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The engine was fitted today to check clearances for radiator, fans, manifolds, exhaust, hood clearance, and turbo placement. Using PeeWee's mounts (purchased pre-built from Nick), I mounted the engine with the mounts allowing for the most front clearance. (I.E., mounts farthest forward on engine...

Please excuse the very messy/dirty/unorganized engine bay. -Mike

Thanks for all the replies gents. I am much more at ease going with the big boy 3" pipes now. Your comments and the fact that I see you can rotate the intake make shorter pipes easier to route and use. -Mike

Thanks all, I have been deemed "OCD" many times in my life! :) Yes, the oil filter adapters are different from the SC and LS motors. I am waiting on more parts to arrive, so I have been working on the little projects. The throttle body has been shortened, and the extra holes from the vac...

Thanks everyone! After pressure washing the intake manifolds, I noticed that they are symmetrical just like the heads and exhaust (i.e., it can be flipped around). The stock orientation is for the throttle body to face the passenger side: But the upper manifold (or lower, or...

Thanks all! I do alot of custom work with timing covers: Did my homework for all my fittings: It sure does add up quick..... -Mike

Moving to the cam covers, they seem bulky and a bit boring. Why not open them up a bit for a peek inside? The top and bottom sections were adhered together with plastic fusing epoxy: I judged a good spot to cut the face of the covers off, so that the bottom covers could also be cut in...

Thanks for the replies. The intercooler I am using has a 17.5”x 11.75”x 3” core with end tanks that taper from 1-2”, with 3" OD outlets. As stated, I am also worried about the ease of routing the bulky 3" pipes and the total weight being added. My car already has a few clearance holes...

I have been looking around at other people's setups, and see that IC pipe size varies quite a bit from build to build (along with variation on turbos, boost level, intercoolers, etc.). I am using a Borg Warner S300SX3-66 which has a 3" compressor outlet. Since the throttle body seems to be...

Thanks all! Some of the other parts are harder to media blast due to bearings and other joints/passageways that no media should be allowed inside. The fan idler bracket and tensioner are such pieces: An easy way to seal these surfaces is with hot glue from a craft gun. It is strong...

I planed to have an aluminum AN fitting welded to the stock oil level sending boss, but am afraid it is too low in the pan for maximum oil draining from the turbo. I would prefer to have the oil return higher on the aluminum cast pan, to make sure the entry is never submerged with oil and the...

Thanks everyne, i have created a worklog/diary in the correct section to add updates, see more about it there!

I was able to inspect the bottom end yesterday, and I was very happy with the current condition of the crank, and the rod/main bearings. The engine was in overall very clean shape underneath: Have to love 6 bolt mains! (Kind of a pain to carefully squeeze back into place though)...

Hello all! I have been stalking these forums for some time, always conceiving the idea of replacing my tired 6MGTE turbo motor with a 1UZ. I was able to find a buyer for my old motor, and now have the funds to start my new project! More about my 86 MA61 MKII Supra can be seen through the...

WTB - 1UZ Auto Bellhousing, Fan Pulley Name: Mike O'Brien Location: Donahue, IA 52746 Contact: PM, or gibsonfenderguy2 "at" aol.com Payment: Paypal Hey guys, As the title says, I need an auto bellhousing to complete my w58 swap onto a purchased motor that did not come with one. Let...

Oops, wrong section. Mods, can you please delete? I have created the same add in the correct section. Thanks, -Mike

Name: Mike O'Brien Location: Donahue, IA 52746 Contact: PM, or gibsonfenderguy2 "at" aol.com Payment: Paypal Hey guys, As the title says, I need an auto bellhousing to complete my w58 swap onto a purchased motor that did not come with one. Let me know if anyone is close, I can drive...

Hello all! I have been stalking these forums for some time, always conceiving the idea of replacing my tired 6MGTE turbo motor with a 1UZ. I was able to find a buyer for my old motor, and now have the funds to start my new project! More about my 86 MA61 MKII Supra can be seen through the...