another 93 FZJ80 1HD-T swap done...

[iron_giant]

I spend most of my time in the diesel section but thought I'd post some photos of my latest venture as you may enjoy them.

The project vehicle is a 1993 FZJ80 and the transplant engine is a 1HD-T/ A442F. The 1HD-T/ A442F was bolted in by the customer and then I took over. The wiring changes are quite extensive. Many, many hours were spent reading diagrams, plotting, mapping, and soldering. I am indebted to another member on the board with whom many phone and email hours were spent. In the end, both our procedures were strikingly similar, down to the notes we both took, and the final diagrams we drew. I will leave it up to him if he wishes to come forward publicly.

regards,
David

 

[iron_giant]

a few more...
the new cluster,
and some of the left overs.

 

[spdwaver]

Thanks for sharing! What is your opinion of the difference in power/feel/overall improvement over the 1FZ-FE?

Looks like it lost a few pounds in vacuum lines.

 

[d0ubledown]

beautiful work!

 

[Tapage]

clean and you make the glow plug light work in the dash .. congrats !

 

[otka]

where is the green turbo light?
good job!

 

[iron_giant]

Thanks for the comments.

Thanks for sharing! What is your opinion of the difference in power/feel/overall improvement over the 1FZ-FE?

Looks like it lost a few pounds in vacuum lines.

The 1hd-t is a sweet engine. It idles smoothly, quietly, and fires up instantaneously. Even during our California freeze (15-20 degrees) it fired up just as fast without the use of glow plugs. I think you lose some of the "seat of the pants" feel when accelerating, however it pulls as hard as a 1FZ. Keep in mind the 1hd-t loves a less restrictive exhaust and really comes alive with more boost. My first thought as I pulled onto the road was simply "I want one".

It is an expensive conversion- and whether or not the results warrant the cost depends entirely on how badly you want one. Will you recover the money in fuel savings? Probably not. Will you pull away knowing you have one of the best engines Toyota ever made, knowing that you now have a diesel powerplant, knowing that you have plenty of power, efficiency, and reliablity... absolutely.

where is the green turbo light?
good job!

this is the later tach with the one LED. The earlier tachs had both red and green.

 

[cruiserdan]

The only real drawback is availability of replacement parts locating people who know how to work on them.

A cool swap for a hobby vehicle but not appropriate for a one-car owner in my opinion. Nothing like having your only set of wheels laid up for several weeks waiting for parts from the other side of the world.

 

[d0ubledown]

i didnt know canada is on the other side of the world?

 

[Bossman]

Very nice work!

 

[cruiserdan]

i didnt know canada is on the other side of the world?

The 80/diesel combination was never officially sold in Canada either. A bunch of JDM vehicles have surfaced there but the powerplant is not offically supported. That can slow the repair process significantly.

 

[bruff]

The 80/diesel combination was never officially sold in Canada either. A bunch of JDM vehicles have surfaced there but the powerplant is not offically supported. That can slow the repair process significantly.

I would somewhat agree/disagree. When I had my JDM 80, I had parts in 5 days from Japan (and that included a weekend). Meanwhile I have waited more than 3 days from my dealer for some specific stuff.

 

[lacruiser]

Sweet!

I approve!



Was the auto box the electronic or fully-hydraulic version?

And did an EGT gauge find it's way in yet? If not, get one. These suckers can get pretty dang hot climbing long grades.

 

[cruiserdan]

I would somewhat agree/disagree. When I had my JDM 80, I had parts in 5 days from Japan (and that included a weekend). Meanwhile I have waited more than 3 days from my dealer for some specific stuff.

That is very reasonable turnaround for international shipping. But I think you would agree that relying on an "exotic" vehicle as primary transportation has it's limitations.

Don't misunderstand me, I think it's cool as hell but I would only have one as a hobby vehicle..

 

[jlg32281]

jealous

 

[iron_giant]

Sweet!

I approve!



Was the auto box the electronic or fully-hydraulic version?

And did an EGT gauge find it's way in yet? If not, get one. These suckers can get pretty dang hot climbing long grades.

It is an electronically controlled transmission.

 

[lacruiser]

It is an electronically controlled transmission.

PM sent.

 

[sailor]

Dan, you are the king of the landcruiser and I salute you. But you are dead wrong here. (why are there several laser dots on my person?)

I have an exotic HDJ81. It is my only vehicle. It is my business vehicle. In British Columbia this is just as easy to get parts and service for as a N.A. 80. I just came from my mechanic who is a Toyota Japan trained Master Tech. He has a large garage and fab shop with a stunning array of JDM parts, including 2 complete HDT IP's on the shelf . He has never once left me without my HDJ 81 due to lack of parts. The only time we had to wait overnight was because of a special drill bit to install Landtanks plates. I have done everything to this truck including replacing all rubber bushings, steering links, brakes, BEBs, Valve Clearances- etc etc.

Synopsis- This is a non issue in B.C. Sorry to disagree- I can help steer anyone who requires Diesel 80 parts to any one of our established and reputable dealers here in B.C.

 

[tblume]

thanks for the post Giant, and great work indeed, you just made my dream rig...

can I ask a ballpark cost for the conversion?

 

[Kief]

ditto..

thanks for the post Giant, and great work indeed, you just made my dream rig...

can I ask a ballpark cost for the conversion?

I have been picking up parts and am getting close on a 80/ 4bt diesel conversion. I am totally impressed with every toyota diesel powered cruiser I have encountered (I'm easy to please, however). Knowing what stuff really cost puts things into perspective. I just saw a 1/2 cut for a 60 series with the 1HDT for 12k.. At least that is what I think I saw.