Anyone had experience with 1UZs into Hiaces?

[Swindog]

As above, just looking for info from someone whose done one and the pitfalls tricks etc.

While theres heaps of info about people saying they have done it theres not much around saying how with pitfalls of install, extras needing to be done

Just for ease of use its a 1990 2.4 Manual petrol Hiace.

[nt_a_foz]

Talk to Cartune Company in Hamilton they have done plenty of them, they are the company selling the engine mounts on tradme for 1UZ conversions.

[wrx_lou]

I would assume its exactly the same conversion as a hilux. I'm pretty sure they have the same running gear.

I remember seeing one on trademe a while back. I'm sure it was a promo vehical for mad soundz in hamilton?

Some one from there may be able to confirm/put you in touch with the converter.

[wrx_lou]

 nt_a_foz said:

Talk to Cartune Company in Hamilton they have done plenty of them, they are the company selling the engine mounts on tradme for 1UZ conversions.

Beat me ya fucker.

Also, Jeff from 'Choke on the smoke' in Rotorua. He's done the 1UZ into an assortment of different cars.

[Joker]

I'm no help but will tease you with this

[wrx_lou]

That ain't a hiace

[DRFVDR]

it should be easy as Toyota released a special version in Japan with the 1uz in it as an Ambulance

[Guest]

I read that as UZIs

troll over. soz

[Johnnynz]

Go to this link...

http://www.v-eight.com/tech_forum

Bit of info there, if not enough to help PM user name xlr8_07

Hes a mate of mine (Brendon) he has done the conversion and also a twin turbo Lexus V8 into a Hilux so should be able to help out with any troubles they encountered.

[ODB]

but.....why?

[Johnnynz]

Because its fun

[Joker]

hard to see any reason why not

[Swindog]

Cos i have a fast kart...why not a fast tow wagon...one that would give a fair few subbies a go for the money anyway.

[ODB]

sell and buy a v8'd surf?

Prob cheaper altho admittedly you wont know the standard of the work done!

[Joker]

get that NZPC one off TM and finish it /restore the dash haha

[DRFVDR]

 ODB said:

sell and buy a v8'd surf?

Prob cheaper altho admittedly you wont know the standard of the work done!

the good thing about the Hiace is that u can store your bike/cart/sh!t inside it all safe and sound

would love to V8 a AWD Hiace

u could buiy a later model diesel Hiace with the 1kz in it I would suggest a 2000 model with the intercooler, the one we got rocks

[Joker]

oh wait I have literally only just twigged you are thinking VAN

C@@L!!

[Johnnynz]

They are awesome fun in a van Mates one is still Auto and its still an absolute blast.

[Swindog]

No point getting the 1kz...i got this van almost for nothing and its MINT. Ripe for a v8. I got it cos i did want something i could stuff shit in and go...and to hold my kart- which on a rainy day in Invercargill is ideal as a workshop and keeping dry. Multi purpose!

Its also something I can take the family camping in comfortably.

The idea of putting the v8 in is to keep 'the bug' at bay

Im in talks with the car tune company about how it all fits together.

[D-Style]

I knew someone that started this conversion but never finished it. Sold in to someone in hams.

He used a Rear sump version 1UZ and a Bell housing from a company in Aussie.

Made up his own engine mounts and had it bolted in. He saw some small issues with exhuast and and alt/power steering pump piping/clearance issues, but nothing to major.

His engine was missing some of the EFI gear, coils, crank sensor and the loom had been cut in a few places so he lost interest and sold it.

Start with a petrol hiace, makes it easier base.

A 1VD Turbo diesel V8 would be a nice conversion!!!!

[DRFVDR]

 Swindog said:

No point getting the 1kz...i got this van almost for nothing and its MINT. Ripe for a v8. I got it cos i did want something i could stuff s*** in and go...and to hold my kart- which on a rainy day in Invercargill is ideal as a workshop and keeping dry. Multi purpose!

Its also something I can take the family camping in comfortably.

The idea of putting the v8 in is to keep 'the bug' at bay

Im in talks with the car tune company about how it all fits together.

Sounds like a good plan

I would investigate LPG injection as well ( not the same as the normal LPG kit) it injects the lpg thru injectors and is ECU powered

[Swindog]

really? tell me more.

[DRFVDR]

I believe north shore speed shop are the ones to talk to

If u google it u will get WAY more up to date and REAL information than i could give u

[Gator]

drove one with a 1uz in it.

full camper bed in the back and rolling on 20's 3rd gear up a hill stabbed it from abut 1200 rpm and it sung the whole way up the hill.

was an awd one as well very very cool van.

owner said it was dodgy driving a van that could drive to 200 kph

[Guest]

Defiantly get a fast van ;D My old 2.4L turbo L300 put out 300whp, sooo much fun eating Evo's and STI's. 5th gear skids rolling on the throttle in the damp at 110kph ;D. Fake std pipe out the back and lawn bowls sticker.