Thread: Lexus v8 into rangie

Ahh good luck getting the thing going, the ecu is rather complicated, better off working the 4.6.

around 440Hp out of the crate though--
sounds sweet at 8grand


I know someone thats played around with these if interested,,

Do they fit? Lexus quad cam V8 is very wide across the heads.

I thought as much too at one stage.
I had a V6 Holden(3.8L) in a 2 door RRC.

On paper it all sounds fine but driving is another matter.
It was a professional conversion and i am sure its still around but had many issues like slipping out of low range, over heating and so many relay's it was crazy. You smile and say that can be sorted.
Sure and than the biggest issue, the motor likes to rev but off road you need the torque down low, even just getting away from the lights, it was just not a good match.

Other issues you will come across, is the HSE is a top ride, make no mistake but very complicated and to get all the electrics sorted will be big dollars.

I had the pleasure of driving a couple of p38's, one a 96 4.0L which was O.K and two later models, both HSE which basically means all the fruit.

Both drove differently, both had 4.6 motors and one a 00 and other last of them the 02 model.

All cars are different and I experienced it 1st hand.

I say drive as many as you can, as the 4.6 litre can be worked, different injection, head-flow work and extractors etc.
I actually thought they were pretty quick for such a large car and before changing anything, I would drive some and have it checked 100% before purchase. Overheating and slipped liners are a real issue and be ready to get 16-20L/100.

Nice cars though and I do believe the is a thread on here on a very low KM model that someone posted and said to be a real bargain.

Good luck.

Around 440 HP , rubbish , thats for latest 2009 5 litre motor ! you wont get one of them from Japwreck front cut boys ! try 250 hp for the 4 litre .Its torque curve is all wrong for a 2 ton plus four wheel drive . must add the right Turbo !!

They are a very bulky engine. Have you taken a tape measure to an engine and your available space? They are electrically complex and will be a nightmare to get properly interacting with another electrically complex (of notable unreliability) vehicle. Might be better to spend $5,000 rebuilding your Rover V8 and giving it a bit of a tickle up.

shel fit,, do it,,, would sound prity damm good to,

Well its not massive power I'm interested in, I just want something I can rely on, that makes it worth the conversion. How about a TDV6 then. or are they too expensive to buy in the first place.

What other motors would people suggest.