well this could be a long story and so be it
it has to start somewhere
the idea of the V8 always sounded appealing, however that is not enough to justify the cost of doing a conversion!!
however the needs to pull our toys around on the traylor is!!
besides that the current V6 3.4 is now starting to show serious signs of needing attention, sure it can do another trip or two, however sooner or later it will need major attention
at a cost!!
so decided that would rather spend a little more now, and do the job with the long term plan in mind!!
yes did have a look at just getting another vehicle, however being debt free sounds much more appealing then having a new vehicle!!
had a look at the Ford V8 conversion and the Chev V8 conversion, had a look at doing the lexus V8 conversion, and at just plain simply tunning the Ford V6 to produce more power
yep went round and round and round, and eventually decided on the Lexus V8 for many reasons!!
1. would be that I am not reinventing the wheel as this type of conversion has been done before, and for that matter successfully!!
2. should this motor need attention, to replace it with another similar motor would be cheaper then doing up a Ford V6 properly. Engineering for the Ford V6 would of been around R5000 alone!! replacement Lexus Motor R5000
3. although one can not believe what all we read on the Internet, it is very clear that fuel consumption will at worst be the same as the Ford V6, however it appears that there will be an improvement in fuel consumption!! that put together with a 50% increase in torque and a 100% increase in power, the choice became clear
4. Space: it is easier to fit the Lexus V8 into the existing space then the other traditional V8(Ford Chev). with the Ford/Chev conversion the Radiator has to be moved forward, involving cutting and modifying the front valance. maybe me just lazy, however will avoid cutting where its not necessary!!
5. Cost: did a cost calculation, and the price is similar to doing a Ford/Chev/Lexus V8!! where one is cheaper to converts in the one area its more expensive in others!! example: the Lexus V8 is just fit, the Ford/Chev in most cases needs to be rebuilt!!
this was my choice, and will share the reason why i went the route that i did!! every one is entitled to chose what they wish or best suits them or their needs!!
hope that by the end of this thread all will be very clear!!