lol. I was looking for something else and this thread came up in my search list. So 9.5 yrs after initially considering the Blazeland WIY kit, I finally installed one
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lol. I was looking for something else and this thread came up in my search list. So 9.5 yrs after initially considering the Blazeland WIY kit, I finally installed one
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Yep, it goes: crossover to a 2.5" single pipe, catalytic converter, both downstream oxygen sensors
https://i.imgur.com/Z4okQeK.jpg
the problem. no matter how much I tried to clearance the trans cross member, the transfer case would still hit it
https://i.imgur.com/xQCAgjg.jpg
so I modified a 3.0 V6 cross member (trans mount...
Nice work!
I've been daily driving this beast all week, and it is an absolute blast. It accelerates like my BEAMS swapped RA64 Celica and growls like one of the new Lexus LC500s. I barely ever use 1st gear to...
It worked well, but remember that it only works as long as there's fluid in the reservoir. I mainly used it going up to Idyllwild or Big Bear when I was winding out the engine. Good for a short...
Thanks! and 😂
I haven't used a radiator sprayer in years. Hoping that I don't have to either, but I won't know until I start towing a bit.
So far, 10 miles driven today. Trans is shifting buttery...
As a quick follow-up to my previous post, I calibrated the tach to work with the new engine using the trim pot on the tach circuit board in the picture below. Removing the speedometer allowed me to...
I've still been plugging away at this. I bought and returned 2 radiators because, apparently, it's really difficult to use a measuring tape to find dimensions. So while I lost 3 weeks to a parts...
Frankenstein's heart is beating! I had some issues with the immobilizer - turns out the FLAT CARD KEYS WILL NOT WORK with the immobilizer. Maybe it's my JDM ECU, but I don't think so. I ended up...
Mainly been tidying up a few odds and ends - fuel delivery, wiring, etc. It's the small details which usually take the longest but add a lot in reliability and easier servicing.
Moved the fuel...
I wasn't able to figure out a good spot in the engine bay to mount the ECU in an enclosure, so I decided to mount it inside the 4runner after all. This meant that I needed a US spec harness since...
The bottom end didn't change much in the late 90's, but for the last 3 years of that engine, it was a completely different cyl head design.
BTW, if you need one, I still have the JDM cooling fan...
the 1UZ uses a single coolant temp sensor wired to the ECU, the ECU then sends the temperature to the instrument cluster via multiplex ( called MPX, similar to CAN bus). My 1988 4runner cluster...
Monday, a coworker borrowed a trailer and towed my 4runner home for me where I can finish the rest of the swap
https://i.imgur.com/v7xa59t.jpg
One of the first orders of business is to get it so...
Thanks! I got the adapter plate from 1uzfeswapkit.com. I think that particular machinist went out of business or sold his design because the website just auto-redirects to xatracing now. It looks...
the stock oil filter adapter interferes with the frame rail, so this adapter was installed. I'll be running JIC (-8AN) connectors/hoses to a remote mount filter
https://i.imgur.com/q5zGIMy.jpg
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Been a busy last few days . . .
Installed the trans adapter plate. started by removing the front trans plate
https://i.imgur.com/tNTQcz7.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/96qBQ1E.jpg
side by side view...
PS pump relocation.
To keep the auto tensioner, I needed an idler where the PS pump used to be on the right side of the engine, so I made this bracket. The idler is the same part as the upper idler...
thanks. I see myself as a clever monkey with a wrench and the ability to melt metal together to make useful shapes :)
My engine was delivered on Wednesday, so now the fun begins prepping it for install in 2 weeks
If you look really close, it's the same exact engine in the pic from post #8 above. That was just a...
engine should be here tomorrow, then I have 2 1/2 weeks to get everything prepped for install :)
finally starting to move on this again. I just purchased the engine, and hopefully, I'll get it running and road worthy within the 30 day warranty the engine comes with.
Almost all JDM engine...
I have a box with about a half dozen RX350 HID projectors collecting dust in my garage (low beam) - any use for them?
Hope I didn't jinx myself with that pulley
Yes, the hydraulic fan is a bizarre idea, they didn't use it past the 90's and only on the cars (longitudinal and transverse engines). I don't really...