Jacko 2154 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Anyone know this car? Im liking it.... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-398267102.htm Edited August 16, 2011 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 been for sale for ages , pretty messy install , ac no go etc etc. why bother when you can have a e34 540i for $2-4k in auto or make it a manual for a bit more or buy ian creaver's one already converted for $8k etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 Yeah, thats been around for a while that, makes me a little suspicious. What Brent said too, not the tidiest, it's not bad, but looks a bit grotty, I mean if you're not going to bother making the engine conversion clean and tidy, what vital parts have been cheapened out on or not fitted at all? PLUS.... like Brent also said, you could get a 540i M60 for the same money and spend a few grand on it. Since theres already a factory V8 5 series it just seems daft to waste time putting in another make of V8 engine... The only reason I justified fitting the Lexus V8 into my E36 Coupe is because there is no factory V8 option, the car is light and it was a more cost effective option that fitting an M60 which I know little about compared to the 1UZ which I've had experience with for years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 Yeah i wouldnt bother. For example i recently offloaded a mint 540 with a bung trans for playmoney. Was ripe for a 6 speed swap and could easily be done for quite a bit less than the buy now on that. M60 is a fantastic engine too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 ^^^^^ I hear that car is getting a 6spd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 Uh oh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 ^^^ Yip, true story! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 yup true . and i might sell mine and buy it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac001 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 I'd stay away from the toyota V8 they are too fragile... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 I'd stay away from the toyota V8 they are too fragile... WHAT? How... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 Bahahhahahhahha Rjacoff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Secret 2 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 I'd stay away from the toyota V8 they are too fragile... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac001 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 WHAT? How... The pistons/rods cant handle boost and break leading to major repairs also there is a myriad of sensors which are prone to failure costing time and money to diagnose/fix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 I did 55,000km in mine, nothing apart from a rocker cover gasket (?I think?) leak and a plug that kept popping out of the back of the head. Fixed with the later upgraded plug. I'm sure if you run massive boost they would cause problems like anything else, there are also plenty on the net running low boost supercharged set ups with good reliable power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 as above, why would someone put in a lexus v8 when the car can come originally with its own v8? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 24, 2011 The pistons/rods cant handle boost and break leading to major repairs also there is a myriad of sensors which are prone to failure costing time and money to diagnose/fix If that happened, the engine was overstresed and / or not set up properly. No engine can take overboost or high boost without internal modifications. Sensors on those motors are prone to failing the same as any other car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted August 24, 2011 ok my 5c worth the lexus v8 is somewhat over rated but as for being weak? ah no ive done many turbo 1uz over the years the last was in a 84 ex lancer my spec turbo stock eng made 350kw wheel on 14psi and never had the heads off and been like that for a few years now. if you want to push more then i suggest and built engine apart from that cant see an issue,ones that do turn to custard are more related to poor setups or lack of know how or the best one of all "cause my mate said so" yep solid advise. i would have to say forced induction on the 1uz is alot safe than the bmw v8 for reliability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
