1UZ into 89 240sx swap

[Drift99]

Hey guys
I thought I would start this thread of my swap to share my progress and get some help/tips along the way. I swapped a 91 1UZ into my 89 240sx coupe. I pulled the engine out of a ls400. Im running the original trans from a KA24DE.

I did the swap myself besides the wiring. I got the car back from the wiring shop yesterday. The swap is now mostly complete besides a few small things like wiring the fans but most importantly it runs!

Here is my build thread for those interested:
http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/hybrid-section/149706-1uz-s13-coupe-build.html

A short vid of the first start up:
http://instagram.com/p/efFAGXgAbT/#

I will get a proper vid of it running tomorrow.

Jake

 

[Drift99]

I took the car for a 2nd test drive. The car had an inconsistent idle. It ended up being the throttle return dampener. I later removed it and welded it solid which fixed the problem. Also the clutch has a stiff spot right where its fully diss-engaged that I believe is due to the spring in the peddle.

The camera doesn't due it justice but heres a vid from the 2nd test drive. Open headers btw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id77MGuM-7k

 

[markstoys]

Looks good. Can't wait to see it going sideways.

 

[Drift99]

thanx bud. if all goes as planned, it will be sideways this weekend!