V8 conversion

[monsterz4]

Monster - it we be useing the Lexus auto box

How will that work with regards the 4 wheel drive? Could a manual box from the Toyota still be used, or would you have to try to find a donar car with manual box?

Cheers.

Mark

[BUSHWHACKER]

How will that work with regards the 4 wheel drive? Could a manual box from the Toyota still be used, or would you have to try to find a donar car with manual box?

Cheers.

Mark

You can adapt your manual 'box to the V8 , but the bellhousing will cost as much as another Lexus.

4X4 will stay the same as the Surf's transfer box bolts onto the back of the Lexus auto 'box.

It's documented in the modifications section by Dannyboy77.

[BUSHWHACKER]

cheers vince thanks for doing that!

No worries. I'll advertise it for parts on the Lexus owners club, site too.

[dannyboy77]

i remember when the lexus i bought looked like that till the pry bar and screw driver got a liking to it! i weighed mine in as looked at ebay and the like for shifting parts but didnt have the space to store all the bits just enough for the conversion! got £120 for it scap?????

[The Lovely Boyo]

Ross - you mentalist!

I cannot believe you are tearing that beauty apart lol

You should have spent a few weeks getting some use out of her before taking it apart.

Maybe see you on Sunday - I got a couple of Clio seats in The Gin Palace that should be in Growlers hands!



Hey Ross - forgot to say - had a petrol blast in the face when filling up just now - ahhhh what a glorious aroma - so much nicer than that smelly oily stuff other people use to power their junk.................

[Predictable Bob]

Would it be much hassle fitting the front seats into a 3rd Gen ?

[The Lovely Boyo]

Would it be much hassle fitting the front seats into a 3rd Gen ?

I have seen many threads of Toy seats going into other Toys - they seem to have very similar mounting (mountain?) points.

If the width is OK then I would think they will - Vince - get the measuring tape out!

[hiroler]

i did think when i went to collect the car it was a shame to destroy it, and it is very nice car to drive for its age.

However everytime i think that it just takes one look on you tube at vids like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s02-ISXvCto
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s02-ISXvCto
to change my mind!!

to be honest i would be supprised if the seats would fit in a surf they are huge arm chairs!!

[Albannach]

i did think when i went to collect the car it was a shame to destroy it, and it is very nice car to drive for its age.

However everytime i think that it just takes one look on you tube at vids like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s02-ISXvCto
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s02-ISXvCto
to change my mind!!

to be honest i would be supprised if the seats would fit in a surf they are huge arm chairs!!

You have a paste stutter.

[hiroler]

Grrr im ###### useless!! cant find the other link now! anyhow never mind it was a nice V8 sounding surf you get the idea!

[BUSHWHACKER]

Mine sounds like this.. (the drive-by part at the begining)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Sur...eature=related

[hiroler]

Been busy today stripping the lexus for all bits of any value. the engine and gearbox is out few bits of wireing to get out. then its the surfs turn for the Bushwhacker treatment!!

oh and on the way home i past the big 200K km!!

[steve s]

is the lex a good car or a crap one but with a great engine

[BUSHWHACKER]

is the lex a good car or a crap one but with a great engine

Google it. (LS400)

[The Lovely Boyo]

is the lex a good car or a crap one but with a great engine

Tut, tut

The LS400 is a GREAT car, one that re-wrote the book of luxury, affordable luxury. And slammed Mercedes in the USA in the process.