My son has a very tidy LJ70RV Bundera but the 22R isn't exactly a powerhouse. We've been considering a diesel swap, 1KZ or similar for a while but not in front of a G52.
Then this peach popped up a non runner LJ Bundy that we've purchased...
Even loaded the 2.8 is still in front its seems they are in the high teens loaded, the 2.8 drops to 12-ish litres per 100 the 4.5 stays the same. 2.8 does sound like a vacuum cleaner in comparison
So now the dusts settled to a degree and all the content creators have done the loaded/unloaded/tow and drag race tests in outright performance the (even modded) V8 hasn't won one comparison. Longevity is still TBC but I remember when the voodoo...
So my local friend just text me. Hes wrapped up still waiting for his to be shipped. This guy offerred a refund on product but told him he would not refund the shipping. The product hasnt even shipped yet. This whole situation blows my mind.
Check the ZF 8 speed auto conversion on zero to 60 youtube here in Aus. I'll pop a link in on the FTE but they are doing all sorts of kits be worth reaching out.
We always had a saying never loan your dirtbike or your wife to someone else. They'll both come back in the same condition afterwards.
If its running fine today I'd buy it who cares about 16 years ago, if it was going to happen , its already...