Lexus V8 Conversion

Disco-Blue · Post by **Disco-Blue** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:42 pm

What i want to know is how hard is it to put a Lexus V8 into a LJ78 LWb Prado. Currently have a 2.4 Turbo diesel but would like to change to engine at some point. Was thinking going a Supra engine but might as well go for the extra 2 cylinders

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:15 pm

hmmmm....maye get tyres and lift then earn heaps of money before you attempt it lol.... from what i have read it will cost heaps

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:20 pm

dig out clints thread its got a pretty detailed description of what how he did his conversion :wink:

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:30 pm

missing the LR power already aye?

skid · Post by **skid** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:55 pm

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... pic&t=2123

Disco-Blue · Post by **Disco-Blue** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:18 pm

turoa wrote:missing the LR power already aye?

Miss the sound but not the fuel economy. Plus i like to be different (yes i know leaving myself open for smart ass remarks)

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:55 am

My project thread gives a good rundown, the LJ70's are good candidates for a lexus swap, they fit in fairly easy.

Me mate Mike can hook you up with the flywheel/bellhousing/adapter plate etc or do the whole job for $8-$9K.

Cheers
Clint

skid · Post by **skid** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:06 pm

Clint wrote:My project thread gives a good rundown, the LJ70's are good candidates for a lexus swap, they fit in fairly easy.

Me mate Mike can hook you up with the flywheel/bellhousing/adapter plate etc or do the whole job for $8-$9K.

Cheers
Clint

thought he was up around $10k now :?:

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:31 pm

Dunno, you'd have to check, the price varies a bit depending on how tricky the conversion is. I've seen a few other lexus conversions around that were $10K+++ & not as well done as Mikes are.

Cheers
Clint

swampa · Post by **swampa** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:37 pm

mine was in the10k+++ class, it just snowballs

skid · Post by **skid** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:15 pm

Clint wrote:Dunno, you'd have to check, the price varies a bit depending on how tricky the conversion is. I've seen a few other lexus conversions around that were $10K+++ & not as well done as Mikes are.

Cheers
Clint

yeah, knowing how many he's done. I would take my truck to him any day, even if he lived at the other end of the country. I've never seen another conversion that has the awesome boogie and fuel economy that you get from mikes.

p.s. thats a mean collection of shirts you hiding above the monster garage. :lol: