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Lexus V8 - el_bandido - 06-09-2019
Cool. I don't want to end up buying coilovers and then have to get another set because the front is off balance. Keep this updated, I'm drooling already
Lexus V8 - reco2k - 06-09-2019
el_bandido Cool. I don't want to end up buying coilovers and then have to get another set because the front is off balance. Keep this updated, I'm drooling already
I will look carefully into weighting before i buy them and make sure i can get the front stiff enough to hold the extra weight well, i will keep it up to datw but its gonna take a little while due to funds :-)
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Lexus V8 - el_bandido - 06-09-2019
I hear that. Got my eye on a facelift LS400 near by that would make a nice donor car. It can't weigh THAT much more than a 1g-fe can it?
Lexus V8 - reco2k - 06-09-2019
el_bandido I hear that. Got my eye on a facelift LS400 near by that would make a nice donor car. It can't weigh THAT much more than a 1g-fe can it?
Well depends on the weight of the gearbox the engine weighs 180kg and the 1uzfe and gearbox weighs 220kg from what i just found out so it actually doesn't way anymore really as the standard box will easily be 30kg + :-)
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Lexus V8 - el_bandido - 06-09-2019
bonus. I think I've found myself a donor car as well actually
Lexus V8 - reco2k - 06-09-2019
Nice work :-) the more people doing the conversion the cheaper we can get the parts :-)
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Lexus V8 - el_bandido - 06-09-2019
I was going to go for a 1JZ-GTE vvti swap, but I reckon it will actually be cheaper (and lighter) to put the v8 in, considering I only want about 350 bhp. Plus I've completely fallen in love with the sound of V8's over the past few months.
What are you actually planning to do to fit the R154 by the way? The thor kit is insanely expensive, but it does include an uprated clutch and whatnot.
Lexus V8 - toxo - 06-09-2019
It may appear cheaper but don't be deceived... there isn't a straightforward way to get the manual gearbox onto it. The 3S-GTE flywheel idea isn't right.
Lexus V8 - el_bandido - 06-09-2019
Even with the thor conversion kit I reckon it would be cheaper than a 1jz swap. Plus you don't have to worry about an intercooler or faffing about with turbochargers to hit 350 horse.
Lexus V8 - el_bandido - 06-09-2019
Right, another question - are you going to be putting a fuel return line in?