Back in the Batcave, the glorious heart was enbalmed and fermented with the addition of some shorty headers
The new host takes its position for surgery and spiritual reincarnation.
some gentle persuasion sees the all alloy engine snugly in the chassis behind the front turrets and low in the bay. Custom front suspension was required to compensate for the new lower weight and its distribution.
The alchemy continues as the 100 wire Lexus ECU is entwined with the JZA80 shell, a glorious roar rings through the cave as the beast is re ignited in its new body.
Plumbing Piping, wiring and mounting issues were systematically resolved, and small improvements to perfomance were made where possible.
The transplant is complete, this picture gives an idea how the UZ engine transforms the weight distribution and balance of the JZ chassis.
Still in rude health after 197000 road miles and 2 years of nitrous oxide fueled mayhem, the exhaust horn sounded as the full power was unleashed.
Thus, flown by night from the bat cave, A Bad Romance began.....