LX80 Mark II 2L-T to a 7M-GE and manual gearbox

**Soot** · 02-03-2007, 10:36 AM

I've got a second hand import 92' LX80 mark II with the 2L-T diesel engine. The engine and gearbox are on the way out, and I am thinking about doing a manual and petrol conversion on it. At the moment I am trying to get an idea of what is involved.

How hard is it to find a 7M-GE with a manual transmission that will fit without to many dramas into a LX80? The best that I have been able to find so far is a MA70 Supra half-cut with a 7M-GTE and manual transmission, would that fit?

Are there any extra complications in converting diesel to petrol?

How much conversion work would it be possible for me to do or what is a general cost to get someone to do it for me?

Cheers.

**1200det** · 02-03-2007, 02:32 PM

I got a 92 LX80 Mark II Raffine with the 2L-T engine ill sell you and you can use the engine and box out of that in yours and keep the rest for spares and compliance plates hmmmm JZX81

Sorry a little off topic

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**Soot** · 02-03-2007, 05:00 PM

Thanks, but the idea is to get away from the 2L-T and its awe inspiring 64kW. If you know what I mean.

**mr2gze** · 02-03-2007, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Soot

Thanks, but the idea is to get away from the 2L-T and its awe inspiring 64kW. If you know what I mean.

Mate sorry cant help you with the 7mge 5spd idea.
I know what I'd be doing but

JZX81 Manual
1JZGTE 5speed
$4000
In Stock

http://www.importbitz.com.au/halfcuts.htm

cheers

**Soot** · 02-03-2007, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by mr2gze

Mate sorry cant help you with the 7mge 5spd idea.
I know what I'd be doing but

JZX81 Manual
1JZGTE 5speed
$4000
In Stock

http://www.importbitz.com.au/halfcuts.htm

cheers

Sounds ok, I was thinking a 7M engine because thats what my trusty handbook says came in the cressida. How similar is a JZX81 to a LX80? By the X8 part I guess that they are pretty close, but close enough that all the bits would just swap over?

Excuse my ignorance, and thanks for your input.

**All Wheel Driver** · 19-03-2007, 10:19 PM

Hi mate.

This might sound odd.... but have you considered selling the Diesel Mark II (with the engine etc. as it is) and getting an Aussie delivered Cressida? I've been having a look at what's for sale online lately and there's heaps around for fairly cheap prices too. You could then upgrade to a better petrol engine from there. Maybe the 1JZ-GTE or the 2JZ-GTE or even the 7M-GTE. (I have heard that the 2JZ is better than the 7M but haven't had anything to do with one myself)

Diesel to Petrol conversions (although difficult and fairly involved) aren't impossible.

Just thought I'd throw it out there as an idea for ya anyway.

Cya.

All Wheel Driver.