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Cost - so far I am guessing I have about $5,000 - $6,000 in it. I paid about $900 for the engine (I have seen them alot cheaper but I found this one about 30 minutes from my house and the guy delivered it free) about $1,000 for the rebuilt 700R4 and I think the t-case adapter was about $500. I paid alot for all new accessories and brackets (A/C, Alternator & p/s pump) that you wouldn't have to do if you bought a complete engine but I like the idea of them all being new. I still have to pay the exhaust shop and get 33" tires (to acieve the right final drive for the diesel) so probably about $1,200 to finish?
I will post a picture of the inside when I get it back from the exhaust shop, I guess you are wondering about the auto shifter and t-case shifter? They are all stock, can't tell any difference on the inside of the vehicle. I used an adjustable shift linkage so the shift points all line up on the shifter. The only problem is the 700R4 is a 4-speed and the Toyota had only 3 (electronic overdrive) so low gear doesn't show up on the shift console. It can still be used but the indicator doesn't show it.
The silver box that says vormax on it is a high tech heated fuel filter. I am planning on a WVO blend so I spent $300 for that filter, it is suppossed to be one of the best.
I still have to figure out my cruiser control and tachometer as well as find a place for the radiator overflow and washer bottle.
Suprisingly all the guages work and the check engine light isn't on.
I will post again when I put a few miles on it, I would love to get close to 20 mpg but not really expecting it. My thought is that even if the mileage isn't better than original I at least have the option of running a blend. I am sure I can run at least a 50/50 blend without any problems and hope to run more like a 75/25 blend. That being the case my fuel cost will be cut by as much as 75%
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