Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 9:59 am
Ja, dit is nou sulke tyd! Uit met die 4Y en in met die Lexus!
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Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:10 am
I've decided to do the conversion myself as a project, so here goes!
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:14 am
The Lexus!
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:19 am
4Y is out and the gearbox is next.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:21 am
Lexus met so bietjie kleur.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:25 am
Lexus going for first fitment.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:29 am
First problems encounter:
1) Oil filter seems to be catching against chassis
2) Looks like some alterations to the exhaust headers must be made.
3) Need to make new engine mounts.
1) Oil filter seems to be catching against chassis
2) Looks like some alterations to the exhaust headers must be made.
3) Need to make new engine mounts.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:32 am
LEKKER projek !
ENJOY :)
ENJOY :)
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:46 am
Radiator!
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:48 am
Radiator
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:53 am
Is daar dalk iemand wat my bietjie raad kan gee ten opsigte van die olie filter? Ek het op 'n paar posts gesien dat die manne planne gemaak het met die olie filter, het iemand nie 'n kit wat hulle verkoop nie?
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:37 pm
Jy kry 'n korter olie filter te koop. Vat jou ou een Midas toe en vra vir die korter wit filter.
My oue het ook nie gepas nie. Onthou net om jou hidroliese pomp op die enjin uit te skakel en 'n korter belt te koop.
My oue het ook nie gepas nie. Onthou net om jou hidroliese pomp op die enjin uit te skakel en 'n korter belt te koop.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:54 pm
Ek gebruik die Z87Blitzkrieg wrote:Jy kry 'n korter olie filter te koop. Vat jou ou een Midas toe en vra vir die korter wit filter.
My oue het ook nie gepas nie. Onthou net om jou hidroliese pomp op die enjin uit te skakel en 'n korter belt te koop.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:13 am
johan z87 is spot on , you dont have to mod the manifolds they do fit just remove the covers , yes remove the old mounts and fab up new ones.
the motor does go in with front sump and auto box , the 4x4 lever moves 20mm backwards but nothing to worry about.
move handbrake cable pulley to the inside ( gives you more space )
the motor does go in with front sump and auto box , the 4x4 lever moves 20mm backwards but nothing to worry about.
move handbrake cable pulley to the inside ( gives you more space )
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:19 pm
Thanks guys, Jaco net een vraag - hoekom die hidroliese pomp uitskakel?
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:42 am
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 toyota - 1300 and route the belt over that ) but bear in mind this is only if you have aircon.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:53 am
Hi Mark, the guy I bought the motor from told me to connect a small oil cooler to that pump? Is it the right thing to do or do you suggest I take it out and shorten the belt as I'm not going to use the aircon.
Just one more question Mark: the adaptor for the transfercase, where can I get one, and will the standard propshafts work with it installed or do I have to make some mods.
Thank you for your reply.
Just one more question Mark: the adaptor for the transfercase, where can I get one, and will the standard propshafts work with it installed or do I have to make some mods.
Thank you for your reply.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:00 pm
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. it should be a 6pk 1573
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:06 pm
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 without modifying them.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:08 pm
Thanks Mark, what is the cost involved on the gearbox mod?
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:21 pm
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.
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.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:19 am
Decided to go manual route, so now I need to source a flywheel and adaptor plate.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:27 am
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 with it the box will break , i see with the pics you have got mags and bigger tyres on , so if you want manual start looking for a kzte box
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:03 am
Ek was Vrydag by Mark se plek gewees, en het toe maar besluit die auto manier is die beste (Thanks Mark!) Nadat ek en Mark bietjie gesels het was dit heel duidelik die mods werk. Nou is dit net wag vir die gearbox mod en dan aanmekaar sit.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:51 pm
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 .there are a hell of a good bunch on the forum ( chris mods , tim , kaskru etc , etc ) but that is what the forum is for is the info , and all i can say is keep it coming guys.
sorry did edit it looked like i was dissapointed with johan
sorry did edit it looked like i was dissapointed with johan
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:45 pm
Ek het met n gekaste belhousing gegaan vertrou nie die adaptor ding so baie nie.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:54 pm
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 at 120kph than the manual.
and i can tell you the auto is so much of a pleasure to drive.
and revs lower at 120kph than the manual.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:44 pm
Not lower than a H55F cruiser boxmark watson wrote:...
and revs lower at 120kph than the manual.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:36 am
more more
se gou vir my watse radiator het jy daar ?
se gou vir my watse radiator het jy daar ?
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:49 am
that is for sure theo , def in olive
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:15 am
Mark I ment manual with adaptors did not ment your adaptors for the auto
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 5:39 pm
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 out.
cut it off replace with another bellhousing and machined after welding and no more problem. as the wise men say measure a few times.
cut it off replace with another bellhousing and machined after welding and no more problem. as the wise men say measure a few times.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:51 pm
Sorry guys it is a long time since I was last on the forum, as Mark mentioned, picked up some trouble, but will do a proper post as soon as I am sorted. Mark thanks for all the help and advice, you are truly a feather in my hat!
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:18 pm
Just a few pics.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:42 pm
johan here is a pic of the merc. 
but the lux is looking good
but the lux is looking good
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:55 am
Looking good Mark! Post a few pics of the V12.
I've sorted my throttle cable as you said and it is working 100%. Will see if I can get a gap to come and pick the harness up during the week.
I've sorted my throttle cable as you said and it is working 100%. Will see if I can get a gap to come and pick the harness up during the week.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:19 pm
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:24 pm
Mark, you got any of those superchargers lying around
Nice lux though!
Nice lux though!
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:31 am
Net gou 'n update: die bakkie is gister in vir 'n dyno, engine loop baie mooi maar die TPS signal vir die TCU is "missing". Die ouens van ArchAngel sal gou vandag dit uitsort en dan kan hy klaar getune word. 
I will post all of the pics and information on the built as soon as I get a chance.
Total cost = R 28 890.00
I will post all of the pics and information on the built as soon as I get a chance.
Total cost = R 28 890.00
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:49 am
johan did you come right with the transfer
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:59 am
Looking good 
How about some pics from underneath of the geabox and transfer case and how its set up?
How about some pics from underneath of the geabox and transfer case and how its set up?
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:42 pm
Hi Mark, on Tuesday I did the swap, will test tomorrow 
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want to change my mountings to the way you suggested.
I will take some pics over the weekend.
,want to change my mountings to the way you suggested.
I will take some pics over the weekend.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:01 am
Just a few pics.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:14 am
My internet is a bit slow today, will post more pics later on 
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:32 am
Who built that radiator ? Looks good !
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:45 am
Theo, I bought the radiator from Springbok Used Motor Parts in Springs for R 1600.00. What is nice about this radiator, you can select where you want to put your hoses, left or right.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:57 pm
Just beware for that Cone Filter, if it suck water it is goodbye motor. 
Ask Scorpion. His Air Box that he had was open and there was water...
Ask Scorpion. His Air Box that he had was open and there was water...Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:07 am
Just a quick update, 4200km and no issues! No heat problems etc.
One tiny problem though - power steering pump leaking a bit.
One tiny problem though - power steering pump leaking a bit.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:40 am
Nice!!! Fuel consumption? (Or may we not ask!!Striker wrote:Just a quick update, 4200km and no issues! No heat problems etc.
One tiny problem though - power steering pump leaking a bit.
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Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:58 am
I'm getting between 7 and 8 km/l at the moment, but it still needs to go for dyno! With my 4Y I got more or less the same without the extra power!
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:05 am
Awesome boet
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:19 am
Does anybody know where I can find a D4D bonnet scoop? The bonnet scoop is only for the "aggressive Look", I don't like the one I've got on now.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:15 pm
when you going to make a draai johan.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:32 pm
Ek het vir jou n pm gestuur Johan
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:23 am
Hi Mark, I will see if I can turn at your place Friday.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:10 pm
Update time again!
Busy with FJ cruiser disc upgrade.
Busy with FJ cruiser disc upgrade.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:13 pm
The changes made to air intake.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:54 pm
Looks good ! What size tyres are you running on with what diff ratio and gearbox ?
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:42 am
31" Firestone ATX, Running at 2800 Rpm @ 120kmh.
Re: Striker's hilux gets Lexus finaly
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:47 am
With the standard 5sp Hilux manual box and diffs ?