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I have a 1999 gen 2.5 blister fender with a 4.0 Lexus v8. Now I have already purchased a set of B6 offroad shocks but I'm thinking of getting some new coil springs and torsion bars. I have heard that the the std torsion bars are good enough to lift 40mm but I'm worried about the new wight of the v8.
So do I just pull the std torsion bars
Go for Iron man
Go for OME

Some told me the Iron man torsion bars are not as strong as OME. Is there any truth behind this?

Any advice and input would be appreciated

So today I fitted my Bilstein b6 shocks and Iron man 40mm lift rear springs. I decided to use the std torsion bars in the front. I removed the upper bump stops in cut them so that only about 10mm rubber remain to allow for more suspension travel. I also replaced Front and back brake pads. Also replaced the back stabilizer bushes . I also noticed my right outer cv boot is not doing so well so I will have to remove to replace it. Does anyone know how difficult it is to remove?

So heer is fruit of my days labour

Looking smart

Would love to have a V8 lexus engine under the bonnet. Hows the fuel consumption?

cant answer your question unfortunately. Also had the B6s installed this week - really enjoying the ride

So far the fuel consumption is not as good as everyone is bragging but I must say I'm not one of the most light footed drivers either. My rpm is also a little high in 5th gear for a v8.
I average now about 7km to a liter. But we have changed plugs now and will do a ecu reset now and check again

Palexus wrote:So far the fuel consumption is not as good as everyone is bragging but I must say I'm not one of the most light footed drivers either. My rpm is also a little high in 5th gear for a v8.
I average now about 7km to a liter. But we have changed plugs now and will do a ecu reset now and check again

Must agree with this, I was "guaranteed" 10km/l on the open road by many and others just sort of side-stepped the question.....
Reality bites in at 7km/l on the open road and expect no more than 5 or 6 in town.

That being said, the old V6 lump I hauled out of there was not a lot better and I now have an awesome V8 gurgle and decent acceleration

My suspension is still stock standard though.... (just a 2" body lift) so really keen to hear what the upgrade cost you Palexus?
I assume you used the Pajero gearbox? I opted for the Lexus 4spd Auto and they adapted it to the transfer box. Seems ok but I also think it revs a little high.

Mal

Yes I stayed with my std 5sp Pajero gearbox and transfer case. This decision made the build alot more expensive. We had to made a 25mm adapter between engine and gearbox. Custom fly wheel and I used the std LUK clutch kit for the 3.5, had the pressure plate pressure increased and modded the clutch plate with Kevlar pucks. Now I know my clutch was up to the job with the V8. I total I ended up spending about R50000.00 for my conversation with no experience spared

Palexus wrote:So far the fuel consumption is not as good as everyone is bragging but I must say I'm not one of the most light footed drivers either. My rpm is also a little high in 5th gear for a v8.
I average now about 7km to a liter. But we have changed plugs now and will do a ecu reset now and check again

Sorry to say, but now I feel slightly better

In town 5km/l seems standard (I only stay 5km from work, so it runs cold more often than not, it therefore over fuels a lot...)

Doing 110-120km/h with a trailer ended up giving 6km/l. I have to do a road trip and see if I can manage 7-7.5 that I hoped for. Coming from diesel, it is taking time for my head to adjust to the new number and $$$ sums...

As a last effort to improve fuel economy, I got a spitronics USB cable to see what was going on, and realized I have no experience to try and improve anything. I had it dyno'd last month, only adjusting the idle control and the idling speed slightly afterwards, it now runs pretty perfect. However, I concur, the consumption seems higher than every one else claims. I don't think anything more than 8km/l is attainable in a Lexus SUV, that is a pipe dream.

I have tested over the weekend with the laptop, and have verified LAMBDA to be running spot on when cruising - so it is going to be as good as it is ever going to be. Spitronics software states the motor is running at 3000rpm doing 122km/h in 5th. And in 4th 4000rpm, dropping to 94km/h doing 3000rpm. I prefer driving at 110km/h, and will then be doing 2800rpm, which, according to the guys in the know on the hilux site, is nigh perfect. So that road trip is calling...

PS On my 2.8TDi conversion I kept my Gearbox and fitted a new clutch/pressure plate after I was assured by the workshop that it will be up to the job and they will replace if not. 4WD spinning in 2nd gear, on tar, proves they were right And yes, the sound is marvelous, driving a V8 a dream come true... money is then secondary...

Palexus wrote:I have heard that the the std torsion bars are good enough to lift 40mm but I'm worried about the new weight of the v8.
Any advice and input would be appreciated

I am pretty sure that the aluminium casted V8 is lighter than the 2.8TDi lump it replaced in mine

I notice you went ahead with some mods and seems happy - rightly so, your wheels are looking nice!

Today I finished my induction system for my air filter. Using the std Mitsubishi airbox (modded)

Wasn't happy with the idea of running a cone filter on dirt road

The v8 sounds alot better now when I plant her. Alot deaper growl

And I fitted a Opel power steering bottle.

Palexus wrote:Today I finished my induction system for my air filter. Using the std Mitsubishi airbox (modded)

Wasn't happy with the idea of running a cone filter on dirt road

The v8 sounds alot better now when I plant her. Alot deaper growl

Excellent choice - there is no way an oily cone filter is going to work in dusty/gravel conditions. If it turns out that your V8 sounds even better, consider it a perk

PS what ECU did you fit?