turbobob Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesta Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 There is allot to consider. Many variables. A. If its your first conversion.... I wouldnt state that. B. Working with Landcruisers as a hobby, I'd probably put a 3bt or 4bt Diesel engine in it rather than a gasser. Better mileage and torque.... just a little more modification though. But would be more sought after than a gasser. c. condition of the home is important... how is the shell. d. Axle upgraded already? Does the current chassis have records? Honestly... I'd say $13,000 is seamless and no issues. If diesel and getting 20mpg I'd say $15-16,000. But I dont Mod Motorhomes... just cruisers. Picks... we need build pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbobob Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 There is allot to consider. Many variables. A. If its your first conversion.... I wouldnt state that. B. Working with Landcruisers as a hobby, I'd probably put a 3bt or 4bt Diesel engine in it rather than a gasser. Better mileage and torque.... just a little more modification though. But would be more sought after than a gasser. c. condition of the home is important... how is the shell. d. Axle upgraded already? Does the current chassis have records? Honestly... I'd say $13,000 is seamless and no issues. If diesel and getting 20mpg I'd say $15-16,000. But I dont Mod Motorhomes... just cruisers. Picks... we need build pictures! 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufbooth Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Another option is to use a Chevy 350 V8. I have seen this done with a few Toyota 4x4 pickups, there is a CA company that sells motor-mount and transmission adaptors. The Chevy 350 V8 looked like it was at home. One of the problems you are going to have with any V8 is the poor gas mileage, along with a gas tank that was too small for the original 4 cylinder engine. One probably would have to fill up with gas every 150 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMooreMotors Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I'm a fan of the 1KZ- diesel turbo motor in the hilux surfs and supercustom hiace vans, they are very powerfull and very economical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradtone Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hi TurboBob, Just wondering how your engine swap out is coming... Any updates? I am looking at getting a used sunrader but I am seeing a lot of 4 cylinders and I live in an area of 5000' passes and would like to get more power. I like your idea of putting in a bigger Toy engine and tranny. Please let me know how it's going. thanx, bradt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robs1955mg Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hello, Anyone have the name of the California company that makes an adapter plate to fit a Chevy 350 V-8 into a Toyota? Any first hand experience in doing such an engine swap? TIA Rob B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hello, Anyone have the name of the California company that makes an adapter plate to fit a Chevy 350 V-8 into a Toyota? Any first hand experience in doing such an engine swap? TIA Rob B. Downey off road (as well as others) make complete conversion kits for several engines from V-6 to V-8 http://www.downeyoff-road.com/EngineComponents/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaya5150 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 That would be cool this is a great we site for that stuff. I think it may be a little over kill http://www.advanceadapters.com/ fun project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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