1UZ into MX22, more pics now.

[Enchanter]

The power steer box is a bit bigger than the manual one, Im not sure on the dimensions so don't hold your breath. It will be a suck it and see moment I spose.

Youv'e certainly done some impressive work since I saw it last !!

[gianttomato]

Just an aside...what are you doing for an idler arm? How are you going to accurately position it? What about the drag link between pitman arm and idler arm? Measured this - will Sigma stuff work on the Mk2 subframe or is it another custom "suck it and see" job?

Sorry to ask the painful questions!

[joecoolmk2]

Just an aside...what are you doing for an idler arm? How are you going to accurately position it? What about the drag link between pitman arm and idler arm? Measured this - will Sigma stuff work on the Mk2 subframe or is it another custom "suck it and see" job?

Sorry to ask the painful questions!

haven't taken any tape measurements, just 'eye' measurements, but the whole sigma setup looks like it'll work i need to use the drag link, because it has extra length to the pitman arm ball joint, and the idler arm looks like it'll go where the old one was, with a bit of fine tuning.

i've finished modifying the firewall plate thing, so the steering box and column now line up.

i'll have to get the splined part for the steering box, as the one i have seems just a touch too big. it does grab it, but i haven't tried it with the wheels connected, so i don't know yet.

[CrUZida]

Just be wary that a 1UZ may tilt 5-10mm to the drivers side under full throttle.

When I first got my car on the road it was purely a straight line machine.
By that I mean under throttle the motor tilted over and jammed against the steering column, stopping me from being able to steer...

[joecoolmk2]

Just be wary that a 1UZ may tilt 5-10mm to the drivers side under full throttle.

When I first got my car on the road it was purely a straight line machine.
By that I mean under throttle the motor tilted over and jammed against the steering column, stopping me from being able to steer...

yeah i've got about 20mm now, and i'm gonna be lifting the engine up a little more so i'll get more clearance on both sides. hopefully they won't frown upon such close clearances and hopefully they won't mind that i chopped the chassis a little, although i am endeavoring to make it as strong as it was.

[Enchanter]

I would be looking at the possibility of a semi tubular frame for the front of the chassis, Im not sure on the enginering cert side though, could be nasty.

Joe I have the scorpion shell up on stands at my place if you need to examine it in any detail.

[NoRecall]

Looking wikked man, and congrats on the house. I cant wait to get my own place.
Keep it up and give us a yell if you eva need a hand. Oh, btw let us know next time your on a wreakers haul im after some bits 4 the cressy.

[Pure_In_Sanity]

Updateorban!
pretty please?

[joecoolmk2]

Updateorban!
pretty please?

haha. thankx for reminding me.

yeah, buying a house delayed it a little. about to get back into it. steering will be finished so i can move it to my new house. after that, the engine will be taken out to finish the exhaust, then the fuel pump will be worked out( urantia hellO pleaze!!!!!!) then wiring can be done

[cambelt]

Good progres there , you can et a p/s sigma box but there very rare, chance are you wont need it as the 1uz is lighter , the front comes up an inch with it .
and who told dr dave about sigma steering boxes , huh
Dave

[joecoolmk2]

Good progres there , you can et a p/s sigma box but there very rare, chance are you wont need it as the 1uz is lighter , the front comes up an inch with it .
and who told dr dave about sigma steering boxes , huh
Dave

yeah, i'm not bothering with P/S, i've been told it's not a very good setup anyhow.

today, i'll be getting the beast onto a trailer and moving it into my shed from there on i will be making more progress finally.

[NoRecall]

Need a hand?
Plus when are u hm today?

[VikingDrift]

Any updates mate?? i just got an MX22, and i'm thinking about exactly the same swap, interested in how your going with it.

[joecoolmk2]

Any updates mate?? i just got an MX22, and i'm thinking about exactly the same swap, interested in how your going with it.

MAN DON"T DO IT! IT"S A MAJOR CONVERSION. VERY HARD.

If i could change it now i would just get a 1JZ. too late unfortunately.

[VikingDrift]

ahh ok fair enough mate, i'v been thinkin maybe ls1 cos the single cam heads might give a bit more room? But yea, you still going with the swap?