v8 in hilux need some info

[raizal]

i m lookin to put in a 1 uzfe v8 into a 93 toyota hilux double cab.i hav alrdy sussed out the engine i should be gettin it in the nxt 2 weeks.
i currently have a 2.4 diesel motor (5spd manual) in my ute.
i dont know where to start from. the 1 uzfe comes with a auto gearbox.
can i use my current gearbox and diff with the 1 uzfe.
any help or info would be great.
thank you

 

[hiluxmad]

using your original gbox and diff can be done castlemaine and dellows both do converted bellhousing kits but the hilux box is nominal in strength so i would look at a stronger one 2wd supra/celica 4wd landcruiser or supra but the supra will need a converter to accept a transfer case for 4wd where as the landcruiser al ready accepts one and can be easily found in wreckers complete.

 

[gloverman]

Is your ute 2wd or 4wd?. I know of a 1UZ 2wd ute running the standard box with no problems yet.
I checked the bellhousings of a LN61 surf against that of a RZH102 hiace and the bellhousings swap over so I would say your ute one will be the same. I think manual would be the way to go. There is a place in Auckland that sells the bellhousings($670 on trademe), use the standard box and diff until you find a better one or it shits itself. Also gives you time to find a LSD diff for it. For a flywheel again the boys in Auckland ( one is on here) for $500 or use a 3SGTE one with slotted holes and the GT4 HD clutch. A link would make the management easy. Cheers I will watch your progress with interest. Cheers

 

[LOWBOY NZ]

Hi Raizal
Im doing the 1UZ conversion on my 94' Hilux SR5 2WD at the moment. I am using a 1UZ from a toyota soarer as this has 251cc (green) injectors and the factory headers. The soarer V8 has a rear sump but you will still have to modify this to clear your cross member. I am going to run the Link (LEM V5) engine management as opposed to a standard ECU. For flywheel, clutch and pressure plate do as gloverman suggests. I have a W58 gearbox which i have mated to the 1UZ bellhousing with an adaptor plate. You can get the adaptor plate from Quest4 in Auckland for $250, or www.1uzquadcam.co.nz have a full bellhousing for $690. If you have the SR5 model hilux you wil have a factory LSD which will easily do the job, otherwise id suggest you start look for one. I recommend you get in contact with either muzza_nz off this forum or www.quest4.co.nz up there in Aucks they will see you right.

 

[cebby]

using your original gbox and diff can be done castlemaine and dellows both do converted bellhousing kits but the hilux box is nominal in strength so i would look at a stronger one 2wd supra/celica 4wd landcruiser or supra but the supra will need a converter to accept a transfer case for 4wd where as the landcruiser al ready accepts one and can be easily found in wreckers complete.

For converting the 2WD trans to 4WD: I'm not sure how it works on the manuals, but with the auto, you only need to change to the 4WD tailhousing and output shaft.

 

[sideshow]

look at my site i have one in my 92 hilux

to do a manual 1uz properly with good gbox costs about 2000 more than to go std auto

bellhousing is bout 1200
good clutch
strong gbox
etc

 

[raizal]

thanks guys at least i got some direction to head into now.

hey lowboy is it possible to contact u jst to hav a chat.

 

[LOWBOY NZ]

sure thing raizal, i'll PM my details.