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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 22:45    Post subject: Lexus V8 into L300 Reply with quote

Hi all
Does anyone know were I can find any info on swopping a v8 into a L300?. iv so far removed all my running gear engine, gear box the lot. got it up on stilts and so far got the v8 lump into the engine bay, had to do a few mods but so far so good, just be nice to find some info to make things a little easier, but so far searched the net but come up with nothing.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 15:02    Post subject: Reply with quote

May I suggest while you are modding that you add a hefty counterweight to the back end to keep it gripping the road under heavy braking. Or fit ABS for the same reason. There is a post on here by a member who has fitted the Lexus V8 into his L400
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 23:29    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the reply, But the L300 and L400 are totally different as you know L300 engine between the seats lot less room. found some posts about fitting one in the L400 but didn't really help, don't know what you mean about the counter weight though,
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 21:52    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry, I wasn't sure if you were concerned with connecting to transmission plus connecting up fuel and electronics/electrics rather than just physical dimensions, and I only know of the Lexus/L400 combo. As for the weighted rear end, I have had some scary swerves under heavy braking due to the back end almost lifting off. I am convinced that is why the back bench is so heavy. Recent scary moment was with bench removed. I have seen a video of an L300 literally lifting off at the rear under emergency braking. I still love it tho'!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 22:38    Post subject: Reply with quote

The guy who owns SVS garage in Verwood has put a land-rover v8 into his L300 but not sure if it's working yet. He was a member on here but don't think he's posted in quite a while.  He did some work on my L400 when I was hard pressed for time. Did a good job too.  Smile
Try searching him out for some advice
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 23:57    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes
http://www.lexusv8conversions.co.za/p/603221/mitsibushi-L300-camper-lexus-1uz-fe-v8-conversion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25yl7lqqt78

some tend to try the ls1 engine
VR4 motor bolts in and is a easy (by comparison) conversion.
also see http://jalopnik.com/253882/mitsubishi-v8-vansanity-down-under
it all depends on the cylinder angle as to how much cutting you need to do to the body support frame
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 23:20    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the reply's and info. got a bit more to go on, now I know what you mean about the counter weight lol. All ready removed the rear bench seat just having it as a four seater, making it into a day van. Keeping the four wheel drive sussed the adapter plate and torque converter spacer just need to fit a 8" lift to get the engine in and 35`s on. thanks again.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 1:01    Post subject: Reply with quote

8" lift? I take it you are going to lower the whole engine and drive train to keep your prop and drive shaft angles sensible? You will also need to lower your front suspension mounts to keep everything more or less level. Or do I hear the sound of eggs being sucked?!!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:36    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well its always good to hear other peoples advice as you never know if you've missed something out, But yes keeping everything in line, all ready had a 4" lift on just had a new pair of 5" rear leaf springs made, collecting all the parts i think i need so can just get on fitting it up.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2016 22:14    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now I NEED some of that!  Will be watching this thread with interest...
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 21:38    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quick update, 8" C channel sorted for lift cut to size, engines been run on a test frame and most of the wiring loom made, engine fits far enough up in the chassis rails, looking at converting the rear axle to discs, been a few month's but now back to working on it, if any one as any info on back axle would be nice to know.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 22:12    Post subject: Reply with quote

I reckon if it can pull 5,000 rpm in top, you will be doing around 115 mph! Dunno how it will stand up to the extra power, likewise the transmission. Then add the strain added by the larger wheels. Be gentle with your right foot!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 23:02    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thats my only concern, don't know what these boxes can handle, like you said with the extra strain with the big wheels and more power. but I'm not doing it for speed just to stop it slowing down on big hills lol, and the fact I've rebuilt the head gasket twice, and should be a lot quieter in the cab.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 2:15    Post subject: Reply with quote

I haven't heard of these breaking diffs or axles so they can't be weak. Auto boxes also have a good rep for reliabillity, you just have to look at some of the extreme off-road videos to see how tough these vehicles are, with only head/gasket problems letting the side down occasionally.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:44    Post subject: Reply with quote

A guy who used to post on here dropped a Rover V8 into a L300 but went to 2WD and a jag IRS back end. Not sure what box he used.
I don't know if was ever finished as this was a few years back.

Tip - if you use a manual Delica box it will melt like chocolate! It can't even handle the standard very well 92 HP ;-)
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 14:25    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sticking with 4WD and the auto box. know the box is good had the Delica seven years now.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 21:03    Post subject: Reply with quote

92bhp, PP.? No wonder  yours eats gearboxes, mine is only rated at 87bhp!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 22:44    Post subject: Reply with quote

andyman wrote:
I reckon if it can pull 5,000 rpm in top, you will be doing around 115 mph!


That is genuinely one of the scariest things I've read on the internet  Laughing  Can you imagine that in a L300?!  I shit myself at 75mph!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 0:58    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have only done 75 once in mine, - downhill, of course. It felt quite safe and stable, just a bit too much wind noise!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 23:33    Post subject: L300 v8 Reply with quote

Not posted for well over a year. Engine adaptor plate finally done, engine and gear box bolted together, just need to fit it in. 9" lift finished. :D
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