Lexus LX 470 / Land Cruiser 100 Series 2UZ-FE to H151F Transmission

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hoser said:
I know there were a bunch of grey market vehicles imported in the 80's. But none of that testing/approval carries forward to newer G-wagens. That Short Wheelbase G-wagen cabriolet is a 2005 and is much different than what was sold in the 80's. NO SWB G-wagens were originally sold in the US. However, it is on the non-conforming eligible list. I've seen one in L.A. driving around.

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They likely went before the bureaucratic Gods and allowed the ceremonial attorneys to sacrifice hundreds of forms arguing similarity. It is, after all, still a 463 chassis G wagon that likely uses engines set up exactly like ones that were offered in the US.
 
cruiserjunktion said:
I’d shop for a manual equipped 1/2 cut if you are determined to do a 5 speed swap. This would be much easier than trying to track down all the parts individually and wouldn’t require tax and registration issues associated with importing a vehicle and having it registered.
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This is exactly what I would suggest. These parts are allowable imports. Then you can have a "factory" import by simply importing the components needed from a salvaged vehicle.
 
You need an Australian 2UZ flywheel, two piece bell housing, Austalian ECU, wiring harness. All those are going to be stupidly expensive to get from Australia. Then you need all the LHD middle Eastern 5 speed console bits, and probably a firewall cut with all the clutch stuff on it. How's your Arabic? And hope you have someone who can do the import/customs paperwork on both ends, and won't just take your money and disappear.

If this cost less than $15K to pull off, and several years of messing with it, I'd be shocked. I'll be able to import a 105 in 5 years, before anyone does this.
 
DSeanM said:
Get a load of this guys!!!! I have never wanted to win a lottery this bad right now.

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Can anyone tell how this guy got this Vehicle imported?
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It's not legally driveable by an individual on US roads nor can it be registered. It was imported for development work, it's been all over the various Land Cruiser pages. You can't, at all, no way, import and register a vehicle less than 25 years old without DOT certifying it, which is stupid expensive.
 
gatormark91 said:
You need an Australian 2UZ flywheel, two piece bell housing, Austalian ECU, wiring harness. All those are going to be stupidly expensive to get from Australia. Then you need all the LHD middle Eastern 5 speed console bits, and probably a firewall cut with all the clutch stuff on it. How's your Arabic? And hope you have someone who can do the import/customs paperwork on both ends, and won't just take your money and disappear.

If this cost less than $15K to pull off, and several years of messing with it, I'd be shocked. I'll be able to import a 105 in 5 years, before anyone does this.
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I have inquired in Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Australia and Japan for the ECU.... Do I speak Arabic maybe a couple of words but that has absolutely no leverage in what I am trying to do. My brother in UK exports vehicles... so I am speaking to some of his contacts from middle east, if anyone wants: he has two 1997 mini cooper sport with 38k km. for sale, you have to find a broker, pm if anyone is interested. I am also in touch with Dave from Japan4x4 via online threads, and hours and hours of reading online threads finding new contacts, eBay.. etc

I have bought the bell housing, adapter, complete brake assembly, complete clutch assembly, master cylinder, slave cylinder, fork and all the boots, pilot bearing and a lot of other little things needed all brand new OEM parts. I have located an H151F transmission, I have located the Fly wheel, clutch plate, pressure plate. Trying to find the center console, ECU... There are some parts that I had bought that were no longer available but they made identical parts for Hiace this took a lot of sifting to find. I bought some stuff from Russia and japan via eBay. When the its all done I will put all the exact part numbers and price and every single seller's info for the next person who wants to convert. After I get the ECU I will have to program it and based on that I will determine what model year to buy from 1998-2007. I am in about $1300, and $4k for the H151F coming from Australia completely rebuilt from 360 Gearboxes and Diffs. I have been researching for a good two years for this project and only recently started to buy parts. I had to have the full parts list before committing and ECU will decide for me what year vehicle to buy. I initially thought of buying a mint condition LX470 or a Land cruiser but based on lack of information on this build I will go with a relatively cheap SUV in decent condition and use it as my lab rat incase this whole thing goes belly up I would not be in too bad of a shape.... having said that if anyone wants to donate a cruiser "wink.wink" you know who to contact lol. If anyone else wants to hop on board please contact me I will give you all the information and probably save on shipping because none of it comes from US. I am committed at this point, I still feel its a lot easier and cheaper than importing a similar vehicle.
If I find a LHD 70 series in good condition, no rust, low milage with a decent price I might change my mind, if not this project will happen. I have access to a brand new R151F gearbox which I could use on the 70 series, easy to find other parts too.
 
If I was doing a project like this. I'd first look too compare platforms, finding the one in the world with manually that most closely matches the US model. I'd looking at how the parts are hung i.e clutch and brake pedal from firewall and/or framing within the dash. I'd then workout the cost of parts and any fabrication before buying part one.
 
Hey 2001LC, I managed to get a friend of mine to take some pictures of the clutch and brake pedal assembly I don't see any framing with in the dash. Even on the parts I ordered there seems to be no framing with the dash (I know older Tacomas and some mini vans have it).

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2001LC said:
If I was doing a project like this. I'd first look too compare platforms, finding the one in the world with manually that most closely matches the US model. I'd looking at how the parts are hung i.e clutch and brake pedal from firewall and/or framing within the dash. I'd then workout the cost of parts and any fabrication before buying part one.
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The pictures are off of a 105 series, gear box is actually an R151F bench seat not a H151F.
 
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Finding a left hand drive, V8 with manual would be key to your dream. If it was even built. If not, your likely looking at a great deal of very expensive fabricating.

The pedals hang off the REINFORCEMENT ASSY, INSTRUMENT PANEL, which may need replacing.
Masters hang from fire wall. You'll like need to replace or fabricate a fire wall.
If steering column needs re-positioning through fire wall, you'll get into difficulty with clearance in engine bay.

All I know is, Toyota made a lot of different model Land Cruisers. Look here to see just how many.
Toyota | Genuine Parts Catalogs | PartSouq Auto Parts Around the World

Can I ask what is your budget?
 
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DSeanM said:
I have inquired in Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Australia and Japan for the ECU....
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You didn't say which year Lexus you are trying to convert. Finding the right ECU will certainly be tricky. Many of the rest of the world 100's were not OBDII compliant in the early years. Australia never received VVTI V8's. Japan never had manual transmission V8's. However, some of the ECU's seem to work for both LHD & RHD.

Also, try contacting Wholesale Automatics in Australia. They mostly specialize in converting manual transmissions to Automatic but they have an advice service (fee) and could steer you in the right direction. Who knows, you might be able to use your existing ECU and just trick it to thinking your transmission is okay (no error codes).

The 80 series would be much easier to convert as the transmission ECU is separate from the Engine ECU... and there is no ATRAC/VSC that could pose problems.
 
hoser said:
You didn't say which year Lexus you are trying to convert. Finding the right ECU will certainly be tricky. Many of the rest of the world 100's were not OBDII compliant in the early years. Australia never received VVTI V8's. Japan never had manual transmission V8's. However, some of the ECU's seem to work for both LHD & RHD.

Also, try contacting Wholesale Automatics in Australia. They mostly specialize in converting manual transmissions to Automatic but they have an advice service (fee) and could steer you in the right direction. Who knows, you might be able to use your existing ECU and just trick it to thinking your transmission is okay (no error codes).

The 80 series would be much easier to convert as the transmission ECU is separate from the Engine ECU... and there is no ATRAC/VSC that could pose problems.
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Ideally I would love to convert a 2006 or a 2007, because of the VVTI engines with more horse power but I am not hell bent on those years my main goal is a Manual transmission. I have not purchased the vehicle yet I want to locate the ECU first and confirm that it would work with VVTI engine only then I will determine which year vehicle to get. 96-97 80 series is my most preferred model, new parts are some what difficult to obtain and it is impossible to find a low milage JDM import engine, hence I did not wanna take that route, plus finding a good condition for a decent price is near impossible, I don't care much for triple lockers I don't plan to off road.

I have seen some people swap the 80 series with the 2UZ-FE if I can do that all the parts I have now would work with 80 series too. But the plan for now is 100 series.
 
2001LC said:
Finding a left hand drive, V8 with manual would be key to your dream. If it was even built. If not your likely looking at a great deal of very expensive fabricating.

The pedals hang off the REINFORCEMENT ASSY, INSTRUMENT PANEL, which may need replacing.
Masters hang from fire wall. You'll like need to replace or fabricate a fire wall.
If steering column needs re-positioning through fire wall, you'll get into difficulty with clearance in engine bay.

All I know is, Toyota made a lot of different model Land Cruisers. Look here to see just how many.
Toyota | Genuine Parts Catalogs | PartSouq Auto Parts Around the World

Can I ask what is your budget?
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Yes they made a V8 2UZ-FE with manual one particular trim was the GXL, they never made a manual in VXR trim, VXR is north American specs which would be possible to import.... but life can't be that easy.

Fabricating should be the cross member that holds the transmission I recon, other than that I would have to mount the pedal assembly and maybe drill a hole for the clutch on the fire wall.... I assume thats all it would take until I get my hand dirty I would not know anything for sure. I doubt I would have to move the steering position... I hope to god I would not have to do that, if I run into that this project is considered belly up I don't have an open bank account. Apparently no one in the US has done it from all my research. So well will see, I am confident I can pull this off.

Budget...... I don't have a budget I am trying to stay low as LOW as I can be... Initially I thought of getting a low milage, excellent condition vehicle NOW that has changed to a low price tag vehicle meaning relatively high milage and relatively good condition, because if s*** hits the fan it would be a loss, a loss I can't bare but a risk I am willing to take. I know it will be expensive if parts are needed then I have to get the parts, I can't install the transmission I have to find help.... I am now planning to do the pedal assembly myself and master cylinder to keep the budget low but if I run into issues then I have to find help and pay. When I purchase the vehicle I have to get going on the build I can't slow down at that point god will be my accountant.
 
2001LC said:
Finding a left hand drive, V8 with manual would be key to your dream. If it was even built. If not, your likely looking at a great deal of very expensive fabricating.

The pedals hang off the REINFORCEMENT ASSY, INSTRUMENT PANEL, which may need replacing.
Masters hang from fire wall. You'll like need to replace or fabricate a fire wall.
If steering column needs re-positioning through fire wall, you'll get into difficulty with clearance in engine bay.

All I know is, Toyota made a lot of different model Land Cruisers. Look here to see just how many.
Toyota | Genuine Parts Catalogs | PartSouq Auto Parts Around the World

Can I ask what is your budget?
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I'm looking at swapping the 2uz into my fj40. so i will be watching this thread carefully to see how to put the manual onto a 2uz.
 
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