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1UZ-FE V8 Engine with 1998 Lexus GS 400 Wrapper - $1,234 (S Boulder)
Broadway near Table Mesa
make / manufacturer:
Lexus / Toyota
model name / number:
1UZ-FE GS 400
size / dimensions:
4.0 Liter
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So I have a 1998 Lexus GS 400 whose body/chassis/interior is showing some age, but it has a beast of an engine - the venerable and coveted 1UZ-FE (see more details below) that runs as smooth as silk.
So here's the only catch to me selling this - I need to have *some* vehicle that runs to trade in for an EV. I was going to simply trade the Lexus, though I'd hate for this great engine to just be scrapped. So whether you want the whole car or just the engine, whatever deal we work out it needs to result in me still having a suitable trade vehicle at the end (it can be a total beater...just needs to run). So that prob means some kind of trade car plus cash, but I'm willing to be creative (esp if there's a Honda Element in the mix w/some good door panels!)
Fyi, most of the components in the Lexus still work just fine - it starts/runs/drives nicely. Battery, alternator, transmission, power brakes, A/C, heat, power steering, power windows/sunroof/seats/mirrors are all a-ok. It could be fixed back up to 100% and prob run for a few hundred thousand more miles. It can be your commuter/grocery getter during the week and then your drift car for the wknd!
Or part it out for your needs if you prefer.
Read on about the engine and then let me know if you're interested and/or have any other ideas...
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The Toyota 1UZ-FE is a legendary 4.0-liter, 32-valve DOHC V8 gasoline engine produced from 1989 to 2002. Debuting in the original Lexus LS 400, it is famous for its incredible refinement, bulletproof reliability, and frequent use in performance and drift engine swaps.
Core SpecificationsConfiguration: 90° V8, 4-stroke cycle, naturally aspirated
Displacement: 3,968 cc (242 cu in)
Bore & Stroke: 87.5 mm × 82.5 mm
Valvetrain: 32-valve DOHC (Double Overhead Cam), 4 valves per cylinder
Power Output (1998–2002): Features Toyota's Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i), a 10.5:1 compression ratio, and coil-on-plug ignition. Power jumped to 290 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.
Key Design Highlights:
Aluminum Build: Features an aluminum cylinder block and cylinder heads with cast-iron cylinder liners. This lightweight construction (weighing roughly 364 lbs) keeps mass low.
Bottom-End Strength: Designed with a forged steel crankshaft, cross-bolted main bearing caps, and forged steel connecting rods. This heavily over-engineered bottom end makes it extremely popular for forced induction and racing applications.
Timing Mechanism: Uses a timing belt rather than a timing chain.
Legendary Refinement: Born out of Toyota's secretive "Project F1" luxury car initiative, the engine is lauded for astonishingly low vibration and noise levels, capable of exceeding hundreds of thousands of miles with simple maintenance.
Explore more enthusiast discussions and modification guides on the DRIFTED 1UZ-FE Motor Guide(https://www.drifted.com/1uzfe/) or read a detailed breakdown of its development on the CarBuzz 1UZ Engine Feature (https://carbuzz.com/1uz-engine-toyota-lexus-v8/)
One last little teaser is that the 1UZ-FE engine can and has been FAA certified for aircraft, so don't let your imagination be constrained by just roadgoing applications ;-)