Lexus 1UZFE into P5B rover

V8Smudge · Post by **V8Smudge** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:28 pm

If you need any advice on the Lexus V8 install, and/or wiring, then give Thor Racing a call, they put the V8 lumps into Supras.

http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:18 pm

V8Smudge wrote:If you need any advice on the Lexus V8 install, and/or wiring, then give Thor Racing a call, they put the V8 lumps into Supras.

http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/

Who would want to replace a 2JZ Supra engine with a V8? As much as I love 8 pots, the supra engine is legendary- been tuned to over 2000bhp now, over 400 as standard in factory turbod supras!

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:35 pm

topcatproduction wrote:
V8Smudge wrote:If you need any advice on the Lexus V8 install, and/or wiring, then give Thor Racing a call, they put the V8 lumps into Supras.

http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/
Who would want to replace a 2JZ Supra engine with a V8? As much as I love 8 pots, the supra engine is legendary- been tuned to over 2000bhp now, over 400 as standard in factory turbod supras!

Because a 2000bhp 4+ litre V8 is going to perform better all round, than a 2000bhp 3.0 engine.

Just because two engines can make the same power, doesnt mean they do it in the same way.
And both engines do sound fantastic, and being Toyota are superbly engineered.

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:44 pm

I was just meaning that most people are happy with a few hundred bhp and seems like a lot more work and effort to swap an engine when the existing one is easily capable. I understand exactly what you're saying- but at even 800bhp a 2JZ-GTE engine isn't stressed and could still be a daily driver! I'm sure people have their reasons though.

V8Smudge · Post by **V8Smudge** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:16 pm

topcatproduction wrote:Who would want to replace a 2JZ Supra engine with a V8? As much as I love 8 pots, the supra engine is legendary- been tuned to over 2000bhp now, over 400 as standard in factory turbod supras!

This option is mainly for the non-turbo, and auto Supra owners.

redsunbeam · Post by **redsunbeam** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:32 pm

Havent updated this for ages, its up and running with an MOT. Its far from finished but heading in the right direction, it was a bit of a tight fit.

Nollywood · Post by **Nollywood** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:03 pm

That looks well executed - that Japanese V8 looks factory-fit, bar the obvious induction kit.

Looking forward to seeing some videos, and hearing that V8 rumbling.

ian.stewart · Post by **ian.stewart** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:06 pm

that looks a good conversion,