HELP WANTED V8 Lexus Convertion, Waikato Area

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HELP WANTED V8 Lexus Convertion, Waikato Area

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Hi guys, i have a 97 Hilux that i want to repower with the V8 Lexus engine, anyone know of anywhere in the wakato area that have done convertions in the past, and any ideas of a rough cost.
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$8k will do a nice conv :wink:
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vvega is up that way, may be worth sending him a PM, have also heard of Klem in taupo? (Skid has his contact details)
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ring the cartune company in hamilton, thats where i am buying my stuff from for transplant
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Kelvin at Cartune is the man to talk to for a professional conversion.

He has done a lot, knows his stuff, is good to talk to and helpful.

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cheers guys i'll give him a call, much appreciated
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70 series prado (KZJ78) and 90 Series Prado (KZJ95)
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Re: HELP WANTED V8 Lexus Convertion, Waikato Area

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once again, cheers for the heads up, may pay for me to go have a look at the workshops and previous work done before i give away my hard earned cash.
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