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V8 Altezza; (almost) Have the engine...what next?
Topic Started: Jun 19 2011, 09:45 PM (2,615 Views)
gin
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Hallo

Ok, for the most part, consider me a noob.
I've been wanting to do a v8 conversion since seeing that it was possible (a la Boothy's at the track). I'm getting a 1uz with new lexus headers (yay) via an unexpected deal, but have no idea what to do next.

I want to keep it as manual but think I have to somehow get my hands on a supra box (i've also had 5sp hilux box suggested to me...) thoughts?
(again, after some more investigating briefly, found http://www.lextreme.com/1uzfe_info.html which explains a lot to me about the manual conversion...)

I'll have to make the mounts up myself, yes?! hrmm.
(wait, found this: http://www.toymods.org.au/forums/showthrea...VTi-into-IS200) says ls-400 mounts?

Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Gin.

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14YER
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I believe there is a company that sells mounts for the Altezza/IS for a 1uz swap! I'll find the link and get back to you.

Not sure if you would already know, but I'll just point out the obvious re: ecu, you'd probably need a standalone which would cost $$$

Edit

Here's the company
http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/IS200_Engine_...s-THOR00480.asp

Also check out this fella
http://www.bedellracing.com/

He's done a v8 swap although I do believe he is in the states so he wouldn't have the steering column on the same side, (among other things).

Where abouts are you located?
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gin
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Mean, thanks for those links!

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ecu, you'd probably need a standalone which would cost $$$

yup! x_X i'm assuming that that will probably be one of the most expensive and most tedious parts of the whole thing...thinking of a link at the moment.
Based in Auckland.
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2ToneTezza
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theres a member (who i think is Auckland based) with a freshly built 1uzfe V8 tez - NZandyTez http://z4.invisionfree.com/lexusaltezzaclu...p?showuser=3093
theres a bit of a build thread in the VIP section B)
'99 Altezza RS200Z- project car
'04 1240cc Nissan March rocketship
'01 KTM520EXC motard
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..and don't be shy in chatting to Boothy, he's a great guy and very helpful.

He made his own exhaust manifolds, although I'm not sure if that was for performance or the stock manifolds wouldn't fit. Custom radiator too.

If you want it easy just run it with the auto it came with & worry about the manual conversion later. At least you have more chance of getting the project finished and on the road, rather than making it so big you get bogged down and never finish it.
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http://www.rollaclub.com/board/topic/42407-the-girls-ke70/
How NOT to build a rally car-
http://www.rollaclub.com/board/topic/64027...ld-a-rally-car/
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gin
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Thanks for that link!

I drool every time I see Boothy's (ex?)car on the track...did he build another one that his son drives? I'm usually up in race control when they're on and I get excited every time haha
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Wez
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Hi, welcome to the V8 conversion club lol. I'm also converting my Tez to V8 power. One thing is, if you decide to go manual and R154 then make sure you get a remote shift one so the gearstick comes up where the standard shifter is. It's alot easier to get the right one now then try and convert it later as I have to do. If you have any other questions I'll be happy to try and help.
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T
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not sure if you guys would be interested but i have the following for sale:

1993 1uzfe ls400 motor conversion (from aus ls400 with 155k on the clock) complete with cats, ecu, afm, igniters, mounts etc. been in dry storage last 9 years.

1uz to w5* adapter plate (new)

1uz to r154 adapter plate (new)

1uz auto bellhousing to suit above (new)

hydraulic clutch throwout bearing unit to suit above setup (new)

custom alloy flywheel & heavy duty clutch to suit 1uz (all brand new)

(all from stalled & now dead 240z lexus v8 project)

all parts are in melbourne, vic

can supply pics if required


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Wez
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Sorry to hear about the death of your project Toby. Thanks for the offer but I've got most of the parts I need, just running short of garage time. :D
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not a prob,

children tend to kill of projects......

240z now lives in northern nsw & new owner is very happy with it. just now need to make some more space in the garage!!

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gin
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Thanks Wez...how long has the project taken you so far?
I think this weekend I'm going to have to write down everything i'll want/need before I start going crazy :P
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Wez
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The idea of a V8 Altezza has been around for a while now but the plan didn't really solidify until I picked up the Altezza last September. Since then it's been 90% research and saving up funds while doing little bits that don't cost much in parts, ie. stripping the car down to the bare shell (photos are in another thread somewhere) and it's only now that I'm buying up the major components that are needed to lay everything out in the correct positions. Except the engine and gearbox, they've been sitting in the shed for a while now begging for this project to come along.
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Wez
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I'm hearing ya T, my youngest two are at kindy now and the other two are at school, so now I have a chance of getting some garage time.
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i've got a v8 altezza sitting in my carport... gin are you in NZ?

if you need info you could come check it out if your in nz?

pm me...
2003 Altezza - CF interior - un-molested 1UZ-FE VVTI - w55 5 speed - 19" wheels - Sideways motions..
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