Delica L400 1UZ VVTI V8 conversion, how I did it.

[@paulwirth4197]

Sick video dude. Followed ur tutorial for cutting to fit 33's on DelicaClub after you replied to my post. Super helpful. Thanks so much man 👍

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

These little vans can sure carry a lot :)

[@slow_diver]

Cool conversion, very impressive. Need a few skids now ;)

[@shakynz1]

Thanks. The work continues..lol Never really ends. :-)

[@jbm8444]

I saw this at Ngamatapouri 2 years ago and the conversion is so good it looks factory.

[@shakynz1]

That was a great weekend. Looking forward to next years trip.

[@jameswatson1552]

Good on ya mate thats a gem

[@fatfreddyscoat7564]

Fantastic job mate, I’m very envious and I’m sure you have some great adventures! 👍

[@Danokoten]

After seeing your Deli, I've almost convinced myself to do this conversion to mine. not many 1uz's in the UK though. :(

[@rcfp2006]

V8 Delica just makes sense to me. Curious to know what change in fuel consumption you've noticed.

[@shakynz1]

With the aerodynamics of a brick it's not the best. Works out at about 8 kms per liter.

[@rcfp2006]

@@shakynz1 that's better than what I was getting in my old S1 L400 Deli.

[@lancemarriott9671]

Excellent info mate. Thanks for the effort. Great conversion

[@lancemarriott9671]

Did you swap in a V6 petrol tank as well?

[@shakynz1]

@@lancemarriott9671 I used the diesel tank but have put in the pump holder and sender unit from a V6 Delica. bolts straight into the old tank.also put in a Walbro high pressure fuel pump.

[@JeckelNotHyde]

Howdy, I own a ‘95 Deli 2.8 as well, curious what year Engine you use for your conversion?

[@shakynz1]

Any front sump 1UZ VVti will work. If you want to use the Delica trans you will need the pump, input shaft, torque converter and bell housing From a earlier toyota A30/41 trans. They will all bolt straight into the mitsi trans.

[@kingzmen7]

Awesome work.. still have it?

[@shakynz1]

Cheers. Yes, Still have it. Running great. 🙂

[@andrewklein]

How are you controlling the AW4 with the VVTi 1uz? Only the a650e from the factory behind that one. I assume you have full automatic driveability since you've gone about the drive by cable setup.

[@shakynz1]

The S1 Delica trans has it's own control module. I bought an earlier Toyota 1UZ A30/41 trans and used the bell housing , input shaft, pump and torque converter from that into the delica trans. I'm using the original toyota ecu which has been tricked into being manual and keeps the VVTi with the Mitsi trans control module still running he trans. It also needed a little box I got from the car tune company to up the voltage on the 1UZ TPS so it would shift down the gears properly when you step on the gas. Honestly, if I was doing it all again I'd probably go for an after market ECU that can run the engine and trans. Car Tune Company did all the wiring for me. Check him out on KZbin and contact him if you need help. Great guy and incredibly knowledgeable about the 1UZ conversions.

[@andrewklein]

Fascinating, thank you for the info. I did not know this. My 1985 A340H behind my 22re actually has a separate TCU as well. I might try to see if I can re-use it, but it was an early version of the a340 and is incredibly simple compared to some of the later 4,5 solenoid versions that are beefed up.@@shakynz1

[@KevinBuckham1]

Does the Delica need to be lifted to clear the engine? Any firewall modifications? I sold my V6 L400 but miss it. If I get another, I'd love to do this swap.

[@shakynz1]

No lift or firewall modification. I've heard that earlier 1UZ need the fire wall manipulated a bit but the 1UZ VVTi I have just fit in perfectly.

[@KevinBuckham1]

@@shakynz1 Thank you! That kept me from swapping my last one as I thought it was needed. Well, that's almost truthful - I also had too many vehicle projects. Thank you again for sharing this info!

[@ВладимирБондаренко-у5о]

Здравствуйте если не секрет, как и откуда вы присоединились к эбу коробки уменя такое же авто , уже 16 лет гоняю ямеханическую часть собрал по вашему проекту осталось электрика двс запустил коробка переключает все отлично но иногда двс становится аварийный режим инеедет

[@shakynz1]

Всю механику делал сам, а электрику не умею. Я должен был заплатить кому-то, чтобы сделать это для меня, так что не могу помочь вам. Извини. Vsyu mekhaniku delal sam, a elektriku ne umeyu. YA dolzhen byl zaplatit' komu-to, chtoby sdelat' eto dlya menya, tak chto ne mogu pomoch' vam. Izvini.

[@ВладимирБондаренко-у5о]

Спасибо .унс вказхстане говорят нет это тоже ответ

[@GSX-R1100W]

tidy,nice build

[@shakynz1]

Thanks. :-)

[@placestosea]

what a weapon of a camper. can you tell me if the delica rear windows open out at one end only, I am trying to find weathershields for van side windows

[@shakynz1]

Cheers. The rear most windows open out on both sides.

[@placestosea]

@@shakynz1 Thanks, what about the windows in the sliding doors, do they do the same?

[@shakynz1]

@@placestosea No, the sliding door window is fixed in place.

[@garatt3430]

Hi mate,top job and inspirational,when you say 33’s on 16’s,are they 235/75’s or similar?

[@shakynz1]

Thanks. They're 285/75 16's. I'm running Pajero diffs with 5285 ratio to get the gearing right and the speedo is accurate.

[@garatt3430]

@@shakynz1 Thanks Mate

[@darrellbarry3402]

This was a diesel before conversion? Would be better to start with a V6? Did you change diff ratios to get better highway cruising RPM?

[@shakynz1]

Yes, it was a diesel. The S1 Diesel has the right transmission for the conversion. Aisin Warner A30-40. Toyota used a Aisin Warner A30-41 behind their early V8's so everything you need from the Toyota(Bell housing, input shaft, pump and torque converter) bolts on to the Mitsi trans without needing bell housing adaptors or transfer case adapters. Because I've got 33" tires I changed to 5285 ratio from a Pajero which included a Pajero Locker in the rear.

[@darrellbarry3402]

@@shakynz1 thanks for the reply, so an S2 would work as well? Saw your thread on Delica Club.

[@shakynz1]

I believe it was only the S1 transmission that worked with the conversion. If I was doing a S2 I'd look at doing a 1UZ vvti conversion and keeping the 6 speed trans from the toyota and using a transfer case adapter. Then you can use the Toyota ECU and loom which would control engine and trans. And using 1st and 2nd in low ratio with the 6 speed would mean it'd really crawl along.

[@darrellbarry3402]

@@shakynz1 thanks for this vital information. Will be looking at Delicas in the near future.

[@gforcesnetwork]

So being a diesel before means you must have done a number of changes to the fuel storage and supply systems too eh...? Any video explaining that side of things?

[@antheacarney7334]

Hi , how did you make the snorkel??

[@garatt3430]

Back again,when you changed to the locker centre,did you match the front diff ratio to it as well,l am presuming you would have had to yare?

[@shakynz1]

Yeah, both diffs are 5285 ratio now.

[@garatt3430]

Thanks mate

[@slipperysebastian]

I'd love to do this to my delica. Do you have a link for the gauges??

[@zoldrin]

Very impressive conversion mate, I assume you were you able to retain 4WD with the V8 conversion?

[@shakynz1]

Thanks. Yes, running the Delica trans on it's original mount meant I was able to keep 4WD.

[@solarson7363]

8/8 wow

[@JimBiddle.]

Currently rebuilding my Delica and found your video in my search for homework. I'm going to be putting a winch bumper (homemade) on and seeing all the rads was wondering about it getting enough cool air flow. Have you had any problems with it running hot or did you do any pre-emptive work before fitting you winch bumper? Cheers, Jim.

[@shakynz1]

I put a aftermarket 32mm core radiator in mine. It helped a lot.

[@JimBiddle.]

@@shakynz1 Thank you for that, off to look at 3 core alloy radiators. Many thanks.

[@ViktorSuhov]

Are you required to legalize this kind of engine swap in NZ? That is to get some documents updated which effect the annual tax rate? Greetings from Russia, I've also got a deli but with the stock 4m40 diesel engine

[@shakynz1]

Hi. Yes. it requires a certification that all modifications are legal to be on the road.

[@ViktorSuhov]

@@shakynz1 ok, good luck on the roads

[@shakynz1]

@@ViktorSuhov Thanks. It passed it's certification and is legal for the road. No taxes here in NZ. Just a yearly registration fee.

[@ViktorSuhov]

@@shakynz1 that is fabulous. Here in Russia they calculate the tax rate by engine's HP and volume. For a 4-litre engine like this the tax is high, that is why some of the Delica swaps are not legalized - people just keep paying their tax as if it were an old 4m40 or 6g72 engine lol

[@marakihiakita5336]

i think i seen this just out of wanganui

[@karim1968]

Is it still for sale?

[@shakynz1]

It's never been for sale.

[@karim1968]

I am interested if it ever becomes available @@shakynz1