Anyone interested in a complete setup for a conversion?

Edited April 8, 20178 yr by JaiKai

Ooops i see i need to resub.

So I have acquired a Lexus LS400 with the 1UZFE engine running smooth as silk, I'm thinking of transplanting this engine coupled to a manual gearbox into something else with a bit less weight to it....

 

Question is what donor vehicle would be a good choice as a base? Currently I'm considering S14. Any opinions?

Is200, ae86??

VW golf?

Smart ForFour?..... lol....

So I have acquired a Lexus LS400 with the 1UZFE engine running smooth as silk, I'm thinking of transplanting this engine coupled to a manual gearbox into something else with a bit less weight to it....

 

Question is what donor vehicle would be a good choice as a base? Currently I'm considering S14. Any opinions?

 

Capri? Buy a cheap 1.6 basic version and throw the jap v8 in it. 1300kg car, bout the same if not lighter than an S14.

Is200, ae86??

 

I like the AE86 idea but its finding one....

 

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VW golf?

Smart ForFour?..... lol....

 

:lol:

Im also considering a supercharger or nitrous too.

What about in a MK2 MR2, swear I read it bolts up to the trans.

u can get a v6 in a mk1 mr2 never seen a v8

What about in a MK2 MR2, swear I read it bolts up to the trans.

 

As i understand it there is no manual transmission that bolts to it. There is also no flywheel that matches the crank bolt pattern.

 

However there are many adaptor plates and flywheels made for this engine.

 

Apparently the 350z gearbox/getrag from a 3 series or zf from a 5 series is a good fitment.

 

I have a spare tt z32 manaul in the workshop and prop and complete tt rear end if needed.

Just had a hunt about, don't know where my mind plucked that from then. Maybe it's the auto. There's a MK1 one with one in.

So......in the end i went for a 1993 RX7 FD. engine is being mounted at present. Also i got hold of a Eaton M112 SVT blower from a cobra mustang. Should go well :laugh:

So......in the end i went for a 1993 RX7 FD. engine is being mounted at present. Also i got hold of a Eaton M112 SVT blower from a cobra mustang. Should go well :laugh:

 

That's going to be a bit different in go to your NA Z32 Chris! Good luck with the project, got my 50p ready for a ride.

 

Something like this?

 

 

The blower in your picture is a M90 charger Andrew. A bit smaller than this one.

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The blower in your picture is a M90 charger Andrew. A bit smaller than this one.

 

Oh Lord!!!