I am putting the 1UZ into a 1977 Porsche 911S. I have been searching the internet to see if anyone has done this but have found nothing. So hey, I am declaring my project to be the first ever!
This will be more of a complete car build rather than just an engine swap. I have already test fit the engine in the car, designed and built the motor mount, and laid out how I will run all of the coolant lines.
Here is the build progression:
-Partially disassemble car allowing for some design work - DONE
-Mount engine to transaxle and fit into engine bay for motor mount design - DONE
-Fabricate motor mount - DONE
-Design exhaust system - DONE (Not built yet)
-Locate routing for coolant lines, throttle linkage, fuel lines, etc - DONE
- Design radiator "Cage" and ducting - almost DONE
- Fit Vintage Air evaporator casing to underdash ( I have a mock up unit)
- Weld in new suspension pan for rust repair
- Finish disassembling car for all other body repairs
Okay, you get the idea there is a lot to be done and I've just started.
I will use Megasquirt engine management, wasted spark ignition (because the goofy looking distributors wouldn't fit under the deck lid), and a really huge alternator so I can run an electric A/C compressor as well as electric steering assist. The only other major fabrication I am going to have to do is make a new water bridge so the coolant inlet and outlet pipes terminate inside the plane of the cam sprockets.
I will also build a custom wiring harness for the entire car (not as hard as it sounds) and do a custom interior. The only problem is trying to keep it tasteful, you know? It's so easy to go over the top when you design your own car. My intention is to make the car appear to be an 74 IROC on the outside and a blend of old/new Porsche on the inside.
I'll post when I have made significant progress.
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http://www.lextreme.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13413&stc=1&d=1423275177
This will be more of a complete car build rather than just an engine swap. I have already test fit the engine in the car, designed and built the motor mount, and laid out how I will run all of the coolant lines.
Here is the build progression:
-Partially disassemble car allowing for some design work - DONE
-Mount engine to transaxle and fit into engine bay for motor mount design - DONE
-Fabricate motor mount - DONE
-Design exhaust system - DONE (Not built yet)
-Locate routing for coolant lines, throttle linkage, fuel lines, etc - DONE
- Design radiator "Cage" and ducting - almost DONE
- Fit Vintage Air evaporator casing to underdash ( I have a mock up unit)
- Weld in new suspension pan for rust repair
- Finish disassembling car for all other body repairs
Okay, you get the idea there is a lot to be done and I've just started.
I will use Megasquirt engine management, wasted spark ignition (because the goofy looking distributors wouldn't fit under the deck lid), and a really huge alternator so I can run an electric A/C compressor as well as electric steering assist. The only other major fabrication I am going to have to do is make a new water bridge so the coolant inlet and outlet pipes terminate inside the plane of the cam sprockets.
I will also build a custom wiring harness for the entire car (not as hard as it sounds) and do a custom interior. The only problem is trying to keep it tasteful, you know? It's so easy to go over the top when you design your own car. My intention is to make the car appear to be an 74 IROC on the outside and a blend of old/new Porsche on the inside.
I'll post when I have made significant progress.
http://www.lextreme.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13412&stc=1&d=1423275177
http://www.lextreme.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13413&stc=1&d=1423275177