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by mark watson
Sun Jun 08, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus engine
Replies: 15
Views: 3403

Re: Lexus engine

tried but does not like the pixel size , but they are on the cruiser club under mods
by mark watson
Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:59 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus engine
Replies: 15
Views: 3403

Re: Lexus engine

hi guys , yip i did grab 2 off the motors from paul , 1 going into a f250 but with 2 hairdriers on , the other normally aspirated going into a 80 cruiser. the 105 twin turbo is on the road just sorting through some small issues ( front prop vibration etc, but common on the 105 with lift kit ) the la...
by mark watson
Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
Replies: 120
Views: 31695

Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vot

ok got consumption figures back driving in low range and some high speed 11.6l / 100km not bad for a 2.5ton cruiser
by mark watson
Sun Mar 16, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
Replies: 120
Views: 31695

Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vot

drove the vx200 thursday and all i can say is wow , it pulls like a train , there wont be many diesels that size that will stay with it.
by mark watson
Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
Replies: 120
Views: 31695

Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vot

hi stef , totally agree with jaco , i dropped the race chip in the 200vx cruiser 4.5 v8 twin turbo diesel and it pulls like a train , on speed cruise it does not drop back to 4th gear as it did previously , just goes back to 5th and almost instant back to 6th on uphills , so plenty more oomph and th...
by mark watson
Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

when you going to make a draai johan.
by mark watson
Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Toyota dyna 2.4 turbo conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 2736

Re: Toyota dyna 2.4 turbo conversion

i have a 5 cyl version of the 1hz 4.2l cruiser motor called the 1pz , just strap a turbo to it and it will run well and short enough to fit the hilux , even has the bellhousing on to take the gearbox
by mark watson
Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lifting the front of Hilux 2007
Replies: 4
Views: 1711

Re: Lifting the front of Hilux 2007

phone maugene engineering in pretoria they do the spacers to lift the front
by mark watson
Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:49 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

johan did you come right with the transfer
by mark watson
Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

thx colin , maybe a pic or 2 from underneath at a later stage , but many thx looks good
by mark watson
Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

totally agree louis , colin nice one looks very neat , just curious to what you did with the transfer and how far back is it compared to standard if you dont mind. doing a gelandewagen at the moment but very neat layout as the transfer is completely seperate so we are going with the vvt and 5 speed ...
by mark watson
Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

hugo first off very neat lux , ok i see you have the side steps , the front bumper , rear bumper and the side step brackets will have to be modified for the lift if we lift 50mm all those items will have to lift 50mm as well . not a train smash just extra work. we normally do it when we do the conve...
by mark watson
Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

the lift is not that much , about 2k with material and labour , the only thing is if an aftermarket bumper is fitted that must be worked in as you will have to lift that as well and rear bumper. another couple of grand. as for the 4y and box , i am sure there will be takers out there. but the motor ...
by mark watson
Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

hi hugo , went back in the thread a bit and some answers , you will be looking around 44k without the aircon , as for the thread link to the 4x4 com , interesting , as for the prado that was a matter of the cussie playing with settings on the motor and box after delivery and another few things that ...
by mark watson
Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:51 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

hi louis on the props not sure as it was done after it left the shop. hugo , the normal 1uz is more than ample for the sfa lux , but in my opinion the auto is better , if you run with the manual ( the original box ) and you fit say 31's upwards you will eventually break the box , with the manual the...
by mark watson
Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

i agree totally with everybody , did try get a hold of naas but could not , but not sure whats happening , the last time i spoke to him the issues was the propshafts , with the 5 speed auto box you cant remove the rear cover and fit the adaptor for the transfer you have to retain the cover and do th...
by mark watson
Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 1972 Mercedes Lexus 1UZ VVTI
Replies: 23
Views: 13143

Re: 1972 Mercedes Lexus 1UZ VVTI

thx david , will be coming your way sometime , if you can use the wheels you are more than welcome , i dropped a set of amg 18's on with 245 rubber , but to a good home only a pleasure , as for the kits will keep in mind ill drop a pm with my details
by mark watson
Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 1972 Mercedes Lexus 1UZ VVTI
Replies: 23
Views: 13143

Re: 1972 Mercedes Lexus 1UZ VVTI

gonna look good , these old mercs still drive like a dream and the seats are still comfortable at their age ,
are you going to leave it stock looking david ,
if you want i have a set of 14 inch merc wheels that came of my e220 that you are more than welcome to if you want to keep it a sleeper
by mark watson
Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 1972 Mercedes Lexus 1UZ VVTI
Replies: 23
Views: 13143

Re: 1972 Mercedes Lexus 1UZ VVTI

looks good david , just toss that revcounter away and nobody would be the wiser until you started it ,
trying to get the bosses e220 of her so i can drop a lex in ,
but almost finished with the 450slc with the eaton m112 blower on
by mark watson
Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 1UZ at Last!
Replies: 50
Views: 14451

Re: 1UZ at Last!

totally agree , very good must send this on to some of the finnicky guys
by mark watson
Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

johan here is a pic of the merc. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Image

but the lux is looking good
by mark watson
Thu Jul 04, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Chev Lumina SS enjine in Hilux!!
Replies: 36
Views: 7160

Re: Chev Lumina SS enjine in Hilux!!

trust me thys i got another toy 12 in a cruiser bakkie and it has plenty torque , even runs rings around the new 3.2 ranger
by mark watson
Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Chev Lumina SS enjine in Hilux!!
Replies: 36
Views: 7160

Re: Chev Lumina SS enjine in Hilux!!

got a 1uz fe with an eaton m112 blower on will post specs and pics when done in a 450 slc merc , but there is a 1gz fe 5l v12 toyota in the mix with 2 t3/t4 turbos strapped to it in :evil: :evil: :evil: a landcruiser and im sure that will be something else , and a h100 with a 1uz with twin turbos ( ...
by mark watson
Sat Jun 29, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Hilux Coil Conversion + Rear 4 Link
Replies: 18
Views: 4984

Re: Hilux Coil Conversion + Rear 4 Link

david , abs looking good , heck of a nice idea.
by mark watson
Fri Jun 28, 2013 5:39 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

no sweat jaques none taken , i do the adaptors for the bellhousings , but if done right they do work , it just comes down to measuring correctly , we have put some bmw gearboxes in the lathe that have had cut and welds done and the face runs out 8mm which is enough to rip the centre of the clutch ou...
by mark watson
Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:49 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

that is for sure theo , def in olive
by mark watson
Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

the only problem with the sfa box it cannot handle the lexus , i have had too many come through the shop for replacing with the auto. the adaptor works well and nobody so far has managed to break one of mine and it is ally and i can tell you the auto is so much of a pleasure to drive. and revs lower...
by mark watson
Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

johan i was just as disappointed as you that the motor was full of water , but we will get it sorted between us , and more than welcome any time , i do have an open door policy , but heck this club has been keeping me busy as you know , but for info or making a plan i will try help out where i can ....
by mark watson
Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: MAZDA 2.5 TDI IN SFA HILUX
Replies: 48
Views: 14480

Re: MAZDA 2.5 TDI IN SFA HILUX

sam / dean allan knows his stuff and it will be a winner , as we have said before the forum is there to gather info and make a decision on what you want and nobody else , when there is all smiles at the end this is when begin to enjoy all the hard work that you have put in , whether its a v8 or a di...
by mark watson
Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus or 7mge
Replies: 73
Views: 14358

Re: Lexus or 7mge

hi richard , as ive said the 7m was not a bad motor , but there was a lot of issues with the head cooling etc , granted the motors are peanuts to buy 3.5k i think , but the 1uz still works out tops in the lux but with the auto box
by mark watson
Sun May 19, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

have tried to get hold of naas but alas no go ,
by mark watson
Sat May 18, 2013 6:43 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

thx francisco and mark , does leave another option open ,
what the customer wanted theo , he is mostly on tar but when going offroad he made a blank to replace the cone filter so it just goes through the snorkel.
by mark watson
Fri May 17, 2013 7:24 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: MAZDA 2.5 TDI IN SFA HILUX
Replies: 48
Views: 14480

Re: MAZDA 2.5 TDI IN SFA HILUX

i agree allan ,but the cruiser guys with the turboed 1hz and the 1hdt motors swear by not going over 650 - 680 degrees
by mark watson
Thu May 16, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: MAZDA 2.5 TDI IN SFA HILUX
Replies: 48
Views: 14480

Re: MAZDA 2.5 TDI IN SFA HILUX

i agree allan , but as i said egt plays a big part and on the smaller vans the suppliers dont seem to be bothered , and it can save a shed load of bucks.
by mark watson
Thu May 16, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: MAZDA 2.5 TDI IN SFA HILUX
Replies: 48
Views: 14480

Re: MAZDA 2.5 TDI IN SFA HILUX

hi pieter , if you look at the cruiser guys the most fit a alarm system for exhaust gas temp ( madman / mgl avionics R) , not more than 650 / 680 deg , but you dont see them on the wl or kz's i think this is where the failures come from , all you need is just a small buzzer just to let you know back...
by mark watson
Thu May 16, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

theo i have 1 of the 2.8 rads and olives is much thicker , that 4 core def does the trick with olive , but we did a merc 420 rad conversion on bens 80 ( 1 uz vvti )because he was pulling on the small top pipe and snapped it of , fitted 2 14 inch electric fans and it works a charm , the merc is 16mm ...
by mark watson
Wed May 15, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

francisco any chance of taking a pic , at times with the sfa and we have found this now over say 10 off them that at times what works in 1 overheats on another , strange but they have given grey hairs at times. 1 example is a stock sfa double cab ( originally 2.8 diesel turbo ) with a kzte rad 2 12 ...
by mark watson
Wed May 15, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 2jz gte what bellhousing to use
Replies: 14
Views: 7038

Re: 2jz gte what bellhousing to use

got 2 80's at the shop , 1 with 3uz and the other with the 1uz vvt if you want to check , both are running , and a 60 series body thats going on a fj80 chassis with a 3uz
by mark watson
Wed May 15, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

francisco do you still have the aircon condensor in front or not ,
by mark watson
Wed May 15, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 2jz gte what bellhousing to use
Replies: 14
Views: 7038

Re: 2jz gte what bellhousing to use

sorry juan a bit late but only saw now , been out of the loop for a while , dont use the 1uz box or the 22r box you will destroy it in no time , get the earlier non vvt 4 speed 2j autobox ( solenoid plug at the rear will be 6 or 8 pin if 12 pin its the 5 speed ) aftermarket dont do a system yet for ...
by mark watson
Tue May 14, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

you are right david , the only thing with the kz radiator it depends what bumper is on and if winch is fitted , then it can be a problem when loaded heavy , we have used the beemers but we have custom tanks done hugo as the pipes are not ideally situated , even in the cruisers i use the 420se merc r...
by mark watson
Tue May 14, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

yip , do a 50mm body lift and even the standard sump and exhaust manifolds fit no problem , the transfer moves about 20 -25mm further back which is nothing.
by mark watson
Sat May 11, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Replies: 569
Views: 156296

Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi

hi naas , but yours has the same bm rad as jims and he has no problem with exactly the same motor and his aircon is still in the front , and hehas been out of the country loaded to the hilt ,granted his standard lux box gave up the ghost but he was warned but now its been changed to auto ( albeit 4 ...
by mark watson
Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: PLEASE HELP - 1 UZ Conversion Hickups
Replies: 7
Views: 2730

Re: Lexus Conversion

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by mark watson
Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Hangover se beurt vir n hartoorplanting
Replies: 60
Views: 7707

Re: Hangover se beurt vir n hartoorplanting

coming back for service and dyno theo so ill post some pics , but stef dont bring all the flippin mud with
by mark watson
Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus v8 conversion
Replies: 36
Views: 35564

Re: Lexus v8 conversion

and it was a pleasure to work on olive theo , will see you and mark soon when you fetch shorty , put up a pic of olive
by mark watson
Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: PLEASE HELP - 1 UZ Conversion Hickups
Replies: 7
Views: 2730

Re: Lexus Conversion

will post some picks andries , why i like doing it this way is you keep 1 bend and a length of the straight stuff and you can fix any hose , if you go and get a funny shape one to fit , it does not mean that every spare shop will have it , so if it goes in the boondocks you are going to be stuffed.
by mark watson
Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:15 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: PLEASE HELP - 1 UZ Conversion Hickups
Replies: 7
Views: 2730

Re: Lexus Conversion

craig the easiest way is we buy 38mm silicone hose bends and straight hose and then use stainless 38mm dairy tube and sometimes the bends as well for the rest.
by mark watson
Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus v8 conversion
Replies: 36
Views: 35564

Re: Lexus v8 conversion

johan i do agree to a point , its not cheap and ive seen some conversions that guys try do in their garage and its a nightmare but on the other hand i have seen some very good ones , the guys must remember its not the old days where you could whip out your motor overhaul it for a couple of k and voi...
by mark watson
Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

johan just bare in mind with the manual you will be revving at 3400 - 3600 rpm at 120kph , but with the auto you will be in the 2400 - 2600 rpm range , this is why the consumption is better with the auto , if you are going the 22r box way just a friendly heads up the first time you get enthusiastic ...
by mark watson
Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus v8 conversion
Replies: 36
Views: 35564

Re: Lexus v8 conversion

thx guys , pleasure , david yes you still have 4x4 , there is an adaptor between the transfer and gearbox.
by mark watson
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:43 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 1KD(3.0 D-4D) engin mod in ñ Kz-Te?
Replies: 92
Views: 13886

Re: 1KD(3.0 D-4D) engin mod in ñ Kz-Te?

looks good japie very neat install , engine bay looks like it is factory fit.
by mark watson
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Hangover se beurt vir n hartoorplanting
Replies: 60
Views: 7707

Re: Hangover se beurt vir n hartoorplanting

post a pic of the old battery tray stef , some guys cant believe somebody used a blinkin conrod as a bearing carrier
by mark watson
Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

2500 all in , but you must supply the rear housing ( the one that mounts your 4x4 lever in. )
but with the work load we have 3 weeks minimum , havent even closed this year had christmas day and new years day off thats all.
by mark watson
Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:06 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

if you have the 4 speed we normally remove the rear housing from the gearbox and machine it , then weld a 20mm ally plate on and then machine again for the auto box , modify the spline coupling and fit a 4 pulse ring on for the speed sensor. the props move maybe 20 - 25mm but they can take it withou...
by mark watson
Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

johan if you dont have aircon then just run the belt from the top small idler pulley straight down to the crank pulley , there are 2 pumps that were fitted on the 1uz one when stripped of everything clears the belt , the other not and you will have to grind or machine a bit away to clear the belt. i...
by mark watson
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:42 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Replies: 67
Views: 13945

Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly

johan the pump just above the crank pulley was for the hydraulic fan that was fitted in the lexus , if you route the belt around it like standard it will seize up unless you mod the thing ( either machine a hub that will fit back with the pulley or even fit a cambelt tensioner bearing from a smaller...
by mark watson
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus v8 conversion
Replies: 36
Views: 35564

Re: Lexus v8 conversion

valid point nico , but when stripping you check these things , very seldom that they are an issue , i think out of 100 motors we might have had 1 that was buggered , but you can change it in a lux with out removing the motor.
but they are not priced bad at 1250 bucks.
by mark watson
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:30 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: VERVANG 4Y ENJIN MET?????
Replies: 25
Views: 5107

Re: VERVANG 4Y ENJIN MET?????

i do agree pieter , if you are looking for better consumption the 2.2 will work well , you can stand it up straight but you just have to mod the sump and oil pick up. if i was looking for better consumption and maybe a bit more oomph i would go this route. why i am saying the lux is a good bet for t...

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