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lexspace
Original Poster
64 posts
10 months
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Yup - that's the plan !
Well i have got a Lexus ls400 4.0l V8 ,(£500 so what the hell) have removed at last count 282KG !! of interior trim ,boot trim, under bonnet trim , other trim , stuff i don't want/need etc etc
I have recently fitted a Wizards of Nos Nitrous oxide kit , jetted at present for approx 80-100 BHP boost but system capable off 150BHP boost
At present researching best options for the exhaust system
The plan is to transplant this engine into a Renault Grand Espace
Tell me does this sound like madness or genius ??????
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pwrc
1,395 posts
22 months
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lexspace said: Tell me does this sound like madness or genius ?????? both. do it.
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ohtari
400 posts
14 months
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Yes.  Do it!!!
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davepoth
20,186 posts
69 months
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Espace is FWD, Lexus V8s are RWD, are you going to go for a mid mount? If so, you could always leave the front engine in...
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CapriV6S
421 posts
12 months
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Go for it.
Bit of thinking to do yet tho, but all can be overcome.
Transmission so you can drive it, driveline to rear wheels, better suspension & brakes.
When was 18 in 1986 a mate started a V8-Rover-powered, mid-engined, narrowed-Jag-IRS, 1961-VW split-screen camper-van with custom box-section chassis.
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Another Fluffer
3,607 posts
35 months
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This thread is bookmarked!
Please do it chap, epicness awaits...
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gofasterrosssco
444 posts
106 months
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davepoth said: Espace is FWD, Lexus V8s are RWD, are you going to go for a mid mount? If so, you could always leave the front engine in... Yeah that. Level of madness will be confirmed dependant on drive configuration... Although I think you'll find you'll struggle for FWD - its not a short engine.
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TheDoggingFather
14,529 posts
76 months
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When do the Lasers arrive?
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BriC175
891 posts
50 months
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davepoth said: If so, you could always leave the front engine in... This please!! 
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DouggyMc
474 posts
33 months
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This should be a laugh- go for it!
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melvster
5,510 posts
55 months
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I can see where you got a little inspiration from   Go for it, should be an interesting project to say the least. Once complete, all you need is Alain Prost to test it for you around Paul Ricard
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DannyScene
1,788 posts
25 months
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rhinochopig
16,139 posts
68 months
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What's the difference in wheelbase? Might be simpler to use the Lexus floor plan in the Espace body and then cage it.
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bakerstreet
1,015 posts
35 months
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melvster said: I can see where you got a little inspiration from Go for it, should be an interesting project to say the least. Once complete, all you need is Alain Prost to test it for you around Paul Ricard That was an amazing thing. I remember watching it lap Silverstone at one of the F1 rounds.
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ConorE
133 posts
10 months
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Slightly off topic, but any pictures of the Lexus, never seen a 'racing' version
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shalmaneser
2,653 posts
65 months
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rhinochopig said: What's the difference in wheelbase? Might be simpler to use the Lexus floor plan in the Espace body and then cage it. That sounds vaguely sensible given the lunacy on display here.
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mig25_foxbat2003
1,544 posts
81 months
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You are a massive idiot in the best possible sense. Can't wait to see this!
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DannyScene
1,788 posts
25 months
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ConorE said: Slightly off topic, but any pictures of the Lexus, never seen a 'racing' version Noone mentioned a racing version?
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43034
1,754 posts
38 months
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DannyScene said: Noone mentioned a racing version? I believe he means with the interior stripped.
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ConorE
133 posts
10 months
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DannyScene said: Noone mentioned a racing version? I use the term 'racing' lightly. A Lexus with no interior? Closest you'll probably find
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