Lexus V8 Con In Hilux - need a price on a engine swap  

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Post #1 post 10th December 2011 - 11:27 PM
hey guys just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a engine swap done on my 86 hilux the 2.4 just not good enough lol im in brisbane
D.J.
Post #2

Drive in-out expect 10k + any extra's you want, tho that's before the 1UZ's became popular.
If you can do a lot of the work yourself, like any mod/conversion, the price comes down quickly.

Most (if not all) the info you need .... HERE

Adam's Pit Stop
Post #3

what motor u goin ?

176OES
Post #4

Topic title - Toyota (aka Lexus) V8

DK_THE_DETAILER
Post #5

personally id go with the holden 5litre injected id imagine the swap wouldnt be much more pricey plus there is alot more available for the engine for cheaper. i got an 85 4runner and im running a worked 253 very simple conversion downside to the carb engine is stalling on certain angles but i also have gas so it makes up for the carby lacking offroad

B Unit
Post #6

QUOTE (DK_THE_DETAILER @ Dec 11 2011, 06:48 PM) *
personally id go with the holden 5litre injected id imagine the swap wouldnt be much more pricey plus there is alot more available for the engine for cheaper. i got an 85 4runner and im running a worked 253 very simple conversion downside to the carb engine is stalling on certain angles but i also have gas so it makes up for the carby lacking offroad

What carby are you running? A holley? They tend to stall easily on hills. Rochesters tend to be better. I had a worked 253 in an 83 hilux many years ago, great fun smile.gif

666 FC
Post #7

I think a 2jzgte will be cheaper.

MJ80
Post #8

And no where near as good as the 4.0 or even the 5L

usb
Post #9

myself and some mates did the conversion ourselves not hard at all cost $2000 for the engine and plug and play wiring loom made new engine mounts bolted it in with a ali radiator and we were done. cost about $3000 to do. But Scott at venom custom fabrications still do them i think.

DK_THE_DETAILER
Post #10

QUOTE (B Unit @ Dec 11 2011, 07:41 PM) *
What carby are you running? A holley? They tend to stall easily on hills. Rochesters tend to be better. I had a worked 253 in an 83 hilux many years ago, great fun smile.gif

yeah running the 600 holley ive herd that the rochester carbs are alot better than a holley for offroad use so ill be looking to put one on and see how she goes aftet that if i was to change the engine id definately go to a desiel instead but the V8 does its job quiet nicely

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci5xsoEeKbI

300OGT
Post #11

Im doing a 5L holden motor into a 94 lux atm. if buiding yourself all up youll be looking around 11000 if you go the auto box too including car. it will be alot more if your getting someone to do it. for either motor youll be pushing around 10000- 15000. if you looking for some advice pm me

usb
Post #12

found a vid only short one but.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ksEA0AfYU

DK_THE_DETAILER
Post #13

gotta love V8 4x4s

reddahaydn
Post #14

geeeez and i thought $3200 just to replace the engine with the 3VZ-E was pricey....


has anyone put a 3.8 ecotec in?

i was also looking at the newer aurion motors? Has anyone put anything like that in, or are there too many computer issued? I'm looking at putting it in a 92 4runner.


300OGT
Post #15

dont know about the aurion motors but the only differences in price between the v6 and the v8 is only the cost of the motors, everything else will be pretty much the same as its the same amount of work and mounting kits and shit. i was going to go the v6 option and thought fuck it for and extra 800 it was worht the v8

B Unit
Post #16

QUOTE (DK_THE_DETAILER @ Dec 11 2011, 09:12 PM) *
yeah running the 600 holley ive herd that the rochester carbs are alot better than a holley for offroad use so ill be looking to put one on and see how she goes aftet that if i was to change the engine id definately go to a desiel instead but the V8 does its job quiet nicely

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci5xsoEeKbI

Haha nice. I still miss mine, sounded tough as.

angelawright328
Post #17

Boss 666 FC is right, 2jzgte is the cheaper one.

GOT.NERV ?
Post #18

just buy my suzuki ..... check topics

Bornio
Post #19

If u plan on using it for ofroad then 2j is not the best choice holden 5l would be best option less to it than the 4l less to go wrong on a track in middle of forest. One thing to remember going for any of these engines there is going to be more strain on drive line so if u have a heavy right foot u probably do a diff at some stage.

Unless u can do a lot of the work ursrlf its going to be fairly expensive maybe sell and buy a turbo cruiser or something

666 FC
Post #20

Here is a email that I got today hope this helps.


Venom Custom Fabrications.
1uzfe v8 pricing.
07 3200 4072.
0411250842.
Note these prices are correct at time of sending but some items may change.
Crown ½ cut $2850.
Celcior ½ cut $2850.
Engine with accessories no ecu/ afm or igniters. $1550.
Engine complete with accessories and electronics $ 2750.
Stainless steel headers $ 675.
Exchange sumps  $325.
Engine mounts to suit hilux,4 runner and surf need to have hole drilled in mount gives good range of placement. $225.
Custom headers stainless steel from $1200.
Wiring loom crown auto plug and play. $950.
Wiring loom crown manual p and p    $950.
Celcior and soarer looms manual or auto $950.
Dellow bell housing assembly modified to suit std fork for w55-58 or r151 -154  $795.
Billet cnc flywheel $645. with new ring gear fitted.
Heavyduty clutch  $625. ordered with fly wheel total of $1175. good saving.
Extra heavyduty clutch ceramic plate from $735. (Includes fully balanced assembly.)
Waterpump new genuine  $185.
Timing belt new genuine $85.
Tensioner bearing kit. Non genuine $225.
Tensioner bearing kit genuine $315.
Labour to fit pump and belt $300.
Labour to fit transfercase to 1uz auto $260. celcior /soarer type.
Labour to fit surf out put shaft to a crown  v8 auto .$650.
Custom swirl pot for fuel system from $105.
Crown fan idler housing new​$285
Complete drive (tow) in drive out fully engineered  with
power steering /exhaust connected up / new alloy radiator/engine fully serviced with new waterpump timing belt and bearings all wiring done calibrated and tested.$12000.
Other services include full custom s/s exhaust  turbo and supercharger installs turbo manifolds made from sch10 s/s pipe. (will last a life time)
General 1uz-fe servicing including valve clearances usually on engine over 200 k klms.
Note engines are supplied with a 1 month replacement warranty this does not include labour to fit warranty engine or accessories. Note Accessories not covered by warranty only engine.
My goals are to help customers get there conversion completed safely and legally and to enjoy the roar of a lexus 1uz-fe v8. I give advice freely but please don’t waste my time.
Hope this helps you on your way.
If I have left anything of the list please let me know and I will add it.

B Unit
Post #21

QUOTE (Bornio @ Dec 13 2011, 02:44 PM) *
If u plan on using it for ofroad then 2j is not the best choice holden 5l would be best option less to it than the 4l less to go wrong on a track in middle of forest. One thing to remember going for any of these engines there is going to be more strain on drive line so if u have a heavy right foot u probably do a diff at some stage.

Unless u can do a lot of the work ursrlf its going to be fairly expensive maybe sell and buy a turbo cruiser or something

I ran a Dyna truck gear box, custom tail shaft, and Landcruiser rear diff, Hilux Surf LSD centre up front (same 4.1:1 as Landcruiser) behind my worked 253, worked great for many years.

176OES
Post #22

FYI - you could pick up a complete V8 Soarer for around $3k and still be able to sell a lot of the parts off once you remove the engine, gearbox, loom and ecu.

In fact for memory I did see a running V8 Soarer for sale on here for $1500 for memory

So those halfcut costs can be reduced by knowing where to look

mark1414
Post #23

QUOTE (176OES @ Dec 14 2011, 12:03 AM) *
FYI - you could pick up a complete V8 Soarer for around $3k and still be able to sell a lot of the parts off once you remove the engine, gearbox, loom and ecu.

In fact for memory I did see a running V8 Soarer for sale on here for $1500 for memory

So those halfcut costs can be reduced by knowing where to look


Those half cut prices are a joke. Recently a Crown Half-cut sold for $1000.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130612416194?ss...984.m1423.l2649

666 FC
Post #24

Sorry if that information is wrong it was just a quote that I got yesterday as I was thinking of doing the conversion.

313GNT.Aurion
Post #25

holden 5L is a way better engine for a 4x4 application.

the 1UZ is a slug and only makes its power up top, not where you want it for 4x4

5L is alot more torque and alot cheaper!!

666 FC
Post #26

QUOTE (313GNT.Aurion @ Dec 15 2011, 10:57 AM) *
holden 5L is a way better engine for a 4x4 application.

the 1UZ is a slug and only makes its power up top, not where you want it for 4x4

5L is alot more torque and alot cheaper!!



Im getting a quote done on a 5ltr con in the lux will let you no drive in drive out.

Buddo_007
Post #27

mates got one in a 97 hilux with 4" lift IFS with 31's and 35's and he's selling it great car and the 4.0L is torquey enough for a hilux aslong as you have a decent gearbox behind it suited for what you want to use the truck for

300OGT
Post #28

QUOTE (666 FC @ Dec 15 2011, 07:20 PM) *
Im getting a quote done on a 5ltr con in the lux will let you no drive in drive out.



who are you getting it done through? im currently doing it myself atm and would be interested in seeing the differences in price. im putting a 5L into a 94 dual cab.

synergy
Post #29

QUOTE (usb @ Dec 11 2011, 09:19 PM) *
found a vid only short one but.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ksEA0AfYU


doesnt sound like a 1uz

this does

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfmh_sxHFXU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsxRgPWPjGw

vsv8ute
Post #30

QUOTE (synergy @ Dec 16 2011, 05:48 PM) *


its definatley a 1UZ.

666 FC
Post #31

QUOTE (reddahaydn @ Dec 12 2011, 12:35 PM) *
geeeez and i thought $3200 just to replace the engine with the 3VZ-E was pricey....


has anyone put a 3.8 ecotec in?

i was also looking at the newer aurion motors? Has anyone put anything like that in, or are there too many computer issued? I'm looking at putting it in a 92 4runner.



Is that price drive in drive out ?

usb
Post #32

QUOTE (synergy @ Dec 16 2011, 05:48 PM) *



Synergy maybe cause i wasn't red lining it it may not, but seeing as you know my old 4runner you should know it was a 1uz.

Brianjohnson07
Post #33

I was bit by the Lexus V8 bug a number of years ago and truly enjoy them. Amazing engineering, and the music they make above 6000 RPM is something else. You can get them for a song (less than $500) on eBay, but they're very costly to hotrod 'cause you can't just go to Summit or Jegs for go-fast parts. Most stuff has to be fabricated, or at least adapted. It's not extraordinary to hear of someone buying the basic motor for $500, then tearing it down and putting another $10K or $15K into it.

Skitz_Skyline
Post #34

Hey guys thanks heaps for all your info am now tossing up between the carby and the 1uz pros and cons i have are carby has fuel starvation at certain inclines 1uz bit pricey and lots of wireing can do some of work myself and rest if im told or shown what to do. i work in a sheet metal shop so if i need brackets or shit bent i can do that at work. Anyone interested in helping lol?

adamsvn
Post #35

If you want some advice on 1uz's i can help, you will have to pm me tho for my number.

My suggestion would be to, run a distributor like i do and convert it to lpg.

Running like this with a water proof shield over the dizzy and water tight seals on the rocker covers for the plugs, the 1uz would love water too. Wiring would be simple also smile.gif

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