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So today I thought i would put the motor in and start the process of seeing how far the motor is going to sit. Also this would've been a perfect time to do my bridles from motor to chassis.... But my roommates brother had thought it were a great idea to pull the motor out of his RX7 today, so I had to change plans. I did the wiring to my fuel pump/ hoses for fuel cell / clutch master cylinder. So for the fuel cell, I went with a Jaz 12 gallon. When i was doing the swap for the SR20 years ago, I found it were a great idea to put the fuel cell in the spare tire area. So i did the exact same thing and copied what i did the first time. This time around, its a lot easier since I've done this before lol. I went with a walboro 255, for now, since im going to keep this fairly stock for awhile. After I get this bad boy running, I want to do other things before I do BPUs. So I had blocked off the second send on the bottom of the sump, and ran just one line to the OEM hard line. Silicone hoses are fine for me now, since im going to be stock. Ill upgrade later later. May seem a little ghetto ( put in the words of roommates) but this build is one of those fuggit as long as it works builds. Its so grimy i love it, its like whatever I throw at it, i feel it adds to the character of the car. Definitely not a look for everyone. I had also used the already placed hole in the spare tire area for the return line. So when i bought my fittings I went a little too big, so that is something I will just have to fix on another day. I went -8 fitting to 90 degree bend, and the fitting on the end is way too big for the hose I purchased. So i might buy another fitting or get a flanged hose. I don't know... By the way, Im infamous for making little notes for myself lol. Gotta love Gaffers tape. Heres where I decided to put my fuel pump. Had to use Gaffers tape yet again for the clamp lol. Added some more "character" to the car, taped off the OEM fuel tunnel. Just in case I forget or a roommate decides to take the car for a spin. I mean my roommates are dicks for taking each others cars for joy rides, but atleast they return the favor by putting gas in the tank. So I had to upgrade my Clutch master cylinder. Since i kept the OEM clutch master slave from the saturn sky. Trying to upgrade the clutch line to a steel braided one, wasn't really ideal. First off they don't have a fitting out there to convert the line to whatever desired hose you want. So i had looked around the sky forums and come to find out they cut and weld to make a custom fitting... So I had to guess what...Cut and weld lol Anyways the Master had to be upgraded according the thread I've been somewhat using as a guideline for this gearbox. And the line in the cab to the actual clutch pedal took me a very very long time lol.. Well to put it back together, taking it apart was a breeze. Next time around im just going to unthread the part that goes from the master to the pedal, and then rethread the new one in. Whoever is interested here is the site I've been using as a footprint. Comprehensive AR5 Swap Thread - Lexus IS Forum So I had upgraded to a 87/88 Landcruiser Master. Which of course I had to make fit. Weird thing is the bore size for the stock datsun fitting isn't metric??? 3/4 bore size for the master fit and threaded right thru ^____^. Not sure if i got lucky or not, but ill definitely take it. On the opposing side i kept the hard line as well for this, and got a 3/4 fitting to -3 steel braided line. Which goes into the welded custom fitting, and into the Saturn Sky Clutch Slave master. Thats about all the time i had today. I did however find a cool shift knob site via instagram, called Nostalgic Grains.. Bought one of their shift knobs, somewhat pricey but the quality is top notch. Does anyone know why majority of my pictures are being rotated on this site. When i take the pic its straight, even when its view from my laptop its straight. But then when it gets to this site its all bass ackwards.

I was worried at first when i first put the flywheel on. It looked like it was a bit too far. but its fine. if you're interested heres the site i followed for my drivetrain setup. Comprehensive AR5 Swap Thread - Lexus IS Forum I know i have read your thread, so much great info. Keep up the good work brutha

I almost went with a cd009 as well. Keep up the hard work brutha. Definitely want to see this running.

Hahaha yeah! The L26 had totally destroyed my heavy duty dolly. I read on the clublexus forum if you keep the slave master internal to go with w58 components. If you're going to use external slave master to go with R154 components.

Sorry I didn't know i hadn't any pics added. I've been kind of lurking around these forums for 3+ years. I had bought a 74' 260z with plans on swapping in a Sr20det Redtop when I had first joined in 2012. I actually had all the key components for this swap; motor/trans set, wiring specialties harness, fuel cell, Mckinney mounts, etc. etc. But fate had a different plan for me, because after I wrecked my sisters car, I had to sell the whole project for payment.... It was a long very excruciating/frustrating month. Anyways, I ended up selling the redtop to a 510 owner, and luckily for me more than him, I dodged a bullet. The original owner of the Sr20 had forgot to mention it needed a rebuild. Sucks. I kind of have been more low-key for a while. I had bought a daily turbo AWD Volvo wagon, and did some minor bolt-on/suspension components. I thought this would hold me over forever, pfftt sike, I had a creeping lingering of wanting to go fast and stupid…. but European parts aren’t the cheapest. So I started searching for another project. I really wanted a Mk3 supra. When I were a bit younger I had one but couldn’t afford any upgrades, and after the second blown head gasket I tapped out. So after searching I found a cheap shell that already had some chassis upgrades in Cali, it came with a r154 no motor, Tien coilovers and a clean title/paint. So I offered a deal and a date to pick it up that weekend, but when the day came the guy had sold it already. -__-. So my roommate had a friend that was selling a Datsun 260z. He hadn't posted it yet and wanted to sell it "cheaper" to friends of friends if that became the case. At first I said no because I didn't want to deal with the rust, fuel tank, Blah Blah. I thought about it for all but 10 minutes and curiosity killed that cat, quick. I told my buddy you know what let’s go take a look, what’s that going to hurt. Come to find out this guy put some good money into the car already. All four Willwood brakes, Rota Grids, BC suspension, new tie rods, new bushings, Mishimoto Rad, Pertronix Ignition, the list goes on. He even had a box with misc. parts that had triple carb’d short plenums. All for $2000. So I ran to the bank before he could change his mind. I mean yes it has rust of course but, only issue was since he had upgraded to the Pertronix/Flamethrower unit he couldn't get it started. Lol it also had no steering wheel, no seats, no electrical I.E no turn signals or headlights. So i bought a Grip Royal, put a spare seat, and wired in some lights. Got it running but I wanted something faster. At first I wanted to do a RB series motor, for the longest I thought of a Rb20 was the way to go. Then of course after dooming myself by watching youtube vids of swaps, I said why not get a RB25. I didn't want to do a swap and feel like I did the wrong swap, and not be satisfied….So then I contacted NASA and starting inquiring about jet engines….lol Just kidding. Then for some reason I started looking into the JZ class, I think it was because deep down I’ve always wanted a 1.5jz MK3 supra. IDK, but when I looked over the 1j/2j swap for dummies that’s a sticky on this forum and, the countless info it had, I knew the 1j was a great idea. So I picked up a 1j-vvti out of a jzx100 from an airman who recently moved here. It was still in the crate when I bought it. He actually had a few motors in his garage, two rb25s, a dismantled 2jz non-vvti, and a complete 1j-vvti which I bought. I almost went LSX but I wanted to keep it JDM, now that I think about it, a diesel turbo would’ve been pretty sweeeeeeeet. Anyways after I got the 1j I let it sit in the garage for a bit. I figured I could buy a r154 later, not knowing how much they have gotten since they’re so sought after. Before I started the swap I wanted to start doing things to the chassis. When I bought it I thought it were the coolest looking car you’d see, like mad max style. I loved how it looked. But deep down I felt like the car wasn’t something I created. Like when I would get compliments, I felt like I was driving someone else’s project, if that makes sense. So I bought airdam/front bumper/Fender mirrors and loved the way it turned out. Made a bracket for a K-sport hydraulic handbrake. (don't mind the interior, after this swap i really need to fix this lol) (Took this for you guys after motor was out) Bought new wheels/zg flares Atari 15x10.5 thanks to my buddy in Reno, I bought his old set-up. I knew with the 1j, I would need more meat on my tires than just the 8". Or maybe thats what I told myself to justify buying his clean wheels lol. Gave him a clear coat and added this One Piece Anime sticker (I decided to dedicate this car to my nephews favorite anime character Sanji). I think it looks pretty cool, I feel like its kinda different. I like different. After I felt like the Rusted chassis was ready for some HP loving, I started sourcing out motor components. Went to Arizona for the rear sump oil pan, since the jzx100s come front. Hit up drift motion for some preventive maintenance parts, and did more research for this s**t show I was going to bring onto myself lol. So when I was searching around I found countless info on the transmissions you could use over the R154. I knew I didn't want to pay for the expensive tranny I found to be not the smoothest, so I looked into the CD009, 300zx transmission, and w58(this would've been a mistake in the long run I feel). I was practically sold on the CD009, a buddy went with this transmission and told me how good this was. But, and this was a big but, I didn't want to have to mill anything down. I ended up stumbling across something interesting on the CLUBLEXUS forum and found some info on the Aisin Ar5 transmission out of a Solstice/Sky. I kind of laughed at first, I didn't think it possible, but after doing some intense reading. I’ve found it’s a new and improved R154. Lol shifts like butter because its newer, can handle just about as much torque, and I don't have to mill down the bellhousing. So I sourced one out for cheap down the road in Cali. I bought it from the 2007 Saturn sky, with the inter-trim design. If you want to go this route try and find a one pre 2006, or you’re going to have to make a bracket like it did. Which isn’t bad it just adds a few more steps. So I had to switch from the solstice bell housing, to a 1j to r154 bell housing. It bolted right up. I would much rather do that than have to mill down my bellhousing, I did however have to dremmel my input shaft down just a few mm. Back to drift motion for some tranny components; custom pilot bearing, w58 pressure plate, w58 lightened flywheel, custom un-sprung clutch disc, rear main seal, etc. etc. This tranny/engine swap is getting pretty popular they were saying, I was on a waiting list for the custom Clutch disc for almost a month. I must say after buying the transmission, new clutch components, and even sourcing out a R200. I was still under the price of a used R154. So I bought a OBX LSD unit. After my swap is in I’ll switch to the upgraded bolts and washers. Since I had down time, I started to make brackets out of wood, big thanks to RUSSJZ-FED. I didn’t want to get stuck using the CX-racing mounts, not knowing how far I needed the motor. If you have seen this swap done before in this chassis please copy a link. I’m interested to see where it plays out. Anyways made my running mounts out of wood, and used the XJS mounts that Russ had suggested. I thought I would be sneaky and buy some 1jz swap brackets for the block/transmission for A 240sx off of Ebay. Figured it would save me time and I could always fabricate whatever I needed off of what was already made. -__- that was the wrong mistake. Out of all three parts I received, only the driver side mount worked lol. I then tried to get them to send me at least a replacement passenger side mount, which they were but they informed me that all their mounts are already premade. So do not buy this item from them, it will frustrate you and waste your time!! So I am at a point where I believe I’m ready to take the motor out and the new motor in. That old motor Is as heavy as crap, jeez inline 6 cast-iron block lol, it’s a wonder how they made these motors. Ended up selling my motorset to my buddy up the street, now I have more funds for more dumbs lol. Cleaned up my wiring a bit, since I had the motor out, and had hardwired my turn signals and my headlights. Started to put the new motor in and the catalytic converter was so in the way, so I cut it off. Lol. Not going to need that anymore. I got all my parts for the gearbox bolted in and torqued down. Took a couple of pics for you guys to see what it looks like. So at this point I am far enough in this swap to feel like it'll be a full build thread and not the start of one. When I have time this weekend I am going to start making bridges from the motor to the chassis and see about how I need to make the tranny mount. I do however travel a bit for work, so it may take days for updates. All input is welcome, thanks for checking this thread out fellas.

Did you already mount your motor mounts without the transmission?

No i am still working on the swap. Just as far the gear box goes, Ive done quiet a bit of reading on different options and the Solstice Ar5 transmission (Newer R154) is what i plan on. I am only going for a minor bpu swap, i'd be happy with 350-450whp. Ive been watching your thread tho keep up the good work my man, what clutch/flywheel set up did you go with?

im also doing a 1j swap in a 74'. I was going to go with the cd009 gearbox, but after doing some reading I've been leaning towards the Solstice Ar-5.

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but were you able to finish this build?

Nice!! I thank both of you guys for the use of MDF wood first to make mounts

What transmission and ecu did you use?

Did you ever figure this out I'm literally having the exact same issue

I love to see/hear a good running 7m..good luck with build

Anymore updates? Do you need to extend wires and/or splice?

Ever thought about upgrading to a emanage blue ecu? Your using the na harness as well right?

hows that project coming? Sounds interesting.

Im very jealous of your garage lol

I have some unused mckinney sr mounts in my garage im getting rid of if you want 350 plus how ever much shipping is

I have some zg flares kit im trying to get rid of pm me if your interested Thanks

I have a 1974 260z im trying to sale

I have some, pm if you are still looking

I just bought the harness last week, monday, yury said it takes about two to three weeks since they make them upon order.. So I havent gotten the harness in my possesion yet. With this build I try and figure things out before hand so when I do have it, im not breaking things or going circles. The harness isnt a complete harness either, it doesnt come with a trans harness because when I had asked if it came with, he said it was another 90 dollars. Sorry bro but ill admitt wiring isnt my strong point, and I know it. Hence the reason I bought a harness from wiring specialties. So I dont have to worry about it. I know it comes with a few wires that are gonna need to be wired up by me, and I know he will have everything labeled. I even asked if he could put in directions because of my illeterate wiring skills. Im not buying a new speedomet right now because I figured I dont need it right now. Other than the exhaust manifold, and turbo back the car is going to be all stock. And as budget friendly as I can make it. It would be awesome if you could make a build thread of the transmission harness. I think I speak for many when I say it would be highly appreciated Thanks

I've bought the wiring harness from wiring specialist. And found out it didn't come with a transmission harness. I don't know if you remember but we had this convo before, because if I would had bought my motor with a harness I'd just gone ahead and sent you my harness. The only thing i don't want to do is go out and buy a transmission harness for the z if i don't need it

It's a diagram I had found from another thread on a different site. I was just wondering if that was accurate because I was going to wire it directly like shown in the diagram. I don't really understand it but i was wondering if i used a fuse block could i just wire everything (alternator, starter, ignition switch, ecu, etc etc.) into the block and plug it directly to the battery?

Schweet!! Thank you very much my man. I can take the heat, but being cold is something else, lol