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Post by 4runnerjo »

What is the best conversion for a 85 4runner? but not spending alot of money?
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Post by evanstaniland »

what type of conversion are you talking about??
Engine, suspension waht exactly and what kind of budget do you have?? and what type of driving do you do....
with no info its kinda hard to help!!

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Post by 4runnerjo »

thanks for the reply mate. Sorry, well i got a blown head gasket so im about to spend money, what ever i end up spending. I have a 4y engine in my 4runner so i wouldnt mind something a little more powerful. I only do beach driving but i wouldnt mind something that can climb a few steep hills. I have 33" wheels, rancho shocks, and a lift kit.

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Post by evanstaniland »

as for money wise and power increase a commo V6 conversion would be my guess. not sue on an exact cost but cheaper than a V8 conversion!! but still power increase!!
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Post by 4runnerjo »

yeah i thought that would be the case, how easy is that to do? I mean do i need to change the box and the case also? upgrade diffs? brakes? as well as engine mounts?
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Post by TOYTRUK »

im doing that conversion at the moment. check out marks4x4adapters.com.
very helpful guys to deal with too.
the only tips i can give you from my experience is to buy a complete commodore to give you everything you need(cat,wiring,pollution gear,intake,etc)
i got a vp for 500 off ebay.
i also used the commy fuel tank where my spare used to be.
your costs are.engineers certificate,adapter from marks,you keep your box and it stays where it is.electrician,exhaust mods,hoses to adapt your a/c and p/s and a tacho and speedo interface.
i might have forgotten a couple of things but marks have all the info you will need.good luck.
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Post by mico »

look at a 7MG-E from a cressida the engine can be bought cheaply and it is a bolt in job from what i hear (may not be true) has heaps of go and are reasonably economical
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Post by rixrunner »

Where are all the Lexus V8 Guys comments ??

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Post by Struth »

Where are all the Lexus V8 Guys comments ??
We would all love a Lexus, but don't all have ten grand :cry:

Does anyone know the kw figures for the commo V6?

I would think at least 150kw is required before it becomes worthwile compared to a 109kw Toyo v6.

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Post by booflux »

The Lexus is no heavier on fuel than the commo and there are guys on here that have done the conversion from 5-7 quite easily. 10 is a figure if you dont wish to get your hands dirty. IMO the Lexus is better but there a lot around with the commo 6 in them also. Either would be a improvement on what you have.
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3RZ-FE? 2.7 Petrol EFI. Straight bolt in except for the mounts and the wiring...
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Re: best conversion for 4runner

Post by Busiboy »

4runnerjo wrote:What is the best conversion for a 85 4runner? but not spending alot of money?
He doesn't have the 10G which is why other suggestions were made, commo six or the 2.7, depends on which engine and bits you can get cheaper
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Post by Struth »

Which vehicles are the best donors for the Lexus donk :?:

I also didn't see mention of conversion parts for these on the Marks site, or did I not look hard enough :?:

Back on topic, probably one of the Toyota engine swaps would be cheapest as I would reckon there are less aftermarket parts required.

Not that I have investigated this yet.

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Post by MissDrew »

Struth wrote:Which vehicles are the best donors for the Lexus donk :?:

I also didn't see mention of conversion parts for these on the Marks site, or did I not look hard enough :?:
You didn`t see anything on the marks site about the lexus because they don`t make anything to suit them YET!!!!!!!!! I was chatting to Mark French at Vic Winch this year and he was picking my brains about the conversion in my hilux.
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Post by TOYTRUK »

comm motors go from 127kw for a vn up up to (dont quote me)147 for the vs-vt models.torque is greater than the 3.0 toy but the vehicle he owns is a first gen that only came with 4 cylinders.so anything is an improvement. :!: :)
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TOYTRUK wrote:comm motors go from 127kw for a vn up up to (dont quote me)147 for the vs-vt models.torque is greater than the 3.0 toy but the vehicle he owns is a first gen that only came with 4 cylinders.so anything is an improvement. :!: :)
Coomo V6's will also return about the same fuel economy as the 4Y. Exactly the reason I'm thinking of going down the Turbo-Diesel route now instead of a V6....
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3RZ-FE
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Post by 4sum4 »

WICKED wrote:3RZ-FE
x2,Will go well on the drive train and run the 33`s no probs
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Post by V^LUX »

Guts wrote:
Struth wrote:Which vehicles are the best donors for the Lexus donk :?:

I also didn't see mention of conversion parts for these on the Marks site, or did I not look hard enough :?:
You didn`t see anything on the marks site about the lexus because they don`t make anything to suit them YET!!!!!!!!! I was chatting to Mark French at Vic Winch this year and he was picking my brains about the conversion in my hilux.
try Dellow Automotive(about $1000 for the complete kit)
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4.0 quad cam 6 bolt main.....you know what im talkin about.
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Post by bribiesurf »

brand new 4y $1350, bolt in no wiring or mods, just a set of extractors and a good exhaust, any conversion will set you back at least $3000 even doing it yourself, I looked right into it for a mate and in the end, $1350 bolt it in and accept it will just go ok, easy to sell if you need too, It ain't going to be easy, next best best Lexus on surf auto, all fits a lot easier if youve got $3k plus and heaps of tools
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Post by mico »

Guts wrote:
Struth wrote:Which vehicles are the best donors for the Lexus donk :?:

I also didn't see mention of conversion parts for these on the Marks site, or did I not look hard enough :?:
You didn`t see anything on the marks site about the lexus because they don`t make anything to suit them YET!!!!!!!!! I was chatting to Mark French at Vic Winch this year and he was picking my brains about the conversion in my hilux.
"Toyota do they make engines" that was the reply I got from Marks adaptor to them there are only 2 engines in the world Holden and Chev

The 7mg-e is an easy conversion and cheaper to do then a Commo with as much or more power

if you had the money the 1UZ is the best engine to get but the 7mg is heaps cheaper
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Post by mico »

V^LUX wrote:[
try Dellow Automotive(about $1000 for the complete kit)
$1400 dude thats what mine cost me from dellows and It's not perfect needed some modifiying
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Post by evanstaniland »

Struth wrote:Which vehicles are the best donors for the Lexus donk :?:
also intrested what is the best doner???

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Post by V^LUX »

mico wrote:
V^LUX wrote:[
try Dellow Automotive(about $1000 for the complete kit)
$1400 dude thats what mine cost me from dellows and It's not perfect needed some modifiying
let us know what had to be modified as i am very interested in this transplant
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Post by dow50r »

U can run a supra bell and 7mge, but cost in time and diff ratio swaps will be high, another 4 cylinder would be the go, maybe a celica motor or similar...contact the jap motor importers, if you buy an injected motor, you will also have to convert fuel tank....a mate of mine has just pulled out his v6/5 speed from a runner and put in a diesel.....that would work well :) It is in Sydney
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Post by crunch »

evanstaniland wrote:
Struth wrote:Which vehicles are the best donors for the Lexus donk :?:
also intrested what is the best doner???

Evan..
The 1UZ is in the LS400/Toyota Soarer of both vintages.
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The LS430 has a 3UZ, has anyone done this conversion? Is it just a 1UZ with modded internals?[/img] [/b]
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Post by V^LUX »

crunch wrote:
evanstaniland wrote:
Struth wrote:Which vehicles are the best donors for the Lexus donk :?:
also intrested what is the best doner???

Evan..
The 1UZ is in the LS400/Toyota Soarer of both vintages.
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The LS430 has a 3UZ, has anyone done this conversion? Is it just a 1UZ with modded internals?[/img] [/b]
have a look at this link
http://www.lextreme.com/3uzblock.html
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Good link! :armsup:
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Post by madmont »

If you stick to a Toyota motor you are less likely to spend up big on adapters
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