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overit · tinkerer Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 317

Hi Guys, Just wondering if i could fit a lexus v6 into my TG '85 Gem. Would it also be possible to use the running gear (gearbox, diff). I know i'll have to upgrade the brakes, some1 said to use VS calipers, can i use the discs as well? Any help and rough prices would be great. Thanx!

pazzo_gem · tinkerer Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Posts: 87

dont fuck around. go for the lexus v8!! its legal too because its only a 4lt. very strong and powerful motor with 4 bolt mains, quad cams all alloy and make around 200-250kw stock. there cheap too, if you shop around you will find one for around $1000 and i think dellow and rod hadfield make supra 5 speed adapter kits if you dont want it auto.
im seriously contemplating this very conversion myself.

BOB the chicken · tinkerer Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Posts: 287

riiiiiiiiiiiiight i would like to see you fit a lexus v8 in a gemini, they are probably a tight squeeze even in a commodore!

overit · tinkerer Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 317

i was just fuckin around something a bit different from a commywhore motor

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 11:20 am Post subject: Re: ???V6???

i thought 2.6 was max N/A?
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MR_GEMI · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 11:22 am Post subject: Re: ???V6???

twas i was thinking too... maybe his cousin's mate told him that he heard it somewhere over a rainbow??
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hot1800 · tinkerer Joined: 15 Mar 2003 Posts: 59

they have 6 bolt mains

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 11:36 am Post subject: Re: ???V6???

hahah.
1+1 is 4, 1+1 is 4
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pazzo_gem · tinkerer Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Posts: 87

i thought they were 6 bolt mains but wasnt sure.
to the other guys unless you are 100% sure on somthing its best to keep smartarse coments to your self. im in melb so i dont know the regulations in other states but here its leagal but only just. and i have seen this conversion completed too. if a 308 or 350 can fit why wouldnt the 4lt.

BOB the chicken · tinkerer Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Posts: 287

hmmm well a mate was thinking of doing one in a commodore, and it was just skinny enough to fit into the engine bay, and well i just dont see a wide mother like that fitting.

hypaTG · backyard mechanic Joined: 15 Oct 2002 Posts: 524

con from k-line in dandenong has a soarer v6 twin turbo in his old school corolla (mid 80's one) seems to be a lot of fun! big time sleeper aswell, stock wheels and everything.

Mooch · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Oct 2001 Posts: 573

The soarer and supra import sixes (1JZ & 2JZ) are straight sixes.

cheers
mooch

V8_Gem · rice boy Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 11

Anything is legal if you do it right. Just look at Rod Hadfield's merlin powered 55; it's registered. Holden V8 just drops in...more or less, but you are never going to get extractors in there without cutting the panel work, and every time the gas axe comes out, the engineer's report takes on an exponential increase. Lexus V8 should be considerably wider with OHC, so I imagine it would not fit between the towers.