1uz into a 1988 4runner

rma · Aug 26, 2009

well Im 97% finished already drove it , just need to button up some things still.
Thanks for all the info Guys !!

Here is link to the detailed thread on yotatech.
http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-into-1988-4runner-3-0-3vze-185324/

rma · Aug 27, 2009

BY the way this is what I used .
1UZFE
A341E
Prerunner adapter www.inchwormgear.com #300-0052
21 spline gear case
accessories from ls 400
lexus cluster
Home made motor mounts.
Home made crossmember
ls 400 fuel pump.
2003 tundra exhaust manifolds ?
2003 tundra down pipes
sc 400 oil filter Housing
Rear drive shaft shortened 5 "
front drive shaft extended 5"

Smitherz · Aug 29, 2009

Hey guy, I just checked out your thread over there. Looks pretty damn functional! Just need to do some fine tuning and detail work and that rig will be super nice. Good work.

rma · Aug 29, 2009

Thanks smithers, your build was the final push for me , great work on yours .

I do need to button up some things but so far eveything is working fine .
I wish I could afford to make it look pretty but , Im ok with just having it work .

Good luck on yours , love the colors of the engine.

Its time to get it dirty or Dirtier and tear it up.

Smitherz · Aug 29, 2009

Dude, working on mine is like me (and you 2 probably) building/racing RC cars when I was little! You just want to do everything you can to make em functional and good looking. That's why mine is taking so long, heh.

My hydraulic throwout bearing conversion was a huge setback. It's not that hard BUT you have to drop the transmission 5-7x to get it right. I remade some spacers out of aluminum recently and it should be going back in for the last time this weekend. blah blah blah then I'll be 100x closer to starting it up.

If it weren't for girls, streetbikes and my increased work load my engine would have been fired up a month ago. =] You have been making some very fast progress and I'm sure it's just a matter of time until you will be ready to show yours off on some 4x trails.

Your off and running in the fabrication department. Keep it up. Now that you got your feet wet welding a few things you should already have the desire to build even more things. And all your friends will want some help welding up things here and there so make sure you collect some beer money each time... either that or tell them they need to make donations to your project for your help! People are always willing to pay me a little more when I tell them the money they are giving me is going straight into my project.