I have seen some Toyota/Lexus V8 swapped Hiluxes in Thailand and have been pondering if I could do the same for my old Hilux Vigo. Does anyone have information or experience related to this? 
 

- Is it easy/possible to do this legally so that all the changes are recorded in the  blue book

- any problems to get the normal 2nd/3rd class insurance for modified cars?

- any limitations on size/horsepower etc of the new engine?

- does anyone know reputable shops in Thailand that can do the swap?

- has anyone seen articles/videos about this kind of swaps that would provide more info?

- has anyone seen already swapped cars for sale, maybe I can save time by buying already modified cars 

 

Any information or experience is much appreciated!

 

Easily done.

cost for a 1uz/auto engine combo 65k+

conversion costs vary on who does it, reputable places can sort the DLT stuff..... basicaly drive in drive out.... done.

Find a 2JZ-GTE lot better fit i feel 

Thank you for the replies so far, I’m after the reputable shop that could do the swap, recommendations appreciated!

 

And I just want V8 sounds, so V8 is the only option for me, not concerned about the power, tunability etc

13 minutes ago, Chungju said:

 just want V8 sounds, so V8 is the only option for me, not concerned about the power, tunability etc

I agree, if it not a V8, it's not worth driving. 😎

 

You're not a Westy, from Sydney are you? 👍

 

Where's your location? 

I know a workshop in Pattaya, they may be interested in the conversion 

7 hours ago, pest said:

Find a 2JZ-GTE lot better fit i feel 

 

Hilux comes with an inline 4cyl diesel.

The straight 6 2JZ will fit but it is a tight.

Hilux engine bay fits a 1UZ V8  just nice and has V8 sounds.

 

 

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I agree, if it not a V8, it's not worth driving. 😎

 

You're not a Westy, from Sydney are you? 👍

 

Where's your location? 

I know a workshop in Pattaya, they may be interested in the conversion 

I’m not from Sydney, so had to look up the meaning of Westy and this is what wikipedia said: 

 

"Westie is often stereotyped as people from the outer suburbs who are unintelligent, undereducated, unmotivated, unrefined, lacking in fashion sense, working-class or unemployed. Clothing such as flannelette shirts, Ugg boots, leopard-print fabric, Adidas outfits with stripes, and blue singlets are associated with the stereotype, as are the "uniform" of black T-shirt and ripped jeans.“

 

To which I have to say that I don’t wear ripped jeans! 🙂

 

The car is now in Isaan, but if there is reputable shop I can drive it to Pattaya for the swap. Main concern is that the shop knows what they are doing and preferably have happy customers as references.

2 hours ago, Chungju said:

I’m not from Sydney, so had to look up the meaning of Westy and this is what wikipedia said: 

 

"Westie is often stereotyped as people from the outer suburbs who are unintelligent, undereducated, unmotivated, unrefined, lacking in fashion sense, working-class or unemployed. Clothing such as flannelette shirts, Ugg boots, leopard-print fabric, Adidas outfits with stripes, and blue singlets are associated with the stereotype, as are the "uniform" of black T-shirt and ripped jeans.“

 

To which I have to say that I don’t wear ripped jeans! 🙂

 

The car is now in Isaan, but if there is reputable shop I can drive it to Pattaya for the swap. Main concern is that the shop knows what they are doing and preferably have happy customers as references.

I don't know where you got that meaning from, some Woke idiot made that up.

 

A Westy is a cool person, usually a tradie (tradespeople, electrician, plumber etc) from the western suburbs of Sydney.

 

He likes fast cars, prefers V8's.

 

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I don't know where you got that meaning from, some Woke idiot made that up.

 

A Westy is a cool person, usually a tradie (tradespeople, electrician, plumber etc) from the western suburbs of Sydney.

 

He likes fast cars, prefers V8's.

 

 

As said, it was from wikipedia, here is the link:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westie_(person) 

 

Anyhow, cool person sounds better (and looks better as per the video clip)

 

If you have any more info about the V8 swap, please help to share

4 hours ago, Chungju said:

As said, it was from wikipedia, here is the link:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westie_(person) 

 

Anyhow, cool person sounds better (and looks better as per the video clip)

 

If you have any more info about the V8 swap, please help to share

I heard these guys are good, foreign owner. 

 

https://www.cartechservicecentre.com/

 

BTW, the guy in the video, original Westy, wearing VB (beer) shirt says it all. 😂

12 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I heard these guys are good, foreign owner. 

 

https://www.cartechservicecentre.com/

Thank you for the tip, will check them out.