3rz-fe Turbo Ae71, 2.7 liters of goodnessss Options

[Stixy]

I don’t think I have ever been asked a question so many times when people ask me if I’m going to put a 4AGE or a 3SGE, “why would you put a Hilux donk in an AE71” Good point.
So after hours of research and a few helpful words of wisdom I have come to the conclusion that a 3RZ-FE (2.7 ltr, 4cyl) Hilux motor is the one for my old girl.

Plans: basically I will be aiming to make a quick, reliable streeter that will occasionally see the odd strip run an maybe a power cruse or two.
Backing up to the 3RZ will be a W58 box with strengthened 1st 2nd 3rd so hopefully we don’t have too much stripping, Dog gears would have been nice but after talking to a few people it at various transmission specialists it seems it is very hard to get them for the w58.

From the box to the diff I will be looking into getting an aftermarket tail shaft, as for the diff i am still undecided, I have been told to just go with the Tarago diff but I have also been told to go with a Hilux diff.....

As for stoppage and handling I am really really unsure, I was going to go with the s13 Silvia front en gear but as it widens the front end track of your car I have opted out for this setup, I don’t really want to drift it so the Silvia gear is out the windy man.
I have been thinking of maybe upgrading the front calipers and converting some AE86 struts to coilovers or then again I might just speak to the guys at AJPS.......

Bushing will all be replaced and new superpro urethane bushes will be pressed back in place along with new wheel bearings.

The 3rz will be getting all new internals with forged rods an pistons an while I'm down there the big end bearings will be replace too, valves and valve spring will all be upgraded as well, I will be looking at running a nice sized front mount intercooler (nothing wanky that says “look at me I have a turbo” and doesn’t attract too much heat).

All my creature comforts/interior will stay the way with the addition of a couple of gauges an a nice pair of seats.

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[cuzzo]

Are you planning on regoing this?

[_FNQ_rolla_]

I take it that you have discussed your plans with an engineer before you have even started, as it could save you a lot of $$$ and heartache.

All the best with your plans

[Trev]

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This post has been edited by Trev: Jul 30 2010, 10:07 AM

[SLW42]

Very nice choice of engine mate, the 3rz's are very under rated for what they are, as curly has proved and many people before him i'd imagine have proved they are a very capable motor, best of luck with it all, i wouldn't mind coming to have a wee sticky beak at this when you have the motor in the car. Best of luck, oh and for a diff selection have you ever considered a ef/el falcon diff? That is what i will be using in my ca18det ke70, all you would need to do would be to shorten the diff, as they already have disk brakes and a handbrake cable so you have the best of both worlds all in one diff . Cheers Justin

[Stixy]

Are you planning on regoing this?

Hey mate, yes i will be registering it.

I take it that you have discussed your plans with an engineer before you have even started, as it could save you a lot of $$$ and heartache.

All the best with your plans

Hey, yeah i have spoken with an engineer.

Very nice choice of engine mate, the 3rz's are very under rated for what they are, as curly has proved and many people before him i'd imagine have proved they are a very capable motor, best of luck with it all, i wouldn't mind coming to have a wee sticky beak at this when you have the motor in the car. Best of luck, oh and for a diff selection have you ever considered a ef/el falcon diff? That is what i will be using in my ca18det ke70, all you would need to do would be to shorten the diff, as they already have disk brakes and a handbrake cable so you have the best of both worlds all in one diff . Cheers Justin

hey Justin, no i haven't thought of using an EF/EL diff, good call though thanks.
yeah mate more than welcome to have a look when its done or when ever mate.

Cheers, Ben



Trav, my words exactly mate, i have actually spoken with curly and been to see that weapon of mass destruction......

This post has been edited by Stixy: Jul 30 2010, 08:15 AM

[ke70dave]

sounds like an interesting build mate!

give me a yell if you need a hand swinging some spanners!

[curly]

As we have talked about ealier, i would definately talk to an engineer before you start spending money, if you do it then use the excuse of " well he did it " you could be in for a huge shock, what was legal and what is legal are completely two different things, TALK TO AN ENGINEER, Plan it properly

[Undertaker_is_th...]

As we have talked about ealier, i would definately talk to an engineer before you start spending money, if you do it then use the excuse of " well he did it " you could be in for a huge shock, what was legal and what is legal are completely two different things, TALK TO AN ENGINEER, Plan it properly

good words there rod and yea this should be an awsome build good luck and hope there its another one on the road as justin has mentioned i 2 have seen and been in rods corolla and damm words can not describe this efforts he has gone to to build his every time i see it that car amazes me

[cuzzo]

Wouldnt have thought this engine is legal in a rolla.

[SLW42]

Wouldnt have thought this engine is legal in a rolla.

WHY???

[oh what a nissan...]

If an ae71 weighs over approx 1070kg it will be fine. weight of vehicle x 2.5.

[cuzzo]

If an ae71 weighs over approx 1070kg it will be fine. weight of vehicle x 2.5.

Which equals 2675.

From what i understand the 3rzfe is a 2.7L then + a turbo

3RZ-FE

The 3RZ-FE is a 2.7 L (2693 cc) I4 version built in Japan. Bore is 95 mm and stroke is 95 mm. Output is 150 hp (112 kW) at 4800 RPM with 177 ft·lbf (240 N·m) of torque at 4000 RPM. This engine features twin, chain-driven balance shafts. It has four valves per cylinder and DOHC. Valve adjustment is by shim over bucket.

This post has been edited by cuzzo: Aug 1 2010, 10:16 AM

[oh what a nissan...]

sorry, my maths is bad.... 1080kgs then, that is with a turbo, without a turbo it is weight x 3.

If the car is over 1100 kg it is sweet by lots, as the rules of obove 1100 kgs are different.

[curly]

can anyone confirm the the weight of a ae71 auto sedan