Excellent choice of platform there mate!
Anyway-yes, it can be done. The primary difficulty is the headers on the 1UZ fouling on the top suspension arm. You need the 1UZ half-cut that has the most compact headers-or make your own once it's in there.
You'll also need custom engine mounts, but you may be able to re-use the ones from the front-cut with adaptor brackets to the original mounting points on the the Crown chassis. The advantage of the crown is the full chassis, meaning you have big, thick chassis section to weld mounts to wherever you like if the need arises.
I suspect also that some mods to the sump and oil pick up will be needed, but that's easy stuff. (pick a front-cut with a mid or front-sump config.)
The trans will fit in the tunnel fine, and you can re-use the MS-65 shifter or fit the front-cut one instead.
A new radiator-or the one from the front-cut would also be adviseable.
Obviously a surge-tank and EFI fuel pump is needed, but the std fuel lines are big enough. One thing I'd suggest is at least vented discs from a later crown, or bigger again if you have the chance.
It's all prettymuch custom-type work, but far from impossible, and there are plenty of guys here that can help you with advice on what, where, how much, how big etc.
Hope this helps
Sean
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