GoldGS3

iTrader: (1)

there is a lot of info on upgrading to gte engine, but has anyone installed GS V8 engine in first gen GS?

Lvangundy

I could be mistaken ,but I beleve Japan had the 1UZ-FE in the 1993-1997 GS.

I have a picture somewhere, but it could have been a transplant.

Epik

iTrader: (7)

Yes, japn got it in the JZS14(X) body style. in 1991 only it was available with V8 AWD.

Aristo94

still the 1uzfe AWD would still be awesome ud kick A$$ with that! wen i figured out that they made those it kinda dissappointed me that y dont the usdm manufatures make FUN cars for us

Epik

iTrader: (7)

I'd love to have the awd drivetrain and the 1uz.. of course I'd twin turbo it. EVO what??

GoldGS3

iTrader: (1)

Has anyone tried to install a V8 in first gen gs300? Or, does anyone have a V8 in their first gen gs300? Does anyone know anyone who can install a V8 in gs300 in southern calif?

I am studying to see if it is possible - I hope to keep the car for a long time to come.

Aristo94

i dont live in cali but im pretty sure somone here who knows some ppl can let you know or if no one knows get the phone book out n call around thats the best way if no one else replies

johnee78

iTrader: (4)

I have been pondering this type of engine swap for many years..But when I approach a shop with the idea they arent very certain if they can actually do it and they want to charge an outrageous amount of money so that they can figure it out along the way..I like the idea of producing an extra 50-60 hp by just dropping this motor in and not have to worry about blowing turbos, or any real kind of tuning.. Not to mention that these motors are inexpensive..

chuckb

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=gen

GoldGS3

iTrader: (1)

ChukB... so you, and many others, have pondered the idea.

Does anyone know if 1UZ-FE engine is the only engine that can be transplanted, or would current GS4XX engine can be transplanted?

I live in California with emission control requirement, so I don't think GTE/GE engine is an option unless I have someone willing to pass the smog test everytime.

I hope to learn as much about V8 transplant as possible, so if you have any web site or any reference material I would appreciate your guidance.

I hope to do a V8 transplant instead of buying a new GS.

chuckb

maybe this would help a little.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...0&page=1&pp=15


http://www.1uzquadcam.co.nz/