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  1. BlownV8

    Please, Gimme a hand!

    Hey all. I'm after your help. 18 months ago i became quite ill. I contracted a rare kidney disease, that destroyed my kidney function in 6 weeks. The fight to treat this disease has been a long one. I am now free of the disease, but left with no kidney function, and have dialysis 3 times a...
  2. BlownV8

    Parts For Sale B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter. Gold Coast QLD

    I have a new and un-used Pro Ratchet Shifter. Is the 3/4 speed version. Have only opened box to inspect all items were there. $250.00
  3. BlownV8

    Parts For Sale. 1UZ-FE - Brisbane/Gold Coast OZ

    I HAVE A 1uz that i believe is out of a celsior It is front sump The whole wiring loom ( that is cut from firewall ) has been removed, but kept for the connections. All external item are stripped off. The upper intake manifold is gone, but lower is in place. The heads have not been removed...
  4. BlownV8

    Parts EOI........1UZ-FE and Or Capri X-member

    Due to a change of heart, i am no longer putting my 1UZ into my MK1 Capri. So i am thinking of getting rid of it. Would like to put it in a boat for some fun, but i dont think the misses would appreciate another engine lying around. So heres the deal I HAVE A 1uz that i believe is out of...
  5. BlownV8

    1UZ-FE Build. Comments Please

    So it would appear that i have to go n/a on my build. Could fit twin turbo, or top mount blower, but no room for cooling in either form. SO..... 1UZ-FE Std bottom end with forged pistons, and ARP rod bolts. Rods and crank to be criogenically treated. Ported heads of some description. 11.0:1...
  6. BlownV8

    Twin Turbo 1UZ, but which Ones???

    A lot of people are talking about twin turbo 1uz's, i am one of them, but what turbos are people using. I know it all depends on use of car, how much lag is too much, how much power you want to make, ............ but what are people on here using. I was planning to use the T3 roller bearing...
  7. BlownV8

    1UZ into MK1 Ford Capri

    Well, my camera has finally returned home, and i have some pics for those intereted. Car is a 1970 MK 1 capri. Engine appears to be a 141 crown, or maybe a LS400, not sure yet, still following 1uz thead to find out. Any ways, heres a pic of the eninge in the car. To all those that said it...
  8. BlownV8

    Air Con / Power Steering Delete

    Has anyone run a 1UZ without Air Con or Power steer, and what sort of HP increases did they see at the wheels. With my project, i will be removing both of these. In my old ford, i did the same and saw a 10KW increase at the wheels due to not having to drive the ancileries. Any info on this...
  9. BlownV8

    1UZ-FE Sump

    I know this question has been asked before, and i have done a search, but cant find exactly what i am after. I could be blind too, but here goes. Which Model Donor cars, have which configuration sumps. eg, soarer has front sump. I know this is probably wrong, but just suggesting a format...
  10. BlownV8

    Cam Timing Adjustments

    In regards to cam timing on a 1uz As the exhaust cam is driven off the intake cam, and spins in the oposite direction, if you were to adjust the cam timing via a set of adjustable cam pulleys by say positive 4 degrees, would you infact have changed the intake cam by 4 degrees and the exhaust...
  11. BlownV8

    1uz Dimensions.

    After many questions and requests, i finally gave up and put a tape measure on a 1uz myself. Here are the measurements i got, may be useful for anyone who is considering this engine, and is a bit short on space. Overall Width Of motor, including dipstick - 650mm. Dispstick only about 10mm...
  12. BlownV8

    1uz On NOS?????

    A quick question for those in the know. Building up and engine for my car, and would like to know if this seems realistic. 1uzfe with 8 throttle body manifold. Probably the one from tmiller in NZ as seen on this forum. EMS of Austronic or similar ecu, stock bottom end, 91 thou copper...


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