BJ70 lexus swap

Big · Post by **Big** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:57 pm

as title says.. I'm transplating a lex rear sump into a BJ70 swb.. if you want to follow thread it is here
http://lextreme.com/forums/showthread.p ... #post73319

enjoy

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:37 pm

looks like a fun build mate

be good to see some pics here tho :wink:

Big · Post by **Big** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:52 pm

ohh ...ok..i'll double post to keep everyone happy..

Update.. just picked up my 34" swampers..off trademe..

My rear sump lexus has turned up in my garage..:O
Have used the OME respring kit + shocks..everything was replaced below chasis...
Currently repairing the passenger side break rotor as the wheel fell off in the weekend and I stuffed the rotor stopping... :oops:

Just need figure out how to post up pics on here..lol[/img]

Steve_t647 · Post by **Steve_t647** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:57 am

Sounds like an interesting project.

Just post the images to a internet shareing point and link them.

try this

http://offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php ... pic&t=4570

:wink:

Big · Post by **Big** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:05 pm

ok here she is in all her beauty...
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php

Before i butcher her..New engine
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php
New Tyres...
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php
New suspension upgrade to follow when i can take a pic..

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:53 pm

Big · Post by **Big** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:45 pm

lol thanks sadam.. :O

Big · Post by **Big** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:21 pm

Ordered the bell housing kit from CRS tonight..hope to get it in about 10 days time..

will post up when i get the bits..

basics · Post by **basics** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:01 pm

should be awsome when its done

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:23 pm

If you don't mind me asking how much was it from CRS? How come you didn't go with one of the setups on Trademe?

Matt.

Big · Post by **Big** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:26 pm

well it is $1500 aus and kit contains,

Flywheel
Clutch 10-10.5"
Pressure plate
spigot bearing
pivot point + fork
Bell housing
Extension to bell housing.

Now this is a Holden 1 ton clutch and is organic with can't remmebr either a 10" or 10.5" pressure plate..which is a good size for the lex.

I went for this for a few reasons..
1 - mainly being it is a whole kit and everything will just bolt up and work..no messing around
2 - considering the price of stuff off trademe..i couldn't do this for this amount if i tried.
3 - being bolt on cert is garanteed as I have already spoken to the low vol cert man abd seeing as i'm just maybe moving the engine mounts..cert is going to be a peice of cake..

The only reservaion i have is the clutch being organic and if it craps out..i jus have to change that..to a ceramic one..and maybe beef up the pressure plate if that fails but it should be able to handle stock power as CRS said this clutch and pressure plate can handle up around 650-700 hp and seeing as the lex is around 250 hp i got no reason to think this will fail..

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:15 am

Cool, will certainly make it all easy no doubt.

Ask them what pressure the plate is set to, anything less than 2000lbs will slip.

Matt.

Big · Post by **Big** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:07 pm

Pulled the mota today..had to measure up the input shaft dia,lengths etc for CRS..so they don't make any errors..If i can work out how to post a pic i'll post a few.. :roll:

Big · Post by **Big** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:50 pm

Been a while but update as of now..engine in running sweet ass(stock ecu)..new OME leaves all round with new shocks,changing my 34"swamper to 33"swampers for challenge rules..just tidying up a few loose ends,had to rewire the whole truck to 12 volt due to 24 volt being a pain in the ass to even try to get it to work,New exhaust next week,flanges being made and sent later this week,Cert guy dropping around tomorrow for a look,intank fuel pump in place and running,I think thats about it....will try to up some more pics later..or anyone wants some goto http://lextreme.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8388 and they are all there..cheers all,it has takin longer than expected but the end result is looking very promising..and the sound is just all inspiring.. :twisted:

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Big · Post by **Big** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:17 pm

Cert guy has just been and is saying it's all good..yipee Have a few little things to get done then gets cert'd in next 10 days.will post up a few pics when it's done.cheers

basics · Post by **basics** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:19 pm

at this stage dreams are the only thiongs i can afford, but sounds fuckin awsome, pics pics pics!!!!

Big · Post by **Big** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:16 pm

Yeah i know but i'm still finding it hard to work out how to get pics here..zz i'll have to try remember how i did it..lolwill do in next few days.

Big · Post by **Big** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:30 pm

I've also changed my wheel size to 33"for club class..

I'm hoping that i'll be able to compete when i do well and not with the big boiz toyz..all the time..anywayz electrics to finalise and exhaust to complete,winch to get after selling my 34"superswampers and 24volt winch..I'm looking at the Warn M8274-50 8000lb but we'll see what the club members think at this stage..cheers

Big · Post by **Big** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:48 pm

well here goes for some pics... http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?set_albumName=album546&id=IMG_3458&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php

I can't for the life of me get it to come up in the forum..my bad but hey at least you now see what i've done..cheers

Big · Post by **Big** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:51 am

Will have my truck finshed today,exhaust so will be ready for a warrant etc..just need a winch now..will post up a pic latertoday or tomorrow..cheers

Steve_t647 · Post by **Steve_t647** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:37 am

Big wrote:well here goes for some pics...
I can't for the life of me get it to come up in the forum..my bad but hey at least you now see what i've done..cheers

Here you go

next time right click the image choose Propewrties and paste that

Big · Post by **Big** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:08 pm

thanks Steve..

Big · Post by **Big** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:09 pm

these are for sale BTW http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/images/ ... .sized.jpg

bahh still can't do it...LOL

LOLYF · Post by **LOLYF** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:54 pm

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:26 pm

Hey Steve you should come out on the 70 series trip mate. 15th Dec , we just trying to sort a track to do.

mike21 · Post by **mike21** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:44 pm

i'm impressed!! well done must go like a cut cat

Big · Post by **Big** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:38 pm

well i hope so but this has been built for offroad not speed..and yes the revs are low with really nice torque..just need it back so i can really open her up and see how well she performs..cheers

Big · Post by **Big** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:27 pm

Well exhaust has been done and i say..It sounds Beautitful Barry... gawd the pitch low down then as we climb into 6000 rpm..is just amazing..will post up a pic on saterday..cheers

basics · Post by **basics** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:01 pm

and a vid

sounds awsome

Big · Post by **Big** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:46 pm

here she is after my first club run down the Nevis..It was awesome and basiclly climbed over everything once I was in 4x4 mode..the dam plug fell out behind the switch..LOL but it's a beast and works well..vidwhen i get the wifee's camera back..cheeers all
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?set_albumName=album603&id=sump_001&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php