NICE--1UZ-FE Lexus V8 in a 2nd gen 4Runner :-)

paddlenbike · 10-26-2003, 09:38 PM

Let's start with the soundfile; this isn't your typical 4Runner.

AUDIO

This would make a great swap.

Link: http://geocities.com/deonsv8hilux/

The swap has also been done on Supras:

If my 3.0 ever dies...

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X-AWDriver · 10-26-2003, 10:04 PM

The Supra pics showed up but the Runner pics are just red Xs.

paddlenbike · 10-26-2003, 10:07 PM

Refresh your browser. They were on a Geocities site that was quickly overwhelmed; I transferred them over to my website.

HurleyBoy · 10-27-2003, 12:30 AM

oooo i wonder if that would fit in my 94 if i swap it with my 22 r-e

MTL_4runner · 10-27-2003, 04:17 AM

That is nice looking.
What year(s) is the Lexus engine in there?
Which tranny does it bolt up to?

SLC Punk · 10-27-2003, 05:30 AM

That's pretty cool!!

Its funny to see how much room there is in the engine bay of the Supra once that long I6 is gone!!

Victor · 10-27-2003, 05:50 AM

It doesn't look like there is any more room for a radiator or fan in front of that engine. Obviously there was since he got it certified. Did we get those engines here in the states? Also, his dyno shows only 150 HP - is he using a different measure of HP and is there a conversion to US HP?

paddlenbike · 10-27-2003, 07:55 AM

Damn Geocities website probably only allows 20 hits per day...I haven't been able to get on that site since I started this thread to get more details. I believe the 4Runner used the A340H auto where the Supra used the W58--but I could be mistaken.

Victor · 10-27-2003, 08:22 AM

What impresses me is that the engine fits so well. No body lift needed and with an electric fan it is tight up front but very doable. It seems that the biggest problem has to do with fabricating a flywheel that allows the truck transmission to be used, modding the bellhousing for use, and then that rats nest of wiring! Seems to be a similar technical difficulty to the Supra swaps that have been done but the torque curve of the engine is much better suited to a truck.

X-AWDriver · 10-27-2003, 09:04 AM

OK,I see 'em now.

Pretty sweet.

paddlenbike · 10-27-2003, 09:09 AM

I added the soundfile to my website. Here it is.

V8 Surfer · 10-28-2003, 10:36 PM

Hi Guys
I'm glad to see my website has caused a bit of interest, I hope it was some help to those of you thinking of doing the same conversion.

Id definately recomend it as an option.
I'm more than happy with it's performance and the improved driveability of it.

Any questions, just ask I'm more than happy to help.

V8 Surfer
NZ

Plays_with_Toys · 10-29-2003, 08:06 PM

I love the sound of that bite! It sounds alot like my friends 10 second mach mustang. I'd love to pull up to a light and rev it like that. Maybe even put in one of those y pipe header uncorkers and uncork them next to a rice rocket. Or a motorcycle, they both are too loud and need to be put in their place.

Victor · 10-29-2003, 08:21 PM

Deon. Good to see that you made it.

MTL_4runner · 10-30-2003, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Victor
It doesn't look like there is any more room for a radiator or fan in front of that engine. Obviously there was since he got it certified. Did we get those engines here in the states? Also, his dyno shows only 150 HP - is he using a different measure of HP and is there a conversion to US HP?

There is no need to convert....HP is HP either here or the UK.
It is not the HP that would be impressive it is the TOURQUE!
That was making 325 FT-LBS......that is huge!

Yeah we do have those ngines here in the states as an option on some lexus vehicles.

Dang, man, I would love to get one of those in my ride!

r854rnr · 10-30-2003, 05:46 AM

AS I sat here listening to the audio in the background all I could think of was that porsche comercial. (guy has the Chayanne and is reving the exauhst to the phone that sits near the pipes).

Sac State · 10-30-2003, 10:10 AM

I have a Lexus V8 in my Runner!

Mohamed · 10-30-2003, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sac State
I have a Lexus V8 in my Runner!

Good for you, I have one in my truck too!

10-26-2003, 10:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,179	The Supra pics showed up but the Runner pics are just red Xs. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

10-27-2003, 04:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	That is nice looking. What year(s) is the Lexus engine in there? Which tranny does it bolt up to? __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN!

10-27-2003, 05:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,875	That's pretty cool!! Its funny to see how much room there is in the engine bay of the Supra once that long I6 is gone!! __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

10-27-2003, 05:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Victor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,711	It doesn't look like there is any more room for a radiator or fan in front of that engine. Obviously there was since he got it certified. Did we get those engines here in the states? Also, his dyno shows only 150 HP - is he using a different measure of HP and is there a conversion to US HP? __________________ "Turtle" - Green 94 4Runner Looks like one and about as fast JDM altimeter/clinometer, 2002 Sport wheels, 265/75r16 MT/R, , OME stabilizer, BJ Spacers, Cruiser Coils, removed sway bars, rattle can paint for all that peeling clearcoat! Lockright front and rear. Last edited by Victor; 10-27-2003 at 06:05 AM.

10-27-2003, 07:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
paddlenbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,051	Damn Geocities website probably only allows 20 hits per day...I haven't been able to get on that site since I started this thread to get more details. I believe the 4Runner used the A340H auto where the Supra used the W58--but I could be mistaken. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD \| 5-speed \| E-locker \| Tundra/OME lift \| Stubbs Sliders \| Deckplate/TrueFlow \| Yakima rack \| Click here for specs & pics

10-26-2003, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
paddlenbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,051	Refresh your browser. They were on a Geocities site that was quickly overwhelmed; I transferred them over to my website.

10-27-2003, 12:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
HurleyBoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 73	oooo i wonder if that would fit in my 94 if i swap it with my 22 r-e

10-27-2003, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Victor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,711	What impresses me is that the engine fits so well. No body lift needed and with an electric fan it is tight up front but very doable. It seems that the biggest problem has to do with fabricating a flywheel that allows the truck transmission to be used, modding the bellhousing for use, and then that rats nest of wiring! Seems to be a similar technical difficulty to the Supra swaps that have been done but the torque curve of the engine is much better suited to a truck. __________________ "Turtle" - Green 94 4Runner Looks like one and about as fast JDM altimeter/clinometer, 2002 Sport wheels, 265/75r16 MT/R, , OME stabilizer, BJ Spacers, Cruiser Coils, removed sway bars, rattle can paint for all that peeling clearcoat! Lockright front and rear.

10-27-2003, 09:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,179	OK,I see 'em now. Pretty sweet. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

10-27-2003, 09:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
paddlenbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,051	I added the soundfile to my website. Here it is. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD \| 5-speed \| E-locker \| Tundra/OME lift \| Stubbs Sliders \| Deckplate/TrueFlow \| Yakima rack \| Click here for specs & pics

10-28-2003, 10:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
V8 Surfer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Whangarei, New Zealand Posts: 1	Hi Guys I'm glad to see my website has caused a bit of interest, I hope it was some help to those of you thinking of doing the same conversion. Id definately recomend it as an option. I'm more than happy with it's performance and the improved driveability of it. Any questions, just ask I'm more than happy to help. V8 Surfer NZ

10-29-2003, 08:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Plays_with_Toys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 1,572	I love the sound of that bite! It sounds alot like my friends 10 second mach mustang. I'd love to pull up to a light and rev it like that. Maybe even put in one of those y pipe header uncorkers and uncork them next to a rice rocket. Or a motorcycle, they both are too loud and need to be put in their place. __________________ 1987 Xtra Cab (4x4) - (SOLD) 22r, Rancho RS 5000, 15x8 American Racing AR-23s w/ 31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T's, 2.25" exhaust w/ 23 1/8" glasspack, Explorer Pro Comp Prerunner bar/ Hella 500's

10-29-2003, 08:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Victor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,711	Deon. Good to see that you made it. __________________ "Turtle" - Green 94 4Runner Looks like one and about as fast JDM altimeter/clinometer, 2002 Sport wheels, 265/75r16 MT/R, , OME stabilizer, BJ Spacers, Cruiser Coils, removed sway bars, rattle can paint for all that peeling clearcoat! Lockright front and rear.

10-30-2003, 05:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
r854rnr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oakdale, MN Posts: 279	AS I sat here listening to the audio in the background all I could think of was that porsche comercial. (guy has the Chayanne and is reving the exauhst to the phone that sits near the pipes). __________________ Kevin Black 1998 4runner SR5 4wd http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/760675

10-30-2003, 10:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
Sac State Contributing Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Piedmont, North Carolina Posts: 828	I have a Lexus V8 in my Runner! __________________ 2003 Sport V8 4x4 Black/GC Borla Dual exhaust, Black Pearl Emblems, aFe intake, Full Husky's, WeatherTech vent visors, OBX pedals, Revo's.

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