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In my latest research development on 1UZing my Zephyr ute, it has been put to me that I should consider grafting the Lexus half cut onto the front of the ute. This would solve the complicated issue of fitting evrything into the Zephyr engine bay and it would allow me to use all the Lexus...

I'm still trying to decide on what diff ratio to use in my soon to be 1UZ and stock Crown auto Zephyr ute. Maybe I should look at it backwards. Has anyone settled on what is the best crusing revs (100 kph) for the 1UZ. My car will mainly be doing highway klms, but at the same time I don't want...

Hi All, I am soon to remove the 302 Windsor and single rail 4 speed from my 1960 Mk2 Zephyr ute and install a 1UZ and auto. I am currently running a 3 :1 LSD Ford 9 inch diff. This works fine, revving at 2500 at 100kph with 70 profile tyres on 14 inch wheels. I want to continue with the 14 inch...

I am not far off converting my Mk2 Zephyr ute to a 1UZ V8 and auto to replace the current 302 Windsor and 4 speed single rail. Unfortunately, the bloke who originally engineered my ute for the Windsor has passed away. As he is no longer available, I don't know where to turn. I am open to...

Hi, I've read several threads on this site about using LPG on a 1 UZ but I still haven't found a simple answer to my dilemma. Nearly everyone who wants to use LPG seems to be looking to squeeze every bit of horsepower they can find eg turbos, blowers, various types of injection systems. I am not...

Does anyone know if it is possible to safely and legally narrow the front end of a donor Lexus / Crown half cut to fit another car. I am wanting to fit a 1UZ into my Zephyr ute. Based on what I've seen on this forum regarding dimensions etc, this shouldn't be a problem. As the Zephyr is now 45...

Hi, I'm new online to the 1UZ online forum and I'm looking for some info to help me out with my project. I currently have a 302 Windsor in my Mk2 Zephyr ute but I've seen the light and intend to put a Toyota V8 in its place. With the Windsor, the deep part of the sump is at the front. I...