hello, was wondering if anybody has put a 1uzfe into a datsun 1200 ute, i drove my brothers one in his hilux and went well there about the same price as a ca18det to buy for the lexus v8 thats with a manual box loom and computer?

so id like some more info please!

obviously you dont want it registered?

I'm not from around there and I certainly don't know the regs like those of you who are but I keep hearing about engineering restraints and approvals. How could a V8 possibly get approved when a 2.5L doesn't?

my brothers a fiter and turner and a few of his good mates are engineeres. i know id have to strengthen the chass and do a #OOPS#ing lot of work i was just wondering if any one has done it and yes i would want to on the road :P

there only a 4L v8, really small for a v8..

in all honesty i dont think it will fly.
there is a big difference between getting one regoed in a hilux and getting a 1200 regoed with a what, 4 and a half litre(edit 4 litre as mentioned) engine aboard.
nice thought though..

could be do best to talk to a engineer

have a look under username flick on www.datsun.co.nz, he's putting lexus v8 in 12oo ute

Swapping? It should be relative easy. GM and Ford V8s have been done several times, even the old Hemi which weighs 750 pounds. The Toyota should fit easier than that.

Registration? That depends on where you live. There are no regulations in USA. No worries.

here are some pictures with measurements for interest sake.