Lexus V8 with NOS in a Renault Espace - yeah lets do it !

[Krikkit]

Ooh my days that's a bloody awesome sight. Must admit I thought it was a dead project at one point, I'm so very glad to be wrong!

[BrettMRC]

Pure and utter filth.

Well done OP - it looks the business!

[MiseryStreak]

This has to be one of the best things about 2021 so far. Not stiff competition admittedly, but all the same, that is in its own league of awesome.

I can’t wait to see the trackday footage.

[lexspace]

Wow , Thank you guys all so much for the great comments, I’m glad you all like it , there’s lots more work to do but in the great scheme of things the end is closer than the beginning, these two pics are in the same place 6 years apart but in 5 of those very very little was done on it , I’ll try to make 2021 the year it all comes together

[GTRene]

its becoming a very cool ride, just a few more little touches to finish it.

[james_TW]

Can't remember if you'd said, but this is road legal, right?

I need a taxi from, er, somewhere to somewhere else. At speed. I'd pay handsomely too - I'm loving this.

Cars like this are wayyyy more fun and interesting than "look at my spec'd up M3 HF Evo Quattro"

[Krikkit]

Must admit I think the original LS400 DHP wheels look rather good on it.

[KillerHERTZ]

Yeah I agree, the first set of alloys look far better.


Great work on this!

[Bobberoo99]

That is all sorts of flipping awesome!!!!!

[RumbleOfThunder]

Good to see this approaching the finish line! I feel like I've grown alongside this and mwstewarts Fiesta.

[SturdyHSV]

fk me dead that's so good to see. Love the thread, love the build and can't wait to see it in real life one day

[Projectblue51]

I love this build. Totally bonkers and it makes me so happy. It looks incredible and the engineering that has gone into is stunning. Well done.

[jamespink]

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...

Proper thinking, what could go wrong???

[lexspace]

V small update , so another Le Mans has come and gone - and the car was still not there , I’ve bought some new engine parts recently , a few general service items and a new power steering pump , as the old one had become so noisy . Started fitting them last night and hoping to get a good long weekend working on it this bank holiday weekend. My Work has been so busy that the car has sat neglected for a few months but hoping that is about to change and now (ahem)(fingers crossed) 2022 can be THE year it’s used on the road (and go to Le Mans lol)


New v old

[BrettMRC]

I had some hilarious ignition issues on a 1UZ-FE, so worth doing!

Anything else planned for the weekend of fettling?

[Heaveho]

Probs already been said, but you are a proper (e)space cadet op! Loving your work. I'll be the odd one out and say I prefer it on the 5 spokes.

[anonymous-user]

I don't think I can choose which wheels I like best, they both suit it!
So glad its still ongoing, have been following for years hoping it will get on the road one day

[F1natic]

Le mans journey or not getting the vehicle completed is the achievement IMHO. A road trip would be the icing on the cake!

[surveyor]

It should be allowed to do an exhibition lap of the track!

[lexspace]

All new bits are now fitted and the engine is running sweet again , here is a quick Espace v Lexspace under the bonnet comparison