BLKonBLK98
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My starter died recently which basically ruined any chance of me getting rid of the '92 LS without taking too much of a loss. My initial thought was a 4.7L swap but after considering the cost I talked myself out of it.
I compiled a list of parts needed/wanted (might at well do some upgrades while you're in there right?) and started to dig in. Needless to say this isn't the easiest task on it's own but with a couple hours a day for a couple days (slooow pace... it's hot!) I've got all the intake and whatnot off.
The main issue making me revisit this idea is the engine harness. I think maybe 2 connectors didn't break despite the use of a heat gun. One actually broke completely in half, not just the clips. So I am going to replace it in some way,shape, or form be it new connectors spliced in, a new OEM harness, or a custom built harness.
So I'm looking at my engine, minus the intake/EGR stuff, and thinking "this can't be too far off from being able to be pulled", especially considering that i am going to remove the entire harness. Am i way off here?
Now I'm a custom guy that hasn't done a lot of engine work (right next to none actually) but I do have a shop and some tools and some time and some space. I have never rebuilt an engine and have only pulled 1 in my life. I'm also from the low and slow crowd so the HP gain isn't crucial for me, however the sound, experience, and WTF? factor are enticing.
The next step was to do some research. Tundra motors aren't terribly hard to find locally (it's Texas, everybody has a truck) and, therefore, aren't terribly expensive. I would use the heads and rods from the original 1UZ (~138K, well maintained), the 2UZ block, and probably the custom forged pistons since they seem like the way to go to make the swap as easy and functional as possible. I've read a couple other little things may need to be changed/modified but nothing too serious.
So my questions are: Is this a reasonable jump from changing the starter to pulling the engine? What should I expect to spend aside from the cost of the 2UZ and the pistons? Should I do it?
I compiled a list of parts needed/wanted (might at well do some upgrades while you're in there right?) and started to dig in. Needless to say this isn't the easiest task on it's own but with a couple hours a day for a couple days (slooow pace... it's hot!) I've got all the intake and whatnot off.
The main issue making me revisit this idea is the engine harness. I think maybe 2 connectors didn't break despite the use of a heat gun. One actually broke completely in half, not just the clips. So I am going to replace it in some way,shape, or form be it new connectors spliced in, a new OEM harness, or a custom built harness.
So I'm looking at my engine, minus the intake/EGR stuff, and thinking "this can't be too far off from being able to be pulled", especially considering that i am going to remove the entire harness. Am i way off here?
Now I'm a custom guy that hasn't done a lot of engine work (right next to none actually) but I do have a shop and some tools and some time and some space. I have never rebuilt an engine and have only pulled 1 in my life. I'm also from the low and slow crowd so the HP gain isn't crucial for me, however the sound, experience, and WTF? factor are enticing.
The next step was to do some research. Tundra motors aren't terribly hard to find locally (it's Texas, everybody has a truck) and, therefore, aren't terribly expensive. I would use the heads and rods from the original 1UZ (~138K, well maintained), the 2UZ block, and probably the custom forged pistons since they seem like the way to go to make the swap as easy and functional as possible. I've read a couple other little things may need to be changed/modified but nothing too serious.
So my questions are: Is this a reasonable jump from changing the starter to pulling the engine? What should I expect to spend aside from the cost of the 2UZ and the pistons? Should I do it?
