Newbie in NZ with Prado with a lexus v8 in it

[madaz068 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close madaz068]

Hi,
I have been watching your forum and its a useful place. At present I have a Prado LJ71 here are some pics



Engine



Snorkel



Winch



Sideview



I note that not alot of people here seem to have these.

What im in the process of doing is buying a 1996 TX Prado (95 series). Is there anything i should be looking for, watching out for?

Any help would be good

Thanks

Nick

[Kalex Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kalex]

Hi there, great truck. Did you do the engine conversion yourself? And importantly are you going to put a Lexus V8 in a 90 series? I would love to see it done?

[thebludger1 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close thebludger1]

Hi there, great truck. Did you do the engine conversion yourself? And importantly are you going to put a Lexus V8 in a 90 series? I would love to see it done?

x2 that would be one to see done

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

Looks like a well set up beast there Nick.

There were a couple of Toyota factory recall/repairs on the 90/95 series last year. Apart from those I don't know of anything else specifically with the TX.

http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic....ghlight=recall

[madaz068 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close madaz068]

Hi there, great truck. Did you do the engine conversion yourself? And importantly are you going to put a Lexus V8 in a 90 series? I would love to see it done?

Yes me and a mate did it at his 4wd shop. The thing i like about it is that it looks factory.

The 90 we are going to do if/when the 1KZ blows up.

Looking at options for a 50 mm lift what do people recommend? Which brand is best?

[BAZPRADO Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BAZPRADO]

Just beautiful? How much did the conversion cost you? Would I be able to do the same for my 90 Series SWB?

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

Looking at options for a 50 mm lift what do people recommend? Which brand is best?

Options seem to be...

* Billies/Lovells

* Lovells/Lovells

* Ironman

Probably the Billies/Lovells if your going to give a good/hard work out.

Don't know about comp/heavier setups though

[madaz068 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close madaz068]

Just beautiful? How much did the conversion cost you? Would I be able to do the same for my 90 Series SWB?

Without Labour and Tyres i would say 7500. Not cheap but i paid alittle more for a couple of things