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

 

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

 

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

 

I'm finally getting back to working on mine.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ighlight=1uzfe

 

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...

 

Sweet, I'll check it out now.

 

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?

 

Some have. That stuff is really heavy though.

 

I got a lexus V8 for sale



but it comes wrapped in this:

 

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