Lexus 1UZ-FE Twin Turbo engine in 928 S4 Gemballa
10-08-2007, 05:24 AM
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NOTE: The 1UZ-FE was voted to the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1998 through 2000. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_UZ_engine.
I recall reading the 1UZ is ultra light too. Is the 1UZ V8 a weightloss transplant?
I recall reading the 1UZ is ultra light too. Is the 1UZ V8 a weightloss transplant?
11-25-2011, 06:38 PM
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UZ-FE's are cheap anywhere. The damn things just don't break!
They are a good 200lbs lighter than a 928 with accessories.
Getting cheaper to get 400+ HP out of wo FI all the time & will rev pretty high! Nice sound with headers as well!
They are a good 200lbs lighter than a 928 with accessories.
Getting cheaper to get 400+ HP out of wo FI all the time & will rev pretty high! Nice sound with headers as well!
11-25-2011, 07:45 PM
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INteresting linkage for the dual throttle plates...I've heard folks pining for that on here before.
What, exactly, is a 500hp turbocharger?
Must've been interesting mating to the torque tube.
What, exactly, is a 500hp turbocharger?
Must've been interesting mating to the torque tube.
11-25-2011, 08:21 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/duraflex-por...item43aab6d60c
11-25-2011, 09:13 PM
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11-26-2011, 03:44 AM
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That is a 92HATE!
A pointless POS IMHO!
Kindly take it to some rice burning forum- not this one.
Now let me go and put these flames out!
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Fred
End of story
A pointless POS IMHO!
Kindly take it to some rice burning forum- not this one.
Now let me go and put these flames out!
Regards
Fred
End of story
11-26-2011, 07:01 AM
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I would agree that this is a mod most likely to gain traction with the Aussie crowd, where 928 parts would really give you sticker shock!
For several reasons I find a UZ-FE transplant much less objectionable than a Chevy Small Block but am certainly not hear to debate the merits of either.
For several reasons I find a UZ-FE transplant much less objectionable than a Chevy Small Block but am certainly not hear to debate the merits of either.
11-26-2011, 08:22 AM
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My rant is about what they have done to a 928-not the post.
I dare say it may be a sad statistical fact of life that 928 engines dissappear at a rate faster than the chassis' gets crunched.
I dare say some clever chap could shoe horn a 12 litre Cummins diesel into a 928 hitched to a Massey Ferguson gearbox but what would be the point?
I hate hybrids!
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11-26-2011, 09:58 AM
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I don't like the look of the install. With such a short engine it reminds me of a late model pick up truck where half the engine resides behind the firewall. When you pop the hood I want to be wowed by an engine not turbo plumbing.
11-26-2011, 11:02 PM
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The Lexus engine is a great engine, period. If the 928 transplant is not your cup of tea, at least he choose a great engine to use.
I have a 59 El Camino with one of these installed. 280 BHP and smooth as silk. Transformed that car into a daily driver for me and never has it let me down.
I have a 59 El Camino with one of these installed. 280 BHP and smooth as silk. Transformed that car into a daily driver for me and never has it let me down.
11-26-2011, 11:18 PM
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The Lexus engine is a great engine, period. If the 928 transplant is not your cup of tea, at least he choose a great engine to use.
I have a 59 El Camino with one of these installed. 280 BHP and smooth as silk. Transformed that car into a daily driver for me and never has it let me down.
I have a 59 El Camino with one of these installed. 280 BHP and smooth as silk. Transformed that car into a daily driver for me and never has it let me down.
Pics?
11-27-2011, 04:29 AM
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I agree that it is aesthetically not pleasing. Turbo plumbing is just not interesting as seeing a nice intake manifold... But the engine is a great engine... No doubt.
These hybrid projects are just a testimony to how good the 928's chassis and suspension still are. The 928 motor on the other hand does have a few design issues in my opinion. But I sure as hell wouldn't replace it!
These hybrid projects are just a testimony to how good the 928's chassis and suspension still are. The 928 motor on the other hand does have a few design issues in my opinion. But I sure as hell wouldn't replace it!