1UZ Swap Toyota RIPS!

[@DirtGarage]

Correction, I know I said 3/4 inch plate on the crossmember modification part. Totally meant 1/4 inch!

[@SharpieEasternn]

The 1UZ falling flat on it's face upon acceleration is probably related to the ECU. The LS400 is well known for having capacitor issues in the ECU, replace the caps and it should be all good. Thumbs up so you don't throw parts at it

[@roderichall201]

Back and better than before, reborn from the flames like a phoenix lol.

[@DirtGarage]

Absolutely!

[@mountainjeepmike4408]

I am so stoked!! One last tear down on the pos, and it’s time for some trails buddy!!

[@craftedbyalvint]

Congrats! Been following your vids for a while the feeling of a running car is amazing when you’re all done

[@RM_Garage]

🤘🤘🤘 great job man. Looks good!

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@henryfitzpatrick2539]

Hookup a fuel pressure gauge inline while driving put the guage under the wiper arm so you can monitor it and see if fuel pressure drops off, also test fuel volume, sometimes pressure is good but hardly any volume ive seen it before

[@spikeshot64]

Hells ya man! Good work on the swap! Can't wait to see it wheel.

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you!

[@charliedee9276]

Very nice! Old Toy straight axles are cool as hell, especially with a big V8 in them. I had a 79 I bought in 81 stationed in Arizona. That thing went anywhere I pointed it...not fast but it got there. Loved that truck! Vent the hood to let that hot air you feel when you open it out. The easier it is for the air under the hood to get out the easier it is for cool outside air to go through the radiator. If you don't want to cut your hood space the back at the hinges up a bit and remove the cowl to hood rubber bulb seal. You would be amazed how much hot air comes out of that gap. My Grand Cherokee with the V8 stuffed in it runs cooler with its hood gapped and the AC works better as well.

[@aMpvTRiCKy]

If its running out of fuel approaching WOT may need an upgraded pump or a boost a pump. Just my two cents. Would be cool to see a dual exhaust someday too! Congratz man

[@lb395xp3]

I have a 1uz swapped 2wd same model. bought the ute already swapped in 2013 but when I got it, it had same issue as yours. Running warm and dropping / or bogging out at high revs. After many months of tinkering and trying to diagnose I figured out the inside of the fuel tank was rusty and the pump was not allowing enough fuel through. Flow at idle was fine at around 120 litters/min and pressure was 42psi. But when I removed the tank and replaced it with a fuel cell and 044 style external pump, now fuel pressure is around 50-55 psi and it revs out fine with no hesitation and engine temps have reduced considerably. Running lean and fuel starvation was causing excess heat and possibly I think ECU was restricting engine revs?? took me a lot of chasing to figure this one out so hopefully I might save you some time. good luck with the build and look forward to the next vid. Regards Luke

[@jacoblarkin7145]

What did you have to do in order to swap your 2wd? My 22re is going out and got a 1uz for $300 I wanna just swap that in but need some guidance as to how to swap it in

[@stevew9247]

Get a Trail Gear steering pump with the 6 rib pulley and fab up some brackets. Also, make some sort of hood scoop or hood vents to draw air through the engine bay. solved both of those issues on mine.

[@gammaboxer9765]

So awesome to see it living and breathing. I sure hope you get all your small remaining issues ironed out and you get back on the trail soon. Cheers

[@DirtGarage]

Oh yeah everything is minor, I'm sure it will be easy to get it 100% happy and good to go!

[@mokreepinjeepin8100]

Congrats Clint, man that looks sharp with new bob...may need to put a restrictor in coolant system flowpath..Flowing too fast thru big radiator possibly.

[@Tankerpaul223]

The powersteering running through the tranny cooler is genius. Your build is one of the most entertaining on youtube. Mad props!

[@DirtGarage]

Right? Should work just fine. And thank you!

[@6thGearGarage]

Man that sounds good!

[@tschwag1420]

Hood luvers a friend did to lower heat maybe an idea for you if your fix doesnt work

[@55Rumble]

I love this video. I'm about 90% to completing my Surf Conversion and I just can't wait to getting it running!

[@DirtGarage]

Have fun!

[@levsheppard2859]

IT LIVES! LONG AWAITED, FAR OVER DUE, GREAT JOB!

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks! Very long awaited. But it was only a matter of time.

[@nathanbond8640]

Stoked to see more! Really like how you put this together.

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you!

[@3.0colorado21]

This is going to be my next motor when I get sick of the 3.slow..... Thanks for the good content.

[@d.m.451]

Incredible build man! Great job! Talk about life goals :)

[@bob_frazier]

Yep! Happy times!

[@michaelatkin2562]

I commented on your other video. You need a mechanical fan and shroud to keep the 1UZ cool. Take the standard Toyota clutch fan and remove the clutch. Make an adaptor to fit the fan directly to the water pump pulley. Its just a circular plate with 2 sets of bolts holes, inner and outer.

[@DirtGarage]

The water pump pully is under the timing cover, and runs off the timing belt. If there was room I would be running a mechanical fan. I can't even fit a electric fan in pull setup on the inside of the bay.

[@HomebrewSubaru]

I really like that setup. 1UZ's are bulletproof. Almost dropped one in my S13

[@miwukmagic3475]

Killer video my guy beautiful truck I had a 89’ it was fun but no longer have it I now own a 94 Toyota truck v6 3/0 no problems with the head gasket yet haha

[@celikal]

I love Toyotas! Great work matching the needed parts.

[@edwardpeters4700]

Awesome to see this thing moving under its own steam. Your dedication to the project has been impressive.

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@SilkyMilky13]

She's alive!!!! 🤙🏻

[@matthewcollins9914]

The aluminum radiators dissipate heat better that’s why it feels hotter. My TJ does the same thing compared to the stock Jeep radiator.

[@brandonclarke9094]

Well I might be late to the party, but couldn’t be more stoked to see a fellow British Columbian of all people tinkering with the 1uz

[@homegrowncustomsandautorep9737]

Check pressure rating for radiator... powersteering pressures can get really high!!! Dont need to bust that radiator and contaminate cooling g aystem

[@homegrowncustomsandautorep9737]

@@iamdjaninfj1758 it can get high on return side if the cooler has smaller line then then return line, it creates a restriction.... trans lines are around 3/16, most power steering returns are 3/8-1/2 . I only know because I did this and poped my internal cooler😁

[@Morrison_Builds]

I appreciate this content so much, Doing this swap in my 85 4runner!

[@DirtGarage]

Right on! Good luck with your swap!

[@Morrison_Builds]

Thank you sir! Your content is always my first reference for this build! I’m glad you decided to keep pushing the build after the small fire! I’ll forever stream your content 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@jordanshara3244]

This truck is so bad ass. I want mine to sit the same height. Will eventually SAS her, one day. When and if my 22RE gives up I want to 3.4 supercharged swap

[@matthewesslinger9657]

That’s awesome! Do you happen to have the link to the exact rad you bought?? or part number for that rad??

[@andrewneeds4114]

Where’s the bumper from? Or is it ur own fab?

[@andrewsapp856]

Nice swap! I love these engines. I’m thinking about replacing the 112hp 6 cyl out of my jeep for a 1uz. What mpg have you seen?

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I’d think you may have a bit of heat issues with that small of space. But that radiator should overcome a good part of that.

[@lathoncarter771]

hey! is there a list of all the things i would need to do this? i’m 17 and don’t come from a family of mechanics so im kinda new to this!

[@Bill-v650]

In my experience aluminum block engines just seem to exchange more heat to the air than iron blocks so that may be causing what you experience raising the hood. The falling flat on it's face when you floor it may be due to fuel starvation. Which fuel pump are you using? A V6 one? If so it may be because it can't supply enough fuel, try one of the v8 ones.

[@DirtGarage]

Good to know! And I'm using the v6 one, but lots of other guys are running the stock V6 pump without issues. I'll be looking more into this later.

[@dbob8800]

heat wrap on the exhaust, stop the heat from the exhaust staying in the engine bay when mucking around at low speed.

[@noneyabizz8056]

check to be sure there isnt a dirty screen in the power steering reservoir .

[@arrowheadhunter420]

Would you be able to 2urgse swap a Toyota 4x? I sold my salvage Lexus ISF to Tavarish, for a sc300/ISF build he's doing. I wanted to swap the 2urgse in a trail toy though lol

[@froggersgarage5127]

Did you ever finish the barbie jeep project

[@Thexkidd]

Congrats man. Looks and sounds amazing.

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks a ton!

[@1lionconqueror]

Hi mate, I also have a 1uz swapped 3rd Gen Surf/4Runner. I have a huge aluminium radiator, that seems to work fine. Outside of using a snorkel, there are mixed reviews about water-proofing that motor. Some say you need to water-proof the 2 distributors and the rocker covers, while others say you need not. Have you done any of this, or are you going to? I guess it only matters for river crossings.

[@victormeinel1541]

where is your front fenders from on the v8 hilux?

[@ValentinArzola]

Wow! That is an awesome swap! Did you include air conditioning on this swap?

[@nasseral-momen1463]

Hey. I'm thinking of doing a 1uz into a Toyota troopy carrier. Do you recommend this swap or use the v6 vvti that comes in the prado or fj cruiser ? I have found a crashed done vehicle that has all the part needed for the vvti swap but cost more. What's your 2 cents ?

[@Leon1982db]

I wish I could do this. I love my truck. It's beautiful and strong, but I hate my 3.0 when I have to drive anywhere other than the trash dump. It's just so slow and I can't pass a gas station without stopping 😂

[@gonzoronzo]

You are the man. A huge inspiration.

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you!

[@jsvallee567]

that thing sound's great man !!

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks

[@markmahecha8974]

Sick rig! Great job on such a short period of time!

[@DirtGarage]

It sure felt like forever! Thanks!

[@josechavez7033]

I’ve been waiting for this upload

[@craftedbyalvint]

on the standard ECU were you able to get rid of the check engine light for having a manual transmission?

[@DirtGarage]

Yup! Mine never had a CEL for no auto trans. And the light did work because I got the occasional EGR and MAF codes.

[@chaseteter]

Do you know roughly what your truck weighs currently? Thanks for posting, I was going to do a rear mount turbo for my 98 4Runner but this is much more interesting to me.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Huge Congrats!!!

[@jamcanbc]

Hi there I see you live in beautiful Cranbrook. I have an 89 4Runner that I did a solid axle swap. It has the dreaded 3L. You have convinced me to put a 1uz in it. A JDM company in Calgary has 98-01 1uz and 02-06 3uz motors from Japan. Chatting with Don at Northwest toys says that these are difficult motors to swap. Don has all of the parts I need for a 1uz swap but it has to be from an earlier North American only 1uz. What are your thoughts on the JDM engines?

[@DirtGarage]

@jamcanbc I would not use Northwest toys personally. And I usually go for the 92-95 motors, pretty easy to find pretty affordable to from junk yards

[@alekwormuth734]

I have a 94 ls400 I wanna put the engine in my 2000 4Runner. Will that work wiring wise?

[@DirtGarage]

It won't be plug and play if that is what your asking? But not difficult, same process as this truck.

[@billyhix8333]

Just a quick question but where did you get the radiator that you are using?

[@DirtGarage]

Ebay

[@kealahau6727]

How do you have thz front diff on the right side ??? Hilux have it on the left usualy ???

[@DirtGarage]

79-95 Toyotas are mostly right hand drop. Even Landcruisers.

[@kolton5543]

Hey was wondering if you knew the part numbers for the clutch components that bell housing kit came with. I've been eyeballing that kit for a while and was wondering what the clutch parts are meant to fit.

[@DirtGarage]

I'm not sure, I threw out the boxes, but it's the stock clutch that belongs on Toyota 2B Diesels. Or some Toyota diesel, I could be wrong. Seems to work great so far!

[@betorocha6125]

Are the engine bays the same size on a 1991 toyota pick vs a 4runner of the same year?

[@DirtGarage]

Yup!

[@betorocha6125]

I thought so. You should be able to find a big enough fan but slim ofcourse to fit in there. Blowing the hot air from your radiator with your set up now isnt helping that issue. I had a 1st gen 4runner with this swap and had a fan in front of engine.

[@ianrobertson432]

do you think this motor would mount in a gen 1 tacoma?

[@DirtGarage]

Absolutely it will!

[@josechavez7033]

Does that kit that you used for the transmission will it work for a 5.3 vortec

[@DirtGarage]

Nope

[@Zeldar0088]

Good job brother!

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks!

[@SubePelayo928]

How have the dual cases been holding up?

[@DirtGarage]

So far zero issues!

[@channghiem5012]

congrats! enjoy!

[@idontcarerealy]

Did you use or wish you used a body lift?

[@DirtGarage]

This truck has a body lift. Makes the 1uz fit snug in there.

[@reneg.ramirez7135]

Looks and sounds real good. One question, did you keep the original tranny?

[@DirtGarage]

It would be the original transmission to the truck if it came from factory with a manual transmission, it was a auto, I swapped in the R150 years ago.

[@caveman9275]

Nice work 🤙

[@justinpowersvlogs]

That is awesome! I need this in my life

[@avianaviator1570]

Are you still running dual cases on the r150?

[@DirtGarage]

Yup

[@kyhillbillys10]

Congrats man

[@Crewsy80]

What front guards are they?

[@DirtGarage]

My front fenders? They are from www.toyotafiberglass.com

[@StevenHirnickel]

Nice man!

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks!

[@randoboggsdeepin8803]

Gave video a like and subscribed, purely because you live in British Columbia

[@Borneotek]

totally digging your tires, what profile wheels offset are they?

[@DirtGarage]

Honestly no clue!

[@yotakid]

It’s just a perfect truck Clinton 👍

[@ValentinArzola]

What transmission you use?

[@DirtGarage]

Stock R150

[@wiggster1080]

I wish it would ha even straight pipes lol

[@frankstall1347]

Got wood at 1:16.

[@bobbygaglione7553]

Out of curiosity, was the donor car a SC400? I feel like I remember hearing this swap needs the sump and pan from an SC. Great video

[@DirtGarage]

This motor was from a 92 LS400. But I did have to swap the pan from a SC400 to clear my solid axle.

[@bobbygaglione7553]

@@DirtGarage not needed for stock IFS?

[@DirtGarage]

@@bobbygaglione7553 I don't think LS400 pan would be issue with IFS, you might need to ditch the steering stabilizer or relocate it.

[@mitchellavalos3]

Man you gotta come down here in SoCal and help me with mine haha

[@jibaritomx]

California high temperatures, I would not do this swap comfort AC is a must xD...

[@mitchellavalos3]

@@jibaritomx hahaha. My 82 doesn’t have ac. Wing window and a sliding rear glass help a million tho. My project 85 is the same way

[@jibaritomx]

@@mitchellavalos3 my 1980 2rz swap, I just did ac works great..

[@mitchellavalos3]

@@jibaritomx where you at. I’m in eastern San Gabriel valley 🤘🏻

[@jibaritomx]

@@mitchellavalos3 culver city

[@mathewhernandez979]

Might be adding to much fuel when flooring it a

[@nemesis851_]

Vid about to start. I see RIPS and think 🪦 RIP 👁👁 must not die !

[@DOGMEN1969]

Another great video!

[@chassull857]

Did you ever consider an LS engine swap?

[@troycarpenter3675]

Oh please

[@gyffjogofl7676]

Electric fan thermostat switch.

[@DirtGarage]

That's ordered. For now it's ignition switched. So always running.

[@aaronpops4108]

I was lazy, just bought a first gen tundra.

[@1unitedredneck]

Aluminum transfers heat much better so aluminum engines just feel hotter under the hood

[@lukeeldridge9514]

eBay alloy radiator will crack, get a copper one

[@ericsiwek5399]

Love it super clean install looks like it came that way from the factory.

[@DirtGarage]

Yes it does! Thanks!

[@clayton203]

You got 5:29s correct,,,

[@DirtGarage]

4.56

[@clayton203]

@@DirtGarage so you changed them out for the v8

[@DirtGarage]

@@clayton203 Nope. Never had it lower.

[@clayton203]

@@DirtGarage I got ya

[@clayton203]

I bet it pulls good with that v8

[@SquareOneForge]

SO AWESOME!

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks!!

[@jaysonlafaber2995]

Thank you for using a 1UZ and not a LS..

[@troycarpenter3675]

Why that? My son and are are wanting to do this to his 95 hilux.

[@samtimo3002]

Supercharge it maybe?

[@mountainjeepmike4408]

This is always the answer!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@DirtGarage]

Maybe one day..

[@samtimo3002]

@@DirtGarage or twin turbo since thatll be easier than looping the belt through the radiator pipes

[@eastonlaframboise3604]

Holy crap please fix that exhaust

[@DirtGarage]

I know it's got a pretty good leak after manifolds. My flange didn't hold its shape after welding 🤣 Dont worry thats on the list.

[@wildbillcmon]

@@DirtGarage when are we gonna see the first wheeling vid?!

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

Yes that’s one thing I can’t live with is a exhaust leak.

[@eastonlaframboise3604]

Sweet Toyota V8 noises🤙🏻

[@ohn9ne]

Donut media brought me here!

[@DirtGarage]

Awesome!! Welcome to the channel!

[@stevew9247]

They like to rev. Nothin sounds better than a screaming 4 cam v8.