2nd Gen Lexus V8 swap anyone?

91T4R · 09-08-2005, 10:08 AM

I am thinking of putting in a Lexus 4.0 v8 in my '91 4Runner. Has anyone seen this done? My main concern is mating up with the transmission/transfer in my current truck. Anyone? Thanks.

Robert

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Platypus1 · 09-08-2005, 10:22 AM

Yeah u need to get hold of twisty_toy94. Look up his threads, he has a bas ass 2nd gen with a lexus V8.

Flamedx4 · 09-08-2005, 10:28 AM

Popular in Australia - the Lexus V8 there is like the small block Chevy in the US.
Try http://www.lextreme.com/
also some good stuff at the Australian Lexus Soarer club sites, and at
Toyspeed, A kiwi toyota club site/forum

Cebby · 09-08-2005, 10:38 AM

I'm finally getting back to working on mine.

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...ighlight=1uzfe

91T4R · 09-09-2005, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the replies. Cebby, I have been reading your posts extensively. It sounds like you have learned a few valuable lessons. I may hit you up with questions along the way.
I'm in the planning phases now. It will probably be about a year before the engine swap actually happens. First, I have some interior work that needs to be done, as well as getting my hood painted.
This forum rocks, by the way. Everyone here is very helpful, and I appreciate the way you all document your progress for the benefit of others. As a side note, I just ordered a new digital camera (arrives Tuesday), so I will try and pass the favor on for others.
If anyone has interior tips, I could use any you have. I plan on redoing the interior completely, pretty much. That leads me to another question. I would like some kind of seat material/cover that will stand up well to a little mud and water. Any suggestions there? Thanks again.

Robert

Cebby · 09-09-2005, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91T4R

Thanks for the replies. Cebby, I have been reading your posts extensively. It sounds like you have learned a few valuable lessons. I may hit you up with questions along the way.
I'm in the planning phases now. It will probably be about a year before the engine swap actually happens. First, I have some interior work that needs to be done, as well as getting my hood painted.
This forum rocks, by the way. Everyone here is very helpful, and I appreciate the way you all document your progress for the benefit of others. As a side note, I just ordered a new digital camera (arrives Tuesday), so I will try and pass the favor on for others.
If anyone has interior tips, I could use any you have. I plan on redoing the interior completely, pretty much. That leads me to another question. I would like some kind of seat material/cover that will stand up well to a little mud and water. Any suggestions there? Thanks again.

Robert

By the time you are ready, I'll have a kit with extensive instructions on the market.

For your interior, take a look at Wet Okole seat covers. As soon as my swap is done, I want to pick up a set and get some extra material so I can cover the fabric areas on my door panels and probably my headliner with the stuff. It is basically wetsuit material. Then comes replacing the carpet with a rubber/vinyl floor. That's my plan anyway...

91T4R · 09-09-2005, 07:01 PM

Sweet, I'll check it out now.

91T4R · 09-09-2005, 07:33 PM

Has anyone considered or ever seen anyone get the inside floor sprayed with Rhino lining or similar product? Talk about durable and easy to clean! What do you folks think?

Cebby · 09-09-2005, 07:43 PM

Some have. That stuff is really heavy though.

shazaam · 09-09-2005, 07:45 PM

I got a lexus V8 for sale

but it comes wrapped in this:

91T4R · 09-10-2005, 06:18 PM

Yea, but it would be wrong to strip down that sweet ride. Even if it is for my Runner.

09-08-2005, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Flamedx4 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: 100 miles offshore as much as possible, & Springfield Oregon USA Posts: 3,285	Popular in Australia - the Lexus V8 there is like the small block Chevy in the US. Try http://www.lextreme.com/ also some good stuff at the Australian Lexus Soarer club sites, and at Toyspeed, A kiwi toyota club site/forum __________________ All my Yotas are gone. Stuff to sell: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...39#post1009839 -Phil

09-08-2005, 10:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	I'm finally getting back to working on mine. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...ighlight=1uzfe __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

09-09-2005, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
91T4R Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 22	Thanks for the replies. Cebby, I have been reading your posts extensively. It sounds like you have learned a few valuable lessons. I may hit you up with questions along the way. I'm in the planning phases now. It will probably be about a year before the engine swap actually happens. First, I have some interior work that needs to be done, as well as getting my hood painted. This forum rocks, by the way. Everyone here is very helpful, and I appreciate the way you all document your progress for the benefit of others. As a side note, I just ordered a new digital camera (arrives Tuesday), so I will try and pass the favor on for others. If anyone has interior tips, I could use any you have. I plan on redoing the interior completely, pretty much. That leads me to another question. I would like some kind of seat material/cover that will stand up well to a little mud and water. Any suggestions there? Thanks again. Robert __________________ '91 4Runner 3.0 V6

09-09-2005, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
91T4R Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 22	Sweet, I'll check it out now. __________________ '91 4Runner 3.0 V6

09-09-2005, 07:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
91T4R Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 22	Has anyone considered or ever seen anyone get the inside floor sprayed with Rhino lining or similar product? Talk about durable and easy to clean! What do you folks think? __________________ '91 4Runner 3.0 V6

09-08-2005, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Platypus1 Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 79	Yeah u need to get hold of twisty_toy94. Look up his threads, he has a bas ass 2nd gen with a lexus V8.

09-09-2005, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Some have. That stuff is really heavy though. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

09-09-2005, 07:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,057	I got a lexus V8 for sale but it comes wrapped in this: __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

09-10-2005, 06:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
91T4R Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 22	Yea, but it would be wrong to strip down that sweet ride. Even if it is for my Runner. __________________ '91 4Runner 3.0 V6

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