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

[lexspace]

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]

lexspace said:

Tell me does this sound like madness or genius ??????

both. do it.

[ohtari]

Yes.

Do it!!!

[davepoth]

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]

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]

This thread is bookmarked!

Please do it chap, epicness awaits...

[gofasterrosssco]

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]

When do the Lasers arrive?

[BriC175]

davepoth said:

If so, you could always leave the front engine in...

This please!!

[DouggyMc]

This should be a laugh- go for it!

[melvster]

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

[DannyScene]

Bookmarked.
Do it! please

[rhinochopig]

What's the difference in wheelbase? Might be simpler to use the Lexus floor plan in the Espace body and then cage it.

[bakerstreet]

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.

[ConorE]

Slightly off topic, but any pictures of the Lexus, never seen a 'racing' version

[shalmaneser]

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]

You are a massive idiot in the best possible sense. Can't wait to see this!

[DannyScene]

ConorE said:

Slightly off topic, but any pictures of the Lexus, never seen a 'racing' version

Noone mentioned a racing version?

[43034]

DannyScene said:

Noone mentioned a racing version?

I believe he means with the interior stripped.

[ConorE]

DannyScene said:

Noone mentioned a racing version?

I use the term 'racing' lightly. A Lexus with no interior? Closest you'll probably find

Edited by ConorE on Thursday 23 August 20:39