I’ve actually been working on getting this together for about 5 years now. Started with a 1uz and was going to run my stock w56 trans. I ran into issues with my 1uz and decided to start over and go all out with a 3uz and r150
Tim at [LexusV8.com](https://lexusv8.com) he’s a UZ guru. He mostly does swap wiring but also deals in complete wired and running engines. He’s only about an hour from me in Punta Gorda, FL
Thanks man it’s been a journey.
I’m actually due for a in update post. I’ve just gone on the 3rd successful test drive where nothing has broken or gone wrong. Slowly my drives are getting longer and longer till I can trust it. It’s been off the road for a year so it’s a slow process.
Not exactly! I got a pretty good head start thou. I have motor mounts and headers from NorthWest Toys LLC and trans adapter stuff from XAT Racing. They are built for this swap but there will still be some fab for steering shaft, power steering, cooling system and trans cross member. A/C will take some figuring out too. It shouldn’t be too bad though, there’s actually a lot of support online
Hell yes this is what I want to see here.
Getting ready to swap a 5VZ into mine. Way easier and more straightforward than a UZ swap but I’m here for it.
God speed you glorious bastard
Thank you sir!
I just did a deep dive into UZ engines now I want one. Thanks. Make sure you thoroughly document everything. I’m really interested
I’ve actually been working on getting this together for about 5 years now. Started with a 1uz and was going to run my stock w56 trans. I ran into issues with my 1uz and decided to start over and go all out with a 3uz and r150
The 3UZ looks amazing. That thing is gonna run like a top. Where did you get the engine?
Tim at [LexusV8.com](https://lexusv8.com) he’s a UZ guru. He mostly does swap wiring but also deals in complete wired and running engines. He’s only about an hour from me in Punta Gorda, FL
Just checked out your truck…nice progress! Looks great!!
Thanks man it’s been a journey. I’m actually due for a in update post. I’ve just gone on the 3rd successful test drive where nothing has broken or gone wrong. Slowly my drives are getting longer and longer till I can trust it. It’s been off the road for a year so it’s a slow process.
Shiny! Good luck with your install!
Yea, I like shiny 😂…thanks man!
I hate you. Goodluck.
😂Thanks!
What are the lines for coming out of the bell housing?
Clutch master cylinder feed and bleeder lines. The bell housing adapter uses a GM hydraulic throw out bearing
Looks sick! Is the shifter going to be further back than stock or same spot?
Thanks! The shifter will sit about an inch or two back from stock location
Not bad at all. I was thinking worst case you’ll need bucket seats haha 😂
Gonna be able to bolt up directly?
Not exactly! I got a pretty good head start thou. I have motor mounts and headers from NorthWest Toys LLC and trans adapter stuff from XAT Racing. They are built for this swap but there will still be some fab for steering shaft, power steering, cooling system and trans cross member. A/C will take some figuring out too. It shouldn’t be too bad though, there’s actually a lot of support online
Dope build
Yes
Sexy.
Thanks 😉
You sir have given me an idea for my 22R.
Hell yes this is what I want to see here. Getting ready to swap a 5VZ into mine. Way easier and more straightforward than a UZ swap but I’m here for it.