After a lot of planning and doing all the little things from a maintenance point of view I've finally got around to test fitting the 1UZFE into the project vehicle, a 1979 Volvo 242GT. Not the prettiest subject but its solid, well engineered and rust free.
Things like the body and paint will stay the same for the moment but the interior has been upgraded with Recaro's and a R-Sport dash.
The trial fit shows the steering rod needs to be relocated a bit because of the exhaust, and a new sump will be required but everything else seems to fit ok with reasonable access around the motor.
Hopefully this link will send you in the right direction. http://s382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/hrforever/Volvo re-engine/?albumview=grid
Things like the body and paint will stay the same for the moment but the interior has been upgraded with Recaro's and a R-Sport dash.
The trial fit shows the steering rod needs to be relocated a bit because of the exhaust, and a new sump will be required but everything else seems to fit ok with reasonable access around the motor.
Hopefully this link will send you in the right direction. http://s382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/hrforever/Volvo re-engine/?albumview=grid