LX450 - LS Swap? (1 Viewer)

[Bigcat1]

Picked up this LX450 several months ago. Also just picked up this van with an L96 and 6l90. Hope to eventually swap the drivetrain in the van into the LX. Just started driving it and realized how slow and sluggish it is. Figured id start a thread just in case.

Hopefully I'm doing this right.

 

[gummycarbs]

I think you should swap the 1FZ-FE & A343F into the van while you're at it. Then you'd have the slowest, ugliest, most inefficient van that runs forever.

Also, what in the meth happened to your LX rims?

Incidentally, you may need to replace your rear wiper linkage.

 

[SpenserAK]

Even with 35s on stock gears, my LX doesn't feel "sluggish," at least not for a cruiser. What vehicles are you used to driving, for comparison?

Curious if your truck might have an issue somewhere holding it back, if it feels that bad even on small tires.

 

[BILT4ME]

Read here to see what others have done and possible sources of info.

Don't just throw away the old 1FZ-FE, as others here will want it.

8x Series V8 Swaps

This thread is for V8 swaps to 80 Series Toyota Land Cruisers. Your truck frame must start with the following: FJ80-0xxxxxx or FZJ80-0xxxxxx. Of course, it can also start with an HDJ/HZJ iteration. Only the Aussies yank out perfectly good Toyota diesel engines to swap V8 power into them...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Outsane]

That's a good start!

 

[ajordan1975]

I say DO IT! I love my LM7 powered LX450. These should have come factory with a V8 instead of the underpowered 1FZ FE.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Send it!!!

 

[RockShoes]

Even with 35s on stock gears, my LX doesn't feel "sluggish," at least not for a cruiser. What vehicles are you used to driving, for comparison?

Curious if your truck might have an issue somewhere holding it back, if it feels that bad even on small tires.

I mean, my LX450 is sluggish compared to my WRX. The LX is sprightly compared to the 1HZ I drove on holiday in Costa Rica.

 

[NeverFinis]

I am working on that swap now: LX450 + L96 + 6L90E. Engine and transmission was from a 2020 van.

 

[flagstaff]

I'm also working on a swap for my LX450, but going by way of a 6BT.
And, I have a spare set of LX450 wheels if you are anywhere near AZ.

 

[Bigcat1]

Well, already off to a bad start. I came out one morning and it wouldn't start! Got it to start later in the day and only drove about 10 miles before shutting down again.

 

[Bigcat1]

I am working on that swap now: LX450 + L96 + 6L90E. Engine and transmission was from a 2020 van.

Thanks for the link. I will read through it.

 

[canman]

My LX450 was sluggish on 35s. Back on 33s, and there is a noticeable difference in handling and acceleration. Both are Toyo Open Country MTs which are typically heavier than other brands. Also had the 35s on Toyota steelies, and the 33s are back on the factory alloys.
If I keep my LX, I will likely do the 5.3 Vortec swap. With an ARB front bumper with winch, Slee rear bumper, dual batteries, and likely a roof rack, drawers, awning, fridge, tent, etc, it will be a real pig with the stk tractor motor.

 

[Major Tom]

I'm also working on a swap for my LX450, but going by way of a 6BT.
And, I have a spare set of LX450 wheels if you are anywhere near AZ.

How far along are you with the cummins swap? Do you have a build thread?

 

[flagstaff]

How far along are you with the cummins swap? Do you have a build thread?

No build thread. Still gathering info and preparing. I have a VE pump 6BT and looking for a NV4500. I have about 10k miles before I start. My LC currently has 290k so it seems prudent to wait for 300,000 to begin.
I have read your thread and your posts are very insightful. Thanks for all you do on here.

 

[Major Tom]

No build thread. Still gathering info and preparing. I have a VE pump 6BT and looking for a NV4500. I have about 10k miles before I start. My LC currently has 290k so it seems prudent to wait for 300,000 to begin.
I have read your thread and your posts are very insightful. Thanks for all you do on here.

My pleasure! It’s a build fhewad full of my mishaps and doing things backwards. I’ll be making a post soon on everything I would change or do differently.