For Sale 1997 Lexus LX450 TURBO - Mild Build

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Starting new thread on this, as recent real estate project has forced the reconsideration of some toys.

Still apprehensive about a possible sale, but putting it out there nonetheless.

1997 Lexus LX450
180k miles. Factory working lockers. Recent Front Axle Rebuild.

Motor Work:
At 160k miles, new Toyota head gasket, fully cleaned head and fuel injectors.
165k miles: Turbonetics T63 turbo installed with intercooler, custom downpipe, full 3" mandrel bent (over frame) exhaust, gauges, etc.
Turbo runs fantastic; EGT’s run 1200-1300. Truck is 100% happy and pulls great. dash mounted ScanGauge II shows good water temps even with A/C running in Summer heat.

Brand New Toyota 93-94 Radiator (Brass core), new thermostat, fan clutch and belts at time of turbo install.

Slee Shortbus front bumper

National Luna dual battery setup with Diehard platinum primary battery.

Cargo mounted Xantrex power inverter.

Alpine head unit with ipod connection, upgraded speakers and custom cargo area 10” subwoofer, powered by JL 250/1 amp and 1 farad capacitor.

Custom one-off sliders with cat protection and textured finish powder coating.

Suspension: Heavy rear and J-Springs up front with Landtank Caster plates and new double cardon driveshaft.

Rear Cargo storage: Custom sub mount. Custom drawer box with 250LB sliders and Fridge slide with 250LB slides as well. NORCOLD 50 NOT included in sale.

Tires: 295 Nitto Terra Grapplers with 60% or more tread life remaining.

Price: [STRIKE]$15k[/STRIKE] NOW $13k

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To the Top. Looks like the contingency costs are becoming reality. Don't really want to see it go, but might have to let it.
 
Awesome! great truck!!! GLWTS:cheers:
 
Soarer, per post #1 it does have an intercooler, full 3" exhaust, afr gauge, supra fuel pump, etc.

No specific tuning done, as I'm running about 7-8 lbs of boost and these trucks can generally handle that with ease. Based on some recent, great feedback some guys are having with an upgraded MAF and Fuel Injector, I've toyed with the idea of doing those items to see if more "juice" can be had, but for now the setup has proven very reliable and a much better road-friendly vehicle.
 
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Where in Virginia are you located? Any improvement in mpg? Thanks
 
ad27326 said:
Where in Virginia are you located? Any improvement in mpg? Thanks

Specifically, I'm in Marshall va. About an hour west of DC.

Mpg has increase slightly on the highway, but it's tough to keep out of the skinny pedal.
 
UPDATE:

LX is still available. New Denso "yellow" 450CC injectors have been installed and 3.5" treadstone MAF housing, along with newer style Toyota MAF sensor should be in this week.

Price is $13k or best offer. Either this or the 100 needs to sell.
 
Nice rig.
 
Hey Brandon, this is John. Just wanted to poke my face in here and say hello. I'm an active mud member through my local club.
 

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