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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-28-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Time to get caught up on some posts here. It's...

Time to get caught up on some posts here. It's been a long while but everything is coming along just fine. I've been playing around with too many projects this past year. I need to do some prep and...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 01-08-2011, 12:38 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Now we're starting the next phase.... Roll Cage!...

Now we're starting the next phase.... Roll Cage! I'm really excited to start this part of the build. This is some of the most fun work in my opinion. It's going to be a lot safer and give me much...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 12-25-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Thanks for the compliments. It's all a lot of fun...

Thanks for the compliments. It's all a lot of fun and tedious work at the same time. The 1UZ engine only mates up to the automatic transmission the Lexus designed to go behind it. There are some guys...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 12-03-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
1UZ Engine is back together and running great...

1UZ Engine is back together and running great again. My DOM tubing was just delivered and the moons are aligning for my rollcage finally. And once the cage is welded up I can get to the final...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-28-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Just an update: Still messing around with...

Just an update: Still messing around with Adaptronic tuning. It was running kinda rough so I tested the injectors and found one had given up on me. I have an extra set so I'll replace it and see how...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 10-29-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Lots of updates but no time to post! I'm putting...

Lots of updates but no time to post! I'm putting the engine together today and doing some more tuning this weekend. Then Tuesday it's going to a friends fab shop for a full race rollcage! woohoo!
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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 09-28-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
I just took my truck out to the Oceano Dunes this...

I just took my truck out to the Oceano Dunes this past Saturday and the power is just insane. I don't have a locker and I ran 2WD and I just had a big big smile on my face the whole time. My...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 08-17-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Just a quick update here. Engine runs great -...

Just a quick update here. Engine runs great - truck is rediculously fast and rollcage is top priority now. I got the wheels I've always wanted and the all terrains ride so much better then the muds...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 06-10-2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
I try!

I try!
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 06-09-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Hey glad you enjoyed the reading about all that...

Hey glad you enjoyed the reading about all that crazy work I did to my Tacoma. I put way too much time and money into my truck. But I love it. :D
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-02-2010, 01:49 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
No problem... I already did one. Check it out...

No problem... I already did one. Check it out over here in the Technical Advice section. (http://fourwheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=257) It's not engine swap, it's not engine or tire/suspension...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-24-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Just an update, the transmission bell housing...

Just an update, the transmission bell housing wasn't exactly true so my transmission simply wore itself out. It was an old one anyway that definitely had a good life. I went up north this past...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-04-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
That's my buddies shop who races stock cars and...

That's my buddies shop who races stock cars and stuff. They're always swapping engines and stuff so those parts just accumulate because they cost so much but are hard to sell because who knows how...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-21-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
I'll also get some sweet sound clips of this...

I'll also get some sweet sound clips of this 1UZ-FE when I get it tuned. I just need a new MIC for my Sony digital recorder. This little MiniDisc recorder will take perfect sound so I'll probably...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-19-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Playing around in the race car parts bin. Some...

Playing around in the race car parts bin. Some crazy twin disc racing clutches that basically work like an on and off switch. Not so good for street.
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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-19-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
I'll be getting sound clips with a Sony digital...

I'll be getting sound clips with a Sony digital recorder when I get a mic for it.

Also I had the pleasure of a leaking radiator again. Always buy a fresh radiator and don't take hand me down units...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-12-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
It's official. The Tacoma is back in service and...

It's official. The Tacoma is back in service and I couldn't be happier. I missed my truck! Glad to have it back. Now I just need to prep my new rear axle because I know I'm going to need it. Have a...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-11-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Here is a clean picture of my V8 Tacoma front...

Here is a clean picture of my V8 Tacoma front end. It all FINALLY came together. Now I just need to make a prerunner bumper and toss the worthless stock chrome one. It looks ok but they are so weak....
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-11-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
Work all day but surely I made it out to pull the...

Work all day but surely I made it out to pull the transmission back from the engine. I'll adjust the throwout bearing first thing in the morning and go for another drive. I should have it right on...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-10-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 524,443
Posted By Smithers
The V8 Tacoma drives and she is sounding awesome....

The V8 Tacoma drives and she is sounding awesome. http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/phorum/icon_highfive.gif

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I haven't had ANY time at all in the past few days and I have to work...
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