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

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

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lexspace

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295 posts

148 months

Wednesday 22nd August 2012
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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 ??????

pwrc

2,357 posts

160 months

Wednesday 22nd August 2012
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lexspace said:
Tell me does this sound like madness or genius ??????
both. do it.

ohtari

805 posts

152 months

Wednesday 22nd August 2012
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Yes. silly

Do it!!!

davepoth

29,395 posts

207 months

Wednesday 22nd August 2012
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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...

CapriV6S

421 posts

150 months

Wednesday 22nd August 2012
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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.

Another Fluffer

3,888 posts

173 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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This thread is bookmarked!

Please do it chap, epicness awaits...

gofasterrosssco

1,246 posts

244 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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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.

TheDoggingFather

17,221 posts

214 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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When do the Lasers arrive?

BriC175

961 posts

188 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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davepoth said:
If so, you could always leave the front engine in...
This please!! biggrin

DouggyMc

769 posts

171 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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This should be a laugh- go for it!

melvster

6,841 posts

193 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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I can see where you got a little inspiration from hehe



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 biggrin

DannyScene

6,913 posts

163 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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Bookmarked.
Do it! please

rhinochopig

17,932 posts

206 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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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.

bakerstreet

4,827 posts

173 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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melvster said:
I can see where you got a little inspiration from hehe



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 biggrin
That was an amazing thing. I remember watching it lap Silverstone at one of the F1 rounds.

ConorE

317 posts

148 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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Slightly off topic, but any pictures of the Lexus, never seen a 'racing' version hehe

shalmaneser

6,050 posts

203 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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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.

mig25_foxbat2003

5,426 posts

219 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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You are a massive idiot in the best possible sense. Can't wait to see this!

DannyScene

6,913 posts

163 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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ConorE said:
Slightly off topic, but any pictures of the Lexus, never seen a 'racing' version hehe
Noone mentioned a racing version?

43034

2,971 posts

176 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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DannyScene said:
Noone mentioned a racing version?
I believe he means with the interior stripped.

ConorE

317 posts

148 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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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 hehe




Edited by ConorE on Thursday 23 August 20:39