Bundera Engine Conversion- COMPLETED!!

Post by **RUFF** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 10:53 pm

The prob is when the bearing fails it usually takes first and second gear with it

Post by **BUNDERA** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 10:55 pm

sounds good!!

Post by **Skip** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 9:45 am

Gday all,

Im currently importing a LJ71G from Japan, which is basically the same as the Bundera sold here in Australia but with a few differences. It comes with a 2.4lt turbo diesel, R151F 5spd, 4 pinion G series LSD Diffs front and rear, Landcruiser transfer case, 2 Spot calipers on the front and coil sprung all round.

Im going one better than BUNDERA and dropping a 1UZFE quad cam V8 Lexus motor in, should make a touch over 200 kW with good zorst and aftermarket ECU.

As you guys have just mentioned the G52 gearbox is very weak and not much good at handling torque. BUNDERA you may find it will last a bit longer behind the 1GGTE than say a warm 308 due to the torque differences down low. As I mentioned mine comes with a R151f gearbox, which is from the same family as the R154 gearbox from the 1JZGTE twin turbo supra, capable of handling 500 HP comfortably, only differences is gear ratios. I can get a bellhousing to suit from Dellow in NSW.

To get the ball rolling I need to start gathering my components while im waiting for the car to come from Japan (in four weeks). My question is what side of the front cross member does the sump drop down on the 2LT motor? I assume it is at the back like the picture BUNDERA posted of removing his 22R.

Post by **Skip** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 9:47 am

Here is a couple of pics

Post by **droopypete** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:07 pm

If anyone knows where I can get a left hand chrome mirror (large), like in the pic's of Skip's Bundera above please PM me.
Peter.

Post by **N*A*M** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:59 pm

import wreckers should have something

Post by **Skip** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 5:57 pm

droopypete,
Im not sure if the aussie delivered Bunderas ever came with chrome mirrors. I may find that when I get the Bundera complied I will have to remove the mirrors and replace them with aussie delivered mirrors. This is due to most Japanese cars having convex mirrors, while Aussie cars must have flat mirrors. Will soon find out.

Post by **droopypete** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 9:37 pm

If that is the case Skip, would you put me down for your old one's please (I only need the the left one but it wouldn't be fair to leave you with an odd one).
I also have the same front and rear bumpers.
I toyed with the Lexus V8 at the time I built it up, but as they had just come out the half cuts were very exy, you will have a great unit when you are finished.
Peter.

Post by **BUNDERA** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 10:02 pm

I have one of those crome mirrors for the passenger side. in perfect condition but I replaced it with a aussie one as it was the odd one out.

Will post up a pic of it asap.

You can buy it if you want...how much you willing on paying?

Nick

Post by **POS** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 10:14 pm

Should be a beast when you finish!

Post by **Skip** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 10:16 pm

droopypete,
Sorry mate after I get it over the pits ill probably just put the chrome ones back on again. What's your ride anyway? LJ71?

BUNDERA,
How far into the conversion are you? Has your engine arrived yet, and how much did they charge to ship it to Tassie? You're going to pleasantly supprised with the new performance compared to the asthmatic 22R

Post by **droopypete** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 8:30 am

Bundera, is it electric?
Peter.

Post by **droopypete** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 8:46 am

RJ70 Skip, but as I started with a rolling chassis I was gathering parts from all over the place, a lot of of bits came from an imported 4 door that 4x4 salvage center had at Preston, and on second look my rear bumper is a bit different to yours, it has the alloy step, but mine has black plastic bumper ends that wrap around to the flares.
When I finnished building it I did not put the front tail shaft or the transfer shift lever in as it was just my road car, and I did not want to take it in the bush and stuff it (I have always had other vehicles for that) another good reason for no 4x4 was the 4.8 rear dif I put in to compensate for the 35"
BFG muds.
My missus started giving me a hard time about 12 months ago to sell it, so I put in the lever and the shaft and now I will have to do something about the ratio's I guess.
Peter.

Post by **Skip** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:24 am

Yeah you would have to do something about that diff, would be interesting to watch offroad with the different ratios

. Mine comes with 4.875 which is way to short, will probably change to something around 4.1, as I will be using it to travel lond distances towing.

You shouldnt have any problems getting some more gears as the G series diff came in Hilux's, Hiaces's and a few other passenger cars (Cressida's, Crowns and some Supras I think)

Post by **roscoFJ73** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:58 am

Skip did you buy the vehicle from the yard in Wangara that specialises in Jap imports and how much if you dont mind ?

Post by **Skip** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:35 pm

No I imported it directly from Japan. Car yards are charging around $10000 for these things, mine will owe me $7300. If you like I can give you the details of the guy I imported it with. If you like J73 models there are plenty of them in Japan with 3F, 3B, 3BT and even 1HZ i think.

Post by **roscoFJ73** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:49 pm

That would be great .Im looking for some kind of diesel in the next few months,possibly a BJ 74 with a 13b-t .Where did you get the quad cam from? I live in Westminster by the way.
You can email me at bat_cave@iprimus.com.au

Post by **Skip** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 2:41 pm

I havent got the Quad cam yet, it's turning out to be quite difficult. May have to get one from the east, or maybe look at a 1JZGTE.

Post by **BUNDERA** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 4:36 pm

I looked at a 13b-t....$$$!!

yeah she is EFI....

Writing out my "Vehicle Modification Form" at the moment.

Engine should arrive late next week (hopefully).

Nick.

Post by **BUNDERA** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 4:39 pm

I cant wait to see how it goes (with twice the HP it should go a little better!). I will have the original springs fitted for a week or two while I get it all sorted out (otherwise she wont fit in the gararge!)

In other words it will be a lowrider.. :cool:

Thanks for your comments. Even if you are little PAD whores :finger:

Nick

Post by **roscoFJ73** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 7:09 pm

Sorry for pissing in your garden BUNDERA will go somewhere else next time :oops:

Post by **BUNDERA** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 8:09 pm

I dont mind....

Post by **dumbdunce** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 9:51 am

can't believe you went straight past the diesel options, a hilux 2.8 with an aftermarket turbo would owe you maybe $5k, bolts straight in, no adaptors, stacks of torque, stunning economy compared to any petrol option, and best of all next to zero wiring, sure not as much top end power but how fast do you need to go?

ah well. how is the project going anyway? got your motor yet?

I've had a newer 2L-TE sitting in the garage for months waiting for me to get off my bum and stick it in.

cheers Brian

Post by **MKPatrolGuy** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 1:02 pm

dumbdunce wrote:can't believe you went straight past the diesel options, a hilux 2.8 with an aftermarket turbo would owe you maybe $5k, bolts straight in, no adaptors, stacks of torque, stunning economy compared to any petrol option, and best of all next to zero wiring, sure not as much top end power but how fast do you need to go?

ah well. how is the project going anyway? got your motor yet?

I've had a newer 2L-TE sitting in the garage for months waiting for me to get off my bum and stick it in.

cheers Brian

Now that is a horrible mental image :finger:

Post by **dumbdunce** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 1:13 pm

just as well I don't have a GM 6.5 turbo V8 wanting to get shoved in there! *shudder*

Post by **BUNDERA** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 1:40 pm

Thought of putting in a 13b-t (which is diesel) so it wasn't like i didn't think about putting one of them in.

$5000 is too much. I am spending under half of that now.

Will spend the rest on a decent exhaust, custom snorkel and fixing up the suspension that I had only just fitted prior to doing this conversion.

ETA on engine/frontcut Wednesday of next week.
Thursday at the latest!

Looks like I am going to be busy next weekend.

Nick

Post by **dumbdunce** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 2:10 pm

hee hee don't you mean the next 6 - 8 weekends?

good luck, can't wait to see some pics

Post by **BUNDERA** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 2:19 pm

Nah I usually work on my car every weeknight from 4pm-10pm. Almost Religiously! although the last few weeks I have been on here instead of working on it cos I couldn't do anything?

Should have it in my car by that sunday and starting a few days later if it all goes to plan.

I will post heaps of pics and details!

Nick

Post by **Skip** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 4:13 pm

Ive had no luck searching for a 1UZFE in Perth, so ive had a rethink. I thought the 1JZGTE to be too small in capacity(2.5L), but it's performance would prove otherwise. At a touch over 2000 RPM it's already making 300 Nm of torque which eventually peaks at 363 Nm @ 4800, The 1UZFE peaks at 353 Nm @ 4400 RPM. Peak power is 206kW @ 6200 RPM, 1UZFE is 186 kW @ 6000 RPM. Ive already got prices, $1850 with 6 month warranty sounds pretty reasonable, hopefully tomorrow ill have a 1JZGTE sitting in the garage.

Anyone want a 2LTE with 99,000kms?

Post by **BUNDERA** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 9:36 am

hey skip you should post the engine in the for sale section, someone would be interested.

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