LS400 questions

[galooph]

Had a fun day removing the axle and fuel tank I was initially just going to fit new bushes, do a few chassis repairs and weld up the rear arches before getting it back on the road.

I'm now thinking of taking my time to do a proper rebuild, getting an LS400 to use while the Surf is off the road, then swapping the 1UZ-FE in.

Am I right in thinking that any LS400 up to and including the 1997 model year is non-VVTi? Anything in particular to look out for in a donor LS, mileage etc?

Thanks!

Dan

[Albannach]

Get one with as much history and as low a mileage as you can and preferably without an immobiliser (they are a pain in the hoop to transplant).

I think there's a Lexurf coming up for sale soon...

[galooph]

Picked this up today -



It's going to be my daily drive for a while as I want to get the Surf's chassis cleaned up and painted. Having to work outside and having a dodgy back slows me down a bit, but it'll give me chance to research the swap and shakedown the engine a bit

I'm already catching up on lextreme.com and uzswap.com, lots of great info!

Dan

[M8WHR]

We will be building these about the same time. Best of luck.

Lexus looks good.

[zem_41]

Looks good mate how many miles ?

[galooph]

We will be building these about the same time. Best of luck.

Looks good mate how many miles ?

Thanks guys

It's done 148k miles, but it's got a full service history. Came with a new MoT with no advisories too, so I'm happy.

Starting to look into which exhaust headers to use. I've got a Rough Country 4-5" suspension lift and I'd like to avoid having to add a body lift as well!

Dan

[Albannach]

Soarer 'log' headers (with the flanges cut off and two bolt ones welded on) will give more clearance. I don't think any other 'off the shelf' ones fit without modifications.

[Albannach]

No body lift needs more than narrower headers.

[M8WHR]

Would there not be lack of clearance for the gearbox?

[galooph]

Soarer 'log' headers (with the flanges cut off and two bolt ones welded on) will give more clearance. I don't think any other 'off the shelf' ones fit without modifications.

From what I've read, I think these headers might be an option. Still tight though, I'm sure!

I don't mind adding a body lift, but want to keep it at a minimum. I guess the other alternative is to go the whole hog and swap to an SAS like animal did

Dan

[Albannach]

I can't comment on those headers. Remember, they may be built to clear things on a LHD vehicle, not a RHD one.

[BUSHWHACKER]

I have a pair of those Tundra headers here ready for number XI.

At first inspection, the collector flanges will definitely need cutting off, as they are angled towards the bulkhead, and a section of tube welding in to extend them down past the torsion bar's brackets.

[Karma Supra]

From what I've read, I think these headers might be an option. Still tight though, I'm sure!

I don't mind adding a body lift, but want to keep it at a minimum. I guess the other alternative is to go the whole hog and swap to an SAS like animal did

Dan

They certainly are nowhere near fitting 3rd gen...

I have a set spare if you want to try, - the flanges have been cut off though....

[galooph]

I have a set spare if you want to try, - the flanges have been cut off though....

I might just take you up on that, Karma!

There's a chap on yotatech who managed ok with Tundra headers - just needed to rotate the flanges a bit, see http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...l#post51199084

Bushwhacker playing with the Tundra headers as well is a good sign

Dan

[Albannach]

There's a chap on yotatech who managed ok with Tundra headers - just needed to rotate the flanges a bit,

Yep, but like I said; made to clear stuff on the wrong side...

They are quite pretty though