Hiace / Dyna Engine Swap - L Series to 1KZ in a Cabovers (3 Viewers)

[utleymu]

have to be creative for the rear engine cover. You are using a hiace late model 1kz that is with water cooled. It is a serious challenge to put 1kz into LH80 .

Yep, I'm going to need to create a new hump cover in the back. Right now I'm planning on using the original's flange, cutting out the hump, and welding in new panels.

Once I get everything running, the final fabrication cruxes of this project are the intake tubing from airbox to turbo, the snorkel, and this rear engine cover. I've got a tig welder for the intake/snorkel, but still need to learn how to use it. Hopefully with some persistence I'm able to get it done, but I may outsource some of this if I'm unable to.

 

[jdmkaizen]

As a fellow Hiace owner, following this cool build. Don't worry about updates, take your time and enjoy what's to come with the 1KZ!

 

[Dougal]

Would a front air/air intercooler be less work and more cab space than making a new dog-house?