1uz conversion to R series gearbox - R150F, R151F and R150 (2wd). bolt on bellhousing

[@oscarcouper198]

Your vids are informative and a wealth of learning information not only for the DIY but also for guys who know stuff but can't improvise and adapt. Practical experience + theory coupled with adapt & improvisation = CartuneNZ. You Rock Kelvin

[@CartuneNZ]

Thanks heaps for the compliment. Cheers Kelvin

[@Addictedone4609]

You're knowledge is priceless , thank you.

[@CartuneNZ]

I appreciate that!

[@jdm_obsession]

Just picked up my first 4runner today exited to 1uz swap some day thanks for all the good info. CHEERS DC

[@CartuneNZ]

Nice 👍

[@CartuneNZ]

Nice 👍

[@accordv6er]

This is brilliant info for a USDM guy - we don't have all the UZ options out there, but I can get a $300 Tacoma transmission- perfect for the Miata, don't need the size/weight of a CD009, though it is the better option.

[@morganmclennan8087]

Worth noting just because both shifters are in the tailhousing or transfer adapter case, does not mean it is an R151. I have now come across two of these tailhousings on vehicles plated for an R150.

[@vwbeetle5578]

Great video bud cheers ,👍

[@abdomaster6414]

i love your work, Can you help me, i have e30 and i need to put the 1uz engine in it, what a manual transmission Do you Recommend to use for this engine and, What a type of flywheel and a Clutch disc and the pressure i use, if there prats fit in 1uz engine from anther bmw Will be good for me because the parts are available in my country.

[@CartuneNZ]

I'd recommend parts you can find locally as parts from nz are likely to be very different

[@richardandrws4769]

Hi mate, mint video, just wondering if you ending up making a video on how to wire up the 4wd, having some trouble with it.

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

i need one r151 bellhousing ....nice video been watching a bunch of your channel a bit

[@CartuneNZ]

I have the bellhousings in stock. Cheers Kelvin

[@thebaddestogre-3698]

Thanks for the video! One note however as I found out the hard way, the 2wd r150 box has a 190mm input shaft from 1996+, at least here in the states. I'm currently trying to swap in the short shaft to fit my adapter kit.

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello. I was careful to just mention the shaft measurements as I know they change in different markets and dont always follow a set system. I always measure them to check as you know why and ive seen it a few times. Fortunately if its long shaft our R154 bell can be used. Worthy of noting. Cheers

[@joeysharkey]

So if I have a 96 r150 2wd and it is a long shaft, I need the r154 swap bellhousing and not the r150 one?

[@CartuneNZ]

Have you measured your shaft to confirm? If you have confirmed its a long shaft then the R154 bell housing is the way to go. Cheers Kelvin

[@nct9466]

Why on my van is the drain plug up the side of the gearbox but the full plug right on the bottom? Makes draining and filling rather hard cause I gotta turn my whole van 90 degrees to drain it out from side plug and refill fill from bottom plug.... The mystery of my van I’ll never know.....

[@CartuneNZ]

We have a tractor and a digger if you want us to turn the van over. Cheers Kelvin

[@973lino]

hello kelvin, in the swap world all of your videos are great help !!! thank you.... do you think that g58 can handle the 1uz ?

[@CartuneNZ]

Thanks for the compliment. I have used lots of G series gearboxes however they are a tad on the weak side and we have broken lots, therefore they are not my preference.

[@973lino]

@@CartuneNZ thanks for info ... i will look for a r151f

[@CartuneNZ]

Much better choice.

[@PseudoKirby]

Your my last hope, I'm using the long I put shaft and a conversion bellhousing and my throwout bearing won't work right, 5vz tob and 3vz clutch/fw It's like the input shaft sleeve doesn't reach far enough, what release bearing do I use??

[@rorycollett3744]

I might have to tell u v6 box have the top shift transfer and 4cyl have both 150 and 151 and are both forward shift. Also some handy info is that 96 onward v6 have the 190mm input shaft not 160

[@CartuneNZ]

Ive found that different transfers and boxes are slightly different between countries. I have the late 190mm shaft box here. We didnt get it until around 98/99 and its very very rare in NZ. Cheers Kelvin

[@trevorbotha3548]

Great Info learnt alot from this ... On the lookout for a box with better ratios as mine is a Diesel gearbox ... Maybe the 4 Litre V6 hilux box ?

[@CartuneNZ]

Good evening. I thought you might like this one which is why you got that early access. You can find the ratios of many of the boxes on line. Sometimes swapping diffs gives the best results as many of the boxes ratios are really quite similar. Cheers

[@CartuneNZ]

@@Lusty_Wench thanks. Its nice to have real world examples. I covered a bit on shifter position but its hard to fit everything into a video sometimes. Its also possible to buy the drive gears brand new. That might be a video all on its own with part numbers even. I agree with small boxes. Ive replaced lots over the years. I struggle to throw stuff out but there were times Id have piles of about 10 small boxes so I'd drop them off to a mate who rebuilt gearboxes for his spares. One interesting thing is people often ask what the 100km/h rpm will be after the engine swap. Same as old engine funny enough. Cheers Kelvin.

[@raidenx9053]

How do you feel about the m54 zf 320 manual transmission? Theres adapter kits that should bolt right on with and come with custom flywheel and a spigot bearing

[@CartuneNZ]

Not common in nz unfortunately but look like a good option in countries where they are readily available

[@abdomaster6414]

in my country the m54 zf transmission available more than other prats for this program,I need you to tall me, What adapter kits fit with this manual transmission? and what Custome flywheel,& clutch disc,& pressure plate fit with 1uz engine??

[@Slide_master_Drifter]

hello guys, awseome vid!!! very informative !! well i do have a 1uz non vvti and i do want to suit to a Hilux 2wd diesel(i dunno what gearbox it is) that my friend haves ...the tricky part is i do want it to put i together for a Drift car..prolly the Hilux differential i will use on that conversion as well(so the cardan shaft should be custom made surely)..what should i buy to get it all together to start my enigne and drift this car on tracks?

[@ebayenthusiast42]

lots of useful info!

[@CartuneNZ]

Glad to hear that!

[@traviscarey1726]

Hi Kelvin would you be able to supply a R151 2wd Hilux gearbox with the 1UZ-FE bellhousing and drive sharft ready to bolt in ? Cheers and what kind of $$$ would that be ?

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello Travis. Had to check a few things but should be able to sort that out. Done a few lately. Flick me an email at [e-mail] and we can talk more. Cheers Kelvin

[@martinviviers5016]

G'day Kelvin My auto transmission (Lexus E 41) make grinding noise when select reverse and when driving forward take foot off the accelerator. Please advice.

[@CartuneNZ]

I recommend doing some testing. locate position of the grinding. If it's internal then pull box apart to investigate. Testing is the key.

[@cristihanortiz8268]

Esa campana tiene para el motor 3uz-fe

[@abdomaster6414]

in my country the m54 zf transmission available more than other prats for this program,I need you to tall me, What adapter kits fit with this manual transmission? and what Custome flywheel,& clutch disc,& pressure plate fit with 1uz engine??

[@CartuneNZ]

There are several kits available, best use google to find them

[@pauladams4890]

Any chance you could tell me which box I should get for my hj61 land cruiser? I’m fitting a 1.9tdi golf motor. Using an adapter plate to a 3vse bellhousing. I’d like to keep my vacuum transfer, if possible, but I’m not sure if it will bolt up to a r151. If that doesn’t work, I’ve been suggested to use either a hzj79 r151 & transfer, or a hzj105 r151 & transfer. You are by far the most experienced I’ve come across...I figure you know exactly what Combo I’d need, any help would be appreciated.

[@CartuneNZ]

R151 from a LZJ or KZJ prado would be my go to. Why the 1.9tdi into such a large vehicle? I don't even feel the little UZ is enough for the 60 series cruisers , I prefer the 2uz 4.7 or something LS to make them move properly. Cheers

[@pauladams4890]

@@CartuneNZ thanks for the reply... Its gonna be a tourer, so I’m looking for fuel Economy mostly...apparently some really crazy numbers are very achievable economy wise. The 12ht is also pretty pricey to rebuild, if there is an issue & parts are getting harder to come by. And I already own the golf, so not really any extra $$$ involved sourcing the engine...tbh, the engine for the conversion is worth more to me than the resale value of the car, especially when I consider what someone will pay for the 12ht even in needing rebuild condition.

[@rory1473]

Can i use the lexus ls400 fan brakcet on a toyota celsior with hydraulic fan is the bracket the same or do i have to modify

[@stephenmewett8114]

Do you no what bellhousing would work as I have a g53 gear box but it Cain driven so I want to get a r151 gear bock & mount it up to my 5L 3liter Hilux mate or do you sell them ?

[@CartuneNZ]

A 2L-te surf bellhousing will work. I wish I had of kept all the ones I have had over the years from doing UZ swaps. Try to get a LN130 surf R151 which will have correct bell on it. Cheers Kelvin

[@1uzsurfnz670]

Hi KeL, have a 92 Auto surf running Gen 1 1UZ. She’s running a A343F and transfer box. My question is when she’s running through the gears as u take off it kicks between the gears all the time. When’s it’s a Chambered Muffler like flowmaster it kicks hard. When’s it a glass pack muffler it kicks a little. Your help is much appreciated

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello. Does the auto hold 2nd gear correctly or shift straight through, what management is being used on the a343f? Cheers

[@hi_eye_envision6086]

What are your thoughts regarding the H series gear box regarding conversions? They appear heavier duty than the other boxes. Dig your content by the way, great work

[@CartuneNZ]

H boxes are a great choice. It was what toyota used for a manual on there vehicles with v8s.

[@benperanovic9151]

When you refer to "small box" are you referring to g series boxes? Also how do you tell the difference between an r series and a g52? Thanks for your help

[@SMVB-cl6oc]

ive just pulled a transfer case off a R150f from a 5vz fe prado. its the rare 190mm shaft. the transfer case has the left side drop but the 2wd H has a ratio of 2:1 and 1:1 when locked into 4 HL. read it should be same same?

[@CartuneNZ]

Sorry, same as what? Cheers Kelvin

[@moejr14]

I cannot find the fill plug on my 92 Toyota pickup 3.0 2wd

[@CartuneNZ]

its on the side of the gearbox if manual. Cheers Kelvin

[@mns11ful]

Thank you for the very informative video...can the shifer of r154 bolt on r150, like jzx110 or jzx100 shifters on hilux r150?

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello. Not easy to swap r154 shifters onto R150 hilux box. By the time its done it costs as much as getting an r154, as internal parts need to be swapped as well. Not direct bolt on. Cheers Kelvin

[@sofahousechurch8266]

Hi there from the UK... Great and really interesting videos.. I've got a1979 gen2 Hiace with 1.6 four cylinder and 4 speed column change and would love to fit a 1UZ-fe... Would this be possible.. Us there honestly enough room? Many thanks for any help. God bless. Jonathan

[@CartuneNZ]

We have done the next model which ran from around 84-89 but not that early version. The way to see if it would fit is get out the tape measure and open the bonnet and look. Cheers Kelvin

[@evlsc400]

Are there any bolt on manual transmission options for a 1UZ-FE behind a a340e auto bell housing? thank you for your time.

[@CartuneNZ]

No 1uz powered vehicles can with a manual transmission from factory. All manual options are custom setups however most parts are readily available these days. Cheers

[@SrIrv]

Thanks for the information. do you have any info on using R150F on a 2UZ 4.7?

[@CartuneNZ]

Its all the same to me. A uz engine is a uz engine regardless of if its 1,2 or 3. Sure there are differences but the basics are the same. Stock 2uz manuals run a massive clutch but last one I used all my normal stuff and it was great. Cheers Kelvin

[@RattyRatson]

this should work with R154 right?

[@alfiebrazier2346]

Is possible to put r154 internals in a r151 for high horse power 4x4 application. Or can the r151 take a lot of power ?

[@CartuneNZ]

Some of the parts are interchangeable between the two but not all and there are different versions of R154 and R151 as well. What we do is fit upgraded thrust washer, centre retainer and 3-4 shift fork to the R151 and they have held up our jobs so far. Cheers.

[@TheAlexdrift]

It would be really helpful if you could do one of these about 4wd transfer boxes on auto boxes

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello Alex. There happens to be an auto trans on my bench right now getting a 4x4 transfer so a video is on its way. Cheers.

[@vwbeetle5578]

@@CartuneNZ I'm up for that video😎 A343F by any chance?

[@CartuneNZ]

@@vwbeetle5578 Hello Micheal. Hope all is well in Africa. We will be converting a stock 1uz A341 auto to 4x4 using the transfer off a A343. Its still a VF series transfer like the manuals run. Cheers

[@harrisjr9849]

If my alternator is bad will that make my od light come on and start flashing

[@CartuneNZ]

Possible but more likely the ecu is detecting a transmission fault. Have you checked the codes?

[@isaacpaton2936]

Did you ever make that video of doing the r series wiring on a solid axle hilux

[@CartuneNZ]

Sure did. I added it to the wiring info I sell on wiring it up the actuator. Cheers Kelvin

[@isaacpaton2936]

@@CartuneNZ do you have link to the video please

[@CartuneNZ]

@@isaacpaton2936 yes. I do require payment to view that one as its part of the instructions that I sell. [e-mail] for info. Cheers Kelvin

[@rubenfilippus2956]

I have Isuzu kb 320 v6 and I want to fit V8 Lexus motor in my Isuzu and I don't want to use automatic transmission.is that possible to just change the bell housings? And if so is there any modifications needed?

[@CartuneNZ]

yes change bell housing and maybe driveshafts.

[@rubenfilippus2956]

@@CartuneNZ ok thanks

[@MrJChan-kv6oq]

Hey bro. I love the info. I have a 2007 hilux manual 4x4 and I want to swap in a 1uz vvti. Will it bolt to the gearbox or what do I need to mate it?

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello. Custom bellhousing and video coming soon. Editing wiring on one now. Cheers Kelvin

[@MrJChan-kv6oq]

@@CartuneNZ thanks

[@dannygoepamang7780]

@@CartuneNZ i would like to see how its done too...

[@dazepplinman06]

Hey man, I’ve a question for you. I am looking to swap a 1uz in to my 02 4runner (US model). I swapped the auto transmission with a 2000 Tacoma r150f and kept the electronic transfer case from the 4runner. I am having poor luck finding out how to adapt the 1uz to the r150f. Do you have any ideas?

[@CartuneNZ]

Did you watch this video? As it has the R150/151 with the 1uz bellhousing fitted ready to bolt up. Bellhousings are so easy. Cheers Kelvin

[@dazepplinman06]

CartuneNZ yeah I watched the video. I guess I just didn’t know what adapter you are using for it. I guess I am confused because I don’t see an adapter between the uz bellhousing and the r150f. Everything I have seen says that they aren’t a direct bolt up.

[@CartuneNZ]

@@dazepplinman06 It is a complete custom bellhousing which I supply. I have been doing these for about 15 years now.

[@dazepplinman06]

CartuneNZ how do I purchase one?

[@CartuneNZ]

Flick us an email at [e-mail]

[@williamhussey1611]

Do you sell these bell housings? Or do I need to get them else where? if so where do you recommend I buy one from, for a 1uz vvti 1986 4runner (will be using r151f I believe).

[@CartuneNZ]

Absolutely I sell them. Always have them in stock. Email is in description of newer videos.

[@sashamarar]

Can you tell what is that sensor right next to the fork whole that you closed on 10:44 minutes of this video? The one near reverse light switch? Searching for 2 days without any luck

[@CartuneNZ]

I think you are referring to either the low box engagement switch or the neutral position switch. Easy enough to work out with a multimeter and moving levers. Cheers Kelvin

[@sashamarar]

@@CartuneNZ - no sir, those 2 next to each other i figured them out. The one i'm talking about is located on your video at 10:44, if you look at the clutch fork hole which you closed with screws, right next to it, on your left hand, there's a sensor with pigtail female plug

[@sashamarar]

​@@CartuneNZmay i send you an email with screenshot that i took from your video with this sensor in question please?

[@slicktop2jz855]

Hey mate im keen on mating the r150 rwd box to the r154 bellhousing and whack it on a 2jz project, what input length shaft do you recommend? Chur bro

[@CartuneNZ]

the R154 Bellhousing all have the 190mm input shaft as far as I know so you would be best to stick with that. Are you thinking RWD or 4WD JZ?

[@levinlarge]

Hey I own a 1984 Toyota 4Runner that I've just bought that already has a (pretty sure) 1st gen 1UZ-FE conversion been done and I can't quite remember the gearbox it has but I do have all the paperwork with all the receipts from work that has been done on the 4Runner and I do remember seeing the gearbox model in there. Anyway I have a few questions if I may. Firstly, What gearbox would you recommend for this set up for me to safely be able to do some decent off roading in the old girl and possibly handle a future supercharger? Secondly, it's running the stock ecu at the moment that has a few minor issues so what would you recommend I change that to? (I'm a kiwi living in Australia so I can get parts easily from either). Thirdly, What are your thoughts on diff and the rest of the driveline options with that engine? Any help on any of these questions would be very valued in what I want to do with my new Toy.

[@CartuneNZ]

Its easy to tell gearbox if its small or large by the drain plug as explained in the video. Strong box is the R series which is what I use. R151F or R150F. For ecu I prefer link. I always use aftermarket for boosting. Diffs are notmally ok unless the driver is complete animal then upgrades like safari or landcruiser. Cheers Kelvin

[@levinlarge]

@@CartuneNZ Ok so either the R151F or the R150F will put the shifter in the right position in the cab as well then? Cheers, Jase

[@CartuneNZ]

@@levinlarge the R151 has shifter further forward than R150. As I dont know how the motor is fitted I can judge where shifter will sit sorry as different models and shifter positions. Cheers

[@levinlarge]

@@CartuneNZ Ok then so if I go back and find out what hearbox is in there now then I suppose I can work it out from there as to where both the R150F and the R151F sit in comparison as I want it to be in the relatively same position to that. What's in there now looks nice and stock so I want to go with that same factory look.

[@levinlarge]

Ok so its fot the G52 5speed box in it which has "upgraded internals and re-built" apparently. Well according to all of the paper work I have for the old girl anyway.

[@JDM4wD]

Hi, did you ever use H55f gearbox on 1uz or 2uz, what engine and gearbox you recommend for an offroad competition level !? Thanks

[@CartuneNZ]

Yes.we have used H55f gearboxes in the past. At one point we could get bellhousings for them but due to lack of demand they are no longer available and its all custom. As a result we rarely use the H box these days. Cheers Kelvin

[@harrisjr9849]

Yes sir I got your message about o'd light flashing in 95lexus sc400 I no it has something do with trans but whats the reason does it mean my trans is gone I don't drive hard I baby this car I'm just tired of looking at it I want to ride please help me with some tips of what May be wrong please move over here we need you here

[@CartuneNZ]

You need to check what the fault code is. Its pretty to understand that isnt it? Like test your car.

[@harrisjr9849]

Ok I had the battery unhooked for awhile I hooked it up just to crank and let it run I put it gear and go forward and backward just in my yard now the light want come on I was told it can't be checked unless light is on I havnt driven down road to see if its shifting these guys over here not smart like you

[@harrisjr9849]

@@CartuneNZa guy I work with said something bout solenoid

[@CartuneNZ]

I would drive it until it faults. If it does, then I would have my test gear, you could use a paper clip, and check code. It could be a solenoid and I have a video on testing that, but I dont guess, I test. I recommend you do the same.

[@harrisjr9849]

@@CartuneNZ yes sir I will thanks so much God's good

[@benwilliamson672]

What's the best option for adapters to mate up R151 to Gear driven transfer case? Trailgear? Or is there another option out there?

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello Ben. There is one R151 which we have running a hilux gear driven transfer which we are about to replace with an auto. We generally use the hilux transfer as they are easy to get over here and in the past have used a advanced adaptors kit. Best is really what is available in your market. How hard are you driving it? There are quite a few other transfers out there that are super strong with plenty of parts around for that we don't see much of over here unfortunately. Cheers

[@benwilliamson672]

@@CartuneNZ I have the original chain driven transfer case with 1kzte and R151 gearbox i pulled out of kzn130, they will eventually be going into my ln106 with a Kiapoi manual pump and was told to keep gear driven transfer case as they alot stronger but have only recently found out i will need an adapter kit to mate them up

[@CartuneNZ]

@@benwilliamson672 They are stronger but how much stronger do you need? I run most of my 1uz conversions on the chain driven transfer, even turbo ones. I had a 400rwhp surf with chain driven transfer. I have very few issues with them. Your truck sounds interesting. Cheers.

[@592_dmax8]

Where can I buy the bellhousing on the r151f to 1uz

[@CartuneNZ]

The bellhousing is a unit which I stock and sell. Cheers Kelvin

[@592_dmax8]

CartuneNZ ok how can I buy one

[@CartuneNZ]

Send an email to [e-mail]

[@qhay180]

any more info on that release bearing? not using a fork??

[@CartuneNZ]

We are swapping another gearbox atm using an internal release bearing so hopefully that gets edited.

[@qhay180]

@@CartuneNZ do you have anymore information on it? I'd like to put one in my 1992 r150f, where can i buy one?

[@CartuneNZ]

Its a kitset which we make ourselves. Email [e-mail] for pricing

[@CartuneNZ]

@@qhay180 yep. Email and I can give more details. Cheers Kelvin

[@johnc6466]

Thinking about doing a 1uz swap in my 80 series. Do you think the R150 will be strong enough to lug around the 80?

[@CartuneNZ]

Should be fine , its the lack of torque from the 1uz I would be more concerned about. Personally we prefer LS1 when doing swaps on 80 series. Cheers

[@johnc6466]

CartuneNZ what manual transmission do you typically run with the LS1?

[@CartuneNZ]

The stock 80 series gearbox is my preferred option.

[@alfiebrazier2346]

Is it possible to put the r154 internals into a r151 ?

[@CartuneNZ]

Hello Alfie. Hope you are well. Some of the internals are interchangeable between the two some are not. What we do is use the r154 upgraded centre bearing retainer, thrust washer and shift fork into the r150/r151. The upgraded reverse fork doesn't fit. I haven't played with gear swaps for years now and my memory is a bit fuzzy on that part of it sorry. Cheers Kelvin.

[@theoterei7508]

What’s ur thoughts on the W series..?

[@CartuneNZ]

I avoid the W series if there is a stronger option which will work, which in NZ there pretty much always is. cheers Kelvin

[@theoterei7508]

Thanks man!