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Lexus V8 - reco2k - 06-09-2019
el_bandido 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.
Like i said before I have read a few threads and from the info I have found out the conversion isnt super difficult, there are a few different clutch and flywheel options an havent fully decided which one to go for, the VVti engine can easily get 350hp with nothing more than a decent exhaust system and intake, but it is worth changing the con rods in the later engine as they are quite weak, you can either get forged ones or replace them with a set from a pre 98 engine (non VVti) which are stronger
Lexus V8 - reco2k - 06-09-2019
P.s. yes it will need a fuel return line added but going to run new hoses anyway so wont be hard to add it to the system
Lexus V8 - el_bandido - 06-09-2019
Cool, can you do a write up of the fuel return when you fit it please!
Lexus V8 - reco2k - 06-09-2019
el_bandido Cool, can you do a write up of the fuel return when you fit it please!
Yeah, that will be one of the last things I do but I will write up everything as I do it :-)
Lexus V8 - sprinter2012 - 06-09-2019
:offtopic:
Do you still want that 1UZ-FE battery bar I posted for sale on the other side mate?
It's just clicked who you are, and why you wanted it with an IS...lol
Lexus V8 - reco2k - 06-09-2019
sprinter2012 :offtopic:
Do you still want that 1UZ-FE battery bar I posted for sale on the other side mate?
It's just clicked who you are, and why you wanted it with an IS...lol
Lol, totally forgot about that mate, that site is very quiet, yes I do think it will fit in nicely ;-) can you pm me you paypal details etc?
Lexus V8 - reco2k - 08-09-2019
Well the car is completely fixed from the damage and goes in for it's MOT tomorrow so fingers crossed all is well, took it for a quick drive today on some private roads and it ran smoothly, no knocks or bumps but think the rear pads have seen better days
Lexus V8 - reco2k - 09-09-2019
Woo it passed :-)
Got an advisory for the front discs being low and one of the rear shocks leaking, apart from that she is all good, VIC test is booked for Monday the 31st and already looking at coilovers instead of replacing the shock :-)
Lexus V8 - spud1973 - 11-09-2019
Oh your bad for my health :laugh: my missus now wants me to do a v8 is200 so gonna be watching this thread intently
Lexus V8 - James S - 11-09-2019
Look forward to reading your thread mate, how much experience at this sort of thing do you have? When funds allow I would like to do this conversion too. Have you had a quote for a drive in drive out conversion from Thor? Because this is beond my level of DIY! Lol!
Good luck with it!
