My 1990 Xcab Lexus V8 swap
05-29-2011, 06:59 PM
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I got the engine started!!! I also got that 2wd 4runner shifter installed and linkage hooked up, it looks like its going to work perfect! All I need now is a radiator, electric fan, trans to dual cases adapter, 2x 23 spline inputs, transfercase crossmember, exhaust done, and driveshafts built. I also need wheel spacers, and shocks.
06-11-2011, 11:40 AM
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I don't know how important it is for the main ECU to run the pump, but the way I have it wired, when the main EFI relay turns on, so does the fuel pump.
I would of kept the pump ECU, but I scraped the car before I realized there was one. I guess if it don't work, I'll have to go to the junk yard and get one.
I would of kept the pump ECU, but I scraped the car before I realized there was one. I guess if it don't work, I'll have to go to the junk yard and get one.
Wasn't aware of a fuel ECU, but then, why not..there's a mirror control ECU..lol
06-11-2011, 01:49 PM
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06-16-2011, 06:31 AM
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Right now I have ran into a problem, the truck has a nasty sag in the rear and couldn't figure out why. It turns out that when I ordered my 6" front and rear leaf springs from All-Pro Offroad, they sent me 6" fronts and 4" rears. They admited that they screwed up and want to make it right, but at the same time they want me to take the 4" springs off the truck and pay to ship them back to them before they will give me what I should of recieved in the first place. Do you think this is fair or am I in the right? 
09-23-2011, 07:54 PM
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where would be the best place to come up on a Lexus v8.? is there any companies that make adapter kits for this swap? (mounts, hoses, harnesses, etc) my 3.0 is on it's last leg.
09-24-2011, 07:13 AM
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09-25-2011, 07:09 PM
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09-30-2011, 09:01 PM
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It's been awhile, but i've been frustrated waiting for back ordered parts and fighting with All-Pro to fix their screw up. All-Pro finally fixed everything and paid for shipping both ways and sent me the right springs. I still had to run 2" blocks to get the truck level.
I finally got the adapter from Marlin
And this is what it will look like when all assembled.
Who knows when Marlin will get their 23 spline inputs back instock, they can't even tell me!
Once I have these I can get my truck running, my truck has been down for almost a year now.
I finally got the adapter from Marlin
And this is what it will look like when all assembled.
Who knows when Marlin will get their 23 spline inputs back instock, they can't even tell me!
Once I have these I can get my truck running, my truck has been down for almost a year now.
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10-30-2011, 10:18 PM
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If money would grow on trees I would swap out mine.
11-09-2011, 09:21 AM
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Finally got all the drivetrain put together and the exhaust done.
The Crawl Box assembled with 23 spline input and adapter plate.
The exhaust installed
Radiator and fan installed
The Crawl Box assembled with 23 spline input and adapter plate.
The exhaust installed
Radiator and fan installed
11-19-2011, 11:26 AM
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I got my diffs from Marlin
High Pinion 4.88s yukon Grizzley locker, and matching V6
Rear end is completly rebuilt
Gears installed
High Pinion diff installed, just need a front driveshaft.
Bilstein Shocks installed
AS OF RIGHT NOW, I have over $8,500 in this project.
11-21-2011, 06:09 PM
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Sweet build man.. Just curious on your tailhousing swap does your speed sensor still plug in? I remember somewhere that the computer likes both senders hooked up
