Lexus V8 Conversion - 4X4 Capabilities

[robvan87]

Hi there

Can someone please explain to me the pros and cons of the Lexus V8 Conversion, I am currently in a bad place---my g@t juk so n bietjie---. But I dont want to do something that is going to affect me too much. How does this engine handle steep inclines where you dont need too much power etc.. Does it generate wheelspin easilly. What is the fuel consumption one could expect from this Engine.....

Regards

Robert

[DOELLOOS]

Two words:

ARCTIC TRUCK



As for the V8, I don't know...

[Mud Dog]

I assume you still have the original 2.2 petrol motor (4Y). From what I've picked up in previous posts you should get more or less the same fuel consumption if you drive very conservatively, but we all know that's impossible since you'd be wanting to hear that growl all the time. driving with a moderatly heavy foot will apparently give you a little more than half the 4Y's economy. Some things are worth the extra cost though .... depends on the individual.

[DOELLOOS]

Two words:

ARCTIC TRUCK



As for the V8, I don't know...

Andy, stop fidgeting with V8s...

[Scorpion]

My limited experience with mine: AWESOME!!! It idles up anything in low range and if you need the power and revs, it'll spin all the way to about 8000rpm.

Fuel consumption is the killer, though. You WILL use the power and then you can expect about 4 -5 km/l. I have no idea what you can expect if you drive like you still have a 4Y.

Will I do it again? ABSOLUTELY!

[Mud Dog]

What's the problem with yours that you're unable to use it, Johann?

[Zandyl]

Dit is heel duidelik dat u totaal en al misingelig is. Daar is niks fout met Bosbeer nie, hy het net sonder brandstof gaan staan en mnr Benhur het aangebied om hom weer in Pretoria vol te maak.

Ek hoop dit klaar alle onduidelikhede op.

Die uwe,

Uncle Skerpioen

[Scorpion]

Dankie, Jaco!

[DOELLOOS]

Uncle Skerpioen, jy sal flippin goed doen in die regering!!!!

[pietpetoors]

my g@t juk so n bietjie

Ek dink baie van ons lei aan daai siekte.

Seems to me fuel consumption is all about how you drive. I heard quotes from 4 or 5 to even 9 km/l.

I have seen a SFA with Lexus motor in action at Atlantis dunes and you just cannot compare it with a normal Hilux. Where we have to gain momentum and use our best driving skills that thing just glide up the dunes as if it is driving in a a parking lot.

[robvan87]

Thanks for all the replies and the insight in this matter, It is really appreciated. But I think I will stick to the OLD 4Y, She aint giving me problems, at all... And there is a good afrikaans saying "Moenie slapende Honde wakker maak nie". So when the Ol 4Y fires for the last time and gives up all hope on life, The V8 would be considered.

[DOELLOOS]

Sissie!!!

[Scorpion]

Toe maar, Ewald, ek het myself dit ook vertel toe my head gasket gegaan het. Het toe maar R 3k uitgehaal en reggemaak en gesê ek sal dit doen as die 4Y sy laaste asem uitblaas. 1 500 km later het die Lexus V8 ingegaan...

[Spartan]

I am currently in a bad place---my g@t juk so n bietjie---.

Gaan ry net n draai saam met iemand wat dit al gedoen het dan maak jy jou besluit Jy sal selfs n lang 6 wardeer as jy eers in een gery het. Ek is net nie by die huis nie anders was jy meer as welkom.

[robvan87]

Ons sal maar sien hoe die paaidjie loop... Maybe, maybe not. Het al in gery met n Lexus V8 in maar nie in 4X4 toestande nie.

[Spartan]

Sien jy bly in Nelspruit, my Van kom van daaraf toe hy nog stock was

[Dadz Toy BFI]

Thanks for all the replies and the insight in this matter, It is really appreciated. But I think I will stick to the OLD 4Y, She aint giving me problems, at all... And there is a good afrikaans saying "Moenie slapende Honde wakker maak nie". So when the Ol 4Y fires for the last time and gives up all hope on life, The V8 would be considered.

What about Efi'ing your trusty old stead

4Y Efi es nie vir Sissies nê

[robvan87]

What about Efi'ing your trusty old stead

Thought about doing that a month or three ago, but if I am going to spend that amount of money I would rather make worth the while and give it some power. But I am not losing any sleep over the decision.....

[Castos]

Robert, I'm in Nelspruit too. One of my buddies drives a SFA with a lexus and it's awesome. He goes with it where the cruisers with lockers battles to go. Fuel consumption at 120km/h is 9km/l. 4x4ing it will go down to 5km/l.

[Gunta]

Reynard, does he run a auto box or manual and what ecu is he running?
I get 5.5 - 6 on my 7 mge and from what I have seen with V8 its about the same.

[conversion man]

I went to Namibie 4 weeks ago ,finished of the 250 od km between Mariental and Windhoek in 1hour 40 min [180 PLUS KM H } WITH 800 KG ON THE BACK .Aircon on still got 5km to the litre . One magic word thou MANUAL.

[Gollum]

which gearbox is used in this conversion...?

[Castos]

Reynard, does he run a auto box or manual and what ecu is he running?
I get 5.5 - 6 on my 7 mge and from what I have seen with V8 its about the same.

He runs it Manual and with a Spitronics connected to a Lamda. We will start with mine at the end of March.

[Gunta]

Show us pictures when you start.

[pampoen]

I went to Namibie 4 weeks ago ,finished of the 250 od km between Mariental and Windhoek in 1hour 40 min [180 PLUS KM Hour } WITH 800 KG ON THE BACK .Aircon on still got 5km to the litre . One magic word thou MANUAL.

Now thats what i call using your hilux to the full!!!

[pampoen]

Conversion man show us some pics of this beast of yours bro