Builds LX450 where to start! (12 Viewers)

[cjmoon]

Would the economy improvement be higher octane fuel being used? Forced induction typically requires high octane unless lower compression ratios used for minor boost. A lot of higher octain fuel is lower ethanol. And conclude in the reports of higher mpg?

I know in my subaru 3.0r has high compression ratio and switching between. High and ethanal free octane has similer affects. Higher mpg but takes several tanks for the computer to compinsate. The lieometer becomes correct after a few tanks vs hand calcs, but not at first while the computer learns the benifit's of non ethanol

 

[scottryana]

Yeah I suppose that could certainly show up as higher mileage, but it surprises me that higher octane fuel would have less ethanol since it has like a 115 octane rating. I would have guessed fuel companies being greedy would have added the highest amount of ethanol possible (usually 10%) and then added the s***tiest gas possible to hit the required octane rating of 87, 91, 93, etc.

I do know switching to ethanol free fuel will definitely show as increased mileage but those stations are really getting scarce. :-/

 

[dcguillory]

Hey just read this entire thread! I laughed, I cried, I pooped my pants! What a ride! Thanks for the docu.

 

[scottryana]

Haha, this poor truck has been getting neglected and just driven since I have the other LX450 project. It will be getting some new to it seats soon though. Still need to tackle the electrical but that will have to come in maybe 6 months or so.

Hey just read this entire thread! I laughed, I cried, I pooped my pants! What a ride! Thanks for the docu.

 

[BILT4ME]

Ha!..... You said 6 months.......does that REALLY mean 18 months............?

Not saying you're slow, just that EVERYTHING takes longer than expected......

 

[scottryana]

This thread doesn't get any love any more ha.

I hadn't driven the old grey truck for a while since I have been messing with the black truck but this weekend I arranged to meet @BlueCruiser84 to give him the stock springs and shocks from the black truck.

I carried the box of shocks and springs out to the garage and was fully intending to throw them in the trunk of the LS but the grey truck was just calling my name. It was looking pretty neglected, covered in dust, jumper cables and hoses covered the cargo floor from working on the black truck. Even after being neglected for weeks she fired right up ready to go!

I forgot just how much I love driving this truck. Sure the black truck is cool, but you don't sit up high, it's still stock under powered, and there is no turbo whines like the extended tip Borg Warmer EFR!

Anyways drove like a hooligan and met BlueCruiser84, this guy is the real deal. Multiple 80's, has had several 60/62's, shows up in a GX. Super nice guy, always good to meet cruiserheads in the same area. Unloaded the springs and shocks, chatted for a bit and then spent the next couple hours just driving the LX around. I have decided if I am going to neglect a vehicle it definitely needs to be the soulless LS. Ha.

 

[BlueCruiser84]

This thread doesn't get any love any more ha.

I hadn't driven the old grey truck for a while since I have been messing with the black truck but this weekend I arranged to meet @BlueCruiser84 to give him the stock springs and shocks from the black truck.

I carried the box of shocks and springs out to the garage and was fully intending to throw them in the trunk of the LS but the grey truck was just calling my name. It was looking pretty neglected, covered in dust, jumper cables and hoses covered the cargo floor from working on the black truck. Even after being neglected for weeks she fired right up ready to go!

I forgot just how much I love driving this truck. Sure the black truck is cool, but you don't sit up high, it's still stock under powered, and there is no turbo whines like the extended tip Borg Warmer EFR!

Anyways drove like a hooligan and met BlueCruiser84, this guy is the real deal. Multiple 80's, has had several 60/62's, shows up in a GX. Super nice guy, always good to meet cruiserheads in the same area. Unloaded the springs and shocks, chatted for a bit and then spent the next couple hours just driving the LX around. I have decided if I am going to neglect a vehicle it definitely needs to be the soulless LS. Ha.

Pretty sure "the real deal" is a bit of an overstatement.... but thanks all the same!!

For any of you who haven't experienced a turbo'd 1fz..... you gotta. I had no idea what kind of power was available with a little forced induction. As soon as I get my hands on a 95+ cruiser I'm going to start collecting parts. I didn't know it was possible for a land cruiser to bark 35" tires in AWD...

 

[scottryana]

Haha and that was still part throttle since going WOT in a neighborhood on a Sunday morning is pretty silly.

But I do feel this is the right amount of power for an 80! Lol

Pretty sure "the real deal" is a bit of an overstatement.... but thanks all the same!!

For any of you who haven't experienced a turbo'd 1fz..... you gotta. I had no idea what kind of power was available with a little forced induction. As soon as I get my hands on a 95+ cruiser I'm going to start collecting parts. I didn't know it was possible for a land cruiser to bark 35" tires in AWD...

 

[scottryana]

Ugh truck left me stranded for the first time since I have owned it. I took the gf out to dinner and drinks, truck ran fine all over the city. Stopped at the place. Went inside for 2.5-3 hours, came back out and just cranks and cranks with no start.

I don't have a CEL light since the standalone ECU throws codes, the shop just "redirected" that wire.

I am hoping it's just the EFI really or fuse. It was dark but they both looked fine. I will pull them out of the black truck and run back over there probably tomorrow since it's already 11:20 here now.


First time I have ever considered the LX unreliable and had second thoughts taking it anywhere. Lol

 

[TexasJack]

Any vehicle can break down, don't let a single incident spook you. My has stranded me in the middle of nowhere but the problem wasn't that serious. An 80 series is one of the most solid vehicles ever produced IMHO.

 

[Inthefive555]

I agree with that guy. Breakdowns in '80s are typically serviceable without major downtime. Compared to my time with BMWs both in and out of warranty, this doesn't seem so bad.

 

[scottryana]

Haha I was mostly saying that tongue and cheek! I agree my 80 has been great, it's never let me down in 5 years.

It was simply the 20 year old EFI fuse.

 

[FJBroBri]

subscribed...on page 54 now , started last night. I'm about to turbo my '97 LC and this is very inspirational.

 

[scottryana]

A turbo 80 is a great thing! Let me know if you have any questions.

subscribed...on page 54 now , started last night. I'm about to turbo my '97 LC and this is very inspirational.

 

[FJBroBri]

Up to date. I will be sure to start asking as soon as I get at least one night's rest... Thanks Ryan, super cool!!

 

[FJBroBri]

Last spring, before I did much research... I bought the CX Racing Turbo kit : cxracing.com: CXRacing Turbo Intercooler Kit Manifold Downpipe Land Cruiser J80 1FZ-FE 1FZ T4 T76 1FZFE

We've installed it without upgrading the injectors or adding any engine management. Or doing any other changes to my stock 153k LX450 engine...yet.

I've had a nice bumper fabbed up to protect the FMIC and that's added abit to the price...I'll try to post pics soon. I thought about adding it to my other build page, which I mentioned the intention to turbo the '97 LC: FjBroBri's Lx450 Build

After learning so much from your experience, I'm kinda dissappointed I went this route, though. I know I can still swap out for a better turbo, and engine management and water/methanol injection, injectors...no big deal though....I can change it to a W/A intercooler setup like yours!!

 

[FJBroBri]

When you rebuilt your head, did you install hi performance cams or oem?

 

[scottryana]

Nope stock everything in this head. My other build is the one that will be pushing the limits, with new valves, springs, caps, buckets, cams, etc.

When you rebuilt your head, did you install hi performance cams or oem?

 

[FJBroBri]

I'm interested in making my rig perform like this one....!! To start.....

Do you think it's a good idea to upgrade to hi-perf cams if rebuilding for a turbo set-up like your first? In retrospect?

 

[FJBroBri]

Are the oem cams the only ones available "off the shelf"? (meaning no wait)