Tigerstripe40
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So, I am dreaming of a 1HD-FT swap in my FJ40 (would stretch it 10").
I'd be running an H55F behind the 1HD-FE through for what I am thinking here I might see if there is a way to run an NV4500 or TR4050 instead.
Seeing the prices of used 1HD-FT's, it seems that I could get a Cummins 2.8 new in the crate for the same money. I have seen mixed reviews of this engine. Proffitts uses these almost exclusively in their FJ40s as I guess it has similar power levels as a stock 1HD-T, but the R2.8 isn't well thought of in the Foton busses overseas and really isn't a Cummins design (4BT is completely out of the question).
I have seen some 1HD-FTs on Alibaba for half of what I am seeing posted in the classifieds here, but I also understand that I'd need to handle shipping, customs, and some other issues for that importation. -If anybody can chime in on those specifics I'd appreciate that.
In any case, if I got a Euro 1HD-FT from the classifieds or one from Alibaba, I figure I'd be resealing the engine and doing the BEBs at the same time.
For peace of mind, though, if I got a used engine I think I'd really want to do a full rebuild.
And I would like to up the power.
What are the sources for rebuild kits in the US?
G Turbo red wheel?
Yanmar injection pump (300hp is what I have heard these will make).
ARP head studs along with main and rod studs.
Am I talking about polishing a turd here?
I'd be running an H55F behind the 1HD-FE through for what I am thinking here I might see if there is a way to run an NV4500 or TR4050 instead.
Seeing the prices of used 1HD-FT's, it seems that I could get a Cummins 2.8 new in the crate for the same money. I have seen mixed reviews of this engine. Proffitts uses these almost exclusively in their FJ40s as I guess it has similar power levels as a stock 1HD-T, but the R2.8 isn't well thought of in the Foton busses overseas and really isn't a Cummins design (4BT is completely out of the question).
I have seen some 1HD-FTs on Alibaba for half of what I am seeing posted in the classifieds here, but I also understand that I'd need to handle shipping, customs, and some other issues for that importation. -If anybody can chime in on those specifics I'd appreciate that.
In any case, if I got a Euro 1HD-FT from the classifieds or one from Alibaba, I figure I'd be resealing the engine and doing the BEBs at the same time.
For peace of mind, though, if I got a used engine I think I'd really want to do a full rebuild.
And I would like to up the power.
What are the sources for rebuild kits in the US?
G Turbo red wheel?
Yanmar injection pump (300hp is what I have heard these will make).
ARP head studs along with main and rod studs.
Am I talking about polishing a turd here?
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