hey all im after a 1uz and everything else to install it into a ln65 hilux
thanks
jeremy
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wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
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Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
j_tomo wrote:hey all im after a 1uz and everything else to install it into a ln65 hilux
thanks
jeremy
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READ THRU THE SITE AND FIND OTHERS WHO HAVE DONE IT
theres been plenty who have done it with ease and those who wish they got someone else to do it for them.
it can be very expensive if you don't have the skills or machinery to do it yourself
and whereabouts are you located


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Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
Contact Jono at Performance Metalworks, 094260003. He has done heaps of 1UZ conversions including superchaged or turboed 1Uz's.
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mudzilla wrote:Contact Jono at Performance Metalworks, 094260003. He has done heaps of 1UZ conversions including superchaged or turboed 1Uz's.
thats why I asked him where he was hiding, coz theres a guy in Taupo in the same boat as Jono.
I personally would take it to either of these guys and pay the 10k drive in/ drive out price, or thereabouts.
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Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
Exactly Skid,You get what you pay for, Cheep in the long run if it's done right the first time.
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Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
Cheap in the long run is buying one that's already converted and proven to be a good runner, the builder will have taken the big hit on the setup costs.
Expensive in the long run is buying one you think is okay but end up fully rebuilding. Next up is building one on the cheap and then redoing it again later.
Best to plan out what you want to use it for, what you want ie auto/manual, factory ecu or after market etc and then sit down and work out your budget.
I bought mine converted but had to rebuild gearbox, do clutch, sort out cooling and a few other bits and pieces which all cost $$$ and time.
Matt.
Expensive in the long run is buying one you think is okay but end up fully rebuilding. Next up is building one on the cheap and then redoing it again later.
Best to plan out what you want to use it for, what you want ie auto/manual, factory ecu or after market etc and then sit down and work out your budget.
I bought mine converted but had to rebuild gearbox, do clutch, sort out cooling and a few other bits and pieces which all cost $$$ and time.
Matt.
Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
if i didnt have the skills required i wouldnt even attemp the project
i live in the west coast of the south island and wont be paying anyone to install it
now back to the original topic is anyone selling or know of a 1uz?
thanks
jeremy
i live in the west coast of the south island and wont be paying anyone to install it
now back to the original topic is anyone selling or know of a 1uz?
thanks
jeremy
Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
Have you tried your local engine importers? Or trademe?
I got the 1uz for my conversion from a importer, that way it came with everything i needed eg air flow meter, ignitors, ecu etc.
for the conversion components again trade me or Performance Metalworks or the dudes in Taupo, There are a lot of people doing these parts let you fingers do the walking!!
I got the 1uz for my conversion from a importer, that way it came with everything i needed eg air flow meter, ignitors, ecu etc.
for the conversion components again trade me or Performance Metalworks or the dudes in Taupo, There are a lot of people doing these parts let you fingers do the walking!!
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Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
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There are several threads about Lexus going into the Hilux including a couple that were done here in CHCH. It is a big project most of the big stuff is easy it is all the little stuff like wiring the Auto Gearbox, fuel pump and surge tanks etc that add up cooling in the front of a Hilux can be an issue, the Lexus has a hydraulic fan that flows a lot of air when running!
Good luck from the ones I know that have been done they say it is well worth the effort, others say the v6 commodore is easier and just as good an engine but there is something about a V8
There are several threads about Lexus going into the Hilux including a couple that were done here in CHCH. It is a big project most of the big stuff is easy it is all the little stuff like wiring the Auto Gearbox, fuel pump and surge tanks etc that add up cooling in the front of a Hilux can be an issue, the Lexus has a hydraulic fan that flows a lot of air when running!
Good luck from the ones I know that have been done they say it is well worth the effort, others say the v6 commodore is easier and just as good an engine but there is something about a V8

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Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
thanks guys
yes there is heaps of info
but also a few cowboys out there
i wanted recommendations
found a complete engine
jeremy
yes there is heaps of info
but also a few cowboys out there
i wanted recommendations
found a complete engine
jeremy
Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
not sure if this is an option but here is one already done
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 887854.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 887854.htm
70 series prado (KZJ78) and 90 Series Prado (KZJ95)
Re: wanted 1uz + hilux conversion parts
ive allready got a ln65 double cab well side
i prefer doing everything myself rather than forking out for other peoples hard work
im going for the boggan theme
thanks
i prefer doing everything myself rather than forking out for other peoples hard work

im going for the boggan theme
thanks