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3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Sat, 23 July 2005 16:22
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Hey Everyone,
Im new to this forum,my friend told me to check it out coz I've just ran into some problems with my Toyota Harrier or in Australia known as the Lexus RX300..Well the engines busted,and i was just wondering if a 3UZ-FE would fit into it.Has anyone done this swap yet? Thanks for your help.
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Sat, 23 July 2005 17:49
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haha no one would have done this swap on here because no one could afford a 3uz!
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Sat, 23 July 2005 18:09
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How much does a 3UZ cost?But do you think its a possible swap?
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Sun, 24 July 2005 02:26
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Well if it's either the FWD or 4WD variant i'd say you are going to have a tough time geting it to work.
At the moment the 3uz is only available in the lexus SC, GS and ls 430 here but none of these use 4wd drivetrain.
In the states the Tundra's got 2uzfe's and are 4x4's so you would need to aquire a gearbox from one of those puppies if you want to run 4x4, as im sure there isn't much here.
However, if your rx300 is FWD, i don't think there are any FWD option gearboxs.
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2005/tundra/specs_4 x4.html
3uzfe is best suited for RWD 
And pricing? probably $10K plus.
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Sun, 24 July 2005 02:39
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Its the RX330 (unless you have older model), and its basically an AWD Camry.
3UZ aint gonna fit in there without MAJOR work.
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Sun, 24 July 2005 02:55
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there is an rx300, we didnt get it here.
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Mon, 25 July 2005 13:38
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Ive got an RX300(back in Malaysia) and I havent seen any here in Australia...Its a 4wd...Any other thoughts about other engine apart from the original that could fit in this car?Or should i still keep the 3UZ-FE option in mind?
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Mon, 25 July 2005 13:45
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Its a FWD 4WD dude.
No 3UZ is gonna fit in there without SERIOUS $$$
Quickest upgrade would be to swap the 1MZ-FE for a VVTi 3MZ-FE
Or get the MZ TRD Supercharger.
Not sure if it clears everything in RHD vehicles though, as its made for the US market.
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Tue, 26 July 2005 12:22
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say if money was not a problem for this conversion..I just wanna know whether its possible to make the car go smoothly for everyday drive and stuff...
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Tue, 26 July 2005 12:29
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Anything can be done with an open check book dude.
But I don't know if the RX300 engine bay is big enough for the 3UZ, and how long the diffs/gearbox will handle 50% extra torque.
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Tue, 26 July 2005 12:33
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Yeah see thats the kind of stuff I want to find out..I mean if someone knows about that and says its been done before and stuff then i wanna go ahead with it...Appreciate your replies though Cruzsida.thanks.keep em coming.
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Tue, 26 July 2005 12:40
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I don't know of ANY UZ motors running in a FWD setup yet.
So no, it hasn't been done, and nothing similar.
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Tue, 26 July 2005 12:41
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Alrite then...Looks like im just gonna have to go for other options...Thanks
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Re: 3UZ-FE into Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX
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Tue, 26 July 2005 12:43
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