2UZ-FE to H55F Bellhousing Adapter Kit Now Available!!!

[bagochips76]

There is also the SC400 oil pan (harder to find), which is the "most rearward" factory oil pan for the UZ engines, I believe. There are also a number of aftermarket steel pans available these days, although they're spendy.

The 100 series pans a readily available and allow for more than enough clearance.

 

[Ryno5150]

Wow. This is awesome. The timing is perfect for me. I pulled apart my 40 years ago with a 2UZ/H42 sitting in the garage. I even got a bellhousing from Dellow, but they require custom this, custom that. I need engine mounts as well. I see cruisermatt asked about that. The irony is, NWToys used my 40 to develop 2UZ swap mounts, but I never got any since I got sidetracked on my 85 4Runner 1UZ swap. Glad to see that it works with the 60/80 series steering box. Will SOA allow room for oil pan options? I have a few different UZ pans in my personal parts "warehouse."

 

[cruisermatt]

Any good pics of engine mounts, transmission crossmember?

 

[ThorH]

Thanks for pursuing this project. Plan on using your adapter in my '88 Fj62. I have a 2000 2wd Tundra donor. Do you have a good list of what is needed out of the donor truck?

 

[Tigerstripe40]

I assume that this adapter will also work for the '3 speed' F bellhousing, giving the opportunity to run an Dodge NV4500 behind a 2UZ as well?

 

[bagochips76]

Wow. This is awesome. The timing is perfect for me. I pulled apart my 40 years ago with a 2UZ/H42 sitting in the garage. I even got a bellhousing from Dellow, but they require custom this, custom that. I need engine mounts as well. I see cruisermatt asked about that. The irony is, NWToys used my 40 to develop 2UZ swap mounts, but I never got any since I got sidetracked on my 85 4Runner 1UZ swap. Glad to see that it works with the 60/80 series steering box. Will SOA allow room for oil pan options? I have a few different UZ pans in my personal parts "warehouse."

We haven't done with a SOA yet so not real world experience. My instinct tells me that the 100 series pan set up will still be the best route to go as the sump sits in the back.

 

[bagochips76]

Thanks for pursuing this project. Plan on using your adapter in my '88 Fj62. I have a 2000 2wd Tundra donor. Do you have a good list of what is needed out of the donor truck?

Nice! Engine with flexplate, bolts and two spacers (one on each side of flexplate), entire engine harness and fuse/relay box w/ ECM, power steering fluid reservoir, intake tube w/ MAF, both engine side mounts. You will need to send your harness and ECM to Tim and Lexus V8 to get it reworked and flashed.

 

[bagochips76]

I assume that this adapter will also work for the '3 speed' F bellhousing, giving the opportunity to run an Dodge NV4500 behind a 2UZ as well?

The F Bellhousing will bolt to our adapter but I don't know about NV4500 compatibility to that bellhousing. As far as I know it doesn't mate up....

 

[bagochips76]

Any good pics of engine mounts, transmission crossmember?

 

[Ryno5150]

We haven't done with a SOA yet so not real world experience. My instinct tells me that the 100 series pan set up will still be the best route to go as the sump sits in the back.

Tigerstripe asked about an NV4500. I'm interested in running an SM465 for that fantastic 6.55 1st. From what I have read, that is a direct bolt up to the F/J30 transmission. I know you guys are busy, I tried to call the shop and left a message. Please let me know availability for this. I would need engine mounts as well.

 

[Tigerstripe40]

The F Bellhousing will bolt to our adapter but I don't know about NV4500 compatibility to that bellhousing. As far as I know it doesn't mate up....

AA makes a plate adapter that works with a 3 speed bell housing to adapt to a Dodge NV4500

Tigerstripe asked about an NV4500. I'm interested in running an SM465 for that fantastic 6.55 1st. From what I have read, that is a direct bolt up to the F/J30 transmission. I know you guys are busy, I tried to call the shop and left a message. Please let me know availability for this. I would need engine mounts as well.

Should work. I have an SM420 (7.01:1 first gear) currently which is bolted to a '3 speed' bell housing. NV4500 has a 6.34:1 first gear, and over drive.

I'm strongly thinking about getting this adapter so I could run the SM420 I have until I can source the parts for an nv4500. What is really like to see is a UZ -> TR4050 adapter.

 

[bagochips76]

Tigerstripe asked about an NV4500. I'm interested in running an SM465 for that fantastic 6.55 1st. From what I have read, that is a direct bolt up to the F/J30 transmission. I know you guys are busy, I tried to call the shop and left a message. Please let me know availability for this. I would need engine mounts as well.

The J30 Bellhousing will bolt to our adapter. We are out of stock of adapters currently but I have another production run in process. They should be available early July. Shoot me an email with your name, phone number, email address, shipping address and a reminder of all of the parts you are after and I will get an order started for you. info@overlandcruisersmt.com

Thanks!

 

[bagochips76]

As an FYI, we are currently sold out of adapter kits. I have another production run in place and they should be available in early July. If interested in placing an order you can go to our website and submit an inquiry or just emaill us at info@overlandcruisersmt.com

Cheers!

Stephen

 

[Option 158]

thanks for answering my question, I incorrectly assumed you were shooting for the same engine placement every time with this, I totally understanding moving everything forwards to use a 60 series transmission housing.

Will there be engine mount kits for 40 /60 series coming as well?

Looking forward to the 60series RHD engine mounts being available, whats the time frame ? Will you ship to Australia?.

 

[youngmanchego]

Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but is a similar conversion possible with a h55 to a 1fze? Is there a kit in the works? FJ co sadly discontinued their bell-housing but I’m wondering if an adaptor plate would be enough. I love the simplicity of this one.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

As an FYI, we are currently sold out of adapter kits. I have another production run in place and they should be available in early July. If interested in placing an order you can go to our website and submit an inquiry or just emaill us at info@overlandcruisersmt.com

Cheers!

Stephen

Email sent

 

[bagochips76]

Looking forward to the 60series RHD engine mounts being available, whats the time frame ? Will you ship to Australia?.

The mounts are the same regardless of rhd or lhd. Send me a pm.

 

[bagochips76]

Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but is a similar conversion possible with a h55 to a 1fze? Is there a kit in the works? FJ co sadly discontinued their bell-housing but I’m wondering if an adaptor plate would be enough. I love the simplicity of this one.

It’s in the works!

 

[Jah310]

@bagochips76 Awesome work putting this kit together! I'm in the early stages of planning a potential 2UZ swap into my 1970 FJ40 and trying to map everything out before buying a motor and using your kit.
I know the kit is engineered around the early 10-spline coarse input shaft setup. However, my truck is currently running a complete 1976 drivetrain setup, meaning my H42 4-speed has the 21-spline fine-spline input shaft.
Is there a way to make my fine-spline transmission work with your kit?
Specifically:

1. Is it possible to use your crankshaft extender spacer with my '76 fine-spline shaft by simply sourcing a different pilot bearing that bridges the two? If so, do you have a part number?
2. Or, would it be better / possible to open the transmission and swap my fine-spline input shaft out for an older coarse 10-spline shaft, then change my clutch kit over to match?

I am targeting a 2004 non-VVT-i 2UZ core because of the mechanical throttle cable wheel linkage, and planning to run an Advance Adapters Orion 4:1 case out back. Just want to make sure I handle the front input shaft puzzle the right way.
Thanks for any insight!

 

[Tigerstripe40]

@bagochips76 Awesome work putting this kit together! I'm in the early stages of planning a potential 2UZ swap into my 1970 FJ40 and trying to map everything out before buying a motor and using your kit.
I know the kit is engineered around the early 10-spline coarse input shaft setup. However, my truck is currently running a complete 1976 drivetrain setup, meaning my H42 4-speed has the 21-spline fine-spline input shaft.
Is there a way to make my fine-spline transmission work with your kit?
Specifically:

1. Is it possible to use your crankshaft extender spacer with my '76 fine-spline shaft by simply sourcing a different pilot bearing that bridges the two? If so, do you have a part number?
2. Or, would it be better / possible to open the transmission and swap my fine-spline input shaft out for an older coarse 10-spline shaft, then change my clutch kit over to match?

I am targeting a 2004 non-VVT-i 2UZ core because of the mechanical throttle cable wheel linkage, and planning to run an Advance Adapters Orion 4:1 case out back. Just want to make sure I handle the front input shaft puzzle the right way.
Thanks for any insight!

What did your 76 drivetrain setup come out of? A BJ40?

Oddball stuff did happen in the past, certainly, but if your drivetrain came out of a 76 FJ40 or FJ55, it should have a 10 spline input for the transmission.