Birty Dastards Jeep Club
Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: wildwood on February 03, 2014, 11:48:59 AM
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Just had to mention :icon_twisted:
Apparently in Aus they take the Lexus Soarer V8 strip the emission and computer junk off it run Downdraught carbs and header exhausts and drop em in the back of a drag boat......they then make 800 BHP on stock internals.....no worries.
One for Bulldog methinks :icon_super:
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Soarers are dirt cheap :97:
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Yep, add an under bonnet supercharger and 1200 bhp is possible. In a 12' boat. Cheap out the Suzuki Superboat jetsprints series in NZ. 0-100 MPH on water in under 1 sec
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I have a full wiring / installation guide for this engine, including the VVTi version :icon_twisted:
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Can we fit one in a CJ6?
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And whats more is it will all bolt to an aw4
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I feel the need .......the need for speed......
Whatever comes out of this thread we ought to make a source of what can be done and how to make it work type of thing.....
or to put it another way I have a TJ chassis and a few bits that are crying out for and engine and running gear that will make BHP
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-TOYOTA-SOARER-V8-GT-L-UZZ31-will-make-good-drift-car-/131106768628?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e869286f4
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http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=lexus%20v8%20powered%20mazda%20mx5&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCkQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DO6I3xJuY9i8&ei=yxXwUs2xBqiL7Abi3ICYAg&usg=AFQjCNGZTWRq1JGECXD93aeiV_dIdOVkQQ&sig2=BrNY0SnJqmHS2tjjZmigvw&bvm=bv.60444564,d.ZG4
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I have just swapped the front half of a aw4 with the lexus parts needed if anyone is interested.
I am now having a t/case adapter made for the new one thats going in.
Also ordered a radesigns shifter with full manual control. Thinking of having the line pressure upped in the aw4 to make the shifting much nicer. Also using the sump from a surf gearbox to give bigger oil capacity.
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And whats more is it will all bolt to an aw4
ssssshhhhh :003:
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we are going to have to Pick your brains Mr Big Patrol......
Part nos full details......... Wiring loom details.......... Oh yes
Saw a complete car with tax mot the lot for £650 the other day......... Sooooo tempting :icon_super:.
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Send me your email address Jez and I'll send you a very interesting and comprehensive guide.
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Send to me James at clema8@aol .com Cheers Cleggy :drool: :drool:
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Emailed you both, hope it helps.
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Thanks for email and all other research I have done like a complete Anorak.......
has lead me to a number of conclusions..........The Lexus engine gearbox and bits to Jeep will make a good conversion......... And at a good price......
however the cheap as chips in the US of A :hysterical: Vortec 5.3 can be had with harness and all bits for the price of a Lexus.............
For my wedge or lack of it and considering I already have a chevy friendly gearbox ......NV 3500 and the transfer cases that go on the back Tis easier to go the Vortec route with simplified harness availability and re flashed ECUs by exchange might make this route less painful.........
shed loads on Pirate about this as per usual.........
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SBC every time.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-v8-offroader-/201035059012?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ece9f8f44
eBay auction: #201035059012
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The engine in my buggy stands me at about £80 I bought a crashed one and weighed the cats, the alloys and the shell. The second one I bought was a low mileage example and I used it as a daily drive to get some value out of it. Still stands me at very little. The parts needed to make it useable in a 4wd are very cheap and easy to find in this country so for me its a no brainer. As for the performance compared to a sbc I have no idea. All I know is it revs like a highly tuned engine whilst still pulling 40s from way down the rev range. It runs on the factory ecu like a dream and doesnt mind water. There are a wealth of tuning options out there but as for now, mine puts a smile on my face everytime I hit the loud pedal. Bearing in mind I have no 2nd gear at the moment if you have seen it go then its far from sluggish. Im happy to help anyone with the things I have learnt about the engine and the compatibility to transmissions if they need any info. The later 3uz still shares the same bellhousing and has more power and torque.
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The engine in my buggy stands me at about £80 I bought a crashed one and weighed the cats, the alloys and the shell. The second one I bought was a low mileage example and I used it as a daily drive to get some value out of it. Still stands me at very little. The parts needed to make it useable in a 4wd are very cheap and easy to find in this country so for me its a no brainer. As for the performance compared to a sbc I have no idea. All I know is it revs like a highly tuned engine whilst still pulling 40s from way down the rev range. It runs on the factory ecu like a dream and doesnt mind water. There are a wealth of tuning options out there but as for now, mine puts a smile on my face everytime I hit the loud pedal. Bearing in mind I have no 2nd gear at the moment if you have seen it go then its far from sluggish. Im happy to help anyone with the things I have learnt about the engine and the compatibility to transmissions if they need any info. The later 3uz still shares the same bellhousing and has more power and torque.
Nice one Danny, your buggy sounds awesome and goes ok too! thanks for sharing the info....maybe one day :icon_biggrin:
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any one want an upgrade
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lexus-ls400-V8-toyota-hilux-/231209241423?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35d5250b4f