turbobob

Sorry to hear about this gret....maybe another reason to a different software...JK!!

I just picked up the motorhome. It is in pretty good shape. I don't know if the axle has been upgraded...how can I tell? This will be my first lexus V8 converions, but I have done many other conversions that were much more difficult in toyota pickups. Yes, I could see diesel conversions selling for more, but that is pretty much the cost of the engine that increases the price. I will be doing diesel conversions too for those who want to spend the extra money. I will get pics of the vehicle later, as well as posting pictures of the conversion process. I will be pulling the motor out tomorrow.

I just picked up an 87 Winnebago, either a 19 or 20 footer. This is going to be my first 4.0 Lexus V8 project, and I will be selling it after it is done. Interior is in great shape, how much do you think it would be worth. I am trying to find out if there is much interest in it.

I get a 6 month warranty on these motors, but because I will probably have them in stock longer than that, the warranty period will have expired. However, for $250 more, I will offer a 1 year warranty on the motor and trans(overheating not covered). This is temporary though, as I have not figured out all the details of my business plan. And over the next couple years, the prices will increase. This is an introductory price. For those of you who are mechanically inclined, I will also offere a swap kit. It will come with all the hardware and detailed instructions to perform the conversion yourself. On a side note. We will also be doing 4x4 conversions.

I couldn't find any Forum rules againts this, so I hope the admin doesn't mind. Anyway, I am offering to do engine conversions for anyone who would be interested for the 4.0 lexus V8 swaps. These engines are incredibly reliable and have a power output of 250hp and 260ft/lbs of torque. You will more than likely retain your current gas mileage, with a possability of improved gas mileage. If you were to get 98-newer engine, it would hvae 300hp and 315 ft/lbs of torque. At first these swaps will probably be for automatic's only, but later on I will offer ones with manual transmissions, but there is no guarantee that the transmission will hold up to the extra power. For the automatic, your transmission will actually be replaced by a more sturdy transmission to handle the power. Total swap will cost around $3,000 and this includes EVERYTHING. If anyone is interested, please contact me at sales@monster-performance.com. The first customer will get a $500 discount, so that is $2500 for the conversion.

Hmm, never thought of the top getting in the way...might make things a little interesting. The hardest part of doing the swap is making it reliable. Doing the swap is half of it, making it reliable takes just a long.

stock 22RE compressoin is 9.4:1, and you really need 8.5:1 for good boost applications, although, 9.4:1 is safe for at least 5 lbs of boost. I would actaully feel safe running up to 10psi. My lexus engine was 10.5:1 and and ran it to 11psi and got 400rwhp out of it, although my goal is 26psi and over 650rwhp, so I am overhauling the engine with 8.4:1 pistons(only because the engine had 237,000 miles, otherwise I would have used a HG). Again, I am not sure what the thickness of a stock HG is, but it is is around 1 - 1.2 mm, than a 3mm HG would probably give you around 8.5:1 compression. Good for 20+lbs of boost. You probably wouldn't want to go that extreame, so maybe a 2mm HG for somewhere in between. Oh, motorhomes are no different than 2wd pickups...from the cab forward. And so yes, I can do an engine conversion in a couple days on a toyota motor home. I really want to get one...probably a Sunrader, but I first have to convice my wife. I really want to be able to tow a rock crawler or a small atv trailer behind it.

I actually just did a 3.4 swap for a guy winter before last. I think he got the engine and ECU for around $1500, and I installed it for him for $1500. He did buy a plug and play harness adaptor, although I could have done it for him for 1/4 of the price he paid for his. Wiring actually is very easy. 22RE have an engine harness, you can just rip it out with the engine. Pulls right through the firewall. If you go with a toyota engine, they pretty much are the same. You can either cut your old harness, or find some a donor at a wrecking yard to make a plug and play adapter...I usually just go cut some plugs out of any old car and use that so it is not hardwired, but I still have to splice into the harness. It only takes about 7 wires to make most toyota engines run just fine. Power, fuel pump, and speed sensor. If you want stuff like cruise control, automatic tranny, or ABS, then a few more wires will be needed. I have a site that is dedicated to doing these swaps, it really isn't all that bad.

Also, if you did want to turbocharge your 22RE, you could easily lower your HG by using a thicker HG. Cometic makes HG serveral different thicknesses. I forget what the stock compression is, and I don't know how thick the stock HG is, but depending on that, you could get from .865mm up to a 3mm HG(way thick) to lower your compression to desirable boost application. http://www.cometic.com/catalogs/AutoCat04.pdf

Shoprat, you make things way more difficult than they really are. I can do a full 7M swap in a couple days, including the R&R and wiring. It really isn't all that hard. As for making the A/C work after that....well, that will take a little bit more imagination to get working...but can and has been done. I have also been pondering the 4.0 V8 engine. They are increadibly reliable, and adpatable to a stock auto transmission, plus leave a little extra room for your radiator and A/C condensor. Then of course a 4wd conversion after that. That could be done in about a day if you had all the supplies.

So have any of you considered a supra engine? I am looking into getting a toyota motor home, but I would probably drop in a 7M/7MGTE or the 4.0 1UZ from a lexus SC400 or LS400