Recent content by v8ian

If this the case, do I disable the VVTi, or leave working, if its electronic I think my ECU will run it via a RPM control, a friend had a RWD Focus engine with VVTi controled by a button on the steering wheel, scared a few people with that button as the engine really starts to sing, or is it...

Being new to the Lexii V8 and have not as yet purchaced one here is a speculative question, Assuming I have a non VVt 1UZ from a Soarer, removing all the electronics, and fitting an aftermarket mapable ECU, with mappable ign timing, using the bottom half of the inlet manifold fit my 45mm...

When I fitted my w58, the lever was in the wrong position, it was easier to cast and machine my own cover which enabled me to alter the shifter ratio to give me a quick shift, and at the same time replaced the internal joint with A Rose joint which removed all the slack in the lever,

Yep its basically the same, but mine is a really early engine, bored and re-linered, there are no real external differences, untill you start getting into the later X bolted engines.

Just dipping my toe in at the moment, I have sitting in my garage at the moment a 24v iS200, 6 speed gearbox, what sort of power do these self destruct at, My present car weighs in at quite a light 980kg, so the length of endurance may be better than behind a V8 lexus,and is it a worth whilc...

Hi all, I must confess before I start, I do not own a Lexus, or a Lexus powered Car, but I am looking into the delights of Lexus power My present toy is a Mk2 Cortina, Rover 3.9 V8 powered, Supra W58? 5 speed, via a home made Bellhousing and a home made relocated lever and Quickshift, also runs...