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Crash's 1997 Lexus LX450 build
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Time for the next victim.. I just purchased a 97 Lexus LX 450, before you start with the pink panty jokes just know I was looking for a Landcrusier, and ended up with this. The LX450 has 165000 miles and a bad engine. I had a chance to drive the LX450 about 12 miles before I started my tear down. Very loud knocking noise in the engine, it actually sounded like it was up high on the engine, but not sure. Everything else worked perfect. As you can see below… I am planning on installing a LS based engine… This ties into my evil plan to LS power as many vehicles as I can before I die… lol I currently have a few other Toyota’s… 2006 4 door, 4wd Tundra, stock except for a leveling kit (Struts), I bought it new.. it has 175000 miles on it now.. my wife has a 2014 FJ Cruiser, all stock.. so far… and I have a 88 FJ62, DD, that has been modified somewhat see my build http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/mark...-build.806082/ .. I had at one time a 69 Chevy K10 that I completely went thru.. It was more of a restomod project.. late model 5.3 and 4L60e.. if you are ever bored you can find the build to it here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494599 .. lots of pictures… be warned. Back to the Lexus, my plans for the Lexus are very similar to the FJ62.. Build a daily driver that I can go almost anywhere in… Below are my plans for the LX450 Drivetrain Engine: 5.3 or 6.0 Motor mounts Marks4wd Wiring Modified Factory Harness Exhaust Manifolds Block Hugger headers? Exhaust Custom Fuel pump ?? Regulator Corvette Fuel filter Fuel System AN hoses and fittings Cooling Stock radiator with electric fans Intake Stock intake tied to LX450 Air Filter Transmission 4L60e or 4L65e Shifter Modified LX450 and cable shift Transfer case HF2 Trans to Transfer adapter Marks4wd Lift 2.5" or 4" or 6" Manufacture ? Armor Front Custom Rear Custom Sliders Custom Wheels Stock? Powder coated Black Tires 295/75/16 Nitto? Audio/Video 2DIN Nav system ? Backup camera Storage Rear Custom 2 drawer.. Inverter ? Lockers ARB Maybe.. Someday I will be documenting my build here, I am looking forward to hearing from other members of the forum on what I am doing right and what I am do wrong.. Here we go.. First day home.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135631.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135639.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135648.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135713.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135735.jpg Second Day My son brought his trailer and we moved the Lexus to the Shop.. (on Lake Eufaula, about 140 miles from my home). http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141649.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141658.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141709.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141719.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141742.jpg Later that evening I started on step one.. cleaning up the interior. Looked like a lot of cokes and coffee may have been dropped on the carpet.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_153123.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_153128.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_153133.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172402.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172416.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172422.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172936.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172942.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172959.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_173026.jpg Day 3: After the cleaning.. There were still a few stains.. but it is now clean.. turned out very well.. I used a strong power washer to clean the carpet.. I did the same with the FJ62 and it turned out nice as well. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132500.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132516.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132525.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132532.jpg I decided to go ahead and pull the drivetrain as well.. Wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.. took a about 3 hours by myself.. Tip: if you are pulling the engine, transmission, and transfer case as one unit, be sure and remove the transfer case shifter from the top of the transmission before you start the pull. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172442.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172447.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121827.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121840.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121847.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121855.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121912.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121915.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132426.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132439.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132551.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132555.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132545.jpg I have parts ordered from Marks4wd.. I ordered the 4L60E 6 bolt to LandCruiser 4-speed auto HF2A Transfer Case MFK1195AE6 And Engine Mount Kit - LS Series V8 to LandCruiser 80 & 105 Series MFK1765EM It was expensive, but with the current exchange rate I got it all shipped for right at $1300.. Still working on getting the engine and transmission. I have a guy that I have purchased the last two engine swaps from, so he is looking to see what he has… Also looking for a lift kit.. anybody have a ideas on where I should go to get a lift kit? Have a great day Mark |
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I love the idea of this build, I can just see the advertisement now.
1997 Lexus LX 450 Chevrolet LS 5.3 swap Lifted Don't miss this one! This is going to be a fun build. |
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Looks like another great build, will be following for sure!
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Oh yeah! I'm in. I love pink panties...
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Cool build! This thing is going to be bad ass! :metal:
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Well, this oughta be interesting....
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Subscribed for another cool build....
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Looking forward to your new project.
Dwight |
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Always enjoy your builds.
I will follow along for sure. |
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Subscribing
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Very nice progress Mark! You make these swaps look too easy....
Keep up the good work! :metal: |
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Looking forward for your next project. |
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I think your nuts but wanna see this finished.
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I like that fuseblock where did you get it?
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Update – I had a little time last week to work on the LX450.. I started out with getting the power steering system together. I used a Russell 648060 PS to AN fitting and -6an fittings and hose on the pressure side. This is very similar to what I did on the FJ62 LS swap and it has worked great.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_131209.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_131340.jpg I used the existing suction hose and cooler to connect the suction side of the 5.3 PS pump.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_151128.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_151135.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_151148.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_155914.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_155919.jpg New water pump and idler pulleys.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_142550.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_142555.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_142600.jpg Lower radiator hose… http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...119_100133.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...119_100138.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...119_100154.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...119_100159.jpg Heater Hose http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130238.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130234.jpg Finished up the wiring and most of the plumping under the hood… except for the plug wires.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_085221.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_085254.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130210.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130214.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130219.jpg Put the frontend back on… http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130153.jpg I started on the shifter mods and looking at the exhaust.. hopefully I can get pack on this soon.. |
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Awesome progress Crash! Crazy how fast you are getting this project done.
Keep up the good work. |
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Update…
Had a few hours this last weekend to work on the project… Started by getting the Transmission shifter installed. I used a cable and some homemade brackets to connect the LX450 shifter and the 4L60e. It worked out well, I do not have it set up to manually go into 1st gear, I doubt I will ever need that functionality, but if I do I will address the problem then. Also the custom mount I made for the Transfer case shifter worked out prefect. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_075714.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_075729.jpg You can see the three bolts and fender washers for the shifter end of the shift cable in this picture. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_075721.jpg I didn’t get any picture of the bracket. I will try to getting something later. Sub-woofer going back in. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_082633.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_082641.jpg Console in place http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_085505.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_085511.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_085517.jpg All the wiring completed under the passenger side dash (expect the Tach signal convertor.. still waiting on it. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_151627.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_151637.jpg Seats installed.. Finished up under the driver’s side dash as well (except for the gas pedal) http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172752.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172758.jpg Started working on the Air Intake system http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172726.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172732.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172741.jpg I also got the wiring connected to the stock fuel pump and it appears to have plenty of pressure for the 5.3.. not sure about the volume yet, but I am going to give it a try. I am running the stock FJ62 pump on my 88 land cruiser with the same engine… and it has been fine for over 33000 miles.. and I drive it hard, so maybe we will get lucky. Hopefully I can get back on this in the next few days… Below is a high level punch list that I need to complete. • Install Tach Signal Convertor • Modify and Install DBW pedal • Install new gear on Passenger power seat.. It is stripped out. • Exhaust o Considering swapping out the block hugger headers for Hooker cast iron manifolds. o Need to decide if I am going to do the exhaust system, or have it custom bent for me.. leaning toward custom bent o Going to use magnaflow 2 in to 2 x-pipe muffler • Install lift kit going with 3 inch leveling kit – This is needed for the 4l60e/driveshaft clearance o New brake lines • Install plug wires • Install O2 sensors • Finish up the air intake system • Brake booster hose • Modify OBDII port to allow the fuse box cover to work with my ScanGauge • Install rear seats and the rest of the interior • Figure out what I am going to do about tires.. Leaning toward 315/75/16 or 295/75/16 tires on the stock wheels.. not sure about the width of the tire to wheel. Thought about 255/85/16, but tough to find and might be to skinny… • Re-check every bolt on the drive system |
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Thanks no... 18 gauge can carry 30 amps for up to 3 ft. that 3 inch piece should be good for much more than the fuses that I am using on each circuit. |
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