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did you ever get an answer to your question? I'm thinking of modding my 1972 FJ40 from a 3B diesel engine to a Lexus 1UZ-FE engine. The 1UZ engine came with an Aisin 30-41LE gearbox which has a left-hand output (as viewed from the driving seat). However the front axle on the FJ40 is...

exciting prospects ... any updates? Good to see some brain-storming of ideas and challenges to overcome. The thought of a bullet-proof 5.2 litre stroked 1UZ with no weight increase is niiiiiice ... almost too good to be true? Think I might get the girlfriend to come over ... I'm definitely...

thanks everyone for your input. looks like i'll just have to wait until i can afford an RS6!!! here in NZ you can get a 1UZ complete with gearbox for around the NZ$2 grand mark. The Audi W8 engine on the other hand is considerably more expensive - especially if you get it via a VW Stealership!!!

just realised that I haven't been getting notifications for all your responses - DOH! The car is a Passat 4Motion all wheel drive. The 2.8 v6 is nice but I need that v8 torque, growl and way that all the white lines on the road blur in to one! Anybody know the difference between the weight...

Anybody ever tried this transplant or got any thoughts on how you would do it? VW do a W8 engine but it's excessively expensive. Cheers.

anybody happen to know the length and width of the wheelbase on a Toyota Crown / Lexus chassis?