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Post by cdwood2010 on May 30, 2015 11:46:32 GMT 1
Well hello folks! Been lurking on here a little while, figured it was about time to share and join in etc. A little while back I picked up a tasty engine. Actually I picked up a whole car and ripped the engine from it. I spent quite a while deciding what car to put this engine in, but I have ended up with this bad boy:-  And this is the engine I mentioned, it came from a Lexus LS400 - 4.0L V8:-  Insane? Very. Possible? Very. I have spent the last few years tinkering with MR2 Mk2's, and fitting V6 engines, so the V8 'big brother' seemed like a good plan. The Datsun is pretty sound, although it needs some work on the inner front wings and the rear arches. I took a grinder to the rear arches, just so I could get a better idea of what's needed. It was not as bad as I thought. Today I'm hoping to start welding in some metal. I did get in touch with Will Datman, and he had some super panels available but when i looked closely at how much metal I needed, it seemed a crime to either cut the car to use whole panel, or cut the panel just for the bits I wanted. I'm going to have a go at fabricating the bits I need from some good gauge metal, and see where we go from there. I will post up some more pics on my progress later, any tips and advice always welcomed! I'm also in the market for some replacement wheels, but I will stick a wanted thread up for that later. More soon! Chris. |
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Post by Ricky180B on May 31, 2015 0:19:10 GMT 1
Hi chris welcome. I believe you purchased the Lexus from spottedlaurel who is also on here. Can't wait to follow your thread
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Post by dialup2001 on May 31, 2015 9:31:03 GMT 1
So, Toyota manual gearbox or auto? They are an amazing engine that produced 1000BHP in the factory WITHOUT changing many internals the 1FZUE or whatever. The development of the LS400 is an interesting video.
What rear axle will you use?
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Post by cdwood2010 on May 31, 2015 10:12:05 GMT 1
Hi chris welcome. I believe you purchased the Lexus from spottedlaurel who is also on here. Can't wait to follow your thread Nope, but I did buy a Camry V6 from him for one of my MR2 conversions. Such a nice bloke. So, Toyota manual gearbox or auto? They are an amazing engine that produced 1000BHP in the factory WITHOUT changing many internals the 1FZUE or whatever. The development of the LS400 is an interesting video. What rear axle will you use? Oh yeah, its a beast. I'm planning on using the stock axle for at least proof of concept; it won't be going down the strip or anything initially. There's a ton of room around the axle, I could probably fit one from a truck. C. |
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Post by Ricky180B on May 31, 2015 10:22:42 GMT 1
Hi chris welcome. I believe you purchased the Lexus from spottedlaurel who is also on here. Can't wait to follow your thread Nope, but I did buy a Camry V6 from him for one of my MR2 conversions. Such a nice bloke. So, Toyota manual gearbox or auto? They are an amazing engine that produced 1000BHP in the factory WITHOUT changing many internals the 1FZUE or whatever. The development of the LS400 is an interesting video. What rear axle will you use? Oh yeah, its a beast. I'm planning on using the stock axle for at least proof of concept; it won't be going down the strip or anything initially. There's a ton of room around the axle, I could probably fit one from a truck. C. Ah yes now I remember. I use to own one of these. Nice smooth cars. I believe the current owner is also putting in an engine conversation to make it a beast |
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Post by Ricky180B on May 31, 2015 10:23:20 GMT 1
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Post by LaurelLad on May 31, 2015 16:23:19 GMT 1
A sunny with a V8! Now that's something you don't see everyday  Lookin good. Welcome aboard! Looking forward to your progress! |
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Post by dialup2001 on May 31, 2015 16:24:13 GMT 1
Nope, but I did buy a Camry V6 from him for one of my MR2 conversions. Such a nice bloke. Oh yeah, its a beast. I'm planning on using the stock axle for at least proof of concept; it won't be going down the strip or anything initially. There's a ton of room around the axle, I could probably fit one from a truck. C. Ah yes now I remember. I use to own one of these. Nice smooth cars. I believe the current owner is also putting in an engine conversation to make it a beast What? What do you mean? What car and what owner |
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Post by cdwood2010 on May 31, 2015 16:27:27 GMT 1
I think he means the guy who now owns his B310.
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Post by dialup2001 on May 31, 2015 16:38:22 GMT 1
Stupid me, didn't read properly
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Post by cdwood2010 on May 31, 2015 18:10:30 GMT 1
I had to read it twice.  |
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Post by spottedlaurel on May 31, 2015 18:25:39 GMT 1
Hi Chris! Good to see you on here :-)
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Lookin good.
