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repda916 · 06-23-2012, 06:32 PM

starting a new project and ill update as i go. been collecting parts for sometime now. trying to buy parts here and there, tried to gather what i needed then put together.

Started off with a 91 Coupe with a KA24DE

Picked up a ls400 1uzfe motor from a dismantler in Rancho Cordova, CA
And started taking things apart.

First thing done was new timing belt
Got the Bottom crank at TDC:

L&R cams:

Dont mind the belt marks

New belt aligned:

New gasket kit (i will only be using a few things from this)

And here are all the parts i Have ready to go:
I Knew i wanted to go with a KA trans bc of how easy they are to find, and the 5 speed gear box i think will be good with this motor. plus i dont need a new drive shaft or trans mount.
So research led me to getting the following.

1uz to KA trans adapter plate
w/ TOB spacer
MR2turbo flywheel (Same spline count as KA trans)
300 zx Clutch Disk (Same surface area as flywheel)

I gave Brett Collins a Call and ordered what i needed.
BEEEFY! plate

And TOB Spacer w/ other parts such as
Injector seals
PBM coolant temp sensor housing thing
PBM shift Knob

Sirius · 07-31-2012, 05:26 AM

moar!. did you have to get or make new motor mounts? or does the 1uz line up with stock ka24 mounts? Powersteering? a/c?

mishimoto · 07-31-2012, 08:54 AM

That adapter plate looks well made! Subscribed for more updates.

Imarvin240 · 07-31-2012, 09:34 AM

did you need to get a new pivot ball? Also, did you get the trans machined to make up for the extra thickness of the adapter plate?

jdm2191 · 08-01-2012, 01:41 AM

1UZ FTW curious on the install

repda916 · 08-30-2012, 12:42 PM

Had a chance to work on this thing.

Got You can see how i had the machinist mill around the center crank bolts to use the oem plate as a pressure plate to distribute the pressure evenly on the bolts
Used ARP 4ag flywheel bolts.

clutch and pressure plate mounted up

I wanted to really feel this thing when i kicked the clutch, 2500lb pressure plate:

Next i had to fix the starter clearence issure so i removed the stock starter bolts and added a spacer to the inside to push it back about 3mm.
now it has enough room to engage and not rub when not.

I than sat the engine the bay to start figuring out the motor mounts,
This is where i left off but you can see what need to be done. That hump is the Xmember.

And this is the room i have

Okinawandrifter87 · 08-30-2012, 01:08 PM

Way to represent Sacramento, subscribed for updates! Man I can't wait to be back in Sac.

Flicktitty · 08-30-2012, 01:18 PM

what mounts are you using? are you doing your own wiring?

Very interested!

repda916 · 08-31-2012, 12:51 AM

For mounts I was going to make my own but we just
Moved into a new house and to keep the cutting and grinding noise
Down until I get to know the neighbors i ordered them from enjuki (sp)

Now as far as wiring that's something I don't want to mess with so
I'm trailering the car to Livermore, Ca where
I found a guy that can wire it.
He's done a lot of 1uz swaps and even bar'd theM
But I'm not doing all that since I took off all egr and headers
Are beyond oem.
I'll make a wiring guide once I get to that point to help you all out.

repda916 · 09-04-2012, 04:46 PM

UPDATE:
Looky what i got:

If Anyone needs motor mounts for the S13 to 1uz let me know! ill be making some for half the price.

Minz · 09-05-2012, 05:35 AM

Cool build bro! If I wasn't going 1J I'd be all over this! Honestly at times I thought about selling it and doing the 1UZ. But I've got mounts wiring etc. already... maybe one day.

speeddream · 10-28-2012, 01:21 AM

sub'd in for updates

RastaS14 · 10-28-2012, 12:50 PM

It's good to see another person venturing with this swap. The 1UZ is a great motor and they are dirt cheap! You going to keep it stock/NA or what are your goals with it?

food7373 · 11-05-2012, 07:50 PM

Awesome choice of motor man.

Mofuhcka · 11-08-2012, 07:42 PM

Need some updates man! The 1UZ is great and sounds amazing haha

wackintheballs · 11-14-2012, 08:16 PM

hey u think i can get the guy that's doing ur wiring done? i just to know how much he would charge. i cant decide whether or not to go 302 or 1uz. i dont care jus want a legit v8 job done.

motorsporttc · 11-15-2012, 12:42 PM

Following as i'm pursuing the same swap in CA

Allwayssideways · 11-15-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wackintheballs

hey u think i can get the guy that's doing ur wiring done? i just to know how much he would charge. i cant decide whether or not to go 302 or 1uz. i dont care jus want a legit v8 job done.

5.0 swaps done right are bad ass

budgetdrifter · 11-15-2012, 04:37 PM

Going to be trying this swap within a month on my currently heartless s14

then proceed to take it off non op!

bump for pictures and for being in Cali!

06-23-2012, 06:32 PM	#1
repda916 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cali Age: 32 Posts: 999 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1UZ V8 Coupe POW! (Slow Build) starting a new project and ill update as i go. been collecting parts for sometime now. trying to buy parts here and there, tried to gather what i needed then put together. Started off with a 91 Coupe with a KA24DE Picked up a ls400 1uzfe motor from a dismantler in Rancho Cordova, CA And started taking things apart. First thing done was new timing belt Got the Bottom crank at TDC: L&R cams: Dont mind the belt marks New belt aligned: New gasket kit (i will only be using a few things from this) And here are all the parts i Have ready to go: I Knew i wanted to go with a KA trans bc of how easy they are to find, and the 5 speed gear box i think will be good with this motor. plus i dont need a new drive shaft or trans mount. So research led me to getting the following. 1uz to KA trans adapter plate w/ TOB spacer MR2turbo flywheel (Same spline count as KA trans) 300 zx Clutch Disk (Same surface area as flywheel) I gave Brett Collins a Call and ordered what i needed. BEEEFY! plate And TOB Spacer w/ other parts such as Injector seals PBM coolant temp sensor housing thing PBM shift Knob

07-31-2012, 08:54 AM	#3
mishimoto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That adapter plate looks well made! Subscribed for more updates. __________________ Mishimoto Automotive

07-31-2012, 09:34 AM	#4
Imarvin240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: king of prussia, PA! Posts: 1,721 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	did you need to get a new pivot ball? Also, did you get the trans machined to make up for the extra thickness of the adapter plate? __________________ https://instagram.com/eck_matthew/

08-01-2012, 01:41 AM	#5
jdm2191 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Whittier Age: 33 Posts: 3,717 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	1UZ FTW curious on the install __________________ My Build: The "Coupe De Ville" 1JZ Build!!

08-30-2012, 01:08 PM	#7
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Way to represent Sacramento, subscribed for updates! Man I can't wait to be back in Sac. __________________ Driftphreak87

07-31-2012, 05:26 AM	#2
Sirius Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Hood Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	moar!. did you have to get or make new motor mounts? or does the 1uz line up with stock ka24 mounts? Powersteering? a/c?

08-30-2012, 12:42 PM	#6
repda916 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cali Age: 32 Posts: 999 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Had a chance to work on this thing. Got You can see how i had the machinist mill around the center crank bolts to use the oem plate as a pressure plate to distribute the pressure evenly on the bolts Used ARP 4ag flywheel bolts. clutch and pressure plate mounted up I wanted to really feel this thing when i kicked the clutch, 2500lb pressure plate: Next i had to fix the starter clearence issure so i removed the stock starter bolts and added a spacer to the inside to push it back about 3mm. now it has enough room to engage and not rub when not. I than sat the engine the bay to start figuring out the motor mounts, This is where i left off but you can see what need to be done. That hump is the Xmember. And this is the room i have

08-30-2012, 01:18 PM	#8
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	what mounts are you using? are you doing your own wiring? Very interested! __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

08-31-2012, 12:51 AM	#9
repda916 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cali Age: 32 Posts: 999 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For mounts I was going to make my own but we just Moved into a new house and to keep the cutting and grinding noise Down until I get to know the neighbors i ordered them from enjuki (sp) Now as far as wiring that's something I don't want to mess with so I'm trailering the car to Livermore, Ca where I found a guy that can wire it. He's done a lot of 1uz swaps and even bar'd theM But I'm not doing all that since I took off all egr and headers Are beyond oem. I'll make a wiring guide once I get to that point to help you all out.

09-04-2012, 04:46 PM	#10
repda916 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cali Age: 32 Posts: 999 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	UPDATE: Looky what i got: If Anyone needs motor mounts for the S13 to 1uz let me know! ill be making some for half the price.

09-05-2012, 05:35 AM	#11
Minz Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Zealand Age: 31 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool build bro! If I wasn't going 1J I'd be all over this! Honestly at times I thought about selling it and doing the 1UZ. But I've got mounts wiring etc. already... maybe one day.

10-28-2012, 01:21 AM	#12
speeddream Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 399 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	sub'd in for updates

10-28-2012, 12:50 PM	#13
RastaS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's good to see another person venturing with this swap. The 1UZ is a great motor and they are dirt cheap! You going to keep it stock/NA or what are your goals with it?

11-05-2012, 07:50 PM	#14
food7373 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PA Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome choice of motor man.

11-08-2012, 07:42 PM	#15
Mofuhcka Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,810 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Need some updates man! The 1UZ is great and sounds amazing haha __________________ @hcr32love 400whp NEO R32 Sedan

11-14-2012, 08:16 PM	#16
wackintheballs Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sactown Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey u think i can get the guy that's doing ur wiring done? i just to know how much he would charge. i cant decide whether or not to go 302 or 1uz. i dont care jus want a legit v8 job done.

11-15-2012, 12:42 PM	#17
motorsporttc Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay area Posts: 62 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Following as i'm pursuing the same swap in CA

11-15-2012, 04:37 PM	#19
budgetdrifter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Going to be trying this swap within a month on my currently heartless s14 then proceed to take it off non op! bump for pictures and for being in Cali!