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5L EFI into a 98 hilux

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5L EFI into a 98 hilux

Post by LFONZ »

Hi,

I have been told some of you lads might know. Has anyone done this or similer conv? I would like to know about the sump mods (damn IFS) and pics of an EFI v8 in its new hilux home, i have only seen carby ones.

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Post by booflux »

Keep it Toyota and go a 1uz-fe, imo a better conversion for a Lux.

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Post by chunderlicious »

i think it was mud empire off the forum who put one in his lux. but it was solid axle. also, struth is in the process of/ just finished his in a surf or 4 runner so check those 2 out.
turbos are nice but i'd rather be blown
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Post by LFONZ »

All ready got the motor and bellhousing, got to have a holden heart. Need to part with the all to powerful 3.0D
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Post by Struth »

I modded the 5.0l front pan sump and pick up into a 94 IFS Runner, I would reckon yours would be very close to the same,

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Hopefully the pics help.

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Post by LFONZ »

Yep should be the same front, helps alot.

Where did you fit the computer? Got any pics of the engine bay finished, never seen one.
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Post by Struth »

Computer is still sitting on the floor, only got her running two weeks ago,

Plenty more info in my build thread here,

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/view ... hp?t=12730

Have a look and let me know if you have any specific questions while it's still fresh in my mind. I did the whole install in my shed.

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