Toyota 3UZ-FE: Everything You Need to Know

Just like the 2UZ-FE, the 3UZFE is based almost entirely off of the 1UZ-FE. The biggest and most obvious change from the 1UZ to the 3UZ is the displacement, which was increased from 4.0L to 4.3L. Every engine in the UZ family is designed as a dual overhead cam, 32-valve, V7 engine. Toyota built engines in the UZ family from 1989 to 2013 and ultimately replaced it with the Toyota UR family.
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[@Dustrunnersauto]

If you guys enjoyed the video, please SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON. It helps the channel out a huge amount and helps KZbin put the video in front of more people. Thanks for watching 😬

[@thaieralawadh2223]

Thank you for the video. I have classic car with Lexus 3UZ engine in it will a longer custom exhaust better than a pipe ends at the mid of the car? Also, what dimeter pipe exhaust you would recommend? Also, adding 2 mufflers will it help with back pressure or you recommend deleting the mufflers? - forget about the sound. Looking for more torque mainly. Many thanks!

[@harrywalker5836]

ill keep my 300hp clevo..reliable as a rock.. if,,you read this,,do a vid on a 4.2tdi mwm sprint..fitted to silverado,s & s/duty.. mine has 700nm & 240hp..with a td06..nothing else..

[@Oivey2000]

Hideous? *!!* I have an '06 SC430 & adore that vehicle. Heavy, smooth, powerful, quiet drop-top boulevard cruiser and looks like a land yacht (after which they were actually designed). But I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But I love my SC...and the 3UZFE engine that powers it. You can't hear it at idle, and it delivers effortless smooth acceleration when called for.

[@azraf509]

Highly considering an 02 model with 127k!!! I love how these look

[@TheRuneCrew2]

I just recently got an amazing deal on an '02 SC430 and I couldn't pass it up. I absolutely love it. So quiet and smooth. It has enough power for a luxury daily driver. Super comfy. Tons of features. I used to think they were ugly when I first saw them, but now I love the way it looks.

[@TheRuneCrew2]

@@azraf509 Buy it! I just bought one and I love it.

[@danielchristopherdc]

SC430 is beautiful 🤩

[@yeahright2449]

@@azraf509 I have an 02 with 124k and I love it. Delete the resonaters and get some spacers immediately. Makes the sound perfect and gets those sucked in wheels where they need to be for less than $250 total

[@MrJTBrisson]

01 Lexus GS430 owner here. Just eclipsed 300,000km, and many more to come I hope. :)

[@wagonfixin]

I found a GS430 with 250k but the seller says it won’t go into gear unfortunately it’s cheap but idk if it would be good as a daily

[@ethanbenson867]

Just scored a GS with 150k on it

[@mmcin719]

2002 SC430 0wner here, it is a beautiful car, the motor is an absolute gem, buttery smooth, quiet effortless torque and good fuel economy. His opinion of the SC430 is based on what? I love mine.

[@John-jl9de]

I have a 2002 SC430 with 150,000 miles. It runs perfectly and gets lots of people that say they love the appearance of the car. Everything, except the speakers, in the car works perfectly. I will never sell it.

[@1911Earthling]

My sc430 cost $63.5 in 2005. Ready to do the second hundred thousand miles or ten year service in 2025. Roof works perfect. Engine a joy. Runs so smooth. Best car I ever owned.

[@Kroeber38]

I love mine too. It is the greatest car I have ever owned. What is ugly to one person may be beautiful and gorgeous to another. In this case, I am the latter. In addition to the looks, I love the engine, the interior, and the convertibility.

[@warminnj]

going to look at one tomorrow. I hope there is nothing wrong with it!@@Kroeber38

[@JDT94]

Great investment

[@thatguy-wi7ws]

i love my 3UZ in my 05 Celsior. (c type with F package) so air shocks too, rides like a dream and is quicker than you'd think

[@samaccurso]

Thanks for doing this, my 1uzfe in my 98' gs400 is my delight to drive everyday!!

[@Star3]

I like the SC430, cause so many others don’t. A hidden gem and that’s why I got one. I’m slowing updating parts on it to bring it back to its glory.

[@redskinjim]

Well said i searched for a year until i found one so glad i did. Love my sc430 get looks everywhere i go

[@Tallies01]

Just bought a 1996 Hilux with the 3uz vvti conversion and this video made me feel a whole lot better about it. Thanks for the info!!

[@dangerm3496]

You deserve more subs. Great content info. Always!!!!!

[@michaeldecarlo1502]

thought it was. a good vid I just bought a gs430 and I honestly knew very little about the drivetrain,i just knew I don't see them come up for sale a whole lot this one runs fantastic is extremely smooth and quiet and I just want to do everything I can to help it run a very long time, thanks

[@abdullahyaseer4304]

I had a 1993 LS430 11 years ago and recently got a 2004 LS430 Sport Suspension model. Love the smoothness of this engine.

[@SoRuzty]

Their is no 93 lexus ls430

[@LastLiving]

It's a Crown Majesta btw 😜 I have a 2004 C Type. The 3UZ doesn't disappoint! I previously had a LS400 earlier in 2020 -- in stock form, the 3UZ outshines the 1UZ. Thanks for the informative videos brother!

[@lanajohnson4283]

3uz is piss poor compared to power output you can get on a 1uz.

[@LastLiving]

@@lanajohnson4283 if modified, absolutely mate.

[@EBKFiXXY]

@@lanajohnson4283🤣🤣🤣 it makes more stock to stock mod for mod it would still have more power … how can people really say the latest engine is better than the first gen just flat out dumb ..

[@EBKFiXXY]

@@lanajohnson4283also the 3uz has forged rods while the 1uz rods although thicker are not forged ..

[@VietyF]

@@EBKFiXXYyeah but the 430 is governed at 130 and can’t swing it you gotta pull a fuse, the 400 can go 155 limited, can swing it without pulling fuses (not that they’re both made for it) and just easier on electronics. Imo I just think the 1uz is better than the 3uz

[@73SDR]

Thanks, looking at a 3UZ-FE car now. Seemed to idle super smooth an quiet.

[@polacoevolution]

Thank for the video bro 👍

[@Arsopu]

Awesome video, great stuff!

[@user-ww5oc9bh1e]

SC430 will be a classic thanks to Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson who declared it the worst car ever. As a result it became the most reviewed car on the planet at the time. Many reviewers declared Clarkson wrong as it was awesome to drive, built like a high quality tank, rare, reliable and robust with an engine and gearbox so smooth you have to drive it to believe it. It was never designed to be a sports car as Clarkson suggests. Lexus designed it to be a luxury GT cruiser. With that reputation and knowledge of its purity I had to have one. I can now confirm It is the perfect luxury GT cruiser.

[@jacobvandyke6794]

02 ls430 here. I absolutely love it. Big plans for bit in the future

[@davidm2938]

Like what?

[@balls548]

My man lol. Im fixing to put a twin turbo along with the works on mine😁

[@flashhorton2447]

After talking to XAT Racing.... the sleeve are not an issue at all even well above 1300whp... they build these UZ motors and have yet to crack a sleeve even as high as 1800 whp.

[@jiroh8123]

I love this channel so much

[@fresh246]

Awesome vid I have a 3uz gs 430 :) wish I had the 400 that comes with the button shifters if I did I would definitely save up to super charge the car right now in my fully automatic I don’t think it’d be a good idea cool vid tho wondering what car I should get next

[@gooo1762]

Sick video. Thanks

[@nixh5100]

Mans really disrespected my sc 430, it does look kinda bogus but if you change some of the fenders and get some nice rims they look clean

[@danielchristopherdc]

SC430 is beautiful

[@eliv8468]

They look better the older you get. Eventually you get tired of the sharp angles and angry faces on cars nowadays. I’m even considering getting one for my dad as a birthday present.

[@dkent3853]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for. Cheers!

[@Dudeman9339]

Dont hate the SC430's looks. De-chrome, wheels, and a lip and it looks rad. Go all out and make an RC bumper fit on it.

[@ahnafzahid9450]

LOVED THE VID BRO......thanks

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Thanks for watching man! 👊🏻

[@muzguz7276]

Great info...cheers

[@earlhall430]

Love that engine

[@johngonda6447]

Thank you!

[@ohbromo]

Just got an 05 LS430. 228k but it drives like it never broke a sweat. Only luxury car is buy tbh

[@SameOlG902]

The terminator supercharger you mentioned is not an Eaton m90, its a M112

[@casinogeno1]

Why all the hate on the SC430. Excellent vehicle,

[@brucerussell1355]

my '05 sc430 is a great car. it's not a sports car people. my '01 gs430 is also a great car. both are like they just drove out of the showroom and run that way as well. i never have to fix either one. just drive in comfortable bliss. i would have hit the like button if you hadn't bashed one of the most reliable cars ever made. lol

[@rickabbing3867]

Have you done a video on a 1996 or 1997 Land Cruiser straight-six FE engine?

[@shanerobinson1050]

I wonder to every spec as far as bolt ons and supporting mods and machining can be done to these cars to get max power output!!? I wonder if anyone has ported the intake manifold on a 1uz/3uz yet? Swapping 400 heads onto the 430 block for a little more compression?!!?

[@78MatWar87]

In the process of building a daily driver BMW 5 series and I'm getting a 3uz swapped into it as the original engine blew with the previous owner. Don't plan on adding any more power to it so good to know that the 3uz is just as reliable as the 1uz in this use case.

[@F82Ethan]

Any progress?

[@johnnygandy3931]

Would love to see this. Seriously throw out a link man. This sounds both crazy and ridiculous but god-damned it, it wanna know more! I have both a Bmw ( E39) and 03 Ls430. Love them equally but nada compares to the lovely ride of 430. Paid 5k for the430 and spent @3k getting back to spec.

[@joshuamuyale75]

You should do a video on jaguar AJ133 and AJ126

[@jarrodweston7825]

do one on the 2ur gse please

[@CanadianKid652]

Got a 02 Celsior probably the best car I’ve owned

[@marcowillembezuidenhout1437]

Please do a video on the 2URGSE, production still active today 1st appeared in 2007/2008 Lexus ISF

[@VietyF]

2008-2014 IS F then 2015 RC F

[@hunternelson1205]

buying an 02 gs430 tomorrow, any tips?

[@HassanKhan-sc7id]

Also make the review of nissan vk engine series or bmw n and m series engine

[@Maxumized]

Plane engine first application

[@wyattllc]

is this the engine where toyota put the fuel pump under the intake manifold?

[@pacman9055]

600 hp 300hp gain on stock block..um well worth it 👌

[@Random-nf7qb]

damn, accidentially got here 14min after this was uploaded(from 4g63 vs 64 video)

[@Dustrunnersauto]

🤟🤟🤟

[@herbertlyles190]

My sc430 butter smooth engine never in the shop, my Benz not so dependable, sc430 not a race car , week end Cruz black tie car. Great car

[@itsme3297]

how did the fastest suv record made 2000hp with the 5.7l 3UZ

[@daniellang6112]

kilmer has seen 300,000 miles on a ls430 with stock timing belt. is this common?

[@sarmatiancougar7556]

It also sounds like a small LS because the firing orders are identical.

[@darquille]

Not really. They do share firing order, but the UZ are DOHB. Not to mention smaller bore. From what ive heard, LS sound more aggressive and guttural, UZs and Coyotes sound more "vicious" and sharp. Pretty much the only similarity is firing order and V8

[@sarmatiancougar7556]

@@darquille they have a very different tone, but the sound itself is the same. You know, like comparing one person’s voice at 20 and at 40.

[@tundra2000boy]

I'm mostly curious, why do trucks get cast blocks? Is it something to do with have more weight up from so when you haul/tow something or is it because the block can withstand the torque it constantly

[@darquille]

With cars you want to be as light as possible for handling but a truck doesn't need that. Iron blocks have the benefit of dealing with heat a lot better and hauling trucks tend to heat up more often. Iron blocks are just more reliable for the application

[@darquille]

@shawn don I'm referring to dealing with over heating. You're more likely to end up with blown gaskets on an aluminum block vs an iron block. On expanding the iron block and heads will do better maintaining consistency, keeping gaskets intact. I believe he mentioned this in the 2UZ video

[@natlikethebug9522]

Cheaper/more durable. Weight doesn't matter as much in their trucks.

[@jones4207]

*Majesta

[@Brykk]

If i wanted to get my gs430 tuned, what hardware/software should i use?

[@SameOlG902]

research quantum-auto, they have a flash for the ecu, but you need to send the ecu to them

[@safwanbatra]

I wanna swap my 1999 crown with a 3uz anyone know how much mileage it gives and if it’s efficient

[@MrPhantomhunt]

600 hp on a stock 3uz? I thought they could only handle about 480whp? Is that on 91 pump gas

[@cowx73pw]

Its i. The land cruiser too

[@RK870XK]

Try 1UR-FSE Bryce, then compare the 1UR to 1UZ

[@nynteen90]

1ur ain't it brother

[@RK870XK]

@@nynteen90 why no?

[@jeeploggernz2289]

Your pick out or 3uz and 1ur

[@luisquinones738]

I expect 600 with the stock block, I don't speak English but are you referring to 600hp with the stock internal components or are you just talking to the block?

[@malosemabusela9119]

Is it possible to put 3uz Lexus engine on BMW E46 ? Please assist

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

Probably not without a shock tower delete. I have a strong feeling that I will have to do that to my 1965 Ford Mustang to make this work for that.

[@amilcarschettini5290]

Which of the UZ Fe are ideal for 3rd 4Runner swap?

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

Probably 2uz. It was designed for trucks with towing in mind and has the biggest displacement of the three. But it weighs more and has a weaker bottom end.

[@amilcarschettini5290]

@@DAN007thefoxx1 so if I am not towing I can use 1uz or 3uz?

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

@@amilcarschettini5290 I think a 3uz would still work well. But if you want not to worry about the engine detonating if you skip timing or break a belt than get an early 1uz (it will come at the cost of less hp)

[@Hatchiyack247]

I wanna swap my is200 really bad with the 1uz or the 3uz but d,ont know wich is best for me, ps. I wanna keep the motor stock so all original hp, Might want to use it for some drifting

[@andrewgutierrez3009]

The 3uz cheap asf rn In California seen them on market place for 1200-1900

[@Hatchiyack247]

That is nice but do not live anywhere there i live in the netherlands

[@charleschucky1351]

We wanna know about 22r engine

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Alright 🤔

[@redbone7040]

I had a 22rte on a 86 4runner was a great motor👌

[@mlorenzo72]

Can l put a 3uzfe engine lm my cruiser rather than 2uzfe which is in there

[@SameOlG902]

yes

[@burntxtoastt]

Isn’t it in the gs400 as well? I have a 98 gs400. Looks exactly the same unless the gs400 has the 1uzfe more updated version

[@burntxtoastt]

Ok I just watch your other video. Clears it up real good. Thanks for videos

[@ZayedGR]

next episode on 1lr-gue

[@Dustrunnersauto]

🤔

[@chrisfeuerhaken396]

At what milage should you replace the timing belt or chain ?

[@ethanmccoy1680]

90k max but I’d say between 60-80k

[@ethanmccoy1680]

Same with your alternator belt

[@Random-nf7qb]

why no mention of 2uz?

[@Dustrunnersauto]

That’s getting it’s own video today!

[@Random-nf7qb]

@@Dustrunnersauto nice!

[@apprenticefelix7740]

2uzfe next

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Will we released today!

[@OmarMPerez-001]

Hi everybody So how do I get my 2003 LS430 to 304hp and 325lb-ft torque

[@jicez6649]

From what I've found the 3uz ecu can be somewhat tuned and get you to those power levels

[@SameOlG902]

ECU flash by quantum-auto

[@SlipYoke6081x]

My moms ls430 is 22 years young and has held up amazingly with 215k. It definitely has cojones and as an american car guy I think its such a treat to drive

[@guillermoverde81]

Pues no es un auto estadounidense !

[@Dfhg168]

I bought a 2014 IS250. Will I be able to swap my 2.5 V6 to a 3UZ-FE?

[@onekloud3096]

wch one is gonna fit in the lancer?

[@OmarMPerez-001]

Hi everybody So how do I get my 2003 ls430 to 304hp and 325lb-ft torque?

[@CombatJJ]

I’m planning on taking out the 2jzge out of my is300 and swapping in a 3uz, which 3uz if there are different variants do you recommend? And will the stock 2jz trans mate up with the 3uz if not what trans do you suggest And how much money do you think I would need for complete the swap?

[@jicez6649]

I'm doing a 1uz vvti in my is300 and it seems like there is only one 3uz but the harness may be positioned in a different spot compared to the is300 ecu box. I went with a gs400 1uz and it has the harness go right to the is300 ecu box and the oil pan is front sump on the gs400 so it will go right in the is300. For transmission look into a cdoo9 or an ar5 transmission. I'm running a ar5 transmission from an 06 pontiac solstice and it is pretty affordable and supposed to be about as strong as an r154. Ar5 transmission swap will probably run 1.5k to 2k

[@SameOlG902]

it is possible to keep the auto from the IS300 but you will need to swap some parts from the 3uz auto trans as well

[@SameOlG902]

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[@insomniaxxp]

Video description says this is a V7 engine. I disagree.

[@pacman9055]

3006 gs 300 comes with 3uz fse

[@yuuki1538]

i could’ve swore the 3uz was an iron block

[@laurocuha6546]

2UZ is the iron one :)

[@josemedellin8597]

Se ve igual al 4.7

[@CarsPaint]

Killing My Dreams Bruh ☹🤣

[@christophedecavalla2941]

Toyota MajestA

[@sonicCherryBell]

Toyota Crown MAJESTA not majesty ;)

[@Random-nf7qb]

and please use Nm for torque, ft-lbs is a stupid unut of measuring

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Many things we do in the US are stupid 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Random-nf7qb]

@@Dustrunnersauto well, using metric units with imperial in brackets would be a step in the right direction...

[@Random-nf7qb]

@ShawnDon 97 why should I do that and not you?

[@Bmizzzle1]

If you are so friggin smart, you’d be able to convert the numbers in your head. STFU

[@calevel]

All was going well up until I heard you say that the Lexus sc430 is a hideous vehicle. 👎

[@OddBallPerformance]

600hp? Lmao. The sleeves are.steonger than that.