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    1UZ and auto into Hilux 4wd info

    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...
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    5.2L Stroker

    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...
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    1UZ in a VW Passat

    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!!!
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    1UZ in a VW Passat

    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...
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    1UZ in a VW Passat

    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.
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    Toyota Lexus / Crown Chassis Specs

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