2uz-fe.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Anyone know of any wrecked Landcruiser Amazons (petrol V8 1998>) being broken up?
I'm after a complete engine and ECU.

[Sylux]

Ooh...new project?

[BUSHWHACKER]

Yup, this will be mine though.

[Sylux]

Looked into the 2UZ-FE before buying the 1.

Part price and part (mostly) not enough help online

Looking forward to another epic thread. Will you end up adding it to your transplant service?

[M8WHR]

Can I ask why the 2uzfe?

I thought if you were building something nice you would have went for the 3uzfe.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Apart from the bore/stroke and cast iron block, it's not much different from the VVTi 1UZ.

If I can get hold of one, it will be going into the '01 3rd gen.

Have you seen Singingtoe's 3UZ/3rd gen transplant on Lextreme/Youtube?

He used a 2UZ from a Toyota Sequoia though.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Can I ask why the 2uzfe?

I thought if you were building something nice you would have went for the 3uzfe.

The 2uz is a torque monster which provides that torque at low revs.

The 3uz is a screamer like the 1uz.

[M8WHR]

Ah ideal, I think a lot of people ruin the 1uzfe by running twin 3" when it's just too big. I want as much torque as possible so will be sticking with twin 1.75's

Look forward to this coming together, if you have time.

[Sylux]

Yeh, Torque is the down side to the 1UZ-FE. Not sure if it'll effect me in the real world...but it's down on many other V8s out there.

The 2UZ-FE seems to be similar in torque as the VVT-i 1UZ-FE (2: 311 lb·ft / 1VVT-i: 300 lb·ft)?

Looking at the wiki...the 3UZ-FE seems to have more torque! *confusing*

If the 2UZ-FE is the "Torque Meister" then wiki must be off (although it does seem to state torque at very different rpms).

Anyone fancy a W12 in theirs?

[BUSHWHACKER]

Thye 2UZ was specifically developed for SUV and 4X4 applications.

[J i m s t e r]

I have a brother-in-law that races stock cars as a hobby and he seems to have an endless supply of cheap small-block 350 Chevy V8s. All used of course.

I know it's a basic lump with 50-year old origins, but there is a lot of tuning kit available for them.

Ever thought of that lump, or is the gearbox interface too much of a 'mare?

[jmc]

I'd imagine a Chev to Toyota transmission adapter would be pricey and besides, you have to keep it all in the family!

I do remember reading on Lextreme years ago that the 2UZ has weaker rods than a 1UZ, I'm not sure if that's the case though.

Also, I have a vague recollection of seeing a 2UZ with a factory sump pan that has front diff clearance meaning it might not need a body lift or sump modification.

It will be interesting to see whatever happens.

[BUSHWHACKER]

I do remember reading on Lextreme years ago that the 2UZ has weaker rods than a 1UZ, I'm not sure if that's the case though.

They're only weaker if you go for F/I.
JDM 2UZs have forged rods, so shouldn't be an issue for us anyway.

Also, I have a vague recollection of seeing a 2UZ with a factory sumpat has front diff clearance meaning it might not need a body lift or sump modification.

As I mentioned previously, it was developed for Tundras, 4Runners and Landcruisers, so there should be no fitting issues. Engine mounts will be off-the-shelf items too.

[jmc]

As I mentioned previously, it was developed for Tundras, 4Runners and Landcruisers, so there should be no fitting issues. Engine mounts will be off-the-shelf items too.

Forged eh? Very nice!

Sounds like it will be the most "factory" fit yet and everything will just drop in with no issues