That is a very clean installation. I’m just waiting on a few engine accessories then I’ll be starting. My plan includes a non-vvti 2uz with an a750f out of a cruiser. I’m still trying to figure out the wiring specifics for that union. I am also using an ecu out of a 2wd v8 4runner because I’m keeping my stock t case. How did you do the engine mounts? That’s my next pre install problem.
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thatcabledude
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What did you do for that airbox lid? Originally a 91 thru 94 lid?
I took the original Air cleaner top and cut it off. I fiber glassed some PVC plumbing thing I found at HD and made it work
thatcabledude
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I almost had to come to similar. Was gonna try to find a flange and silicone coupler or something. The later lids are probably getting scarce by now
I'm about $3800 in on this swap. I bought a running 2002 Sequoia and used that as the donor. The donor is the best way to do this swap in my opinion because I used a ton of parts that would have cost way over the $800 I paid for the entire truck. My LC is a 91 making it a bit easier to swap and of course the 2002 2UZFE engine without VVTI makes it even easier. I bought a 96 LC a343F and HF2AV (The AV is longer in the rear shaft side then the HF2A because of the Viscous coupler).. I added a shift kit and electronic solenoids to get rid of the kickdown and filled the hole where the cable was. That way there is only one cable at the throttle body.
HiThe 2UZFE does fit in a 60 body without any cutting. You have to use a Land Cruiser oil pan and not a Tundra oil pan. Then it clears the diff.
Do you have more photos for this project or is their any threads been posted for this project?
I would be very intersted in chatting about the build. I've got a 1996 toyota land cruiser I am starting this build. 2uz from a 2004 4 runner and an a750f trans. Keeping the transfer case. Going to have the harness built so it'll hook up to the land cruiser computer and run the truck.
Would love to chat if you have time
Why not go this route with the late model stock cruiser or LX450 tranny- A343 with the tundra, Sequoya, A340 guts?
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I am posting up another members build for him. I will answer all the technical questions but let him tell you what and why he is doing what he is. The first project is the 2UZ-FE swap. We started with a running 97 Lx450 fresh off this board and tore the engine and transmission out of it...
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How did the build go?
Not so good. Haven't had the time nor the cash to properly do so. Found a donor 2uz and pulling the 4.5l out hopefully this weekend. Still have high prospects for this build but taking it slow. Sounds like I may need a new oil pan at the very least. Relocate my engine mounts, which I don't have a welder personally but have buddies and co workers that can do amazing things with melting metal. Anyways. I want to be able to use the computer in the LC and the tundra to make it run. We will see. Slow going. But going.
thatcabledude
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What do you want to keep the factory LC ecm for?
I am not sure if I scrap the LC ecu if it will drive l, run, and pass emissions. We will see. This is my 3rd vehicle so I may just make this into an absolute off-road machine. Will decide later.
thatcabledude
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Once the engine has been swapped it is no longer doing anything.
What engine mounts did you use? Just pulled my 1fzfe from my 96 and need to figure things out. Stoked for this
Why pull a 4.5 liter motor to install a 4.7 liter motor??? You will only gain like 10 or 20hp.
I made my own by welding some 3/8 steel plates to the frame rail and using stock sequoia mounts
I'm probably over 5k on my swap and countless hours. I think the LS swap is the better route, but it was hard to justify since I got a working 2uz for $200
