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

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

11th December 2011 - 05:58 PM  Reply  Quote

what motor u goin ?

11th December 2011 - 06:23 PM  Reply  Quote

Topic title - Toyota (aka Lexus) V8

11th December 2011 - 06:44 PM  Reply  Quote

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

11th December 2011 - 06:48 PM  Reply  Quote

I think a 2jzgte will be cheaper.

11th December 2011 - 07:58 PM  Reply  Quote

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

11th December 2011 - 08:44 PM  Reply  Quote

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.

11th December 2011 - 08:45 PM  Reply  Quote

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

11th December 2011 - 09:12 PM  Reply  Quote

found a vid only short one but.

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

11th December 2011 - 09:19 PM  Reply  Quote

gotta love V8 4x4s

11th December 2011 - 09:23 PM  Reply  Quote

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.

12th December 2011 - 12:35 PM  Reply  Quote

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

12th December 2011 - 05:24 PM  Reply  Quote

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

13th December 2011 - 08:41 AM  Reply  Quote

just buy my suzuki ..... check topics

13th December 2011 - 12:16 PM  Reply  Quote

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

13th December 2011 - 02:44 PM  Reply  Quote

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.

13th December 2011 - 09:53 PM  Reply  Quote

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

14th December 2011 - 12:03 AM  Reply  Quote

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

14th December 2011 - 09:11 PM  Reply  Quote

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!!

15th December 2011 - 10:57 AM  Reply  Quote

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

16th December 2011 - 12:04 PM  Reply  Quote

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.

21st December 2011 - 10:15 PM  Reply  Quote

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?

28th February 2012 - 03:19 PM  Reply  Quote

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

28th February 2012 - 04:05 PM  Reply  Quote