For Sale 1997 TURBO Lx450 - Feeler thread (1 Viewer)

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1997 Lexus LX450
168k miles. Factory working lockers. 1000 miles on complete 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, 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

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 75% or more tread life remaining.
Price: $16k

 

[Happy Trails]

Bump for an impressive rig!

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Thanks for the kind words.

I put 600 miles on the truck between yesterday and today. I'm debating holding onto it and completing the valve body upgrade to really see how much of a difference it makes; I've read nothing but good things.

The truck is a complete dream on the highway so I imagine that upgrade will only make it better. Pulling from 65-90 requires very little effort and no more than 4-5 lbs of boost to get the truck moving.

 

[iptman]

Any chance you want to part with the Short Bus before selling?

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Bump.

Just upgraded springs to Heavy Rears and J's up front, as well as front DC shaft and sway bar drops.

 

[jeremy56]

out of my price range but I wanted to praise you on very good pics. good luck on sale

 

[Cruiserhead05]

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[yoda-g3]

Hard to accurately answer this. No before/after dyno was done but I think the general consensus is that with 7-8 lbs of boost it should put the 1FZ at 300-350 HP. Don't hold me to that though.

I installed the turbo with the full intentions of simply improving the drivability of 80 series. I wanted to retain the 1FZ reliability as much as increase the power. At WOT the turbo produces 9-10lbs of boost without a problem.

I RARELY go over 5 lbs of boost because 4-5lbs pushes the truck as much as I need. If I keep the truck, my next upgrade would be a valve body upgrade for the transmission.

In terms of power, I can tell you that right now it'll walk a stock 100 series. Upgrade the transmission valve body, mash the pedal and it'll probably make you smile, big time.

Gas mileage right now is about 12mpg average. I think the cold weather has had more of an effect on the consumption with the turbo versus a N/A motor.

Mine pushes past 400lbs torque at 6-7 lbs to the wheels. Exhaust made it all come together. He is DEAD on that a turbo will make you smile.

Good luck on the sale!

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Bump. Truck has been sitting a lot due to work load. Not super eager to sell, but will consider.

 

[yoda-g3]

Crap.... PM sent...

 

[Cruiserhead05]

BUMP.

Upgraded valve body being installed today. New pics and Ebay listing will likely be completed this weekend.

 

[Cruiserhead05]

IPT extreme transmission valve body has been installed now for 3 weeks and has made a big difference in the trucks shifting speed. From a stop, with moderate boost, the truck is very impressive with it's weight.

Unfortunately however, I'm looking to purchase a house and should probably unload this since it's a toy and is driven 1/week.

All serious parties please email me at bdowns05@yahoo.com

 

[Cruiserhead05]

eBay link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200648218126#v4-40

 

[Cruiserhead05]

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[4Mudding]

Interested in your rig. I messaged you on ebay (dsvtgt) Please e-mail me.

 

[nicholas]

Diesel 80 now a turbo 80? Man you have owned some sweet 80's. I'm bidding but I haven't met the reserve.

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Thanks for the kind words nick.

Emails and pm's replied to.

 

[Cruiserhead05]

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[jefftb]

pm sent....

 

[Cruiserhead05]

All pm and emails replied.

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Gotten some recent requests for undercarriage and leather pics.