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My V8 Hilux

Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:39 pm
by DANIELK
My Lexus 4.0L V8 Hilux

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:47 pm
by Hilux 1
julle transvalers het mooi speelgoed daar bo, sjoe

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:47 pm
by JamesC
:drool: :drool: :drool:

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 4:28 pm
by pietpetoors
Shoe, hy lyk nog mooi ! :thumbup:

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 8:56 pm
by Froll
Baie mooi Karl.

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:58 am
by Mud Dog
I just love these old SFA's and yours looks great! :thumbup:

What drive train did you match up to the 1UZ?

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 5:41 pm
by FIRSTGEER
:thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:57 am
by GeorgeJvR
Daai lyk darm mooi!

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:57 am
by GeorgeJvR
Gooi bietjie binne fotos asseblief ?

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:39 am
by Stef
GeorgeJvR wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:57 am Gooi bietjie binne fotos asseblief ?
Nee moenie...George gaat jou 'n offer maak! :mrgreen:

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 2:27 pm
by dianlandman
Fotos en dalk n video dat mens kan hoor hoe hy klink

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Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 3:43 pm
by GeorgeJvR
Stef wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:39 am
GeorgeJvR wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:57 am Gooi bietjie binne fotos asseblief ?
Nee moenie...George gaat jou 'n offer maak! :mrgreen:
Ek soek juis 'n nuwe SFA :shh:

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:08 am
by Mars
Regtig mooi. Wie het die ombouing gedoen?

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 5:58 am
by DANIELK
Thanks for all the Responses...

She have the Cressida 3.0 Gearbox Manual..

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:19 pm
by DANIELK
Mars wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:08 am Regtig mooi. Wie het die ombouing gedoen?
The Original Conversion was done by Barry's Auto in Pretoria...

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:15 pm
by DANIELK
Mud Dog wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:58 am I just love these old SFA's and yours looks great! :thumbup:

What drive train did you match up to the 1UZ?
As far as i'm aware it has the Toyota one, using the 3.0 Cressida manual Gear box.. Had no issues so far.. :)..
Tried to get hold of the Guys that did the conversion..

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:57 pm
by Mud Dog
The 3lit Cresida box should be good. Those straight 6's developed a lot of torque and the 1UZ is not far off so the box should be able to handle it. I would say that you shouldn't floor it, especially in 4th and 5th to save the box and then also not to let it labour in 5th when climbing hills or when in slower traffic - rather drop to 4th.

The diffs will be a weak point as well if it's still the standard SFA ones.and the bigger diameter tyres are not going to help the drive-train either.

I know we all like the throaty roar of a V8, but drive it conservatively and you shouldn't have a problem. :winkx:

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:38 am
by DANIELK
Mud Dog wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:57 pm The 3lit Cresida box should be good. Those straight 6's developed a lot of torque and the 1UZ is not far off so the box should be able to handle it. I would say that you shouldn't floor it, especially in 4th and 5th to save the box and then also not to let it labour in 5th when climbing hills or when in slower traffic - rather drop to 4th.

The diffs will be a weak point as well if it's still the standard SFA ones.and the bigger diameter tyres are not going to help the drive-train either.

I know we all like the throaty roar of a V8, but drive it conservatively and you shouldn't have a problem. :winkx:
I do drive it with respect for that reason.. the truck is on-going project I picked up.. thanks for the info much appreciated... :D:

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:27 am
by GRWLR ZN
B.E.A utiful bakkie Karl,
I too baught over a ongoing project about a year ago (late 98 IFS). Have done a lot of work since i got it, mostly sorting the engine bay, wiring and the interior..

Standard 3000D drive train in use, however when i had to open the gearbox (after my first 800km drive from MP to KZN) it was was obvious it has been opened before, many times...with some questionable repairs done.

Mud Dog is 100% right, treat the box nicely and you should be fine.

As far as drive train goes, I will have to replace all bearings quite soon, both the diff's thrust washers are worn for sure and even the hub lock caps have play.... the 1uz has been trying it's level best to squeeze past all these components. With that said, it is superbly capable offroad.

You are still going to have hours of fun in your Lexus converted Hilux, trust me ... there is no better combination in my opinion.

Remember, you do not have to be crazy to own a "HILEX".... but it does help...

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:13 pm
by DANIELK
GRWLR ZN wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:27 am B.E.A utiful bakkie Karl,
I too baught over a ongoing project about a year ago (late 98 IFS). Have done a lot of work since i got it, mostly sorting the engine bay, wiring and the interior..

Standard 3000D drive train in use, however when i had to open the gearbox (after my first 800km drive from MP to KZN) it was was obvious it has been opened before, many times...with some questionable repairs done.

Mud Dog is 100% right, treat the box nicely and you should be fine.

As far as drive train goes, I will have to replace all bearings quite soon, both the diff's thrust washers are worn for sure and even the hub lock caps have play.... the 1uz has been trying it's level best to squeeze past all these components. With that said, it is superbly capable offroad.

You are still going to have hours of fun in your Lexus converted Hilux, trust me ... there is no better combination in my opinion.

Remember, you do not have to be crazy to own a "HILEX".... but it does help...
Thanks, Slowly Replacing things.. Its going in for the Props and Centre Bearing this Monday.. She is a beaut off road, I love my Hilux..

She turns heads all the time and sounds great.

Re: My V8 Hilux

Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:18 am
by Van Rooyen
Mooi bakkie DAAI!!