Noob asking about v8\'s

[tucky]

Just like to say hello ,noob on here.  If I\'ve missed out the meet and greet section please accept my appologies.
 
I\'m looking at putting a v8 in to a  fd, please don\'t shoot me down, it\'s something I\'ve fancied doing for a while.
 
Some questions to start with, I\'m looking at two engines the toyota 1uz-fe and the chevy ls1.  Has anyone this side of the states done this conversion?  Will the 1uz fit in the engine bay with it being a dohc?  If I go 1uz will it mate up with the fd\'s gearbox if I have a bell housing adaptor made?
 
Thanks in advance
 
Phil.

[johnf]

There are a couple of related topics - use the search and type v8

[rx7veilside]

do yourself a huge favour and just contact tinker27 he knows all you want to know about v8 ls1 into fd conversions

[tucky]

Thanks for the replys!  Will do.

[Spartacus]

I saw your thread over on v8rx7, I\'m going the classic US method (LS1) just on a RHD over here.

[tinker-27]

a 1uze motor will probably fit but they have little torque,but i do belive they respond well to s,charging ,but you cant beat cubes !! i have done a few ls1 conversions from 5.7 to my own with a 7litre,they fit well and make a great car you can allways come and have a look at one if you like cheers craig 01217530415,be warned if you go in one you will want one ask stylus350 !!

[tucky]

Thanks for the replys guys, I might take you up on that.

[rx7veilside]

just out of interest tinker does the speedo and rev counter all work correctly with the v8 install..thks

[Spartacus]

I\'ll jump in here with what I know until Craig answers. The FD puts out a 4 cylinder signal to the rev counter and guess what, so does the LS1 (standard ECU) so no problem there. The speedo can be fixed either by fitting an adjustable aftermarket electronic one or by getting an adjustable speedometer interface such as this one: http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=126/category_id=287/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd126.htm

[iaint]

Just a random question - with the LS1 route are we talking EFI or carbs?

Is the reason for not looking at LS7 engines the price?

[Spartacus]

Just a random question - with the LS1 route are we talking EFI or carbs?

Is the reason for not looking at LS7 engines the price?

EFI.

re the LS7, yes the price but also they are dry sumped which would add to your problems finding a place for the tank etc.

At the moment it seems a better bet to spend the cash saved on tuning the LS1 or LS2

[iaint]

EFI.

re the LS7, yes the price but also they are dry sumped which would add to your problems finding a place for the tank etc.

At the moment it seems a better bet to spend the cash saved on tuning the LS1 or LS2

Remove ABS, bloody great empty space

Thanks for the info, very interesting for sure!

[AtomicRex]

I can get a 800hp Chevy engine in ally for about $13k.....they are not expensive!  Standard crate engine with about 500bhp is only $4k  bit heavier though as it will be an iron block!

[Spartacus]

Remove ABS, bloody great empty space

Thanks for the info, very interesting for sure!

You might need more space than that, not sure how big the LS7 tank is, but I had a dry sumped Caterham 7 and the tank for that was huge! (technical term)
Or another option is to use the LS7 but wet sump it, which is what has been done by at least one guy in the US.

[tucky]

Do you need to use the hinson mounting kit?   Tinker have you changed your email address mate, I have many questions:)