Lexus V8 conversion

[zs3za]

Hi all,

I am looking at having the Lexus conversion done on my 1992 Hilux 4x4 and is looking for the best guy to do it.
Can anyone recommend someone that is not to far from the Calvinia area?
Some references would also be nice.

Thanks
Jacques

[Omo]

Anton de vries 054 332 1291 / 083 384 92 94 Hy is in upington. Sal nie n voud maak nie.

[zs3za]

Thanks,
I called him, but would like to get some other quotes...
Is there not someone in Cape Town area that does these conversions that you know of?

Jacques

[Hiluxfan_111]

Welcome Jacques!
I believe Hoppy is the #1 guy in Cape Town area. He's also on the forum here.

[scunick]

Thanks,
I called him, but would like to get some other quotes...
Is there not someone in Cape Town area that does these conversions that you know of?

Jacques

We done a number of them. If you want to you can come and drive my IFS with a VVTi 1UZ-fe and we can chat about what you want to do and get out of the conversion.
You can contact me or the workshop manager on info at atomc.co.za or through our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/automc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cheers

Nick

[4xlux]

Hi Francois here from 4 x Lux in Brackenfell

I took over hoppy's workshop and will gladly quote you.
I worked for Allan Venter we are specializing in hiluxes,
We did allot of conversions over the years.

Call me on 072 424 0500.

[mosteran]

Ek is ook besig om my ombouing te beplan.
Hoppy vat my 2.5 tdi oor (haal hom saterdag uit)
Ek sal die bul self by die horings moet pak want ek sit ver van almal, Springbok.
Sover het ek met Fana gepraat oor bellhousing/flywheel, en kyk na vvti by lextreme met oorspronklike ECU.
Francois, Nick, kan julle ook parte supply?
As so kan julle kwoteer asb? mossie.mostert@eskom.co.za

[optirite]

And I am told (not sure if it is true) that the new vvt Lexus V8 motor is basically made from aluminium, and as such you do not need to increase the size of the radiator??? I am seriously looking into this, but alas I am up in Joburg.

Can anyone confirm this?

[mosteran]

Het nou met Hoppy gereel,
Gaan alles by hom koop.
Engine (non vvti) met dicktator management.
Engine mounts
viscus fan setup
Bellhousing en flywheel van Fana af.
Kan nou nie meer wag nie

[Hangover]

And I am told (not sure if it is true) that the new vvt Lexus V8 motor is basically made from aluminium, and as such you do not need to increase the size of the radiator??? I am seriously looking into this, but alas I am up in Joburg.

Can anyone confirm this?

I wouldn't stick with the standard radiator... My 1UZ got hot with my 45series standard copper rad so i got Mark Watson to fit me a 79series LC Aluminium Rad now it runs nice and cool at 87deg if im not mistaking before the electric fan kicks in...

[optirite]

And I am told (not sure if it is true) that the new vvt Lexus V8 motor is basically made from aluminium, and as such you do not need to increase the size of the radiator??? I am seriously looking into this, but alas I am up in Joburg.

Can anyone confirm this?

I wouldn't stick with the standard radiator... My 1UZ got hot with my 45series standard copper rad so i got Mark Watson to fit me a 79series LC Aluminium Rad now it runs nice and cool at 87deg if im not mistaking before the electric fan kicks in...

I agree with you but evidently the VVTI motor is aluminium and runs much cooler.

[zepplin]

Mike, I'm afraid to say the only way that a standard 4y/22r radiator is going to keep a V8 cool (any V8) is if you don't start it!