv3cdw.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/CA3EB1B5-FFF0-4FB6-995D-869BE1E76B64_zpsqszv3cdw.jpg.html)

I ended up going to the junkyard to hopefully find a SOHC 240sx and sure enough I found a pretty damn clean two-tone.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/E6E59030-E06F-4137-8DE2-67BD479C3E65_zpsgwcyhsdw.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/E6E59030-E06F-4137-8DE2-67BD479C3E65_zpsgwcyhsdw.jpg.html)

Took the return line and my power steering is finally done, until I drop in the engine.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/C9E4A653-BACD-495F-838C-5E3E7E169659_zpsgpudcsdu.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/C9E4A653-BACD-495F-838C-5E3E7E169659_zpsgpudcsdu.jpg.html)

Finally received parts in the mail.
-KA transmission bolts
-Z32 fuel filter
-32136-U0100 Drive shaft Rear Transmission Seal.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/54B3C3D5-93BF-434E-9629-FD57918360E5_zpsdiewuq2a.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/54B3C3D5-93BF-434E-9629-FD57918360E5_zpsdiewuq2a.jpg.html)

It was a bitch to get out.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/1F6DF384-8359-450E-8542-B76E9E79289E_zpsjvwtso9i.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/1F6DF384-8359-450E-8542-B76E9E79289E_zpsjvwtso9i.jpg.html)


Glad I checked the spark plugs.
Out with the old in with the new.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/933F513C-26AB-48A4-AA81-0A08AA46000E_zpstqep6ee3.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/933F513C-26AB-48A4-AA81-0A08AA46000E_zpstqep6ee3.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/0D63A8CE-6A7F-4366-A164-A7B2A943D4EB_zpspdi3xvzt.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/0D63A8CE-6A7F-4366-A164-A7B2A943D4EB_zpspdi3xvzt.jpg.html)

Ka Transmission Mounted and ready to be dropped (or so I thought)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/A9CED03E-2A0F-4CEA-BE6B-02C518FC6715_zpskt9ffz0y.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/A9CED03E-2A0F-4CEA-BE6B-02C518FC6715_zpskt9ffz0y.jpg.html)

After I installed the new serpentine belt I found something odd about the alternator. The connector was an oval instead of a circular shape like the harness shows. So I found out my engine was a 1992 1uz and not a 1993 1uz. So now I have to return the 93 alternator and purchase a 92 1uz alternator.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/F50BA9EF-29B0-4BA5-8841-C4BBF783A964_zpsivcgv0dt.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/F50BA9EF-29B0-4BA5-8841-C4BBF783A964_zpsivcgv0dt.jpg.html)

[badass8]

Finally a full day off I got the chance to drop the engine into the s13!
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/C180F6A4-6B99-4463-AD0A-E17DB283E75F_zpsepttpo8d.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/C180F6A4-6B99-4463-AD0A-E17DB283E75F_zpsepttpo8d.jpg.html)

I should have taken off the engine harness before dropping it in.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/2C50A39E-13A1-4FE5-96B2-5B3B186686D6_zpseuk7ouc7.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/2C50A39E-13A1-4FE5-96B2-5B3B186686D6_zpseuk7ouc7.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/59181E33-8123-43E3-AC0F-339A4F3CCD47_zpsxiycahgn.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/59181E33-8123-43E3-AC0F-339A4F3CCD47_zpsxiycahgn.jpg.html)

However I do need to adjust my engine mount. Its leaning too much on the passenger side and causing the P/S pulley to hit the battery tray (I will have to grind this out).
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/D40D3FAE-6AC6-4EB7-B3AF-FDF8178E810F_zpsippeilme.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/D40D3FAE-6AC6-4EB7-B3AF-FDF8178E810F_zpsippeilme.jpg.html)

As you can tell that engine mount is causing my transmission to lean as well.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/2BBA4BAA-7F8C-40D6-970D-94E609AC87EA_zpsrusrw1gy.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/2BBA4BAA-7F8C-40D6-970D-94E609AC87EA_zpsrusrw1gy.jpg.html)

Just gotten align everything and it'll be off to get wired.

[Konster]

Everything looks good so far. Wish you painted the bay while everything was out...

[badass8]

Everything looks good so far. Wish you painted the bay while everything was out...


I agree. Too bad the garage where my car is at won't allow me to paint.


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[psi999]

Looking good mate!

I made up this bad boy to hold the throttle cable:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RgzexcZA-tc/UrlkaVLZjxI/AAAAAAAAFW0/q48wLJI9RQ4/s912/20131224_132159.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ofQ-hePInFE/UrlkpeTeIXI/AAAAAAAAFXg/rhzVCeKk_AY/s912/20131224_134809.jpg

And the factory plastic cover hides it all away.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XydZyQD0e-4/UrlktXaFCII/AAAAAAAAFW4/Mx1QZAwyHxQ/s912/20131224_134924.jpg

Hopefully this helps! (stock throttle cable bracket was useless for me).

[badass8]

How much to make another for me? haha I am going to have to figure out how to make one considering I don't have any fabrication/welding tools/skills to do so.

[badass8]

For the past week I have had a little trouble aligning everything and bolting it up so I haven't posted here in a bit.

The update:

Cut the shifter with a grinder about and inch or so and now it sits perfect.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/CFA96001-617B-4689-8DBF-1E9CEB2ABE4E_zps7snczft2.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/CFA96001-617B-4689-8DBF-1E9CEB2ABE4E_zps7snczft2.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/5FA0C57E-B899-4EDB-ABBE-0DDD2EB308EF_zpsh6a8cwfc.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/5FA0C57E-B899-4EDB-ABBE-0DDD2EB308EF_zpsh6a8cwfc.jpg.html)


Then I was having trouble putting the engine in the right spot. If I moved it to the Transmission crossmember MIDDLE Holes(pictured)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/1E72BAB3-6BB3-41DD-8210-684BC82162DF_zpsbbrbjjqr.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/1E72BAB3-6BB3-41DD-8210-684BC82162DF_zpsbbrbjjqr.jpg.html)

The engine mounts wouldn't align with the subframe holes. Blurry but you get the idea.
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Then I contacted Brett Collins about my issue and he said that the transmission crossmember should be bolted onto the last holes on the chassis. However, I was only able to get one side. The other side of the crossmemeber can only reach the middle bolt on the opposite side. In which it would make the crossmember at a diagonal.
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Another issue I was having was that the engine was rocking back and forth on the steering rack. In order to fix this I put 5 washers on each bolt which lifted it off the steering rack and the engine mounts sit perfect.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/3835A19F-67D3-440B-BEE1-9E3E57F9FDE9_zpsunxyqwzz.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/3835A19F-67D3-440B-BEE1-9E3E57F9FDE9_zpsunxyqwzz.jpg.html)

Putting washers on the engine mount bolts obviously raised the engine. So I had to test if my hood still closed. It does which was great but it hits ever so slightly so I will have to cut some metal pieces out on the hood which wont be an issue.
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The engine is finally bolted into its final position, but now I need to drill the transmission crossmember holes a little bigger in order for it to align.

[badass8]

Haven't posted in awhile. I have just been doing small common sense things that don't require too much explaining.

Slotted the trans crossmember (yellow mark)
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Test fitted the Tundra headers and they get really close to the fuel lines.
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Used a coat hanger to find an upper radiator hose for the KA radiator
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Found one at Autozone, just need to cut it and put it on.
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A good friend Brandon helped save me some money without having to purchase a K&N Intake. The stock Intake Hose comes with a plastic resonator on the bottom that is kind of in the way. So we cut the resonator off and used aluminum and a hot glue gun to block the hole where the resonator was.
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Just about ready to send it off to get wired and the headers modded.
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[badass8]

Got all my fuel, power steering, and vacuum lines hooked up.

Decided to take out the clutch dampener, very easy and simple to do.
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Then just gently bend the small hardline by hand and now its master straight to slave.
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She's ready for wiring.
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[Clutch Dog]

Have you had any isues with the brake booster? doing this in a s14 and .... no worky

[badass8]

Have you had any isues with the brake booster? doing this in a s14 and .... no worky

Unsure yet because I don't have the car moving/running yet. Should be done within the next month. Just getting my wiring/headers done.

[Fries]

Have you had any isues with the brake booster? doing this in a s14 and .... no worky
Should fit fine. I've got mine in a s14 with an auto brake booster, which is larger and its got plenty of clearance.

[badass8]

The car is currently being wired and getting the headers modded by Sergio.

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[Clutch Dog]

News update, had to remove the brake booster to get the engine mounted. it fits and looks tidy... now my adapter plate wont bolt up to the KA trans.


what kit did ya'll use. I got mine from suprastores which i think its XAT racing

[badass8]

News update, had to remove the brake booster to get the engine mounted. it fits and looks tidy... now my adapter plate wont bolt up to the KA trans.


what kit did ya'll use. I got mine from suprastores which i think its XAT racing

I bought the engine with all the accessories for the swap and everything was from Brett Collins. Weird how you had to remove the brake booster. At first my engine was hitting it but after I put in the washers on the engine mounts it was perfect.

It wont but up at all? Because you don't need ALL of the bolts to go through the trans.

[Fries]

Engine looks tidy as fuark badass8. I'm definitely pulling mine this winter to clean her up.

[badass8]

Engine looks tidy as fuark badass8. I'm definitely pulling mine this winter to clean her up.

Thanks man. I plan to buy another and fully rebuild it. This engine looked pretty clean when I bought it so I didn't really do much maintenance besides spark plugs and new alternator. I am praying the starter works fine.

[Clutch Dog]

New update. apparently the guy Suprastores < andrew is a prior coworker to Brett, and ran off with a prototype design and is into some shady business, called brett and talked with him in depth i got an early design kit that was ripped off from brett, he sent me the right adapter and instructions and said to email him back pics of the knock off...

so let me say this, ANY KIT from XAT racing is a knock off and i wouldnt count it to work, it hasnt with mine.

Brett Collins for the win

[Clutch Dog]

The engine mounts are the reason why the engine sits so far back. we modded them to fit so the engine is mounted. i guess it'll help with the weight balance between the front and rears not how i wanted this all to work though

[badass8]

New update. apparently the guy Suprastores < andrew is a prior coworker to Brett, and ran off with a prototype design and is into some shady business, called brett and talked with him in depth i got an early design kit that was ripped off from brett, he sent me the right adapter and instructions and said to email him back pics of the knock off...

so let me say this, ANY KIT from XAT racing is a knock off and i wouldnt count it to work, it hasnt with mine.

Brett Collins for the win

The engine mounts are the reason why the engine sits so far back. we modded them to fit so the engine is mounted. i guess it'll help with the weight balance between the front and rears not how i wanted this all to work though

No kidding. Never knew someone stole Brett's product like that. There always has to be someone that does that.

Slotted the mounts so the engine sits at its original location with the stock driveshaft I take it?

[Clutch Dog]

Not entirely but i think the new longer base with the slots are for the ability to shift the engine to clear the brake booster, or run with a stock driveshaft


basically bought the kit from brett now, also introduced him to Bob's Drift Office over here and they might be hashing out a deal pending how the rest of my swap goes, im waiting on a clutch bearing extender now but that should be the last of it before the trans goes in and they measure out a driveshaft, when that's ordered they'll be wiring up a new harness to the vipec v44 I got ... hopeing for 270 hp

[usound89]

News update, had to remove the brake booster to get the engine mounted. it fits and looks tidy... now my adapter plate wont bolt up to the KA trans.


what kit did ya'll use. I got mine from suprastores which i think its XAT racing

I also bought mine from suprastores and it bolts right up to my ka transmission.

[badass8]

Not entirely but i think the new longer base with the slots are for the ability to shift the engine to clear the brake booster, or run with a stock driveshaft


basically bought the kit from brett now, also introduced him to Bob's Drift Office over here and they might be hashing out a deal pending how the rest of my swap goes, im waiting on a clutch bearing extender now but that should be the last of it before the trans goes in and they measure out a driveshaft, when that's ordered they'll be wiring up a new harness to the vipec v44 I got ... hopeing for 270 hp

You mean the throwout bearing adapter when you say the clutch bearing extender? 270hp stock would be awesome, let alone the tune.

I am currently in an issue with my swap. The guy doing my swap called me up telling me my engine isn't turning over, not even by hand. He claims it is seized and I really hope it isn't. I should be getting my car in my hands next week to start taking things apart.
THIS SUCKS!

[Clutch Dog]

still waiting on Bob to weld up my headers.... they'll take a while the engine is mounted and the measurements for teh driveshaft where taken. here's to a quick finish

[badass8]

Finally towed my car back to my house after being wired. Trying to diagnose a POSSIBLE seized engine: I tried to start it and hand crank it but it wont budge at all.
Today I decided to take the spark plugs out and spray some PB blaster down onto the pistons I let them soak for 1hour...and tried to crank by hand and it wont move at all.

I noticed my battery was only at 12.2 volts so I decided to jump it with my daily to see if it would give it more power to turn the flywheel. I tested it at 13.8volts while it was being jumped and that still wasn't enough.
I can hear the starter just clicking every time its either hitting the teeth and its so seized that its not budging OR the starter is jammed.

Next test is to spin the flywheel with a flat head, hoping the starter is jammed on the flywheel teeth... Wish me luck.


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[Clutch Dog]

good luck man. I dont think ive turned over my engine yet this would scare the hell outta me and put back my car another two weeks...

[badass8]

Started tearing down the intake manifold to take out the starter. Wasn't as bad as I thought, at least getting to the starter. Taking it out.. is a whole different story.

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When I took off the intake manifold to see the starter I realized I would have to take off the transmission to reach the starter bolts due to the adapter plate location.
I loosened every transmission bolt except for the very top bolt which I couldn't get because I didn't have enough room.

Once I loosened the bolts I figured I should try to crank the engine by hand and this happened: (Click to view)
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In other words I was able to crank the engine by hand. MY ENGINE WAS FREE!!

Next on the list:
-Take off transmission
-Inspect what was jamming what
-Buy a new starter while I have it out
-Install everything and get her running.

[Clutch Dog]

well that certainly is good news. i know a few guys have trouble with their starter alignment

[badass8]

BUT now for some bad news...

My buddy helped me take out the transmission and inspect everything:
The starter was getting stuck between the KA bell housing and flywheel so that's why I wasn't able to turn over the engine.

As you can see the top right of the starter is all messed up from the bell housing.
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I also still need to take a picture of where we notched the KA transmission.

After purchasing a new starter and grinding down the starter gears we tried installing the transmission. The input shaft did not want to go in all the way because the clutch splines had damage to them which was very odd.

Took off the pressure plate and FANTASTIC the brand new 6 puck clutch disc I received from the previous owner (already installed) was cracked and broken.
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But it was all a good experience. I have a new starter and soon a new clutch disc to get this engine running.

[badass8]

Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures of my progress since I have been eager with getting this thing done, but things have been going smooth.

I purchased a new ACT sr20 6 puck clutch disc from FRsport
http://www.frsport.com/ACT-6240306-6-Puck-Sprung-Clutch-Disc-S13-S14-SR20DET_p_15167.html

After I purchased the clutch disc I slapped it on the engine with the pressure plate bolts at 14ft lbs. And the transmission was ready for mounting.

A buddy and I tried to mate up the KA transmission input shaft with the clutch splines but for awhile it just wasn't going in. We ended up taking off the clutch disc and just slid the clutch disc by itself with the provided lube from ACT onto the input shaft. It finally went on smoothly with the clutch disc detached from the pressure plate. After that we installed the clutch disc and pressure plate onto the 1uz again and the transmission input shaft slid right into the clutch splines with ease.

Once the transmission was installed we tested the starter again and it didn't get stuck and spun the engine! Things are looking good!!

At the moment I ordered some Felpro intake manifold gaskets from Autozone and I will be picking those up tomorrow. While I am out I am going to order my custom driveshaft.

All I need to do now is install the intake manifold, fuel rail, wire it up and wait for my driveshaft to arrive and it should be running very soon.

[badass8]

The 1uz is getting closer and closer everyday towards start up and first drive.

I purchased new Felpro intake gaskets and installed those about $36
Wired up the starter/knock sensors.

I checked the injectors and one of the injectors had part of the bottom plastic piece torn off. So I normally don't do this, but I am going to go to the junk yard and grab all 8 USED injectors. I looked up brand new injectors for the 1uz and they were going for about $80 EACH. Yeah that's not happening.

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Driveshaft:
I first went to Powertrain Industries and they were going to charge me $350 for a one piece steel driveshaft. I was going to go with them until a fellow 1uz/s13 owner told me another shop that was cheaper.
BNH4x4 is the shop name in Compton, no website or advertisement from my knowledge just a hole in the wall shop. I placed my order 10/9 and it was done the next day 10/10. They charged me $225 which saved me $125.

The quality is pretty good other then the tacky spray paint.
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Time to install the driveshaft today and see how it fits.

[Clutch Dog]

eagerly waits.. my shop called saying they'd have to modify the tundra headers to work ( more delay's) i shoulda donethis swap in my own home...

[badass8]

eagerly waits.. my shop called saying they'd have to modify the tundra headers to work ( more delay's) i shoulda donethis swap in my own home...

Yeah that was my issue too. I just don't have a welder and I can't stand wiring so I had to have someone else do that.
How much is it costing you for this shop to do it for you?

I ended up getting the driveshaft in Saturday.

But for the second picture the yolk's U-Joint came pretty close to the dust plate so I will probably just grind it down a little.

On that note I have a question regarding driveshafts:

Does the driveshaft/yolk slide in/out during motion of the car? Ie: bumps in the road, acceleration/deceleration, and maybe elevation of the rear end vs the front end. Thank you. I am wondering if the driveshaft will hit the dust plate IF I don't grind it down.

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I also went to the junk yard today and grabbed 6 injectors just in case. I will be cleaning them tomorrow and I really hope I can start the car then if I have the time between my college classes. STAY TUNED!

[Clutch Dog]

lateral movement of a driveshaft should be little to almost none, there will be some though and for the exact reasons you stated

[turtle m3th]

Making some nice progress badass! Can't wait to see this thing rippin around. Also, good find on the driveshaft shop. My shop is in Compton, and this isn't too far from me if I need to get a shaft made.

[badass8]

lateral movement of a driveshaft should be little to almost none, there will be some though and for the exact reasons you stated

Okay perfect thank you. Hopefully it doesn't move about a 1/4 inch then!

Making some nice progress badass! Can't wait to see this thing rippin around. Also, good find on the driveshaft shop. My shop is in Compton, and this isn't too far from me if I need to get a shaft made.

Thanks for the kind words!

I am so close its irritating! haha

I'm currently not getting any spark. I have checked the two coil packs, spark plugs, and all my grounds.

My next step is to go to the junk yard and grab a crank sensor and ignitors. I really believe its one of these.
CLICK picture to view video
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[Fries]

Are your igniters bolted to the chassis? I believe they must be grounded. Double checked you're getting power to igniters/coilpacks?

[badass8]

Are your igniters bolted to the chassis? I believe they must be grounded. Double checked you're getting power to igniters/coilpacks?

I have a question about the igniters being grounded. At the moment they are connected to a stock bracket (pictured on the left) and I was only able to manage to ground one side of the bracket would that be enough?

And no I am not getting any spark to the coils and I plan to test the igniters today for spark.

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[shoguner]

Check the grounds on the back of the heads. Just 1 of those being off causes the whole system to not ground. There are 2, one on each head. That was my problem for a while.

[badass8]

Check the grounds on the back of the heads. Just 1 of those being off causes the whole system to not ground. There are 2, one on each head. That was my problem for a while.

Took off those 2 grounds again to check them out and clean them. Passenger side was good. Drive side ground was frayed so I cleaned it up. But it didn't make a difference.

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I made sure the igniters were grounded to something with no paint and just clean metal. That didn't make a difference.

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I also picked up another pair of igniters and a crank sensor from the junk yard today. Tried both of them, but I am still not getting any spark at all. Kind of stumped at the moment. I need to start reading the diagrams and hopefully figure something out. Maybe the cam sensors now??

Edit: I have been reading up a ton about the no spark issue. This is just a theory, but I've seen a lot of sc400/ls400 threads about faulty ECU's. I plan to open up the ECU and look for burns or anything unordinary. And even pick up a ECU and test a working one.

[psi999]

checked power to the coils?

[psi999]

has been a while but the thick black wires with orange and red stripes are powered up by your relay block? check the whole system is being powered would be a good start.

[Fries]

I would just get a meter and start check that B+ is getting power. Org/Black. How are you powering this? Typically its done by the IGN main relay. I just created my own since I was missing alot of the wiring from the ls400

[badass8]

I would just get a meter and start check that B+ is getting power. Org/Black. How are you powering this? Typically its done by the IGN main relay. I just created my own since I was missing alot of the wiring from the ls400

You are absolutely right I am not getting any power to B+. And Correct it should be getting power from this relay, and 86 but its not. Not sure why.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/83FBCBFA-DD82-46E3-9819-72DEB18C33FD_zpsxnch3gti.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/83FBCBFA-DD82-46E3-9819-72DEB18C33FD_zpsxnch3gti.jpg.html)

[Fries]

85 should be your trigger wire. Some sort of IGN only power source. 86 should be grounded. 30 should be battery power preferably fused and 87 should be connected to B+. I'd just remove the 87A so it's not drawing any power.

Have fun listening to your 1uz start up bruh

[badass8]

Thank you for the advice for what it COULD have been, but I checked every fuse except one!

Which was it....The fuse right next to the battery. By the way the fuse was only a 25AMP fuse should I have a bigger fuse inline with the battery? I also have a 200AMP circuit breaker if that makes a difference.

However I did get it to crank and spark. Now I need gas and I just order a walbro 255 fuel pump.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/51506C8F-06CA-445F-A038-5422EA042598_zpsk4mwknpk.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/51506C8F-06CA-445F-A038-5422EA042598_zpsk4mwknpk.jpg.html)

[badass8]

Just got my 255 walbro installed
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/0329CAF6-39FF-440C-9E09-A77631747320_zps2vssxa0h.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/0329CAF6-39FF-440C-9E09-A77631747320_zps2vssxa0h.jpg.html)

I put in about 3 gallons of 91 since I had old 87 in it. I was hoping it would do the trick, but its not wanting to start and idle! I have tried moving my igniter ground to various places, jumped the car since the battery was low, and used starter fluid. The first start will sound pretty strong, but then it diminishes if keep trying.
Video:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/th_DD0A69A2-1207-411C-944A-205CA66180D6_zps4v6cs7uv.mp4 (http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/DD0A69A2-1207-411C-944A-205CA66180D6_zps4v6cs7uv.mp4)

[Fries]

Mine did that when the maf was unplugged and I had a frayed crank angle sensor wire.

[badass8]

Mine did that when the maf was unplugged and I had a frayed crank angle sensor wire.

I was thinking MAF as another possible problem. I unplugged it and tried starting it again, same result. I should just go grab one from the junk yard to compare even though its likely it can be bad as well. I have also noticed that it will actually WANT to start with starting fluid, the more I spray into the throttle body the more likely it wants to start. No starting fluid= not really a spark.

[psi999]

MAF's are very problematic with how old they are now. Can you test to see that the MAF is getting power?

Unfortunately you wont be able to test the output easily as the MAF outputs a frequency rather than voltage (aka Nissan MAF's).... if you have something like a SAFC you can check this output easily though.

As a side note my 1uzfe will start and run with the MAF disconnected but will run like shit.

Have you tried cranking the engine with a timing light to check if the engine is sparking on each cycle? - might be a worthwhile exercise.

[badass8]

MAF's are very problematic with how old they are now. Can you test to see that the MAF is getting power?

Unfortunately you wont be able to test the output easily as the MAF outputs a frequency rather than voltage (aka Nissan MAF's).... if you have something like a SAFC you can check this output easily though.

As a side note my 1uzfe will start and run with the MAF disconnected but will run like shit.

Have you tried cranking the engine with a timing light to check if the engine is sparking on each cycle? - might be a worthwhile exercise.

Testing the spark with a timing light is a good idea. I will have to purchase a timing light. Mine wont even run with or without the MAF connected.

My buddy did the 1uz swap on his rx7 awhile ago and he had to adjust his TPS to make it run. That's just another possible solution.

Every time I try to gas it when the engine wants to start it doesn't even react like it's getting more gas. It just starts up and dies with or without my foot on the gas.

I'll proceed my tests on Friday since its my only day off.

[badass8]

Small Update:

-I tested the spark again and I am getting spark in Cylinder 1 which is the driver side coil pack.

-I am not getting spark on Cylinder 3 and 5 which is the passenger side coil pack.

-I tested the passenger side coil pack with another coil pack I got from the junk yard, but still nothing.

-Switched out the igniters with some others I got from the junk yard, nothing.

-Tested cam sensors on driver side and passenger side at 2k ohms and they tested exactly the same at 1.110 ohms. I read that they should be 900-1400 ohms so I should be good with those then.

I am puzzled because people can actually run this engine on 4 cylinders. Which I should be doing since one side is getting spark and one side is not.

Possible Problems:
ECU
Passenger Distributor Cap and Rotor.

[badass8]

After realizing the problem I found its something to deal with my passenger side coil pack not sparking, so I started to read. I learned how to test and determine if spark plug wires, coil wires, distributor caps, and rotors are good or bad.



I took pictures of the distributor rotors. Both the passenger and drive side look equally worn at the ends.

Passenger

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/06CD4B51-BA36-4039-960D-9C191BEC7199_zps6su66kdl.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/06CD4B51-BA36-4039-960D-9C191BEC7199_zps6su66kdl.jpg.html)

Driver Side

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/B6CF765B-E05F-4CBF-A611-82C7B6C20011_zps2sphk9zu.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/B6CF765B-E05F-4CBF-A611-82C7B6C20011_zps2sphk9zu.jpg.html)

[badass8]

I have tested everything besides switching out the cam sensors.

Not getting spark:

Cylinders: 2,3,5,8 (Passenger Side Coil Pack)

Getting Spark:

Cylinders: 1,4,6,7 (Driver Side Coil Pack)

-Coil packs both measure at 12.7~ OHMS

-Switched out distributor caps and rotors on passenger side, no difference.

-Switched out ECU's no difference.

[shoguner]

I have tested everything besides switching out the cam sensors.

Not getting spark:

Cylinders: 2,3,5,8 (Passenger Side Coil Pack)

Getting Spark:

Cylinders: 1,4,6,7 (Driver Side Coil Pack)

-Coil packs both measure at 12.7~ OHMS

-Switched out distributor caps and rotors on passenger side, no difference.

-Switched out ECU's no difference.

Have you tried switching out Coil's?

[benarovi]

my 1uz did that. ran on 4 cyl. but balanced to actually run half way smooth for 4 cyl. the coil pack was bad. there are 2 for each dizzys. can get new ones for cheap.

[badass8]

Have you tried switching out Coil's?

Yeah I have like 3 other coil packs and I have used all of them, same result. I also tried another set of igniters with a different ground location.

my 1uz did that. ran on 4 cyl. but balanced to actually run half way smooth for 4 cyl. the coil pack was bad. there are 2 for each dizzys. can get new ones for cheap.

Well that's what I am confused about. I keep reading and I even seen my buddy's 1uz run off of 4 cylinders. But why isn't mine? IF it was the coil pack it SHOULD still run. But mine dies every time upon start up.


I've been a little busy with school as its reaching the end of the semester so I haven't work on it as much as I'd like.
I still haven't checked to see if my injectors are pulsing, rather fix the spark issue then move on to something else.

I did record the continuity reading of each spark plug and coil wires. They seem to be close enough to the specified values listed. Excuse my writing skills.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/A32A8253-2DBF-4EC2-BD8B-18F306435322_zpsy70i0ngp.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/A32A8253-2DBF-4EC2-BD8B-18F306435322_zpsy70i0ngp.jpg.html)

I also checked timing, it looked pretty good to me:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/1A4A2BE7-4153-4206-9AC7-A00772638C35_zpsbzhkoygg.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/1A4A2BE7-4153-4206-9AC7-A00772638C35_zpsbzhkoygg.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/DE34FFB9-4403-4969-9C9A-13720FB80F32_zpsusnvjv1g.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/DE34FFB9-4403-4969-9C9A-13720FB80F32_zpsusnvjv1g.jpg.html)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/C66472F6-66B4-45AE-A902-8D2AB5BA2F3B_zpsiutarits.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/C66472F6-66B4-45AE-A902-8D2AB5BA2F3B_zpsiutarits.jpg.html)

[ingmar F]

What year is your 1uz? Maybe your ecu is immobilized? I have heard of immbolized ecu's letting the Car run for a very short period of time and then the Engine dies. I dont know if you have That Same problem?

[badass8]

What year is your 1uz? Maybe your ecu is immobilized? I have heard of immbolized ecu's letting the Car run for a very short period of time and then the Engine dies. I dont know if you have That Same problem?


It's a 92 I tried another ECU from a junk yard, given it COULD be bad too, but still the same result.
I also opened up the ecu I got with the engine and no sign of leaky capacitors.


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[badass8]

SHE RUNS!

The previous OWNER not the person that did the wiring decided to DEPIN one of the igniter connectors, which happened to be for the passenger side coil. That person switched the IGT and IGF wires so the signal wasn't going to where it should be.

Switched it back to where it should be, Spark are all 8 cylinders, starts and runs just fine.

ElU28sXJs58

[jo_nathon]

That belt seems really loose.

[badass8]

That belt seems really loose.

It is I need a new tensioner. It's bouncing everywhere.

[jo_nathon]

Glad you finally got it running though. Really happy for you. Can't wait to actually get my build going. Just waiting on turtle to finish making all his swap stuff.

[badass8]

Glad you finally got it running though. Really happy for you. Can't wait to actually get my build going. Just waiting on turtle to finish making all his swap stuff.

Thanks a lot man. Sucks I got it running just before Christmas now I want to buy whats left to finish it haha!

Awesome good luck man, if you have any questions let me know.

[jo_nathon]

Will do. I'm getting really excited about doing the swap.

[Fries]

Congrats man. I knew you'd get it figured out! Cannot wait to see a video of you tearing around in this thing!

[badass8]

Congrats man. I knew you'd get it figured out! Cannot wait to see a video of you tearing around in this thing!

Thanks man. Class is done in 2 weeks so I will have time to finish it.

Any progress on your s14? Seen that you took it back out.

[psi999]

Well done mate, what a mission!!

[badass8]

I've had some Tundra headers for awhile that were custom made, so I decided to test fit them today.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/B0C93118-A094-4703-8FDE-E5AC34EBF5A6_zpscvkhn7su.png (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/B0C93118-A094-4703-8FDE-E5AC34EBF5A6_zpscvkhn7su.png.html)

Cleared the frame rail and steering shaft just fine!
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/1B068159-37D7-4383-8CE0-7B5546A9A316_zpslqeawhln.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/1B068159-37D7-4383-8CE0-7B5546A9A316_zpslqeawhln.jpg.html)

Now my passenger side is pretty crammed with lines. I have some options: I can bend the fuel lines which is annoying doing it on the car, I'd love to flare the fuel lines and do custom steel braided lines through the trans tunnel, or just cut the fuel lines a little and use rubber hose so it hugs the frame staying away from the headers. Tell me what you guys suggest.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/C01F1AA2-453B-45EA-BE69-6F6B97218EC5_zpss30v5nyp.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/C01F1AA2-453B-45EA-BE69-6F6B97218EC5_zpss30v5nyp.jpg.html)

[Drifting Kalamari]

I had no issues bending the fuel lines close to the firewall to getit away from the headers, your work is coming along wonderfully! Can't wait to see more!!

[shoguner]

holy shit that manifold!!!

[badass8]

I had no issues bending the fuel lines close to the firewall to getit away from the headers, your work is coming along wonderfully! Can't wait to see more!!

holy shit that manifold!!!

Thanks guys!

Drifting Kalamari: Did you have to remove the fuel hard lines completely or just bend them with a tool under the car? Wish I did this while I had the engine out.

[Drifting Kalamari]

How I did it may not be the "proper" way but it worked well for me! Lol

I loosened where the lines are mounted to the firewall and underneath so I had a little wiggle room. I then placed a 22mm socket between the firewall and fuel lines. I then put light pressure on the lines by the socket in order to give it enough of a bend so when I removed the socket the lines were really close to the firewall. I then remounted the hard line so it wouldn't wiggle.

That's it, lol

Here's a potato pic of it

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq263/yashualachesis/Mobile%20Uploads/1413750512_zps4eb4ed1d.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/yashualachesis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1413750512_zps4eb4ed1d.jpg.html)


And a pic of the fuel filter coming off the hard line right next to the firewall
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq263/yashualachesis/Mobile%20Uploads/1412009301_zps3780488b.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/yashualachesis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1412009301_zps3780488b.jpg.html)

[badass8]

Your manifold sits low, which made me realize I had to put washers on my engine mounts to lift the engine off the steering rack. That's why my passenger exhaust manifold come so close to the lines..grrrr.

I seen your manifold and I was like holy shit you have a ton of room!

How's your clutch line looking? If you have a full exhaust on it that is.

[Drifting Kalamari]

I have an aftermarket flexible (Auto to manual) clutch line that will stay by the trans and away from the heat. I'm using stock headers right now, DS modified by TurtleMeth and passenger side I had modified to get the end down and away from the trans and firewall.

I have had personal matters to deal with first before continuing on this project, so maybe next year I'll be done.
I can't wait to see more of your progress!!!

[Hoonigan19]

sick build man! motor sounds badass.

You might wanna split a rubber hose and put it along the sharp edge where your harness tuck is ... if you haven't done that yet... might cut your harness sometime down the line.

[badass8]

I have an aftermarket flexible (Auto to manual) clutch line that will stay by the trans and away from the heat. I'm using stock headers right now, DS modified by TurtleMeth and passenger side I had modified to get the end down and away from the trans and firewall.

I have had personal matters to deal with first before continuing on this project, so maybe next year I'll be done.
I can't wait to see more of your progress!!!

As you can tell this is my first swap, or else I would have bought that damn clutch line right away. Just looked it up and that would be really nice so I can have the clutch line go straight through the trans tunnel.

I figured go bold and just go with tundra headers since I haven't seen anyone else with them, in person at least.

Christmas is setting me back a bit from getting this done. I'd say 1-2 months and it'll be 100% on the road. Gotta get it done before college starts again in the spring.

sick build man! motor sounds badass.

You might wanna split a rubber hose and put it along the sharp edge where your harness tuck is ... if you haven't done that yet... might cut your harness sometime down the line.

Good eye! It is a bit sharp, I'll have to put something there to soften it up.

Thank you guys for the kind words. Pushes me to get this done!

[badass8]

I've been taking my time with the swap lately since school has started up again, and 2 new jobs.
Here's some pictures of the exhaust Turtle Meth is making for me.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/BF98A6B6-D081-4DB6-A1C4-921576F9310D_zpst595raaz.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/BF98A6B6-D081-4DB6-A1C4-921576F9310D_zpst595raaz.jpg.html)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/C0C8CC1D-9076-461E-BCAE-ED42D2EEA7D9_zpsawf9gfqg.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/C0C8CC1D-9076-461E-BCAE-ED42D2EEA7D9_zpsawf9gfqg.jpg.html)


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[Drifting Kalamari]

That's a nice crossover pipe. Turtlemeth's stuff is top notch.

Keep us updated!

[JZ78]

Nice first swap choice!

sent from my mind

[shoguner]

Wait... so you build a nice mani for the drivers side. But kept the stock shitty log for the passenger? Why didn't you use the other tundra header?

[badass8]

Thank you for the kinds words. Almost there!

Wait... so you build a nice mani for the drivers side. But kept the stock shitty log for the passenger? Why didn't you use the other tundra header?

Haha no I would never do that. The passenger side is still a tundra header. It just looks like a log header on the passenger side because of the black paint.

Passenger side.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/96C0AC92-A4B8-477D-B481-E89CD8D5DE4C_zpsejmlta2s.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/96C0AC92-A4B8-477D-B481-E89CD8D5DE4C_zpsejmlta2s.jpg.html)

[shoguner]

Thank you for the kinds words. Almost there!



Haha no I would never do that. The passenger side is still a tundra header. It just looks like a log header on the passenger side because of the black paint.

Passenger side.
(IMG)

Oooh ok. Good, i was about to come over and slap you lol.

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq263/yashualachesis/Mobile%20Uploads/1413750512_zps4eb4ed1d.jpg

This is why i was confused. Also, the crossover pipe in ingenious.

[badass8]

Yeah I was even able to use the stock fuel lines, and I routed them through the trans tunnel.

Here is a short start up video with the new exhaust:
t2V1nUjyv6k

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/61320841-78A1-4418-AAF1-A90E78EC9C33_zpszx3zh7re.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/61320841-78A1-4418-AAF1-A90E78EC9C33_zpszx3zh7re.jpg.html)



HOWEVER. A hopefully small problem has occurred.
After we finished bleeding the clutch we figured we should try engaging/disengaging the clutch.
While the car is off I can switch gears sorta fine. But when the car is on and I try to shift to ANY
gear I can't it's, too hard to even force it. It wont go into gear while I have the clutch engaged. I
assume it's the Master Cylinder. I am hoping it doesn't have anything to do with the tranmission/TOB.
What do you guys suggest?
*Note before the swap the MC and SC were working fine with the stock engine.

[Drifting Kalamari]

I haven't started mine yet but noticed after bleeding my MC and slave i couldn't move the shifter into any gears but 1st and 2nd. I hear for me it's an issue with the flywheel and pressure plate not working with the KA clutch plate; kind of a common problem. So I am pulling the trans this morning to get my new KA clutch and pressure plate mated to the MR2 flywheel at a machine shop... should solve the problem.

Dunno if this issue happens with other trans or just the KA/SR trans...

[shoguner]

Yeah I was even able to use the stock fuel lines, and I routed them through the trans tunnel.

Here is a short start up video with the new exhaust:


[IMG]



HOWEVER. A hopefully small problem has occurred.
After we finished bleeding the clutch we figured we should try engaging/disengaging the clutch.
While the car is off I can switch gears sorta fine. But when the car is on and I try to shift to ANY
gear I can't it's, too hard to even force it. It wont go into gear while I have the clutch engaged. I
assume it's the Master Cylinder. I am hoping it doesn't have anything to do with the tranmission/TOB.
What do you guys suggest?
*Note before the swap the MC and SC were working fine with the stock engine.


Measure your distance between the TOB and clutch, your bellhousing might not be milled down enough.

[badass8]

Small update.

-Wired up the aftermarket water temp gauge.
-Wired up the my electric fan to the AC button which was pretty useful

-Purchased and installed new clutch Master and Slave... BUT the transmission still wont go into gear while the car is running.

1) Tried bleeding the clutch with fresh brake fluid like 10 times
2) Tried adjusting the Master Cylinder a couples times

I am worried with Brett Collins extended TOB it wasn't extended enough. Gonna try to extend the slave a little and go from there.
I am really trying to avoid pulling the transmission because I would have to pull the whole motor out and its basically complete...

[Drifting Kalamari]

My trans was junk and couldn't change gears even after pulling it back out So I now have a new KA trans.

I'm hoping to not have the same issue, As long as the engine isn't running I can now change into any gear I need. If the engine going on and causes the problem it is either the TOB is too short (I have the Collins doubled up TOB) or the clutch plate is too thick and is stuck between the pressure plate and flywheel.

A couple more things to button up then I'll try starting mine to let you know if I have same issue.

Yours is looking boss BTW, loving this thread.

[badass8]

My trans was junk and couldn't change gears even after pulling it back out So I now have a new KA trans.

I'm hoping to not have the same issue, As long as the engine isn't running I can now change into any gear I need. If the engine going on and causes the problem it is either the TOB is too short (I have the Collins doubled up TOB) or the clutch plate is too thick and is stuck between the pressure plate and flywheel.

A couple more things to button up then I'll try starting mine to let you know if I have same issue.

Yours is looking boss BTW, loving this thread.

I am using the same KA trans from my KA24DE and it shifted just fine that's why I am like grrr it has something to do with the swap. My car is at a friends house at the moment so that's why I am not trying to pull the engine out because that's just more time and he wants my car out of his place which is understandable. If worst comes to worst I'll just tow it back to my house and unhook everything.

Thanks man. Glad to hear yours is coming together as well. I have less then a month of class left so it'll be complete soon. I HOPE!

[badass8]

Finally discovered the issue which was the knockoff pressure plate I received with the swap I purchased.

On this no name pressure plate it had an inner lip which stayed in contact with the clutch disc, so the clutch disc was never able to spin freely.

Pressure Plate inner lip:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/B84A826A-4AC5-4BCF-A064-B837E0C526DD_zpswtkqedg5.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/B84A826A-4AC5-4BCF-A064-B837E0C526DD_zpswtkqedg5.jpg.html)

Knockoff pressure plate hitting the clutch disc:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/117ae643-fee6-4d73-970c-f14cc65a8fa8_zpsb4z1cqnn.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/117ae643-fee6-4d73-970c-f14cc65a8fa8_zpsb4z1cqnn.jpg.html)

Turtle Meth was able to help me out once again with an ACT Pressure plate:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/1475BFF5-DC70-44AE-A34D-3E985EC5C52E_zpshscheogc.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/1475BFF5-DC70-44AE-A34D-3E985EC5C52E_zpshscheogc.jpg.html)

No contact between the ACT Pressure Plate and clutch disc:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/3A6C5BC2-EF39-4466-87ED-24E9AF7AD079_zps91vqxut3.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/3A6C5BC2-EF39-4466-87ED-24E9AF7AD079_zps91vqxut3.jpg.html)

Next update it SHOULD be in gear and driving...

[Clutch Dog]

Got any measurements for the new driveshaft/ I took the forward piece out and measured it 1 and 1/4th shorter then what i had. Im waiting on a driveline shop to finish it

[badass8]

Got any measurements for the new driveshaft/ I took the forward piece out and measured it 1 and 1/4th shorter then what i had. Im waiting on a driveline shop to finish it

From the U joint to the beginning of the yolk its about 41" BUT my driveshaft is super close to the dust shield on the back of the trans.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/10ED6E99-21B4-4A29-8713-85D494487E87_zpsttejapsc.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/10ED6E99-21B4-4A29-8713-85D494487E87_zpsttejapsc.jpg.html)
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[Clutch Dog]

looks like ill do 39 and 3/8th then. thanks!

[Clutch Dog]

Did you get this swap running again? I did a check for engagement on my end and my trans shifts. and my fuel lines are routed now. im waiting on the driveshaft and a wiring harness then im gonna turn key.

[badass8]

Good to hear man!

I need one day of work to complete it really. I have one more final for class Tuesday, and I should finish this up Wednesday/Thursday. Pretty simple stuff really.

ToDo List:
-Install Driveshaft
-Install Exhaust
-Hook up Power Steering Lines
-Bleed Clutch
-Bleed Coolant System

[badass8]

Finally! She moves! I still need to do minor things like power steering and bleed the system but this was a relief.

/h-u38cec84A

[Clutch Dog]

Hell yeah!

[badass8]

Just been doing tedious work to it.

-Bled the cooling system
-PS lines hooked up and away from the headers.

Took it out for a drive and every time I would touch the throttle it would bog pretty bad and no power.
I tried unplugging the MAF which allowed me to give it throttle without a problem, but of course it runs super rich.

At the moment I am trying to hook up the CEL but I am having trouble finding the CEL (W) wire on the 1uz ECU. I have looked at wiring diagrams, still no luck.

[profile18]

Not sure what year your UZ is but my W (cel) was a Yellow & red wire on the 26 pin plug.

[LB2475]

Awesome thread man! Glad to see you getting the car moving around under it's own power. I look forward to seeing a celebratory burnout soon!

[badass8]

Not sure what year your UZ is but my W (cel) was a Yellow & red wire on the 26 pin plug.

Sorry late response since my computer isn't' working and I had all my wiring diagrams on that...

My 1uz is a 1992 out of a ls400. But I also see the 26 pin plug and one of the wires is yellow and red. Maybe I have been reading the wrong year wiring diagram.

[Salvarath]

If you care to share, about what does it cost to have a 1uzfe/ka trans swap?

[badass8]

If you care to share, about what does it cost to have a 1uzfe/ka trans swap?

Under $3,000~ I'd say. My exhaust was probably the most expensive part because of clearance issues.

Back to the wiring issue. I think I have found the problem. I didn't do my wiring and I found that my 26 Plug as suggested by profile18 is suppose to have the "W" wire also known as the "CEL"

Here is my 26 Plug: The person who wired my s13 took out all the other wires including the CEL.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/768863E6-DB53-4BC2-8D14-7DA2310B77DC_zpsxe21frhq.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/768863E6-DB53-4BC2-8D14-7DA2310B77DC_zpsxe21frhq.jpg.html)

[badass8]

Finally wired the CEL.
But no codes are being thrown.....
I put it in diagnostic mode and all it does is flash the CEL continuously while the key is in the "ON" position.
I read that if it continuously flashes there is no codes being stored. Which doesn't make sense to me because I do not have an EGR and that code should be flashing.

Anyways here's a small CEL how to...

This is my first small write up so here we go:

Solution to wiring the CEL (Check Engine Light) for a 1992 ls400 1uzfe into a s13:

1uzfe CEL Wire Location:
-First the 1uzfe CEL wire is a ground
-Refer to wiring diagram: http://www.lextreme.com/lexecc1.pdf
-CEL wire (YELLOW/RED) located on the 1uz ECU 26plug is #5 labeled "W"

I have a lot of wires missing on the 26 plug due to the swap and how it was wired. But here is my 26 plug you can see the YELLOW/RED CEL wire.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/750AE67C-9574-4556-9FFA-BD03554D3568_zpsi2z4mf6p.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/750AE67C-9574-4556-9FFA-BD03554D3568_zpsi2z4mf6p.jpg.html)

1991 s13 DOHC CEL Location:
-This time the S13 CEL wire is power so it works perfect with the 1uzfe CEL wire.
-Refer to wiring guide: http://www.ma240sx.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=10070
-CEL wire (RED) #4 located on F1 plug its the brown plug that normally connects to the ka24de engine harness.

Here is my F1 plug, you can clearly see the RED CEL wire. I then cut the red wire away from the F1 plug to get it ready to be soldered together with the 1uz CEL wire.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/D9B7AB7A-9681-4EB2-BC39-47EAD52B4DD8_zpsjj10v1hu.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/D9B7AB7A-9681-4EB2-BC39-47EAD52B4DD8_zpsjj10v1hu.jpg.html)

To make it simple:
Yellow/Red (1uzfe wire) spliced into Red (s13 wire)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/2DC0BC54-B781-4C86-8756-74558F80FAA3_zpstlnhycgv.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/2DC0BC54-B781-4C86-8756-74558F80FAA3_zpstlnhycgv.jpg.html)

[profile18]

Right on my UZ is the same year. i also deleted EGR and mine dosent thrown any codes. i read some where with the earlier LS400 UZ's jumping the EGR isnt necessary. With your bogging problem sounds more of an O2 sensor problem check your sensors &/or connection. My UZ fell flat on its face with any throttle when i forgot to plug my
O2 sensor back in.

[badass8]

After working all summer I finally got the chance to work on it a little.

It's running pig rich so I decided to do a Fuel Pressure Test..... Sure enough my fuel pressure is pretty damn high, 50+ psi at idle. Looks like the stock FPR can't handle the walbro 255.

What aftermarket FPR's do you guys use??

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[shoguner]

haha. This is something no one does with 1uzs.
Factory 1uz have a variable pump, so their FPS suck.
I just used a cheap one i had laying around. But anyone will work. Make sure it's for fuel injection and not carb!
41psi is stock.

[badass8]

haha. This is something no one does with 1uzs.
Factory 1uz have a variable pump, so they're FPS suck.
I just used a cheap one i had laying around. But anyone will work. Make sure it's for fuel injection and not carb!
41psi is stock.

Yeah I was told to remove the Pulsation Damper too.

I was planning to get the Tomei Type S.

What size are those banjo fittings w/ the bolt on your fuel return and feed on your fuel rail??

[Fries]

Super interesting discovery! Nice dude!

[shoguner]

Yeah I was told to remove the Pulsation Damper too.

I was planning to get the Tomei Type S.

What size are those banjo fittings w/ the bolt on your fuel return and feed on your fuel rail??

Just responded to your PM.
Sorry i don't get on much now.


Believe it or not it is the same fitting as the brake booster vacuum line on the back of the manifold. Same size and everything. just go find two of those from the junk yard and use them. Makes it so much easier!

[badass8]

Super interesting discovery! Nice dude!
Thanks! How are things going for you?


Just responded to your PM.
Sorry i don't get on much now.


Believe it or not it is the same fitting as the brake booster vacuum line on the back of the manifold. Same size and everything. just go find two of those from the junk yard and use them. Makes it so much easier!

Just picked them up, but that's awesome. who knew that would even work! You can use the banjo and the bolt. Easily saved me $20+ Thanks a ton man!

[shoguner]

Thanks! How are things going for you?




Just picked them up, but that's awesome. who knew that would even work! You can use the banjo and the bolt. Easily saved me $20+ Thanks a ton man!

Glad it worked!
I have no idea how i found it out! haha. I just remember seeing it and be like... what if?

[badass8]

Haha exactly... good find!

So...

Installed the Tomei Type S FPR I adjusted it to 40 psi, it helped a little but still bogged and died out with throttle.... So yes the problem is still here. But I decided to actually keep it running for about 30 minutes without applied throttle to adjust the TPS a bit more. I was able to rev the engine freely when it was in operating temperature without bogging out which was nice.
My possible verdicts: Either the IACV or Temp Sensor, both of them aren't throwing codes. The black smoke that comes from the exhaust still leads me to think Temp Sensor (even though it's in spec). I have a spare IACV that I am going to install and go from there...I will update in the up coming week.

[shoguner]

Haha exactly... good find!

So...

Installed the Tomei Type S FPR I adjusted it to 40 psi, it helped a little but still bogged and died out with throttle.... So yes the problem is still here. But I decided to actually keep it running for about 30 minutes without applied throttle to adjust the TPS a bit more. I was able to rev the engine freely when it was in operating temperature without bogging out which was nice.
My possible verdicts: Either the IACV or Temp Sensor, both of them aren't throwing codes. The black smoke that comes from the exhaust still leads me to think Temp Sensor (even though it's in spec). I have a spare IACV that I am going to install and go from there...I will update in the up coming week.

Delete the IACV to rule out the IACV.
Black smoke is STUPID rich. I would check stuck/leaky injectors.
Temp sensor wouldn't hurt to change.

[badass8]

Delete the IACV to rule out the IACV.

Black smoke is STUPID rich. I would check stuck/leaky injectors.

Temp sensor wouldn't hurt to change.


In order to delete the IACV I need an aftermarket ECU though correct?

I was thinking the same since I'm using one injector that I had to get from the junkyard. But I'll fix the temp sensor and IACV since they are cheap and easy.

[badass8]

Cleaned the IACV today and what do you know it runs even when cold. I even took it on its first drive today. I just need to clean her up and button up the remaining parts.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/55748EC1-6769-4760-AC9F-E00C7B3EA5CC_zpsb0lkbvpx.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/55748EC1-6769-4760-AC9F-E00C7B3EA5CC_zpsb0lkbvpx.jpg.html)


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[Malik]

nice work, lets see how this goes.

[badass8]

Question...
Did you guys use a different Throttle Cable for this swap besides the s13 cable? Seems as though the cable is too tight and lifts the throttle a bit so it idles high.

I also still can't WOT it because it just bogs and backfires, but light throttle works fine. I am debating to get new injectors even though most people say injectors aren't really issues on these engines.

[profile18]

i used an sc400 throttle cable on my Cressida, not sure if it works for S-chassis.

[badass8]

i used an sc400 throttle cable on my Cressida, not sure if it works for S-chassis.

Sounds good thanks. I asked a couple people on the facebook 1uz page and they slot the throttle cable mount bolt holes or they just use a SOHC cable which I believe mine is a DOHC cable.

[TheRealSy90]

I though the SOHC cable is shorter than the DOHC.

[badass8]

I though the SOHC cable is shorter than the DOHC.


I guess you are right. That's odd then. I'll just slot the bracket and that should help.
My cable seems long and I have a lot of slack but the actual metal part of the cable that attaches to the throttle prevents it from hitting the throttle stop screw.

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[badass8]

So I've been MIA for awhile it seems. Work was drowning me in hours and I even put the car on craigslist to see what I can get for it, but nothing interests me.

Finally got the chance to work on it yesterday fixed some small leaks, and took it for a drive. Now I want to keep it again haha. However, it kept bogging on full throttle.

My buddy told me he had bogging issues because his air filter was too restrictive. So I took off the filter and BAM fixed my bogging issues... Shitty ebay filters suck! I took it out to run some errands for xmas and everything works pretty damn well except for my garbage alignment and loud ass exhaust. I plan to buy myself some tools for xmas and hopefully I'll get this thing up and drifting again.

[FaLKoN240]

Is the IACV under the throttle body where the hell is it? I have a 95 LS400 and I'm just going through basic maintenance stuff. I eventually want to 5 speed it, but after reading through your thread I'm second guessing lol.

[badass8]

Is the IACV under the throttle body where the hell is it? I have a 95 LS400 and I'm just going through basic maintenance stuff. I eventually want to 5 speed it, but after reading through your thread I'm second guessing lol.

Here is a picture from my first page of my scattered build haha.
You will see the black piece that's the face of the IACV you don't have to take out the whole thing to clean it. Just unscrew the 3 screws. Yes screws. Not the 10mm nuts.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/pballa88/8df627e1-e890-4b9e-a2d6-e8c1b0054bae_zpsbncv3sbt.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/pballa88/media/8df627e1-e890-4b9e-a2d6-e8c1b0054bae_zpsbncv3sbt.jpg.html)

This is my first swap ever so I'll admit it's not professionally done. It was just a bunch of trial and error and learning everything.

[Heywood Jablomie]

Those motors are neat. I sold mine out of my cressida to get a 1j but I liked it a lot. Never had an engine that made so much torque at 1k rpm, lots of fun.

[SoundEfx]

Nice build and congrats on getting it running.
2016 should be fun!!!

[FaLKoN240]

And if you don't mind, can you post up what parts are needed to convert to 5 speed using KA tranny.

I saw you used an SW20 FW, SR clutch, KA tranny (duh)

[badass8]

Those motors are neat. I sold mine out of my cressida to get a 1j but I liked it a lot. Never had an engine that made so much torque at 1k rpm, lots of fun.

Yeah I am just learning how great they are. They seem indestructible according to people that beat the hell out of them. I do miss a turbo noises though...

Nice build and congrats on getting it running.
2016 should be fun!!!

Thank you. That's what I am hoping.

And if you don't mind, can you post up what parts are needed to convert to 5 speed using KA tranny.

I saw you used an SW20 FW, SR clutch, KA tranny (duh)

Will do. The clutch setup is what I use and many others.

-KA Transmission Adapter Plate
-Extended Throwout Bearing
-Pilot Bushing Adapter
-MR2 3sgte Flywheel (the flywheel bolt holes will have to be slotted to fit onto the crank)
-ACT T023 Pressure Plate
-SR20 ACT 6 Puck Sprung Disc

[Clutch Dog]

Hehehe (https://www.facebook.com/enter.the.rabbit.hole/videos/10207968517916970/?l=1721815244520580222)


running S14 1uz.. using mostly this forum for help on stuff like power steering and driveshaft shit. thanks guys.

now to wire up the fans and register it

Start up first time (https://www.facebook.com/enter.the.rabbit.hole/videos/10207949960973058/?l=2052672830285558922)

[ingmar F]

Really Nice man! It must feel good to hear it start for the first time!


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[badass8]

Hehehe (https://www.facebook.com/enter.the.rabbit.hole/videos/10207968517916970/?l=1721815244520580222)


running S14 1uz.. using mostly this forum for help on stuff like power steering and driveshaft shit. thanks guys.

now to wire up the fans and register it

Start up first time (https://www.facebook.com/enter.the.rabbit.hole/videos/10207949960973058/?l=2052672830285558922)

Good to see you are working on it again. I really don't have much to do now.

-Bolt down battery
-Lower the car and get a drift setup
-Buy a new seat bracket
-Buy tires

Really Nice man! It must feel good to hear it start for the first time!


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Thanks! Yeah and it's running great, I've been driving it around town almost every day.