 | Home > V8 > 3UZ-FE conversion |
 
|
|
|
| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342   
|
Oh my...
Looks like quite the task at hand 
I think I'll be taking my time now  
The only problems I have is getting my hands on all the kit 4.0 V8 Defender 90
My Instagram |
||
3rd Nov 2021 10:18pm |
|
| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136  
|
Take everything you can from GS430. I think it was just a different accessory level to the LS430 but engine is the same. Stop faffing around and start leading the way!
I'm looking now at modifying the engine mount brackets on the engine to suit the original mountings on the chassis which are at different heights because Land Rover like to make things difficult 
Keep smiling  |
||
|
5th Nov 2021 9:52pm |
|
| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
|
I KNOW I KNOW
I'm doing my best
jokes aside It'll be very soon I get my hands on an engine or donor (Pay day last week... )
I did get the chance to look at a mates 1UZ he has at a unit and the mounts look ideal ish for the TD5 chassis, here hoping 
If not we've got our selves a welder  4.0 V8 Defender 90
My Instagram |
||
|
8th Nov 2021 8:52am |
|
| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
|
Initially I thought existing mounts lined up but on my chassis they don't
I'm quite keen to chop 'em off and weld new ones on to suit donor engine but chap helping me thinks we should modify the mount castings on engine to suit mounts on chassis. I'm not sure of his logic but he is a really good engineer so I'm going to question him further hopefully this weekend. The car I bought as a fill in while land rover was off the road is a mitsubishi which needs a new clutch and timing belt. I stripped the front end down to fit timing belt and crank pulley is bost and then I bost the crank sensor so now I'm carless and thoroughly  off having had an injection in my back Monday which hasn't really worked . I ordered a transmission jack which arrived today so I can offer up transfer box this weekend and see about linkage modifications. Keep smiling buddy and post lots of pics |
||
|
12th Nov 2021 9:49pm |
|
| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
|
Some bad luck there Tim, bloody hell. You've practically almost doubled your work
at least you’re busy I suppose 
I'll be sharing little snippets of the rebuild of the engine for a couple weeks and then after that we should be coming close to the more interesting bits, like the ECU and Loom.... 4.0 V8 Defender 90 My Instagram |
||
|
12th Nov 2021 9:57pm |
|
| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
|
The ECU and loom bits are the bit's where I hold my hands up in surrender
 I really want to know what I'm doing in this department so would be grateful if anybody chips in at this point Sent a message to Dan at DT and he responded very quickly so give him a look LJ if you want another contact to consult |
||
|
12th Nov 2021 10:09pm |
|
| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
|
If I need to mate I shall, I know hes abusy bloke. But Im still going to be rolling with Pheonix for the loom and stand alone.
If you have the time, there is a mechanic or "tuner" on YouTube who’s very knowledgeable on the Uz's called CarTuneNZ. He has a heap of information on all aspects of these engines and has made a video about running the engine on the standard ECU with a manual box. I never watched it all but he basically proves its possible running a 1/3uz without the need for a standalone. 4.0 V8 Defender 90
My Instagram |
||
|
14th Nov 2021 2:09pm |
|
| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
|
Sorry about lack of posts christmas, covid and family stuff meant progress was slow. Here I'm trimming the bulkhead as it's in the way, may not be enough but hopefully this weekend will answer that question.
 Click image to enlarge Re-routing brake and clutch pipes as they are in the way too Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge This is a YRM tank guard / cradle fit's no problem. Tank refitted and new fuel lines are ready to route Click image to enlarge |
||
|
21st Jan 2022 9:57pm |
|
| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
|
Click image to enlarge |
||
|
21st Jan 2022 10:16pm |
|
| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
|
Hey Greeni! Which adaptor plate did you plump for? I'm guessing PMC? Also which gearbox are you using? Any advice for this conversion will be gratefully received |
||
|
22nd Jan 2022 9:18pm |
|
| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
|
[quote="Defendermatt"]Looking good! Glad to see you've made some decent progress
[/quote
Hey Matt thanks again for kit you are a star! I'm still undecided as to what ECU to use if you can give me an idea on price (If you want to get involved ) Cheers buddy |
||
|
22nd Jan 2022 9:20pm |
|
| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
|
It’s a Syncro’s conversion for the r380, it’s one of two that are currently being done at DT Engine Solutions.
There’s also a 1uz with a supercharger on it! |
||
|
22nd Jan 2022 9:48pm |
|
| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
|
Fabulous work there timbo
4.0 V8 Defender 90
My Instagram |
||
|
23rd Jan 2022 1:51pm |
|
| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
|
ooof! Sound  |
||
|
23rd Jan 2022 10:13pm |
|
|
|
| All times are GMT |
< Previous Topic | Next Topic > |
Posting Rules
|
Site Copyright © 2006-2025 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
