Recent content by RichZilla

Yep got both standard ECCS ECU and Auto ECU with the engine. A bit more expensive than $300 US here, but still $200 cheaper than a 1UZ.

I welded a tube across that cut section of the crossmember and then plated the top up. No dramas with engineer cert.

Pics and details here: http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/266156 I went with a forward facing log manifold for the driver's side which went under the inner pivot on the lower control arm. On the passenger side, I made a rear facing log. Then went with twin 2.5" cats (because 2.25" ones don't...

I finished this conversion about 6 months ago and it well and truly put things into perspective about how good the 1UZ is. The Merc weighs 1620kg, and obliterates many a car on the road. I finished putting a 1UZ into a VS wagon at work and quickly discovered the lack of torque compared to the...

Anyone got log manifolds for the 1UZ? Looking for someone else. If it was me, I'd just make them like I did for my VH45DE 280SE... But anyway, can swap for later model manifolds. Cheers.

Then the US got rorted on the GT. AU ones had an entirely different dash - oil pressure and amp gauges I believe. Also got proper twin cam engines! The base every manual RA23 in AU was 5 speed. My LT had more features this GT.

Dude, that is totally not a GT. Which is good, cause you'd be a nutter to put a 1UZ in a real GT.

Nope, still first generation. I had a '76 RA23. That model has a flatter front - not slanted indicators. RA40 was second generation and dog ugly. Do a Google image search for TA22 and RA23 and you'll see what I mean. All of their extra length is front of the windscreen.

You'd probably want an RA23 Celica for this conversion. I've seen it done in a 22, but the 23 has a longer engine bay.

No longer is this thread relevant to this forum. I called to buy a 1UZ front sump engine and auto on Monday, but none were available until september. Called a couple of other importers, but nothing suitable. So I have a VH45DE coming for it tomorrow instead.

Update I pulled the Merc engine out today and discovered there's a ridiculous amount of room and there! Maybe for two turbos later....

Thanks Lambo. Woah that's some pretty high pressure. I have the Merc manual coming in the next couple of days, so I'll check it out.

Castle Hill Toyota sorted it out no worries.

Hey Sideshow, its Sean from quick fit. From what you said about the VN, I could assume that the solenoid or valve on the pump is normally open and the computer varies pressure by closing it. Makes sense. If the fan ECU were to die, you'd still have a fan. Sounds like toyota to me.

Man, this isn't about fans. Fans are the easy bit.