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LeXuS v8 LuX
Post #36
QUOTE(NISMOgemini @ Jun 15 2007, 03:24 PM) [snapback]1281158281[/snapback] LeXuS v8 LuX not in anyway having a dig at you or anyone else.. but just want to know if you did the converison on you 1u hilux?? or did u buy it like that/pay someone to do it? https://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index....howtopic=194434 if you scroll down a bit that has about 1% of the photos i took while I built my lux. I bought it for 1000bux as it is there kermit green, with a blown 22R engine and built it from ground up. The only people i paid to do work on it was to have the exhaust built and have it sprayed. I helped build the tray with the help of a mate but still did a shitload of work and did the entire conversion and rebuild with a really good mate who it was sort of a project for the both of us. Theres a lot more topics from the build process on DUT and subsided however thats gone now  the entire build was done in my shed, thats what makes the minitruck scene so special customising yourself not buying bolt on parts |
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NISMOgemini
Post #37
what sump and bellhousing did you use?? |
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NISMOgemini
Post #39
QUOTE(NISMOgemini @ Jun 15 2007, 03:49 PM) [snapback]1281158361[/snapback] what sump and bellhousing did you use?? keep the stock 5speed? or use the auto from teh 1U? incase u missed that one  |
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LeXuS v8 LuX
Post #40
QUOTE(NISMOgemini @ Jun 15 2007, 03:49 PM) [snapback]1281158361[/snapback] what sump and bellhousing did you use?? keep the stock 5speed? or use the auto from teh 1U? front sump engine out of a crown, bellhousing is custom to fit the hilux box and its just the standard hilux box with supra internals. Thats one thing i regret not doing a supra box as hilux gear ratios are shit, 1st is too short, but it was a good setup otherwise. I didnt want the auto, everyone does the auto. I did not want to go to this much trouble and run an auto box 
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NISMOgemini
Post #41
yeah auto would suck the ass. |
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LeXuS v8 LuX
Post #42
QUOTE(NISMOgemini @ Jun 15 2007, 03:58 PM) [snapback]1281158401[/snapback] yeah auto would suck the ass. my cousin used the CRS custom sump and mounts, and the dellow(spelling) custom bellhousing to mate up to the hilux 5 speed. then custom extrators and 3" exhaust. the comercial 5 speed makes it a task to get traction to the ground  yeah it definitely is interesting trying to get traction. I made the engine mounts myself but i see now that bullet are selling pre-fabbed ones which would have been easier. les from fat pipes made custom extractors and its got dual 2.5" mandrel bent piping with 3" 1/4 dumps at the back. It has a really nice note and ive heard a few but still am most pleased with mine. |
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LeXuS v8 LuX
Post #44
QUOTE(booflux @ Jun 15 2007, 04:04 PM) [snapback]1281158421[/snapback] What did your custom headers cost. I would like a set for mine. They arent cheap mate, but dramatically increase hp and better fuel economy and the rest. $1200 they are worth however I got my whole exhaust done from les for $1800 so not too bad. the stock headers are shit.... if you ring les from fat pipes on 3285 7417 tell him brenton put u onto him with the purple lexus v8 lux and he will look after you. His shop is over the nrthside at kallangur, he does excellent work and was the manager of noyzworkz before it got shut down you can see them in a couple of photos above, he did a very tidy job |
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Joyrid3r
Post #46
QUOTE(MiNiTrUkR @ Jun 13 2007, 10:21 PM) [snapback]1281153213[/snapback] yer but its also a v8 which means my rego will go from being 300 dollars to almost a thousand, no thanks wow what a rort my 4cyl rolla is like $280 and my V8 commo is around $400 QUOTE(nferno @ Jun 17 2007, 04:24 PM) [snapback]1281162717[/snapback] Is there conversion kits for LS1's into rodeo's and hilux's yet? try castlemaine rod shop. |
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LeXuS v8 LuX
Post #47
QUOTE(nferno @ Jun 17 2007, 04:24 PM) [snapback]1281162717[/snapback] Is there conversion kits for LS1's into rodeo's and hilux's yet? dont know about kits but ive seen one in a hilux. if ur in qld tho its illegal. can be done is nsw, dont know about the other states biggest u can go in qld is 4.3L engine QUOTE(nferno @ Jun 17 2007, 04:24 PM) [snapback]1281162717[/snapback] Is there conversion kits for LS1's into rodeo's and hilux's yet? heres one of a guys in nsw. i just saw ur in qld dude so sorry to bust ur dreams but its illegal here its a very schmick truck! and a very tidy conversion also |
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V8-720DATO
Post #50
hey lexus v8 lux where did ya put ya fuel filler, did it have to be relocated through the floor of the tray. thanks |
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NISMOgemini
Post #52
heres my cousins 1U lux leaving my place |
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booflux
Post #53
Heres some of mine and a mates runner both with 1uz s |
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NISMOgemini
Post #54
whats making the blue one sound liek its got a turbo spooling up when its doing the circle work? |
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NISMOgemini
Post #56
what are the specs on teh exhaust systems on tehm?? |
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booflux
Post #57
The runner has standard restrictive headers into a dual 3" with twin cats into a single 3" with single muffler. |
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booflux
Post #59
nope dont do it I had a full 2.5" system prior to ugrading it to the 3". It used to crack and pop and also had more of a drone than the curent one. The drone probably had more to do with the muffler. But the 3" gave an increase in power and responsiveness that was lacking with the 2.5". |
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NISMOgemini
Post #62
mines still in a celsior.. they have a duel as standard.. so i guess just to keep things simple ?? |
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booflux
Post #63
Are you a member of lextreme?? |
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LeXuS v8 LuX
Post #65
QUOTE(V8-720DATO @ Jun 21 2007, 08:09 PM) [snapback]1281176505[/snapback] hey lexus v8 lux where did ya put ya fuel filler, did it have to be relocated through the floor of the tray. thanks yeah mate, i relocated it through the tray QUOTE(NISMOgemini @ Jun 22 2007, 10:41 AM) [snapback]1281177777[/snapback] nice.. all the exhust shops iv been to are saying to go with duel 2.25 or 2.5. anyone who knows these engines will tell you dual 2.5" exhaust is the best setup. Thats what i had and it sounded UNBELIEVABLE, wish I had a vid to post but sounded deeper than all of these the dual 2.5" system of mine was all mandrel bent and the power increase was phenominal, its also been dyno proven on soarers etc to give better stats than any single system QUOTE(V8-720DATO @ Jun 21 2007, 08:09 PM) [snapback]1281176505[/snapback] hey lexus v8 lux where did ya put ya fuel filler, did it have to be relocated through the floor of the tray. thanks heres a pic u can see where the fuel filler is relocated just in front of the guard, i just bought a nice chrome lockable cap from super cheap |
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LeXuS v8 LuX
Post #67
QUOTE(NISMOgemini @ Jun 22 2007, 03:03 PM) [snapback]1281178471[/snapback] was that with new cats (normal or hiflow?)? or the stock ones? the system I had was custom headers, dual 2.5" mandrel bent and I had hollow cats simply because i couldnt afford the $500 more at the time for high flows hahaha ring les from fatpipes, tell him Brenton with the lexus V8 hilux put u onto him, he will do u a good deal. Mine was $1800 all up, so ull be looking around 2300 with two high flows. he told me honestly that hollowed cats will do the job. couldnt have asked for a better note mate, havent heard a 1uz which sounds as nice to be honest with u |
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NISMOgemini
Post #68
not gonna waste cash on headers... its just a luxo-barge.. not worth it |
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LeXuS v8 LuX
Post #69
QUOTE(NISMOgemini @ Jun 22 2007, 03:49 PM) [snapback]1281178601[/snapback] not gonna waste cash on headers... its just a luxo-barge.. not worth it just want it to sound a bit nicer mate the headers are DEFINITELY worth it for power,economy and a better note. ur choice but the stocko headers are very ordinary |
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rx3rotor20b
Post #70
theres some cool engine conversions on here... i did an 7mgte engine conversion in my 85 hilux 4x4 sr5 ex cab bout 8 years ago now... |
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