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First of all, congratulations on being one of the first Datsuns with this engine. I'm a big fan, although I may be staying L series/diesel crank stroker (you might change my mind lol). I've also got a 510 that's getting an unusual swap, which I will start a channel myself soon. I've been building engines for a long time, I just wanted to share some experience about using engine building engines, particularly head gaskets. I've been down the route of steel gaskets, copper gaskets and back to composites. My choice of gasket is now composite, with ARP head studs. Reason being is that I look at head gaskets as a fuse: do you want the fuse to blow or the whole circuit? ARP head studs does an amazing job, but the best thing imo is to allow the head gaskets to be the weak point. Just an observation from my experiences.

So did bro completed his project?

where did you get the spare parts..., like kit of gaskets???

Hey bro! How is the project going? I came across this one not that long ago, as I plan to do an insane, scratch that, stupid build someday, and I hoped to have some "guidance" to the process haha. I wanna put one of those engines in my MR2-S, which is just plain stupid, I know. How has the project been progressing lately? Have you succeeded with a lot? Have you succeeded getting the crank Billet Forged? Have you decided on the 2 ECUs yet, or will you do more programming and go for a singular ECU? How has the wiring gone for you? Are you still working on the project, or has it been left to sit due to personal circumstances? I hope youre doing well regardless. Hope to hear from you one day! Take care.

Please bro. When you can. Let us know how the ptoject is going. It will help me to do mine. Thanks. Godspeed. 😊

Hi, are you in Arizona? I just ordered a 1GZ for my Cobra project and Im in Tempe. How is the progress. Time flys and I know I take more pictures than video.

Are you able to fit the front sump oil pan over the cross member? You mention something about the engine just clearing but I couldn't find any actual imagery in your videos. I think the l28 comes with a mid engine sump, so does some of the 2jz.

Beautiful Engine r u using Hartley engines ?

Man you didn't show us shit

Buddy! Please give us some update on the build 🙏

Hey There, I was in the process of doing the same thing. Did you find out on how to do the motor mounts or electrical connections? How did the engine fit, was it snug

Any update on this beaut?

Did the engine ever get finished?

I know its a late comment - but what is the distance from the rear of the engine, the bellhousing face, to the front of the engine, the front of the pulleys? Im (like a few hundred others out here!) are thinking about repowers, but there is nowhere, anywhere on the net about the actual sizes of the engine. I've been watching your videos with great interest though. Bravo.

Posted a comment on another video, it sounds like your far along with your engine rebuild, but XAT Racing here stateside is a good source.

Hello.What is the diameter of the pistons at 1GZ?

Good job brother. Very instructive with patience, as it should be. Thank you. 🙏

good this video exists becaus i ripped mine apart in 2 hours to the last main bearring XD i wont reuse anything so thats why i threw most of it away but its a good brainstorming thing for the coolant lines

I saw on a prior episode you are located on utah, and i am been planning doing the same on mine will be really sick if i could add you on instagram and if i get lucky probably see your car in person!! Im your fan!! Lol

Highly underrated i love the effort man! Keep it up!

Whats going on with the V12 datsun ?

What size did you use on your headlights

one last question, just need your opinion. i wish to put this in a heavy van. the engine it has only a 1/3 of the horse power and a 1/3 of the tourqe of the toyota v12. The v12 would not struggle with the van would it?

thank you alot.

i have a odd question. how wide is the engine. I want to fit one in a van so have a few size restrictions.thanks

My goal is to buy a 2jzgte 1gzfe s85 and ls3 and build all 4 of them. I just wanna have the flex of owning a i6 v8 v10 and v12. If I could I'd buy the 1lr-gue over the s85 but that would be expensive asf and leave an lfa in the trash

I have a mk2 supra that I plan on swapping one of these Into

So if i may ask where did u get this motor from😄

I'm only just getting to your channel, but I subbed for when you do get back to your project. At some point I'll be starting my own and I'm determined to use one of these v12s. You have the most content so far on this particular motor pretty much anywhere on the internet so I appreciate you posting when you can. Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing some updates eventually!

Did you get manual for the v12

one of the most underrated engines in the world

I miss your v12 Datsun story

people put 1200 hp on the oem crankshaft and you want to make a billet one? xD i mean surely nice if you have the money left

Hi, did you manage to find forged rods? I am looking for the std rods specs. C/c, small end id, width. Big end I'd, width

Any updates on the build??? Looking forward to see it

I'd probably go with tan, camel, or white, but keep it largely to a single color, at least for the seats. I like for my seats to have relatively minimal color changes in the panels, though having a different color for the stitching is totally fine. As for the rest of the interior, I'd probably borrow heavily from the 300ZX and cover halfway up the car in carpet for a relatively cheap sound dampening effect.

The 1GZ-FE may be one of the best ways to use up the unnecessarily long engine bay of the Datsun Z cars. Smooth as glass, quick revving, and a sound that shames some supercars. Only downside is that finding replacement parts is basically impossible and headers and intake runners can be a real pain to sort out because of how many pipes you're having to deal with.

I love to see that little tercel go! Hoping to bring my tercel to some Utah gambler events this year

Hey, I'm putting together two Toyota V12s, I wanted to check if you had the rods put in production yet, and if the custom crank quote was too crazy ?

I wasn’t sure if you were still workin on this baby, I’m glad you still have it.

You gotta love the exotic V10’s and V12’s

Love this. I'd love to put this in a kit car at some point. At this stage would you say that it's a pretty reliable motor?.

Eager to see this all come together. Any details on pistons, rods and especially valve train that you can share? Thanks!

Thanks for the update! who are you using to make your head gaskets? I’m also building one and still need to source it. There’s one person online who sells them in South Africa but has no contact info other than a phone number haha

Good luck with it buddy- looking forward to seeing your progress. Thanks for the videos.

What is the most Toyota engine i can make a higher power with a higher reliability ?

Can’t wait to see this build running on the streeta

Keep it going you can do it

The red suspension is going to look so sick! Can’t wait to see this thing painted

It looks fantastic can't wait to see the paint job the red color for the suspension and turned out great keep up the good work look forward to seeing your progress .