DatZed Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 Hi I was just wondering if anyone had seen a 1uz conversion in a zed before? The pics I have seen of the vh/vk45 setups look a little tight for my liking so I thought the Toyota engine might be a good option. Also cheap, easy to get and strongish. Anyone seen it done? Cheers Mal Quote
C.A.R. Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 http://www.ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=7811 Quote
DatZed Posted May 1, 2009 Author Posted May 1, 2009 Thanks Lurch, got any installed engine bay pics? I suppose if I fit a 1uz I won't be needing that engine x member I got off you last week, oh well. Any news on the R3x front end conversion? Quote
garvice Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 Do a search on hybridz.org Seen the topic come up there quite a few times Quote
chris240 Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 Micheal from Canberra (forgot his username ) is 1/2 way thru this rebuild now. Ive seen the 240 in the flesh with the motor in place. Car is on his rotisserie. Simon (rhino73z) has also seen the car. looks very sweet in the zeds engine bay. Great conversion IMHO... Quote
zed240au Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 have you considered a ls1 holden v8 dearer to buy though they are getting cheaper with more becoming avaliable from wrecked commodores can get with 6 speed manual more hp in std trim than toyota v8 and if you want more hp huge aftermarket supply of parts and tuning just idea to consider i am biased though as i have fitted ls1 to my 240z Quote
towndrunkensmurf Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 how does the 240 handle with the heavy LS1 in the front?? doesnt throw the cars geometry out too much?? Quote
PeterAllen Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 The LS1 and six-speed t56 weigh only 15 kg more than the original 240Z engine and gearbox. When the LS1/t56 is set back in the bay, all 15 kg ends up on the rear wheels. Cost wise - I bought a 2005 VZ SS Ute at salvage for $5200 and sold the unwanted (and undamaged) bits for $2400 on eBay. The LS1(335bhp), t56, LSD diff, loom, etc, owes me $2,800 - cheap as chips. Quote
towndrunkensmurf Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 very nice... the marvels of modern engineering huh Quote
DatZed Posted May 15, 2009 Author Posted May 15, 2009 I would love to put an LS1 in however I rate the t56 as one of the worst gearboxes I have ever driven. Although they hold the power without an issue, they shift like a top loader. If I could use an R33 gearbox with an LS1, I would do it. I have been looking at 3UZ's in japan, 4.3 liter, and they seem pretty cheap. Just add a blower. I had my heart set on the vk56 conversion until I had a look at this http://www.flzclub.com/vk56de/ It's just too large for the engine bay. Quote
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