Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
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Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
good day
I have just put my 1996 Hilux 2.8D Raider DC 4x2 back on the road after a lexus transplant. And what a transformation it is.
It was a hard road doing this conversion alone,after work in the evenings and on Saturdays. It took me 7 weeks of evenings and Saturdays, and it spent a week at the exhaust guy.But the driving experience is awesome.I have been driving my Hilux for 15 years, and in february the oilpump failed on the diesel.
I opted for the lextreme prewired 1UZ VVTi and kept the autobox. I'm new to driving automatic, but i rather enjoy it now.
I have got it starting from the key as it should but im completely baffled cause i cant get any of the instruments to work. i have the fuel gauge and the oil light and the heat gauge working, but what is the option with regards to a speedo and a revcounter??
I have a loose revcounter working on the a-pillar, but is there no option to get a more stock looking solution??
I have looked at the Acewell ACE-7659, but it just doesnt suit the hilux to my opinion......
Any ideas??
I have just put my 1996 Hilux 2.8D Raider DC 4x2 back on the road after a lexus transplant. And what a transformation it is.
It was a hard road doing this conversion alone,after work in the evenings and on Saturdays. It took me 7 weeks of evenings and Saturdays, and it spent a week at the exhaust guy.But the driving experience is awesome.I have been driving my Hilux for 15 years, and in february the oilpump failed on the diesel.
I opted for the lextreme prewired 1UZ VVTi and kept the autobox. I'm new to driving automatic, but i rather enjoy it now.
I have got it starting from the key as it should but im completely baffled cause i cant get any of the instruments to work. i have the fuel gauge and the oil light and the heat gauge working, but what is the option with regards to a speedo and a revcounter??
I have a loose revcounter working on the a-pillar, but is there no option to get a more stock looking solution??
I have looked at the Acewell ACE-7659, but it just doesnt suit the hilux to my opinion......
Any ideas??
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
Llew, can't you get the OEM rev counter to work again. just get an electronics place to make up a unit as per in the link. Mine cost me R320! That was 1 Hour labour @R300 + R20 parts.
http://www.lextreme.co.za/solid-axle-hi ... -lexus-v8/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.lextreme.co.za/solid-axle-hi ... -lexus-v8/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
i will have look around for a place to do it. Any advice on a speedometer??
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
I got a quote for a Lexus V8 conversion yesterday from a guy and this is what he put at the top of the quote:Llew Mac wrote:i will have look around for a place to do it. Any advice on a speedometer??
As the Lexus 5 speed gearbox has a digital speed pulse the older
mechanical speedo's will not function on 4x2 conversions
I hope I am not the bearer of bad news
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
is it really possible that all the SFA lexus powered hiluxes dont have a functioning speedo??
Oom Traffic gaan ons mos vreeslik likes.......
Thx Agteros...
Oom Traffic gaan ons mos vreeslik likes.......
Thx Agteros...
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
How about you get one of those racing clusters and see if you can fit the gauge into the existing unit
Something like this
Something like this
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
Speak to IZAK at Dynotech Okavango Industrial area - http://www.dynotech.co.za/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hy is n bietjie kortaf in die begin. Maar KEN sy storie !!!!!
En hy het al BAIE Lexus conversions gedoen.
Hy is n bietjie kortaf in die begin. Maar KEN sy storie !!!!!
En hy het al BAIE Lexus conversions gedoen.
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
You can opt for a gear driven GPS unit for the speedo from Auto Meter.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/interior-e ... converter/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I have two 4x4 vehicles fitted with the electronic interphase units. Very accurate and reliable.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/interior-e ... converter/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I have two 4x4 vehicles fitted with the electronic interphase units. Very accurate and reliable.
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
Evenings All
Can anyone maybe share some insight into the option of a Quantum or Hilux 20009 instrument cluster??
Or does these ones need some sort of computer interface to get it operational?
I seriously enjoy my Lexus! But in poefies-scared for oom traffic?
Any ideas gents??
Can anyone maybe share some insight into the option of a Quantum or Hilux 20009 instrument cluster??
Or does these ones need some sort of computer interface to get it operational?
I seriously enjoy my Lexus! But in poefies-scared for oom traffic?
Any ideas gents??
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
GPS will give you accurate speed reading - until you get the cluster sorted.
Most modern cameras also have such a GPS function.
Most modern cameras also have such a GPS function.
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
Christo that looks like a great idea, can one get it locally or do you have to import it?ou can opt for a gear driven GPS unit for the speedo from Auto Meter.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/interior-e" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... converter/
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
I have the same problem.....
The idea I have is to fit a fortuner/hilux 2014 model speedo cluster with a unit to calibrate it to gps speed.
speedo healer for bikes but can be used on vehicles as well.
http://www.healtech-electronics.com/products/sh/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Can anyone tell if it will work?
The idea I have is to fit a fortuner/hilux 2014 model speedo cluster with a unit to calibrate it to gps speed.
speedo healer for bikes but can be used on vehicles as well.
http://www.healtech-electronics.com/products/sh/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Can anyone tell if it will work?
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Re: Help with instrumentation after Lexus Conversion
Die speedo opdie 4x4 werk mos met n kabel vanaf die transver box so wat is die probleem as dit auto is maak jy n adaptor tussen auto en transver box en hy werk met oorspronklike cable.