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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-02-2010, 01:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
The transmission is working perfectly still so...

The transmission is working perfectly still so now is the time to build the crossmember which holds the transmission in place and at the now higher position. Tonight me and a buddy just finished up...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-24-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Not the best picture but you can see the exhaust...

Not the best picture but you can see the exhaust going around the steering shaft and also how convenient the v-band coupler is. I can just pop the band off of each side and have enough room to remove...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-24-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
OK on with the show. While it was high noon I...

OK on with the show. While it was high noon I wanted to make sure and get under the truck and check things out with a fine-toothed comb to make sure there wasn't anything else going on under there....
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-24-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Placing the bell housing on the mill table I...

Placing the bell housing on the mill table I simply adjusted the head down just enough to skim the surface of the housing as I turned the housing using the endmill as a gauge for any changes in...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-24-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
I had some problems with the engine side of the...

I had some problems with the engine side of the bellhousing being true which led me to slap it back down on my mill to straighten things out. But first I wanted to have a look at the pilot shaft...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-24-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
In case you missed it here is a short video of my...

In case you missed it here is a short video of my truck just spinning the tires on a wet road. I made this video specifically to get record of what the transmission would sound like while spinning...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-24-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Ok so since that transmission is history I went...

Ok so since that transmission is history I went out and picked up another transmission on Saturday that is in great shape. Now people wonder why I haven't sourced a stronger transmission, well this...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-13-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Truck was doing great until the transmission...

Truck was doing great until the transmission stuck in 4th gear. :D Time for a teardown! Transmission comes out in 15 minutes but I found it to be low on oil... not cool! I'm scouring the web...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 01-17-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
From the Wiki: "In theory the all-alloy version...

From the Wiki: "In theory the all-alloy version of the W58 should be the exact same strength as any other all-alloy W-Series transmission."

Here is a guy comparing a W58 Hilux transmission to a...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 12-05-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Ah your on the right path like me! HOw sweet...

Ah your on the right path like me! HOw sweet would that be to have a 9" underneath? Man I can't wait. I thought hard about what to do instead of a W59 and I don't see anything as an attractive...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 12-02-2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
I can't say for sure but they take a beating I...

I can't say for sure but they take a beating I can tell you that. They were designed for 4wd transfer case torque and I have never worn one out with the extreme beatings that I have given mine....
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-13-2009, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
It looks like I either need to get a longer...

It looks like I either need to get a longer transmission input shaft and swap it in OR I have to machine the bellhousing down by a total of maybe 3/4" at the most in order for things to work...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 03-07-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
DONE ...

DONE

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/tacoma_1uzswap_55.jpg

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/tacoma_1uzswap_54.jpg

Shake and Bake
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-24-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Awesome, I didn't mean to direct all that at...

Awesome, I didn't mean to direct all that at you... jus stating it.:rolleyes:
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-24-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Your probably going to ask me for an adapter for...

Your probably going to ask me for an adapter for your project as well since mine is the only solution to your swap in existence. Although contact Superrunner as he has shown interesting in making...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-24-2009, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Get the one that Superrunner offers. He sells a...

Get the one that Superrunner offers. He sells a different flywheel (that does the same thing) than the one he sold me and will probably use a different clutch I'm SURE. So what I have is irrelevant....
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-17-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Ok so it's February and things are shakin and...

Ok so it's February and things are shakin and movin on this engine swap. I've asked some industry friends about the ability of the W59 transmission to hold up to the sub-400hp Lexus 1UZ. They KNOW...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 01-21-2008, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Ok so It's Jan of the new 2008 year. With some...

Ok so It's Jan of the new 2008 year. With some luck I should have some time off to begin the mating of the W59 transmission to the 1UZ engine. I'm going to source a factory spec clutch and pressure...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-24-2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 66,166
Posted By Smithers
Yeap I'm using my stock W59 transmission. People...

Yeap I'm using my stock W59 transmission. People have applied 400+ hp to this transmission without any failures so I don't want to hear about how it won't take the abuse from a stock 1UZ. I can mill...
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