Project Diary for Intalling a 1UZ-FE into an MkIII Supra
22
Jun
Three of the four fuel lines needed were created this weekend. I hope to complete the final line during this week and pressure test the system. The timing belt, timing belt idler pulleys, water pump, and thermostat were also replaced and I started buttoning up the front of the engine in preparation for [...]
15
Jun
Engine is finally mounted to the frame. The rest of the drive train has also been re-attached including the drive shaft and the couple of reinforcement bars (one on sub-frame and other on drive shaft tunnel) plus the shifter was put back in so I could put it in gear if needed.
I was also [...]
12
Jun
The custom motor mounts for the installation have arrived! After a couple of coats of paint, these mounts will be installed this weekend and work may continue at a much faster pace. Following are pictures of the mounts. These are solid mounts, no isolators are being used.
1UZ Supra Mounts
The mounts are made [...]
9
Jun
Fuel lines arrive at the beginning of last week and I had a chance this past weekend to finally work with the car between the several severe thunderstorms that rolled through SW Michigan. I was able to route the supply and return fuel lines and find I had enough room for the path I was [...]
As many of the readers know, we recently had our first child; however without insurance, the bills quickly piled up. I will not get in to a long rant about the current state of healthcare and the insurance industry in the United States. Simply, we are extending our request to the community at large and asking for donations to help us defray the cost of this glorious event. Thank-you all.
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