Sezio's Project 1UZ-FE S14 (400SX)

[Sezio]

Hello guys I thought I'd share my little build with you guys. I've had my s14 for about 5 years now and have had several times
when I felt like selling it. I finally made up my mind and decided to keep it. It's a 1995 SE model that came automatic. I did a
manual swap myself shortly after I got the car. Started getting upgrades here and there. blah blah blah not much of a typer so
i'm just going to post up pictures and go from there...

How it looked when I got it...
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/2d82bc5e.jpg
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0005.jpg

Basic KA with Auto Transmission behind it
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/38c6e45a.jpg

Got some R33 Skyline Brakes
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0069.jpg
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0080-1.jpg

Little shot of the interior
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0035-1.jpg

Installed new Godspeed Coilovers
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0309.jpg

Got the inner and outer tie rods from Wicked Tuning. Amazingly awesome! the have the spacer already machined into them.
I added an extra tein spacer and modified my spindles for extra angle
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0378-1.jpg

Took the engine apart and rebuilt it
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0002-2.jpg
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0011.jpg
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http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0045-2.jpg

Re-did wiring and tucked it
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0066-2.jpg

Initially on going KA-T but decided to keep it NA
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0037-3.jpg
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0026-1.jpg
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0053-1-2.jpg

Job finished
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMAG0081-4.jpg

So I've been running this set up a while now and realized I need more power. Had a fee wheel changes and lots of street drifting (shhh)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/IMG_20120917_184904.jpg

Picture taken by Mr. Mad Mike
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/imagejpeg_2_2.jpg

Changed wheels again and got me a oem front lip & Navan sideskirts
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/11C1043B-F2D3-4FF7-B58C-CFAF9F65C039-880-0000004EA3E43AED_zpsa41ac886.jpg

And now currently 4/2013 I got this crazy idea to throw in a 1uzfe motor from a 1992 LS400. Purchased the motor
with harness and ECU for $260! My plans are to run my KA transmission and later upgrade to a 350z transmission. Thanks to
Brett Collins at Collinsadaptors.com this will be possible. Here's what I got done so far...

When I found her
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/1FA5EE07-6489-44AA-8EEF-A95B3DAF2B87-357-0000001E2608BF8E_zpsaec5cb03.jpg

Took her out and brought her home
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/93B18701-6078-4153-B4F4-17150261C68C-7323-000004455D47928E_zpsbedcd7d9.jpg

Started breaking her down and get her cleaned up and ready for a rebuild
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/2E5E9AC6-B4EF-44A4-9175-99AB01D2CA83-357-0000001E224C37AB_zps3de87376.jpg
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/23F7244A-48DA-41D9-BF6D-BE1B37AAC00D-357-0000001E1B8FFF52_zps7d71d706.jpg

Hey look there I am lol
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/2F5D019D-75B8-4CDF-8F3F-7E6495A385D4-357-0000001E13836006_zpse49d53a8.jpg
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/089F667D-493E-4186-BECE-77EBA17068BA-357-0000001E19BD8685_zpsa56c6ab3.jpg

Got new Oil Pump, Water Pump
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/87ADB0F6-4273-4561-B484-033751C92B84-357-0000001DF7F22E31_zps97d5ef89.jpg
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/5A19AC74-A7C5-492C-9A97-340AF3280C82-357-0000001DF6183AED_zps775d12a0.jpg

New Rings for the Pistons
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/78427F86-A835-436E-AD29-6E0E1C47C07E-357-0000001DFBAD88EB_zpsa074938a.jpg
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/F6DDB583-4883-4B4A-BF8A-10EEEDEDE159-357-0000001DF9EB0587_zps28cf158f.jpg

Unfortunately I can't find the pictures of the Crank and Rod Bearings install but I got those in there (ACL Race Series Bearings)

Got the the Valve Covers Wrinkle Coated in Red (my S14 patiently waiting in the back)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/D640CA65-3F75-4A16-8A32-34762A964764-357-0000001DF447EEF7_zpsec8aafb4.jpg

How she currently stands as of 4/3/13
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/C81B5CAB-B46D-4DF1-8256-2C32E90887EF-357-0000001DF081DBDB_zpsbff4c64f.jpg

[Sezio]

**Update**

Got my kit from Brett so now I can start some work.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/5D3F2DA1-673A-48D8-BAEC-2CD94FC366E9-3832-000001843AC4400D_zps59104892.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/5D3F2DA1-673A-48D8-BAEC-2CD94FC366E9-3832-000001843AC4400D_zps59104892.jpg.html)

Installed! One thing though about this kit is that you need to replace the starter bolts because the bolt heads hit the adapter plate.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/44529959-3D7E-4C8A-9A3F-30BD6FC295D4-3832-0000018254B990A6_zpsb6ef7122.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/44529959-3D7E-4C8A-9A3F-30BD6FC295D4-3832-0000018254B990A6_zpsb6ef7122.jpg.html)

She's ready!
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/4CC41C6F-F07A-41DD-B024-9409E0AA2E70-3832-0000018248835ED1_zps6c01a2cc.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/4CC41C6F-F07A-41DD-B024-9409E0AA2E70-3832-0000018248835ED1_zps6c01a2cc.jpg.html)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/1C76F415-126F-403D-A444-079AA3866965-3832-0000018230EB2D01_zpsba5483fb.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/1C76F415-126F-403D-A444-079AA3866965-3832-0000018230EB2D01_zpsba5483fb.jpg.html)

In the beast goes...
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/5C4DA1E0-6302-4D45-802C-81F8D63096AA-3832-000001822D075CE3_zpsc86ee9c0.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/5C4DA1E0-6302-4D45-802C-81F8D63096AA-3832-000001822D075CE3_zpsc86ee9c0.jpg.html)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/8A6C6510-2467-466D-AD9C-2A0CBEA90009-3832-000001822F058785_zps7de483a0.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/8A6C6510-2467-466D-AD9C-2A0CBEA90009-3832-000001822F058785_zps7de483a0.jpg.html)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/264ABDDB-4E5F-45FF-B39C-6E10781EAFF3-3832-000001822B0A40B9_zpsb5a90a18.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/264ABDDB-4E5F-45FF-B39C-6E10781EAFF3-3832-000001822B0A40B9_zpsb5a90a18.jpg.html)

[snow hawk]

Diggin the 1uz! very clean man! what rims are the white ones? they looked pretty bangin on her. In for more updates!

[Sezio]

Diggin the 1uz! very clean man! what rims are the white ones? they looked pretty bangin on her. In for more updates!

Thanks bro! Those wheels are actually XXR 521 in 18x10 all around.

[OLDSCHOOLRICER]

Ah man this is you're build thread. Lol im following you on i.g i have the red s13 with the diamonds. I just got a 1uz yesterday to. Im going to follow this thread for reference

[240boi115]

diggin the build and the zenki.. its a clean car bro!

[Apex Eight]

Sick build. Subscribed

[Sezio]

Ah man this is you're build thread. Lol im following you on i.g i have the red s13 with the diamonds. I just got a 1uz yesterday to. Im going to follow this thread for reference

Haha yea bro this is me. Sucks I got into those little complications but I should have it running soon. Thanks for the love.

[Frank_Jaeger]

Please consider doing a writeup on the wiring! You will be hailed as a god.

[Sezio]

Please consider doing a writeup on the wiring! You will be hailed as a god.

Will do sir.

[Sezio]

Little update*

The last runner for driver side exhaust manifold hits my steering column so I had to cut it off. I'm gonna have to get a straight piece of piping to go around it and then go down to the Y-Pipe I'm gonna use. Also I noticed the oil pan may have some clearance issues with the sway bar. I'll post pictures later today.

[240boi115]

just curious but what are you going to do with the ka over there?

[Sezio]

just curious but what are you going to do with the ka over there?

Sell it. I already sold the head which is Ported and Polished

[Frank_Jaeger]

Little update*

The last runner for driver side exhaust manifold hits my steering column so I had to cut it off. I'm gonna have to get a straight piece of piping to go around it and then go down to the Y-Pipe I'm gonna use. Also I noticed the oil pan may have some clearance issues with the sway bar. I'll post pictures later today.
What headers are you using?

[Sezio]

stock manifolds that the LS400 comes with

[project_silvia]

cool build

[Flicktitty]

Cool build! looking forward to seeing it done.

[Bambi]

Sell it. I already sold the head which is Ported and Polished

Hmmm, how much would you sell the rest for?

[Sezio]

Hmmm, how much would you sell the rest for?

I'll post a FS thread later on after this but if you're really interested PM me.

[bradturner1996]

Awesome build, do you still have the white xxrs? If so would you sell them?

[Sezio]

Awesome build, do you still have the white xxrs? If so would you sell them?

Thanks bro. I actually traded those wheels a few months ago.

[rps13drift]

Little update*

The last runner for driver side exhaust manifold hits my steering column so I had to cut it off. I'm gonna have to get a straight piece of piping to go around it and then go down to the Y-Pipe I'm gonna use. Also I noticed the oil pan may have some clearance issues with the sway bar. I'll post pictures later today.


Sikky's sway bar works good with this swap. No need to mod oil pans or anything...

[Sezio]

Sikky's sway bar works good with this swap. No need to mod oil pans or anything...

That's exactly what i'm getting. I was looking into it yesterday afternoon. Thanks for your input though. :bigok:

[Sezio]

Here's a little update...

I said screw $100 for egr plates so I made my own haha. Not the best looking ones but they do the job.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/6CA0643D-6F87-45E8-A2DB-F4C75EBCCC17-5165-0000035A8EFCA9C1_zpse9e410f7.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/6CA0643D-6F87-45E8-A2DB-F4C75EBCCC17-5165-0000035A8EFCA9C1_zpse9e410f7.jpg.html)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/B7328BC6-B2C8-4F78-9D7C-81795AF597F6-5165-0000035A9152E2C0_zps5d5ca70a.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/B7328BC6-B2C8-4F78-9D7C-81795AF597F6-5165-0000035A9152E2C0_zps5d5ca70a.jpg.html)

Got the KA transmission bolten up.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/D2C6785E-E446-425C-861B-1C924F65BD4A-5165-0000035A63F46244_zps309411af.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/D2C6785E-E446-425C-861B-1C924F65BD4A-5165-0000035A63F46244_zps309411af.jpg.html)

And in she goes for good this time after the 8th time.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/9480BA10-9AF4-432F-AB64-D50BCF10CC94-5165-0000035A944DC007_zps63e2d6cd.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/9480BA10-9AF4-432F-AB64-D50BCF10CC94-5165-0000035A944DC007_zps63e2d6cd.jpg.html)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/512CB648-7454-4497-A5FB-9C942C022B72-5165-0000035A6C17025B_zps0e2b76f4.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/512CB648-7454-4497-A5FB-9C942C022B72-5165-0000035A6C17025B_zps0e2b76f4.jpg.html)

Clearance for exhaust manifolds not so bad but I did have to Frankenstein the Driver side due to it hitting the Steering Shaft. It looks like crap but I'll get myself some Tundra headers later on and do it better.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/6CAE10FE-0998-4AFD-9D45-A4EBA7D1D2FC-5165-0000035A85A66148_zps1b45895a.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/6CAE10FE-0998-4AFD-9D45-A4EBA7D1D2FC-5165-0000035A85A66148_zps1b45895a.jpg.html)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/E2242544-87F9-4B40-A202-F0D511035E04-5165-0000035A8387EE49_zps66be0cf7.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/E2242544-87F9-4B40-A202-F0D511035E04-5165-0000035A8387EE49_zps66be0cf7.jpg.html)

[2muchboost]

Love it.,..I was actually offered this motor in mint condition for free this weekend. Would have concidred it but my current project is killing me, literally.

Look forward to the final result sir.

[Big Zee]

looks good dude!!!
keep up the good work!

[Apex Eight]

Nice! Keep up the work!

[cchondro]

Looking good so far man

[Sezio]

Thanks a lot for the compliments guys. I don't have much left to do but Wiring, Shorten Driveshaft 1-5/8", Wire up Electric Fans, KA Power steering hoses extended, and intake system.

I actually wired up the Starter last night and cranked it over. Sounded so smooth!

[Snatch'D Factory]

Liking this build a lot, Very nice set up.

[Sezio]

Liking this build a lot, Very nice set up.

Thank you sir!

[shoguner]

You will LOVE this engine. I just drifted mine this weekend. I thought it was slow it was just my tires spinning all the time haha

[Sezio]

You will LOVE this engine. I just drifted mine this weekend. I thought it was slow it was just my tires spinning all the time haha

haha that's funny... No grip on those tires. What tires were you running? I'm really looking forward to this.

Also UPDATE**
I've started wiring and i'm taking pictures for all you guys out there that want to get this done as well. Should be quite easy with pictures.

[Sezio]

Little Teaser of how she sits currently

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zps820d1181.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zps820d1181.jpg.html)

Not much left to do...
-Driveshaft shortened 1-5/8"
-Finish Wiring
-Install Electric Fan Kit
-Install Intake Kit (K&N)
-Add Oil to Transmission
-Install Shifter
-Order Sway Bar Spacers from here Nissan :: 240SX :: LSx Swap Parts :: 240sx Sway Bar Spacers - DAFT INNOVATIONS - ONLINE SHOPPING CART (http://www.ls1swapkits.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29786)

And that's pretty much it. Stay Tuned for more updates and thanks for the support.

[shoguner]

haha that's funny... No grip on those tires. What tires were you running? I'm really looking forward to this.

Also UPDATE**
I've started wiring and i'm taking pictures for all you guys out there that want to get this done as well. Should be quite easy with pictures.

Some 245's i can't remember the brand.
Check out my thread, there is a video in there. (trying not to thread jack)

I would SERIOUSLY consider a different trans. Especially that you have to make a new driveline...

[denian_cellphone]

can't wait until its finished! subscribed. :2f2f:

[Sezio]

So she's awake! I have no exhaust right now just open header and also MAF wasn't connected which is why it sounds off. She started right up that's all I was concerned about. I only have a few more things left and she's off to the muffler shop.

http://s958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/?action=view&current=5D87CE47-5E0D-4E2F-9EB4-31B4453B1EA0-289-000000187AA70BF8_zps8d3aa24c.mp4

Some pictures of my transmission hole. I gotta notch it back a little to install my shifter properly or get a 1 piece short shifter.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpsd094196b.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpsd094196b.jpg.html)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpse4bbef87.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpse4bbef87.jpg.html)

[repda916]

looking foward to the wiring, please if you can help us all out.!

[Sezio]

looking foward to the wiring, please if you can help us all out.!

I will try my best on getting all the details on the wiring. It will only apply to s14 chassis since i'm using the dash harness. I know for s13 it's easier and mr. "shoguner" on here has a write up on it.

[shoguner]

It will be the same for a s14. Just where you get your power will be different. I ran a new fuse block so I didn't bother with my chassis harness.

Should be able to find a constant and switched power in the engine bay, along with the starter signal if you want to retain the stock key.

[repda916]

It will be the same for a s14. Just where you get your power will be different. I ran a new fuse block so I didn't bother with my chassis harness.

Should be able to find a constant and switched power in the engine bay, along with the starter signal if you want to retain the stock key.
So you used stock relays or added some? Diagrams work wonders. have any of your research you can PM ME ?

[Sezio]

So you used stock relays or added some? Diagrams work wonders. have any of your research you can PM ME ?

I used stock relays from the s14 chassis fuse box.

[repda916]

I used stock relays from the s14 chassis fuse box.
Nice! :2f2f::2f2f:

[Sezio]

Yesterday's picture... Mounted fans on the radiator and put car back up on jackstands. I ended getting a 1 piece driveshaft that should be ready today. I'll be able to move the car under it's own power finally! Stay tuned for more updates. I'll post pictures up of wiring once it's all finalized. Also I keep blowing the fuse for the starter switch I believe it is. It calls for a 7.5 amp fuse so I threw in a 15 amp. Let's see how that holds up.

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpsae5c119d.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpsae5c119d.jpg.html)

[repda916]

Yesterday's picture... Mounted fans on the radiator and put car back up on jackstands. I ended getting a 1 piece driveshaft that should be ready today. I'll be able to move the car under it's own power finally! Stay tuned for more updates. I'll post pictures up of wiring once it's all finalized. Also I keep blowing the fuse for the starter switch I believe it is. It calls for a 7.5 amp fuse so I threw in a 15 amp. Let's see how that holds up.

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpsae5c119d.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpsae5c119d.jpg.html)
Hell yea dude! Nice work,. make sure to video that first drift

[Sezio]

Gotta break in the motor first but I definitely will.

[Sezio]

**UPDATE**

Damn it my measurement was off! Driveshaft was a little too long so now I gotta take it back to the shop and wait another day.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpsccbf11a1.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpsccbf11a1.jpg.html)

On the bright side I notched back the shifter hole a bit for better clearance on the shifter since I don't have a 1 piece style "version 2" short shifter.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zps87f42882.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zps87f42882.jpg.html)

[Sezio]

So I finally got my Driveshaft and slipped right in. Ended up shortening it 3-1/2" My shifter came right up on the right spot (no clearance issues). I had the chance to drive it down the street. It's freaking amazing you can feel the torque so much! In this little small clip I have no exhaust and no O2 sensors which is why it sounds a bit choppy at low rpm. Enjoy i'll post up more pix later.

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpse239a616.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpse239a616.jpg.html)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zps773e5d90.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zps773e5d90.jpg.html)

Here's the link to the little test drive video...
EC68DABB-6513-440A-BCFD-38EAF3A62034-2567-00000141914DFDCF_zpsa4121dbf.mp4 Video by drftsc400 | Photobucket (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/EC68DABB-6513-440A-BCFD-38EAF3A62034-2567-00000141914DFDCF_zpsa4121dbf.mp4.html)

[repda916]

oh my i cant wait for that wiring guide, and wire in them 02 sensors, cars going to dope

[Sezio]

oh my i cant wait for that wiring guide, and wire in them 02 sensors, cars going to dope

Coming soon lol... O2 sensors I just need to plug in but I need my exhaust done first so I can make the holes for them.

[Sezio]

**Update**

Car is 97% done. All I need now is just to wire up about 2 more wires from a plug i'm missing on the ECU which is very important. That plug has the wire that powers the whole ECU. That being said I ran the car on basically no MAP. that's why it felt so choppy and no power. I should be visiting the junk yard on Saturday to pick up that plug and finish up all my wiring. Exhaust are done... not the best job but it works. I'll be removing the blast pipes and installing my other muffler. Not sure the brand but it has Japanese characters on it, Looks like N1 style... Should tone it down a bit. I'll be posting pictures up with which wires to connect to what. It's really easy and I hope someone here in Cali attempts this swap.

[ultimateirving]

Awesome build thread, looks like you work quickly and i like that, no long periods of inactivity.

[Sezio]

Awesome build thread, looks like you work quickly and i like that, no long periods of inactivity.

Thank you sir... It's my daily driver so I need to work quickly lol. I did lots of research before I attempted this swap so that helped out a lot. Should be ready by this weekend. I actually need to also get my power steering hoses made at my buddies shop as well. Steering is hard as f***! All in all I can't wait to be driving this beast.

[Om1kron]

this is a very interesting swap!

[hummer96]

Also I keep blowing the fuse for the starter switch I believe it is. It calls for a 7.5 amp fuse so I threw in a 15 amp. Let's see how that holds up.

Good progress on the swap! Keep it going. I wouldn't recommend running a fuse that high on that circuit. You'll end up melting wire/insulation cause you're drawing too much. Find the short/wiring issue before you have an electrical fire.

[Sezio]

Good progress on the swap! Keep it going. I wouldn't recommend running a fuse that high on that circuit. You'll end up melting wire/insulation cause you're drawing too much. Find the short/wiring issue before you have an electrical fire.

Thank you sir!

I actually removed it from that circuit and wired it to my ignition switch (Which is I what I should have done in the first place) Works like a charm now.

[Sezio]

**Update**

some random pix I shot...
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zps4b7d471c.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zps4b7d471c.jpg.html)
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpsdba37b3a.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpsdba37b3a.jpg.html)

[Apex Eight]

God those battles look sick

[Sezio]

God those battles look sick

Thank you for the love sir!

[Sezio]

**UPDATE**
Here's a little clip of a little roll down the street in the new exhaust setup.

http://youtu.be/xsA7btIZDYc

[repda916]

**UPDATE**
Here's a little clip of a little roll down the street in the new exhaust setup.

S14 with 1uzfe drive down the street - YouTube (http://youtu.be/xsA7btIZDYc)

how much i gotta paypal you for that wiring?:whip:

[Sezio]

whatever you think is reasonable bro.

[Fries]

Hey brother what did you end up having to do for the transmission mount? Is it bolted up with just a single bolt?

What did you do for powersteering?

[Sezio]

Hey brother what did you end up having to do for the transmission mount? Is it bolted up with just a single bolt?

What did you do for powersteering?

For the transmission I used my stock mount but only managed to get 2 out of the bolts on there. When the engine slides up it allows you to the the holes in between the 2 actual bolt holes. Lined up perfectly for me. As for the Power steering you have two options.

1st option- Use LS400 Power Steering pump which has reservoir mounted on it and get your KA high pressure hose extended to reach over to the pump.

2nd option- Still need to get your High Pressure Hose extended BUT you use a SC400 Power Steering Pump which doesn't have the reservoir mounted on it. This allows you to keep your stock S-Chassis reservoir and just run your lines to it. Big fat one will connect to the Pump and the other back to your Rack.

[zenkiset]

thank you so much to referring me to the correct build thread of yours! I just went to a local car rebuild yard that has a 1uz in their storage BUT no wiring harness :/. they said they could get another car with everything in it and I could come pull everything I needed for the same price($350). I know that's a higher price than what most of you guys have paid but its the closest I have available to me. and since I live a mile down the road they will bring it over after I pull it for free. so yay for no shipping fees. but onto the questions.

1. what all should I pull from the car if I decide to do it myself?
2. what king of mpg are you getting from daily driving? bc this will be my daily as well.
3. what all did you replace when you rebuilt the motor?
4. if you do not mind (please do not mind lol), how much did this swap cost you? under $3k?

thank you ahead of time for the feedback! your car is immaculate brother :thumbsup:

[7x13]

Dope. Still wanna see it sideways though

[Sezio]

thank you so much to referring me to the correct build thread of yours! I just went to a local car rebuild yard that has a 1uz in their storage BUT no wiring harness :/. they said they could get another car with everything in it and I could come pull everything I needed for the same price($350). I know that's a higher price than what most of you guys have paid but its the closest I have available to me. and since I live a mile down the road they will bring it over after I pull it for free. so yay for no shipping fees. but onto the questions.

1. what all should I pull from the car if I decide to do it myself?
2. what king of mpg are you getting from daily driving? bc this will be my daily as well.
3. what all did you replace when you rebuilt the motor?
4. if you do not mind (please do not mind lol), how much did this swap cost you? under $3k?

thank you ahead of time for the feedback! your car is immaculate brother :thumbsup:

First off what year is the motor and what car did it come from? If the motor is complete all you'll need is the harness and ECU, My MPG's are relatively similar to my KA24DE. I haven't checked exactly but will post as soon as I do. I replaced Crank & Rod Bearings, Piston Rings, Water Pump, Oil Pump, Tensioner, Idler Bearings, Timing Belt, All Gaskets. I spent close to 3k on all this.

[Tank240sxT]

So my question is simple. How happy are you with the power of the 1uz in your s14? If I did not miss anything you are running an early model 1uz with 261 hp and 268 lf ft torque. This is the swap that I want but before I dive in I want to get some driving impression comments from people that have completed this swap. I also have an s14 and I have gone the route of the ka-t and I blew the motor. Now I would like to go back to na power but the lsx is just to costly. Thanks!

[shoguner]

So my question is simple. How happy are you with the power of the 1uz in your s14? If I did not miss anything you are running an early model 1uz with 261 hp and 268 lf ft torque. This is the swap that I want but before I dive in I want to get some driving impression comments from people that have completed this swap. I also have an s14 and I have gone the route of the ka-t and I blew the motor. Now I would like to go back to na power but the lsx is just to costly. Thanks!

I have a s13 with one, and i love it.
Spins 255 g-force tires.

[alexisthemovie]

Good shit, I hear you start up everyday (I'm in Unit N) :D

[Tank240sxT]

I have a s13 with one, and i love it.
Spins 255 g-force tires.

This is good to hear. It is making me feel better about wanting the 1uz swap.

[Sezio]

I'm very happy about the power actually. The torque is so freaking badass! In my opinion I think it's a good build for the buck. Only issue you will run into is the modification of the Driver side Exhaust Manifold. Other than everything should be pretty much bolt on. Like you saw I purchased the full kit from Brett at swap1uz.com excluding the Driveshaft. The Driveshaft I got custom made as a one piece at local shop. This car is my Daily Driver and have no complaints whatsoever.

So my question is simple. How happy are you with the power of the 1uz in your s14? If I did not miss anything you are running an early model 1uz with 261 hp and 268 lf ft torque. This is the swap that I want but before I dive in I want to get some driving impression comments from people that have completed this swap. I also have an s14 and I have gone the route of the ka-t and I blew the motor. Now I would like to go back to na power but the lsx is just to costly. Thanks!

[Sezio]

Good shit, I hear you start up everyday (I'm in Unit N) :D

Haha Thanks bro! I will be visiting you guys soon for some wheels.

[Tank240sxT]

I'm very happy about the power actually. The torque is so freaking badass! In my opinion I think it's a good build for the buck. Only issue you will run into is the modification of the Driver side Exhaust Manifold. Other than everything should be pretty much bolt on. Like you saw I purchased the full kit from Brett at swap1uz.com excluding the Driveshaft. The Driveshaft I got custom made as a one piece at local shop. This car is my Daily Driver and have no complaints whatsoever.

This is awesome! I'm getting one. Hopefully it will be done by the first of Sept.

[zenkiset]

First off what year is the motor and what car did it come from? If the motor is complete all you'll need is the harness and ECU, My MPG's are relatively similar to my KA24DE. I haven't checked exactly but will post as soon as I do. I replaced Crank & Rod Bearings, Piston Rings, Water Pump, Oil Pump, Tensioner, Idler Bearings, Timing Belt, All Gaskets. I spent close to 3k on all this.

my motor is a 1992 early model 1uz. and that's good to hear about the mpg! I get right around 24mpg depending how much spirited driving I do, but even with some more than average spiritedness I get 21. as for how much you put into your rebuild I don't think ill be spending that much. ill probably just be taking the engine apart and thoroughly cleaning it as you did and painting some things to make them looking new again and then replacing wp, op, gaskets and tensioner. if I can get a good deal on some lower mileage pistons and cranks ill just do that. :hsdance:

[maces13]

Deffinitly one of the tightest swaps I've seen in a while. It's nice not only seeing the pics and reading all the good info, but watching videos on your progress. Being able to hear it and see it go is f'n dope. Keep up the good work bro

[[email protected]]

Wow...This seems very interesting since SC400's are a dime a dozen out here..how is it with the KA Transmission? will you be upgrading?

[Sezio]

Thank you all for the love! I'm glad i've put a positive impact in you guys to do the swap as well. The KA Transmission feels like it needs an extra gear but then again I did change my rear to a z32 so that may have something to do with it as well. The car is my daily driver and I really don't have anything to complain about it. It's definitely a neck breaker though lol. Later on i'll be upgrading to a 350z transmission.

[Tank240sxT]

Thank you all for the love! I'm glad i've put a positive impact in you guys to do the swap as well. The KA Transmission feels like it needs an extra gear but then again I did change my rear to a z32 so that may have something to do with it as well. The car is my daily driver and I really don't have anything to complain about it. It's definitely a neck breaker though lol. Later on i'll be upgrading to a 350z transmission.

That is the one thing I like about what I have found. The adapter for the ka transmission also works for the z32 and z33 transmissions. So you can upgrade the transmission and drive shaft when ready or necessary.

Going to drop my car off Aug 3, 2013: 10 days and counting.

[Sezio]

That is the one thing I like about what I have found. The adapter for the ka transmission also works for the z32 and z33 transmissions. So you can upgrade the transmission and drive shaft when ready or necessary.

Going to drop my car off Aug 3, 2013: 10 days and counting.

Nice! who's doing the job for you?

[Tank240sxT]

Small shop here in Atlanta previously Lethal Injection. I very excited because I have not been able to drive my 240 in over a year and a half. Rrrr! I really miss it and most people look at me funny when I say that because I have an 08 WRX. Its not the same. The WRX does everything well but I also don't want to brake it, my wife would have a fit. The 240 always feels right when I'm driving it, its special.

[Sezio]

I hear you on that one lol... Well good luck with your swap bro. Let us know how it goes.

[zenkiset]

Did you ever get around to the pictures for the wiring? if not, can you link me to what you used to go by? thanks.

[[email protected]]

Did you get motor that cheap at junkyard?

[Slippin'eight-nine]

I dont know if I missed it, but are u planning to dyno it?
How much do you think you have into the swap? Just a ballpark
Nice work by the way!

[Sezio]

zenkiset- PM me for wiring.

[email protected] Yes I got it for $260.00

Slippin'eight-nine- I haven't dyno'd it yet but I'd say with the elimination of Fan clutch and AC Compressor I'm doing like 270HP and 270TQ. That's just my estimate it could be more or it could be less.

[turtle m3th]

What's up with a real in car cluster video Serg? I've only seen this thing putt down the street, hahaha!

[zenkiset]

What's up with a real in car cluster video Serg? I've only seen this thing putt down the street, hahaha!

I second you on that haha. I know youre a working man, but a "walk around" and gauge cluster clip would be nice :)

[Tank240sxT]

^^ I say yeah take us all along for a ride. Dash cam engine music.

[Sezio]

Lol I have no way of mounting a camera right now but i'll get something soon for you guys.

[psi999]

Great conversion, big fan of the red cam covers!

[Sezio]

So a little update...

My radiator was pretty freaking clogged up causing the 1UZ to overheat =( no blown head gaskets but now the engine is noisy and has this slight tapping sound. I'll pull the motor later on and see what's going on.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpsf082bfa1.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpsf082bfa1.jpg.html)

So I got me a new radiator since I still had warranty. Threw that on and works like a charm except for those noises in the engine...
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zps63cafe06.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zps63cafe06.jpg.html)

Took my car in to Mercedes Benz for a tire change...
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpsc9758af5.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpsc9758af5.jpg.html)

Then sold my wheels to and bought the same wheels again but in bronze and brand new...
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zps436609a8.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zps436609a8.jpg.html)

Wrapped them in 225/35R18 Hankook up front and 265/35R18 Continental at the rear...
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/drftsc400/null_zpsca9e1fb6.png (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/drftsc400/media/null_zpsca9e1fb6.png.html)

[shoguner]

Tapping noise? Video?

[S14Serge]

Man this is a badass engine swap! On another note, noticed a carbon fiber hood in these recent pics....what brand if you don't mind me asking, and you using hood pins? Sorry for so many questions lol! Great build keep the updates coming

[Sezio]

I don't remember what brand it is but I bought it a little over 1 year ago. Still has the clear coat nice and glossy. I'm not using hood pins either. I'll install those soon.

[KravingAKouki]

for the rims, are you rolled or pulled? What size are you running, 18x9.5? what offsets? Sorry im still learning lol.

[JohnnyD]

Very nice! That 1UZ sits really nice in there. What did you do on the cross member to make it fit?

[Sezio]

Rolled and slightly pulled on the rear. 18x9.5 +15

As for the crossmember I did nothing. Only installed the mounting kit and voila!

[rtm18990]

did that tapping go away? you may have burnt your valves up if you ran it with just headers and no exhaust.

[badass8]

Subscribed for my future build.. still deciding on rb20 or this... but most likely a 1uzfe. Need that torque for drifting.

[Sezio]

did that tapping go away? you may have burnt your valves up if you ran it with just headers and no exhaust.

Still taps but only when it has warmed up. Morning start up you can't hear it. But I will say that the valvetrain got really noisy after it overheated.

[nichidinho]

idk why but i freaking LOVE this build. the 1uz just sounds sooo badass. but i must ask. if you had to rate it on difficulty to swap from 1-10 what would you rate it?

[Sezio]

most difficult being a 10 I say a 2

[Tomeis15]

Sick as hell bro looking fresh did u get ur car painted ? Also how much did the ka rebuild cost u ? Cuz I'm looking to rebuild mine

[Tomeis15]

Any up dates man

[Drifting Kalamari]

I'm loving this! Your S14 looks amazing. I have been putting together my 1uz swap since January, going VERY SLOWLY... :P I have mine in a '89 shell I'm piecing back together, planning on finishing next year so I'm emissions exempt.

[zenkiset]

Any up dates man

he has sold this car. he now has a wrx wagon and is building a 1uz s13 coupe.

[Sezio]

That is correct zenkiset... I actually traded my s14 for a Subaru WRX Wagon. I got a baby on the way so I had to put my priorities first. But it doesn't stop there... I have an s13 which I will build also with a 1uz engine. You guys can follow me in Instagram under sezio_g to check out my progress and work i've done. Thank you all for your support! But please stand by for something greater!

[nismobenzo]

DANG sucks you sold this...itd be nice to get some advice for a ka trans in my ls to 5 speed swap.
minus the ls motor and ecu how much did it run you to simply be able to use the trans with the 1UZ?

[Sezio]

I bought a kit that ran about $1377 and some change

[nismobenzo]

if i can 5 speed swap my LS all for around 1-1500 with parts that would be so worth it!
thank you sir! wonder if id be better off trying to find an sr trans tho KA's are pretty much free

[shoguner]

That is correct zenkiset... I actually traded my s14 for a Subaru WRX Wagon. I got a baby on the way so I had to put my priorities first. But it doesn't stop there... I have an s13 which I will build also with a 1uz engine. You guys can follow me in Instagram under sezio_g to check out my progress and work i've done. Thank you all for your support! But please stand by for something greater!

Awe man. I are sad! :(

Also i would advise NOT putting a KA transmission in a Ls400. They are not that strong.
https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1454677_10152034274312223_760084727_n.jpg
This was with a SR and 245's.
I would suggest a r154 or a 350z trans (they're cheaper than you would think. I picked mine up for $300)

[Sezio]

Dang shoguner lol you sheared off that gear! My KA trans did pretty well. Then again I daily drove my car more than anything. I did have plans to use the 350z tranny though.

[shoguner]

Dang shoguner lol you sheared off that gear! My KA trans did pretty well. Then again I daily drove my car more than anything. I did have plans to use the 350z tranny though.

It was my friend's car. I used a 350z trans right off the bat.

[Sezio]

What differential was he using?

[zenkiset]

if this was going to be anything other than my daily driver I would not use the ka tranny, but it will be my daily. very little beating on this thing and little to no clutch kicking. but as soon as I can find an s13 vert to daily, the 1uz s14 will deff be upgrading to a 350z trans and be turned into a track car.

but first things first.. I gotta finish the swap before any of the others can happen lol.

[Mahoneys_Silvia]

Hello guys I thought I'd share my little build with you guys. I've had my s14 for about 5 years now and have had several times
when I felt like selling it. I finally made up my mind and decided to keep it. It's a 1995 SE model that came automatic. I did a
manual swap myself shortly after I got the car. Started getting upgrades here and there. blah blah blah not much of a typer so
i'm just going to post up pictures and go from there...


what specs are those white xxr 521