Madaz's V8 lux

[rokhound]

Because every V8 needs a hairdryer slapped on it .

Go you good thing.

[vvega]

are you putting in a bypass valve ? or is there one in that s/c already
nice s/c too

going aftermarket management now ?

[Madaz]

Hmmmmm More Power (insert Homer style droole here)

Nice

Gotta keep ahead of those clubclass suzuki hybrids

[Madaz]

are you putting in a bypass valve ?

Supercharger turned up with a bypass on it, will try to make it work first, if not will rangi something else in.

[Madaz]

Because every V8 needs a hairdryer slapped on it .

Go you good thing.

Now it just needs the suspension off you new truck and i'll be away

[Madaz]

Bit more progress....

[darinz]

Hmmmmm More Power (insert Homer style droole here)

Nice

Gotta keep ahead of those clubclass suzuki hybrids

Maybe soon you can run in the same class!! We may have to do a bit more to the hybrid first though! However I have a nice turbo sitting on the floor and an ecu that might give the CA18 an extra couple hundred HP! Might be a bit laggy but the top end would be about the same as my old truck!

But seriously, what are you going to do with the ecu?

[Madaz]

But seriously, what are you going to do with the ecu?

Depends how silly I get with the boost, the computer thats on it runs fairly rich, so theres a bit of fuel there to play with & and i can upgrade to 315cc injectors without changing computer if it does start to lean out.

[vvega]

its ok for short bursts .. but hold it under load for a extended period and the timming will kill it quite quickly
you will get about 27-32 degrees advance under full load ... when really you want about 10-15 to be safe and not have det issues

get a cheap link lem off trademe .. 500 bucks... you can wire it yourself and it will save you a pile of hassle on money in the long term
to put it in perspective
in the same car ... a m90 a 1uz and a link

n/a 153kw @ the wheels
s/c 2 psi 20 deg timing 160kw @the wheels
s/c 6 psi max 15 deg timing 190kw @the wheels .. on stock injectors ..
lem 5 link

you have the fueling .. its only the timming i woudl be concerned with ... perhaps stick it in diag mode and lock it @ 10 degrees ?

[Madaz]

I wouldnt worry to much about issues like timing or fueling, I have a plan

[Madaz]

And that plan will never include a link computer

[flyingbrick]

Good idea. put a carby on it with boost retarded dizzy

[vvega]

And that plan will never include a link computer

as long as its not a power fc or a microtech lolol

[Madaz]

Theres more work going into the rest of the truck too,especially the suspension, gonna make it handle properly, cause at the moment its a bit of a dog.
Until thats sorted the supercharger will just be a ornament on the bench

[MNC]

Theres more work going into the rest of the truck too,especially the suspension, gonna make it handle properly, cause at the moment its a bit of a dog.
Until thats sorted the supercharger will just be a ornament on the bench

Better sell your sh!t truck to me for nix

[Madaz]

Theres more work going into the rest of the truck too,especially the suspension, gonna make it handle properly, cause at the moment its a bit of a dog.
Until thats sorted the supercharger will just be a ornament on the bench

Better sell your sh!t truck to me for nix

How much you got?

[MNC]

Theres more work going into the rest of the truck too,especially the suspension, gonna make it handle properly, cause at the moment its a bit of a dog.
Until thats sorted the supercharger will just be a ornament on the bench

Better sell your sh!t truck to me for nix

How much you got?

Nix... Is that enough???

Will have to convince my wife that she should give up her 80 and drive a V8 Lux... shouldn't be a problem

[vvega]

Theres more work going into the rest of the truck too,especially the suspension, gonna make it handle properly, cause at the moment its a bit of a dog.
Until thats sorted the supercharger will just be a ornament on the bench

do you know whats making it feel yuck ?
im about to change all my setup .. because i hate it
looked at something similar to yours .. but maybe not

triangulated four link ?

[Madaz]

Just a few pics from some winch comps during this year.....
Rotorua.....

Whangarei.....


Damage from Manukau........








4X4 Challenges Cup & 1st place trophy from Manukau Comp

[Madaz]

Present mods are still continuing.......


Mainly with the help of a 9" grinder.....

[gimmemud]

What did you end up placing in the series?

[Madaz]

What did you end up placing in the series?

Am still unsure, but it was in the top 2

[gimmemud]

What did you end up placing in the series?

Am still unsure, but it was in the top 2

Must be pretty stoked for your first year. Good work

[rokhound]

What are the handling issues?
wandering, bump steer, death wobble, ride harshness, body roll, rear end bounce or hopping ? Or something else entirely. I had all of the above with my last rig with exception of the ride being harsh. It was impossible to drive it at any more than 50 kph as the death wobble was fierce (enough to break a tie rod). But it was awesome for rock crawling. The new one will lose out on some of the effectiveness of the old one due to it being road legal.

The problem with suspension rebuilds is that even with all the homework you do and understanding you may gain, You have to build it and finish it to try it out and see if it is going to work
Good luck with that, and flick up some pics of what you are up to.

[Madaz]

Still workin on the new suspension set up,

[Madaz]

Pics from Klems Taupo winch comp...........

[Big]

Love your truck..Awesome.
I've got a lex in my 70 running the 5spd.. heading towards running a auto too..Wanting to go the next level truck. question?
The Prado auto..just plug and play? didn't have to change any plugs/fittings from the lex loom?or just plugin? Also lookin for a lux cab 2dr for a 80 series rolling chassis to build up a hell truck(auto)with all the stuff...
Very clean build..grats

[Madaz]

Love your truck..Awesome.
I've got a lex in my 70 running the 5spd.. heading towards running a auto too..Wanting to go the next level truck. question?
The Prado auto..just plug and play? didn't have to change any plugs/fittings from the lex loom?or just plugin? Also lookin for a lux cab 2dr for a 80 series rolling chassis to build up a hell truck(auto)with all the stuff...
Very clean build..grats

Prado plugs were different to the lexus plugs on the engine wiring that i had, but we just worked out which wires did what and swapped them over into the plugs.
Cheers

[vvega]

did you also change the rear output from 2 prong to 4 ?

[Madaz]

did you also change the rear output from 2 prong to 4 ?

No, didnt change anything. Is all still standard prado gearbox