V8 conversion

[gwh200]

Vince, this conversion... Will it work in a pick up ?

[goodcat]

I honestly cant imagine why anyone would bother replacing a head if they can get that lot for two grand, AND sell their old engine / box on afterwards.

I'm sorely tempted! AND I have a good 3.0TD and 340F box to go!

Just thinking, the 3.0TD owner could probably claw back a grand if he was careful and patient. Engine, box, ECU and handful of Lex bits gotta be worth a grand on eBlag.

im way ahead of you mate!!
(well not really but thanks for convincing me! )

Vince fancy doing one for me in the new year?

[BUSHWHACKER]

Vince, this conversion... Will it work in a pick up ?

Yes., two or four wheel drive.

They would very wheel spinny though, no weight over the rear axle.

[BUSHWHACKER]

im way ahead of you mate!!
(well not really but thanks for convincing me! )

Vince fancy doing one for me in the new year?

Sure.
I'm going out on Febuary 14th though.

[goodcat]

Gulp!

cool xmas lights.

[goodcat]

Sure.
I'm going out on Febuary 14th though.

liah.

[gwh200]

Yes., two or four wheel drive.

They would very wheel spinny though, no weight over the rear axle.

I have acquired a very ropey mark 2 shell. The engine is fubar and the body work is bad, but only the bed. The chassis is fine, as is the drivetrain.
I intend cutting the arse of it and traybacking it.wouldn't take to long to make it half presentable...oh and definitely four wheel drive.

[BUSHWHACKER]

cool xmas lights.

Most of that loom is in the bin now!

[BUSHWHACKER]

I have acquired a very ropey mark 2 shell. The engine is fubar and the body work is bad, but only the bed. The chassis is fine, as is the drivetrain.
I intend cutting the arse of it and traybacking it.wouldn't take to long to make it half presentable...oh and definitely four wheel drive.

Easy peasy then.
The MK2 pick-up has a manual transfer box. (transmission needs to be in neutral to engage 4wd)

[captain_chaos]

You give me 2k plus your truck, in about four weeks I'll give you your truck back, cleaned inside and out, looking, sounding and performing better than ever, plus a boot full of bits (your old engine/transmission +Lexus bits and bobs, window motors etc) you could sell to get a few hundred quid back, plus whatever I can get for the Lexus shell.

With all those left over parts, wouldn't the surf engine go into the lexus shell? Maybe cut the back off the Lexus and line it out, make yourself a pick-up (or lex-up) See attached sketch...

[BUSHWHACKER]

With all those left over parts, wouldn't the surf engine go into the lexus shell? Maybe cut the back off the Lexus and line it out, make yourself a pick-up (or lex-up) See attached sketch...

hehehe!! I should have done that to the Lexus shell before the scrappy took it.

[captain_chaos]

hehehe!! I should have done that to the Lexus shell before the scrappy took it.

well it's an idea for when you get your next customer

[goodcat]

a couple of questions for ya Vince...... (sorry if they are dumb which im sure they are! lol)

1: will the new lex lump use the surf turbo? or is that not poss?
2: can i keep the surf auto box? or will it become a manual?
3: what other cars use the same 1UZ-FE engine?
4: whats the biggest problem to overcome in doing this conversion?
5: whats the deal with the dash? can the surf dask still be used or has it got to be something else? i.e gages?
cheers mate.
Jay.

[mack]

3: what other cars use the same 1UZ-FE engine?

according to wiki

1989-2000 Lexus LS 400/Toyota Celsior
1990-2002 Toyota Crown/Toyota Crown Majesta
1991-2000 Lexus SC 400/Toyota Soarer
1992-2000 Lexus GS 400/Toyota Aristo
Toyota MR2 Le Mans Car

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_UZ_engine

dunno about the rest

[BUSHWHACKER]

a couple of questions for ya Vince...... (sorry if they are dumb which im sure they are! lol)

1: will the new lex lump use the surf turbo? or is that not poss?
You do know the Lexus V8 is petrol, right?
There's no room to fit a turbo in the Surf's engine bay when the V8 is in there. A supercharger is possible though.

2: can i keep the surf auto box? or will it become a manual?
The Surf's auto 'box won't work with the Lexus ECU. I use the Lexus auto 'box adapted for 4wd.

3: what other cars use the same 1UZ-FE engine?
See Mack's post above.

4: whats the biggest problem to overcome in doing this conversion?
The oil filter location. Not much of a headache, more of an itch.

5: whats the deal with the dash? can the surf dask still be used or has it got to be something else? i.e gages?
The Surf's dash can be used, but it's prudent to get an auxillary temp gauge.

cheers mate.
Jay.

There we are.