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Still Learning
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
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Re: Crash's 1997 Lexus LX450 build
Awesome progress Crash! Crazy how fast you are getting this project done.
Keep up the good work. |
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmond, OK.
Posts: 1,362
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Re: Crash's 1997 Lexus LX450 build
Thanks Mike.... We need to get together and have a cold beer...
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmond, OK.
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Re: Crash's 1997 Lexus LX450 build
Update…
Had a few hours this last weekend to work on the project… Started by getting the Transmission shifter installed. I used a cable and some homemade brackets to connect the LX450 shifter and the 4L60e. It worked out well, I do not have it set up to manually go into 1st gear, I doubt I will ever need that functionality, but if I do I will address the problem then. Also the custom mount I made for the Transfer case shifter worked out prefect. ![]() ![]() You can see the three bolts and fender washers for the shifter end of the shift cable in this picture. ![]() I didn’t get any picture of the bracket. I will try to getting something later. Sub-woofer going back in. ![]() ![]() Console in place ![]() ![]() ![]() All the wiring completed under the passenger side dash (expect the Tach signal convertor.. still waiting on it. ![]() ![]() Seats installed.. Finished up under the driver’s side dash as well (except for the gas pedal) ![]() ![]() Started working on the Air Intake system ![]() ![]() ![]() I also got the wiring connected to the stock fuel pump and it appears to have plenty of pressure for the 5.3.. not sure about the volume yet, but I am going to give it a try. I am running the stock FJ62 pump on my 88 land cruiser with the same engine… and it has been fine for over 33000 miles.. and I drive it hard, so maybe we will get lucky. Hopefully I can get back on this in the next few days… Below is a high level punch list that I need to complete. • Install Tach Signal Convertor • Modify and Install DBW pedal • Install new gear on Passenger power seat.. It is stripped out. • Exhaust o Considering swapping out the block hugger headers for Hooker cast iron manifolds. o Need to decide if I am going to do the exhaust system, or have it custom bent for me.. leaning toward custom bent o Going to use magnaflow 2 in to 2 x-pipe muffler • Install lift kit going with 3 inch leveling kit – This is needed for the 4l60e/driveshaft clearance o New brake lines • Install plug wires • Install O2 sensors • Finish up the air intake system • Brake booster hose • Modify OBDII port to allow the fuse box cover to work with my ScanGauge • Install rear seats and the rest of the interior • Figure out what I am going to do about tires.. Leaning toward 315/75/16 or 295/75/16 tires on the stock wheels.. not sure about the width of the tire to wheel. Thought about 255/85/16, but tough to find and might be to skinny… • Re-check every bolt on the drive system
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