Build Lexus LX450 Cummins 6bt/NV4500 swap
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Core is 24"x12"x3"
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I had an hour and a half tonight to work on the truck so I decided to take the driver side intercooler pipe. This was going to be by far the hardest one to make. So just like mom use to say it hurts less if you just rip the bandaid off fast rather than slow.
So I figured do the hardest pipe first.
I was actually able to get the intercooler pipe done tonight amazingly. I figured a full day to get the intercooler piping made.
This is challenging space constraints. The battery box goes on top further complicating things.
Battery box in for test fit.
I need to trim one bit of pipe down a bit to make fitment easier then a tab from pipe to inner fender for support and vibration isolation. After than its off to get TIG welded.
Sundays plan is to finish all the pipes and get the down pipe done, welded and wrapped.
So I figured do the hardest pipe first.
I was actually able to get the intercooler pipe done tonight amazingly. I figured a full day to get the intercooler piping made.
This is challenging space constraints. The battery box goes on top further complicating things.
Battery box in for test fit.
I need to trim one bit of pipe down a bit to make fitment easier then a tab from pipe to inner fender for support and vibration isolation. After than its off to get TIG welded.
Sundays plan is to finish all the pipes and get the down pipe done, welded and wrapped.
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Took an hour tonight to make the passenger side intercooler pipe. Going to take them in tonight to get TIG welded.
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Thanks!
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Pipes are all TIG welded. Going to weld on brakets Sunday then paint.
Accessory brakets are off for paint as well then final assembly Sunday. Also plan to get the bottom intercooler mounts made Sunday and final assembly of the intercooler and lines can be done. Also plan to put the good He351cw on it and final assembly. Should have a good chunk of stuff done this weekend. Finally feel like I'm over the hump now.
Accessory brakets are off for paint as well then final assembly Sunday. Also plan to get the bottom intercooler mounts made Sunday and final assembly of the intercooler and lines can be done. Also plan to put the good He351cw on it and final assembly. Should have a good chunk of stuff done this weekend. Finally feel like I'm over the hump now.
I noticed you went a different direction with the couplers, did you get those online too?
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This is the way I planed to do it. I got all the couplers on line at intakehoses.com.
The orange/red ones are proper flex couplers, they only come in Orange in 2.5".
Very functional placement, nice work!
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Ah I remember now when you where over I was talking about going under the rad support. I did a bunch of measuring and realized with the bend radius of the pipe and size would allow it to fit with 5mm of clearance. So I went for the path of least bends.
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Thanks!
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Spent my weekend Sunday Monday working both days on the truck. Most of the time was spend taking everything off for final paint and assembly. But I did get a few thing completed.
Vacume system is fully plumbed and done.
Heater hoses are done and all tight.
Upper and lower rad hoses are done and on ready for coolant.
Hose just fits, I had to trim a lot of the original but got it to fit with out rubbing anywhere.
Lower fits well.
Also got the down pipe finised and fully welded. I just need to get a tab welded on for a hanger. Then paint wrap and bolt in.
Took the mock up turbo off and got my good one ready to go on. I have the compressor cover painted and drying, painted the new acctuator mount as well. Need to get a few new studs for the turbo and manifold then bolt it on for the last time.
So exiting point in this build everything going on from here is the last time. I really only need to get the turbo, exhaust, intercooler pipes and cooler in. Coolant in the engine and oil in the transmission before I can drive it.
Vacume system is fully plumbed and done.
Heater hoses are done and all tight.
Upper and lower rad hoses are done and on ready for coolant.
Hose just fits, I had to trim a lot of the original but got it to fit with out rubbing anywhere.
Lower fits well.
Also got the down pipe finised and fully welded. I just need to get a tab welded on for a hanger. Then paint wrap and bolt in.
Took the mock up turbo off and got my good one ready to go on. I have the compressor cover painted and drying, painted the new acctuator mount as well. Need to get a few new studs for the turbo and manifold then bolt it on for the last time.
So exiting point in this build everything going on from here is the last time. I really only need to get the turbo, exhaust, intercooler pipes and cooler in. Coolant in the engine and oil in the transmission before I can drive it.
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For thoes still following along after two tries I found a belt that fits perfect with this F800 accessory mount. It's a 68" 8 rib.
If your tensioner down low on the mount similar to where mine is?
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It's hard to say I have the rad and everything in now. I would say it's close, I think I have a bit more slack that you at the moment. The 67" would not fit at all though.
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Put coolant in tonight...... Got a leak. Looks like my weld for the lower rad elbow was too cold and did not seal correctly. So it's got to be drained and taken off and re welded. I'm going to take it to a pro to weld so I don't need to worry about it again.
Almost there!
You are so close.
It is really starting to take shape, I'd imagine you've already planned your first outing sometime in the near future!