Reverse the 1ux upper inlet manifold?

[StacytheBloke]

Hi all,

Having a clearance issue with my Offroad Racer, basically the steering column/coil over mount fouls the inlet pipe, it leaves no room for any pipework to connect to the throttle body.

Is it possible to reverse the upper inlet manifold/plenum chamber (the bit with either 'V8' or the lexus logo on it) thus making the throttle come in from the passenger side? (UK so right hand dive) I know this will require the extending/moving of some wiring and put the laxus badge at the back but that doesn't worry me. My question is more with regards ensuring balanced airflow to all the cylinders (i dont know what the inside looks like) and lineing up the bolts.

Anyone got any insight on this before i try it out and fabricate around it.

Cheers
Stacy

 

[gloverman]

They are quite easy to change over. Just be careful to sort the breather and PCV valve but as long as there is room for the oil filler you can swap the tappet covers too. Cheers

 

[v8soarer_1991]

Have a look at 1uzfe powered e30 thread.

Here is his enginebay pic