Hilux 4x4 Forum

I appreciate all the advice - thanks guys !

Thanks Andries - what are the costs involved ?

I'd like to get opinions on the 1 UZFE Lexus auto-box vs the manual one. I currently have the auto-box installed with a XMS (Perfect Power) engine management system and Spitronics gearbox controller but I'm not happy with the setup.The gearbox "hunts" above what could be expected as "...

Scorpion - who is doing your conversion and what engine and gearbox management does he use ? Also - what range of consumption does he get ?

Thanks

Outlaw - I get exactly the same with mine - XMS engine management (Perfect Power) with Spitronics for gearbox.

Outlaw - very nice van. What's he like consumption like (town driving vs open road) ? Management (engine & gearbox)?

Thanks Blom!

Blom,

Watse tipe petrolverbruik en kraglewering (Kw & Nm) is mens veronderstel (of wat kan mens verwag) om te kry met 'n Spitronics en XMS(Perfect Power) setup ?

Where are all the Lexus guys ?

Dankie vir die info Ben - waardeer!

Tristan - yes you're quite right about the carpeting but : my KZ is 4×2 so I dont wade with it - in my 94D/C 4×4 I did the same but with the carpets removed !

Ek was nog heeltyd onder die indruk dat Spitronics die enigste gearbox management beskikbaar is wat saam met die 1UZ-FE motor gebruik word (wat darem al vir 'n tyd getoets is????) - watter ander g/box management gebruik die ouens?

I've used rubber insertion (1.6-mm & 3-mm thickness) in both my Hiluxes for exactly the reasons mentioned above. It is quite time consuming and requires patience if you want to do it properly. The ones in my KZ is ± 6 years old and still looks like new. IMHO definately worthwhile. PS - I kept t...

Rian, what systems do you use for engine management & gearbox respectively ?