New member in northern Virginia

[Sigma Projects]

Is it really that different?

[77RA24]

Good luck getting the 3uz engine to fit height wise. That engine is quite a bit taller in both block and intake manifold. The 1uz just barely clears our chassis Hood line.

Hmm well that's going to be a problem, would you happen to have any links to where you got that info? Hopefully they have the measurements so it would greatly assist before I actually purchase the engine. I'll do some more research on my end too and if it's the case that it won't fit I'll have to start thinking about a 1uzfe (at least the internals would be ready for low boost)

You may have saved me from a big headache.

[Sigma Projects]

Got me curious as I always thought they were roughly the same size since the heads never seemed that much bigger.

[swan song]

My bad. http://www.lextreme.com/3uzblock.html

I was thinking 4.7, not 4.3. Also, the 2uzfe is the boat anchor of the uz family. Damn iron block... but hey, it can take sinister amounts of boost!

[Sigma Projects]

Ah ok, you might still be right that it's a tad taller because of the intake manifold, but my guess is that it's not that much different. I read the rule of thumb is to plan for a rough 28" cube to make life easier.

[77RA24]

Btw do you guys know of anyone that currently has a first generation celica In this form?

And I see some reference to a Groupe of people with toyotas in the Virginia area but that seems like it's all a few years old. Anyone still interested in events around northern Virginia?

[Sigma Projects]

Not personally, but I've seen a couple with 1UZ swaps, they looked good. On this forums probably the closest to your application is Al "ToySnake" who swapped a Ford Cobra V8 into his 2nd Gen. He's done a ton of work to his car, probably a good resource since the 2nd Gen Celicas also have a steering box like the first gens. I believe he converted his car to rack and pinion as well.

[swan song]

 There is the first GEN Celica forum, but I believe it is invitation only so somebody on this forum can invite you. I think A20 is one that can do it for you if you want to PM him