MA61 with 1GZ-Fe swap
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The 1UZFE EGR Delete Kit is available for sale here.
FreeThinker
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I think if anything the 1GZ V12 might be more like 2 2VZ-FE 2.5L V6 engines put together.
Yes the bore and stroke are not similar, but obviously toyota would have altered these to create the HP and TQ charactersitics they wanted from the very specific-use Century V12.
The only other possible relation I can see might be to the 1G-GE/1G-FE. These engines had relatively small bore spacing in order to keep overall length short, and I could suspect Toyota also wanted to not make a very long V12. I have read elsewhere that the motor is not much longer than a 1UZ, so that would make sense.
Also because the engine was built more for torque and smoothness, it would make sense to have more potential for stroke than having room for bigger bore.
How bout the owner just give the center-to-center measurement from 2 of the spark plug holes and we will have a bore-spacing to reference.
Yes the bore and stroke are not similar, but obviously toyota would have altered these to create the HP and TQ charactersitics they wanted from the very specific-use Century V12.
The only other possible relation I can see might be to the 1G-GE/1G-FE. These engines had relatively small bore spacing in order to keep overall length short, and I could suspect Toyota also wanted to not make a very long V12. I have read elsewhere that the motor is not much longer than a 1UZ, so that would make sense.
Also because the engine was built more for torque and smoothness, it would make sense to have more potential for stroke than having room for bigger bore.
How bout the owner just give the center-to-center measurement from 2 of the spark plug holes and we will have a bore-spacing to reference.
BTW, for anyone that wants one (closer to the USA): http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=531251
Currently $4K (with tranny no less) + shipping to the USA from Puerto Rico.
I'm covered up with my 2 UZ's, the bimmer V12, and the latest hairbrained engine project I just got into, but this could be interesting for someone else.
Currently $4K (with tranny no less) + shipping to the USA from Puerto Rico.
I'm covered up with my 2 UZ's, the bimmer V12, and the latest hairbrained engine project I just got into, but this could be interesting for someone else.
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How are you going to route the exhaust on the head that is closest to the US drivers side of the car, if you use any inline 6? It's not feasible
How are you going to route the exhaust on the head that is closest to the US drivers side of the car, if you use any inline 6? It's not feasible
hungryforinfo
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Great build mate, love to see the progress to date.
If another one came up, would you buy it too?
If another one came up, would you buy it too?
Been doing a lot stuff but not a much on the car, getting some stuff sent over from Japan.
No, I'm not likely to buy another and they have been coming up on the auctions.
I do have 2 x MA61 and I do have 2 x 1GZ and I do have 2 x T56 but I ain't gunna have 2 x GZA61's (hmmm, it would be easy the second time round).
No, I'm not likely to buy another and they have been coming up on the auctions.
I do have 2 x MA61 and I do have 2 x 1GZ and I do have 2 x T56 but I ain't gunna have 2 x GZA61's (hmmm, it would be easy the second time round).
hungryforinfo
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hungryforinfo
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Surely only a limited number of Century's were ever made?
AFAIK they are still being built and I have been told by an importer there is a new version of the engine, still 5 litre but with VVTi on both inlet and exhaust cams.
I have parts on order in Japan, they do not have bell housings in stock so Toyota is making one and can be picked up (in Japan) on 9/10/2009, that's under 10 days from order!
Used wiring and engine books plus other new engine parts are coming, I'm just going to have to learn to read Japanese
The bell housing is for a new clutch set up just being developed, to fit the T56 to the UZ V8 auto bell, using an alloy fly.
Much less weight than what I have been working on and give me more clearance for - everything
I have parts on order in Japan, they do not have bell housings in stock so Toyota is making one and can be picked up (in Japan) on 9/10/2009, that's under 10 days from order!
Used wiring and engine books plus other new engine parts are coming, I'm just going to have to learn to read Japanese
The bell housing is for a new clutch set up just being developed, to fit the T56 to the UZ V8 auto bell, using an alloy fly.
Much less weight than what I have been working on and give me more clearance for - everything
It is a just a play thing so it happens when it happens, should see bell housing and other bits about 20th oct.
One new Alloy fly/clutch kit for T56/Toyota auto bell is under test ATM, I'll buy one as soon as I hear good results.
Inlet manifolds are 80% constructed.
The current plan is to have it running end of year then on the road next year (or when it happen, sometimes life gets in the way).
One new Alloy fly/clutch kit for T56/Toyota auto bell is under test ATM, I'll buy one as soon as I hear good results.
Inlet manifolds are 80% constructed.
The current plan is to have it running end of year then on the road next year (or when it happen, sometimes life gets in the way).
hungryforinfo
New Member
Take your time dude, everyone needs a life. But like the saying "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," begging for updates is just everyone loving the project... 
Both my engines are '97 and have vvti on the intake only.
I'm told there is a new one with vvti on intake & exhaust, this has to be confirmed.
This time of year is crazy for me but the upside is I get to earn more car money - but progress is slow.
I do have my bell and manuals from Japan.
I'm told there is a new one with vvti on intake & exhaust, this has to be confirmed.
This time of year is crazy for me but the upside is I get to earn more car money - but progress is slow.
I do have my bell and manuals from Japan.
