The cost of the work is 80,000 rubles.
The cost of registration is 45,000 rubles.
In addition to GAZelles, we install Japanese engines in: Volkswagen Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, IVECO and other cars. We will help you legalize the conversion of your car. Possibility of installing gas equipment. When installing LPG, you get significant savings on fuel (up to 50%), there is no loss of power when using LPG of the 4th generation. Also, LPG of the 4th generation does not “dry out” the engine, and given the poor quality of gasoline, you significantly extend the service life motor.
Example of a GAZelle 1JZ-GE swap (No. 1) Example of a GAZelle 2JZ-GE swap (No. 2) Example of a GAZelle swap NEXT 1UZ-FE (No. 3) Example of a GAZelle 2JZ-GE swap (No. 4) Example of a GAZelle 2JZ-GE swap (electronic panel) (No. 5) Example of swap Sobol 1KZ-TE 4WD (No. 6) Example of swap GAZelle 2JZ-GE (No. 7) Example of swap GAZelle 5VZ-FE (No. 8) Example of swap GAZelle 2JZ-GE (No. 9) Example of swap GAZelle 2JZ-GE (No. 10) Example of a GAZelle swap 2JZ-GE (No. 11) Example of a GAZelle swap 2JZ-GE (No. 12)
Author: Dmitry_swap The GAZelle has become a symbol of new times and new commodity-money relations. It symbolizes small and medium-sized businesses, and there is simply no replacement for it in this price segment. In terms of profitability, GAZelle is in first place from Kamchatka to the Carpathians.
But it also has disadvantages that you cannot always solve with your own hands. First of all, this is the lack of a sensible, efficient diesel engine, but this problem can be solved with the help of a contract engine from Japan.
You can always replace the engine. Here the question is not even about registration, but about profitability. The cost of a new imported engine is another GAZelle, so this option is eliminated. An engine from disassembly is also a rather dangerous option, because no one knows what it went through. Therefore, there is a simple and so far the only reliable way to install a Japanese gasoline engine in a GAZelle. Another name for this is GAZelle swap. This is a contract engine.
This term began to be heard quite recently, but the opportunity to buy a contract motor has always been there. This is a unit that has mileage in the States, Europe or Japan, but is subject to contractual obligations. That is, when buying a contract motor, we receive a guarantee that it will last a certain amount of time without capital. This means that we buy a completely legally clean engine with all possible documents, payment of customs duties and all specified attachments, including the gearbox. This is a legal engine, not one purchased from a suspicious disassembly site, and it comes with a full package of documents for registration with the traffic police.
In addition, we can be sure that: - the engine was filled only with high-quality fuel and operated on excellent oils; — the engine has not been serviced on the lap or in the garage; there are normal workshops for this in Japan; — the engine was serviced strictly according to regulations, since a Japanese would rather commit hara-kiri than miss a scheduled oil change; - as a result, a high service life, maintainability and Japanese build quality, and not a Chinese license.
Experience has shown that several Toyota and Nissan models have become the most recent and most suitable diesel engines; Mitsubishi in this company is represented by only two engines. So, if we talk about Toyota, these are 1jz, 2jz, 5vz, 1uz, Nissan is also represented by a whole line of engines: TD27T, TD27ETI, QD32ETI and QD32T. These engines are installed on Terrano, Pathfinder, Patrol SUVs and on Urvan and Caravan minibuses. Initially, these engines were developed for boats and military water transport, so you can imagine the potential they have.
The TD series engines have a cast iron cylinder head. This suggests that the motor is very resistant to overheating and cold, it warms up perfectly, and cracks between the valve seats are excluded in its head.
On Nissan diesels, the camshaft is gear driven. It is a little noisier than a belt one, but in terms of reliability it has no equal. Now you don’t have to change the camshaft drive belts or restore the gas distribution mechanism in the event of a belt break. The motors are structurally simple and well maintained, without acrobatics and additional complex pullers. These engines are economical. So, on a tented GAZelle the consumption is about 10 liters per hundred. The ETI series engines are equipped with an electronically driven high-pressure fuel pump, the reliability of which has been proven over the years. The T series has a mechanical injection pump, and this makes it reliable, easy to adjust and operational even in the event of an electronics failure. These are just some points that are not described in the technical specifications, and are most important for domestic consumers.
Conversion of Gazelles is becoming increasingly popular.
Contract engines have opened the way to life for many companies that have established connections with foreign partners and are ready to completely, turnkey, replace the GAZelle engine and gearbox with Japanese units. The service will become more popular the more GAZelles approach the 50 thousand km mark, because the price of an internal organ transplant is comparable to the price of a new Cummins engine. Some compensation for the operation may be the sale of old gearboxes and the original gasoline engine. One way or another, prices in Moscow for installing a three-liter 105-horsepower QD32ETI engine with an Atlas gearbox are about 250 thousand rubles, and the same kit, but with a 2.7-liter TD series engine, is 10-15 thousand cheaper. In addition to the GAZelle, engine installation is also carried out on Sobol and UAZ cars.
In addition, it is possible to install both manual and automatic transmissions. Also in some cases it is necessary to make changes to the rear gearbox.
Gasoline costs
- — 1JZ 10-15 liters
- — 2JZ 12-17 liters
- — 1UZ 15-20 liters (this is a 4 liter V8 that easily drags 4 tons at a speed of 140 km/h)
Data
The owner of a Gazelle buys a new 405 engine every year, since the engine simply “dies”, while the mileage is 120-130 thousand km. The price of the new 405 ranges from 112 to 140 thousand rubles, depending on the region.
Japanese engines are very unpretentious and in fact only need to change the oil and filters. It is also worth noting the improvement in vehicle dynamics, because an increase in engine power entails faster acceleration from zero, as well as improved dynamics when driving even on the longest hills. Comfortable control. An optimally selected gearbox will ensure easier handling of your car. Units from Japanese companies are famous for their reliability, which means they will not cause you unnecessary trouble.
Video review of a Gazelle with a 2JZ-GE engine from Academician.
Stung "one and a half"
A short introductory test of the converted lorry made it clear why their owners are so happy. Until the engine starts, the only things that confuse the interior of the converted GAZelle are the unusual automatic transmission selector in place of the “poker” and the absence of a clutch pedal. Therefore, instead of using the clutch when starting, I depress the brake pedal and... Oh, miracle! Instead of the usual sluggish activation of the starter, the smooth bass of a perfectly balanced multi-cylinder engine comes from under the hood. Without spinning up to 2.5–3 thousand rpm, the JZ does not allow itself to be identified by its sound. And the silence in the cabin, which is not typical for the Nizhny Novgorod “one and a half”, and the lack of vibrations first makes you look at the tachometer needle to make sure whether the engine is running.
An example of one of the replacements (SWAP) for 1JZ-GE
In the end, what's done
: - replacing the native Ulyanovsk engine with a Japanese 1JZ-GE - the original panel was left and synchronized - the original speed sensor is synchronized with the Japanese engine - a temperature sensor is connected - a tachometer is connected - the manifold and exhaust pipe are welded - a new required length of the driveshaft is made - new mountings for the airbag are made and boxes - all electrical is connected
Approximately 130 thousand rubles were spent on the purchase of an engine, spare parts, etc.
First start of the 1jz engine on Sobol.
Removing the original engine.
Delivery of engine for replacement 1jz-ge.
It is necessary to convert the collector into one pipe, and also synchronize the original speed sensor.
The 1jz-ge engine is installed, connected to the system.
The final stage of installing the jz engine.
Electrical work.
The final stage.
The replacement of the Sobol engine with the Japanese 1jz-ge engine has been completed.
Author: Dmitry_swap
Owner reviews and prices
The average price with the installation of a Toyota engine is 165,000 rubles.
Alexander, 41 years old, Armavir: “I recently decided to replace the Cummins engine with a unit from Toyota. Now there are no malfunctions, all elements work properly. Average fuel consumption has decreased and vehicle power has increased. The engine itself is easy to maintain, I recommend it.”
Leonid, 33 years old. Yekaterinburg: “The main advantage of such an engine is the reduction in diesel fuel consumption. From 22 liters per 100 km, this figure dropped to 13 liters. The replacement took about two weeks. I decided to entrust this matter to specialists; the whole procedure cost 180,000 rubles. I changed the engine about six months ago.”
Another GAZelle swap. Engine 2jz. Internal view - replacement of the selector and panel.
What if I'm not going to sell the car?
There is such a well-established expression among car enthusiasts - eternal car registration. It applies to vehicles that:
- restrictions have been imposed on registration actions by bailiffs or other authorities,
- changes have been made that are not registered or that cannot be registered: a more powerful engine, if an examination shows that it is unsafe to install it, guardrails and other parts.
In practice, in 2022, traffic police officers on the road very rarely check engine license plates. Therefore, if you do not plan to sell the car, but drive it until the end of its days, then you can actually install an engine of greater power and displacement. But know that technically this is illegal.
Installation of 1UZ-FE on GAZelle NEXT
Recommendations for use
Please note: the pump that is produced for the Gazelle is stuffing box. Even the instruction manual does not recommend using it at speeds above 60 km/h. The fact is that at high engine speeds excess pressure arises - because of this, sooner or later the seal breaks through and a leak occurs. What is also important: after stopping the engine, the pump also performs the function of recirculating the coolant until it cools completely.
Of course, the main advantage of the Gazelle heater pump is its affordable cost. As already mentioned, leaks inevitably begin to occur over time. If you invest 2-3 times more money, you can order a higher quality analogue from the German Bosch, which does not have the above disadvantages. If someone thinks that an additional pump is a modern innovation for insulating the interior in winter, then this is far from the case. This solution is successfully used by owners of Lanos and other cars. Moreover, many German manufacturers equip their equipment with an additional heater pump right off the assembly line.
If we summarize all the information presented in the review, we can conclude that the auxiliary heater pump is a simple and effective solution for heating the Gazelle’s interior in harsh climates. A correctly installed pump will promptly warm it up even during short trips when the engine cannot reach operating temperature. This is not only comfort, but also safety, since the glass also warms up in a short period of time and visibility improves.
The additional pump from Gazelle does its job well, but it is noisy. You can use more expensive analogues, but in any case it is necessary to periodically check the tightness of the system. Leaks can occur not only from standard components, but also from self-installed equipment.
Installation of a Japanese diesel engine Toyota 1KZ-TE 4WD on Sable.
Is it possible to make documents for a designer in Russia?
The main document for a car owner is the title. For foreign cars, it is issued at customs on the basis of a sales contract and payment receipts.
It will not be possible to import spare parts into the Russian Federation, assemble a car from them and operate it legally. Registration with the internal affairs bodies is carried out on the basis of PTS. In the absence of a document and registration of the vehicle in the traffic police, driving it on the roads of the Russian Federation is prohibited. The car will be confiscated from the owner and placed in an impound lot.
But the designer can serve as a good donor for your car.
We can help you buy a designer set from Japan, to do this, just fill out an application on our website, we will contact you as soon as possible and advise you in detail.
