Basically, all I really want in life is a diesel 80 series, with the steering wheel on the proper left hand side. Unfortunately I don't have the equipment or the expertise to perform such a conversion. I was wondering if anyone knew of places that would perform this service ? I've already talked to proffitt's cruisers, and supposedly they are booked for several years to come. I'm looking for someone who will make a conversion using handpicked parts. I've tried doing searches on these forums and on the web, but all I can find is information on how to personally do the conversion, and that's not what I'm looking for. Also, does anyone know if you can fit a 6.5 GM in a landcruiser ? Any info is greatly appreciated.
Diesel conversion (FZJ80)
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I would start sourcing your parts,a front clip is the best if you want a Toyota diesel. In the mean time look around for someone who can do it.
The 6.5 GM into all models of landcruisers is quite common in Australia for those who want towing power as our choice of big american style pick ups is limited.
This is a pic of 6.5 in a 80 series by Brunswick Diesel
It would be by far be the easiest and cheapest option for Americans.
Just need to find a good kit. The auto need some mods to lower the rpms at freeway speed and a bigger radiator is preferred.
Brunswicks have a custom made job for those doing their own conversion or mybe you can find one in NA
Rt Cutstoms
ME
ME
I have about 2,500 miles now on my 6.2 powered 94, I really like the engine so far especially now that the 700R4 transmission is set up and working the way it should. Nothing in the conversion was extremely difficult just time consuming. I finished mine in about 3 months working mainly on weekends. The 6.2/6.5 is going to be the cheapest conversion by quite a bit but if mileage is what you are after you might consider the Toyota, Cummins or Isuzu. My best on the highway so far is 20 mpg and around town in only gets about 14. In my case I am now running a WVO blend so the mileage doesn't bother me. I believe it is possible to set everything up on it to get closer to 22-24 mpg but I haven't really set out to do that so far. I have read on other forums that some old Suburbans are getting mid 20's with the 6.2 so it should be possible with the Land Cruiser too.
Good luck
Rusty
Good luck
Rusty
Hello,
One must ask the question, what are your basic goals(real). If you are just looking for gas/fuel savings, you will be disappointed for quite awhile. If you want diesel power(torque) and the extended range along with the personal cool factor you are on the path. Not being able to do your own work will be spendy to say the least. If you had a Toyots 1/2 cut from a Japanese or Aussie market, I would estimate the minimum labor charge would be 12-15K for the swap. Get a turbo model 1/2 cut and you will have the economies and power. Check my swap out in my sig line.
Good luck!
eric
One must ask the question, what are your basic goals(real). If you are just looking for gas/fuel savings, you will be disappointed for quite awhile. If you want diesel power(torque) and the extended range along with the personal cool factor you are on the path. Not being able to do your own work will be spendy to say the least. If you had a Toyots 1/2 cut from a Japanese or Aussie market, I would estimate the minimum labor charge would be 12-15K for the swap. Get a turbo model 1/2 cut and you will have the economies and power. Check my swap out in my sig line.
Good luck!
eric
Golden CO to Langley BC is a long ways, but I know Cirian Wilson has done some conversions for those south of the border using the 1hdt.
The 6.5L sounds sweet! But before you go too far, have you considered purchasing a LHD 80 series with diesel from here in Central America? They are not cheep but can be had for probably the cost of a purchased 80 and the conversion. And it will be 100% Toyota.
Rick
It would be great to import a diesel 80 but as far as I know they have to be 25 years old to bring in, that leaves out the 80 for another 8 years or so. I love the 6.2 in mine so far, I would recommend it to anyone.
Rusty
Rusty
The 1st of the 7* series turn 25 november 09
Im not sure about the RHD thing though- Thread starter
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Well thanks for getting my hopes up and then dashing them on the rocks. Just kidding, but it would be really nice to import one.
Basically what I'm looking for is a big diesel toy, for as cheap as I can get one. I've got a buddy who is in the process of making a small biodiesel plant, who will be producing quality diesel fuel at about a dollar a gallon. Only having to pay a dollar a gallon is justification for a big lifted SUV with poor mileage, at least in my opinion. This car will also be my daily driver.
I've got to say I've fallen in love with the idea of a 6.5, and I think this would be the perfect engine to suit my needs.
I did a little searching and found Marks 4wd. They seem to have kits for most of the conversion.
FZJ80 Chev V8 Diesel
Other then what's on this page, what else would I need ? Like I said, I have very little experience or knowledge about these things. Let's say I have the car and the engine, what else would I need ?
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Basically what I'm looking for is a big diesel toy, for as cheap as I can get one. I've got a buddy who is in the process of making a small biodiesel plant, who will be producing quality diesel fuel at about a dollar a gallon. Only having to pay a dollar a gallon is justification for a big lifted SUV with poor mileage, at least in my opinion. This car will also be my daily driver.
I've got to say I've fallen in love with the idea of a 6.5, and I think this would be the perfect engine to suit my needs.
I did a little searching and found Marks 4wd. They seem to have kits for most of the conversion.
FZJ80 Chev V8 Diesel
Other then what's on this page, what else would I need ? Like I said, I have very little experience or knowledge about these things. Let's say I have the car and the engine, what else would I need ?
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
talk to aintscared he does some great looking swaps.
also do some searching there is/ was a guy who just got done with a really nice 4bt 80 series swap in the last few months. I think he is in Utah.
clint
also do some searching there is/ was a guy who just got done with a really nice 4bt 80 series swap in the last few months. I think he is in Utah.
clint
Basically what I'm looking for is a big diesel toy, for as cheap as I can get one.
cheap, diesel and Toyota are not in anyone's vocabulary. Look at upwards of $20K for someone to swap it and $8k for you to do it yourself...
clint
cheap, diesel and Toyota are not in anyone's vocabulary. Look at upwards of $20K for someone to swap it and $8k for you to do it yourself...
clint
They will overheat without a bigger radiator and the noise will drive you nuts at freeway speeds if you dont do something about the rpm.
Linquip and Brunswick Diesel (both in oz)have the components to solve these problems
Reasearch weel the 6.2/6.5.. I know some here have done the swap and are happy but if I was going Non-Toyota I would be looking at a Cummins. 6.2's are cheap for a reason. Do some good reading on gm-diesel.com. I have personal experience with these engines- I've been inside several of them and they are not what you'd call "well built".
Or, just get 1st or 2nd gen Dodge/Cummins p/u and have fun with that.
Or, just get 1st or 2nd gen Dodge/Cummins p/u and have fun with that.
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I love my 6.2 diesel so far but as mac said do your research. I originally wanted to go with a Toyota or Isuzu but a 6.2 came along. I was originally against it because I had heard alot of horror stories as well but the 6.2 was very attractive because of the price and the fact that it is a conversion that has been done many times (in Australia anyway) I started do alot of research (diesel place, diesel page) both of these are great sites and provided me with tons of information. Most of the posters on those sites have nothing but great things to say about the engines. They are cheap because they were a mass produced engine sold in large numbers in the US, that combined with the military take-out engines flooding the market in the last couple years has kept the price down. You can't say just because they are inexpensive they aren't good engines, take for example the Mercedes 300 diesels. They are selling for less than the 6.2's but I doubt if you will find anyone in the world that says they are a bad engine.
Anyway, do your research, there are good things and bad things about all of the engines, your reason for choosing one may be different than others.
I chose the 6.2 because after researching it I arrived at the fact that it really is a great engine with a bad reputation, the engines are easy and inexpensive to find, all of the parts can be found at most any local auto parts store and there are conversion parts available for it.
Those were my reasons but with that said I would still love to do another swap with maybe an Isuzu or Toyota (if I could find one)
I mentioned in a previous thread about some sort of gathering of conversions, I still think this would be great for all of those interested to get a chance to see and drive the various engine choices. I would love to drive the Isuzu, Cummins and Toyota just to see the differences.
Rusty
Anyway, do your research, there are good things and bad things about all of the engines, your reason for choosing one may be different than others.
I chose the 6.2 because after researching it I arrived at the fact that it really is a great engine with a bad reputation, the engines are easy and inexpensive to find, all of the parts can be found at most any local auto parts store and there are conversion parts available for it.
Those were my reasons but with that said I would still love to do another swap with maybe an Isuzu or Toyota (if I could find one)
I mentioned in a previous thread about some sort of gathering of conversions, I still think this would be great for all of those interested to get a chance to see and drive the various engine choices. I would love to drive the Isuzu, Cummins and Toyota just to see the differences.
Rusty
We are fairly booked up but not quite several years. Right now, we are scheduling for Spring/Summer of 2009.
Did you ever post any pics? Whats the cab noise like?
Sorry for the delay, I have a thread on the build, search for 6.2 conversion begins.
As far as cab noise, it isn't too bad, on acceleration it is a bit loud but alot of the noise comes from the intake. GM made a muffler for the intake (bolted to the air cleaner, looked like and exhaust muffler) but I don't have one, I have heard they help quite a bit so I am going to try to find one. Once you are at cruising speed it is actually quite nice, louder than stock but really not much. I also have a pretty free flowing exhaust. I think with some extra sound deadening and the intake muffler it would be almost as good as stock. Standing beside the car idling you can carry on a normal conversation so really not bad. I would highly recommend this engine to anyone. Gas mileage could be tuned to low 20's, the conversion could be done for about the same price as an engine/trans rebuild of a 1FZE, if you need this done then definitely go diesel otherwise you will be money ahead paying for gas unless you plan to go WVO like I have done, it doesn't take long to pay for a conversion when you end up paying less than $1 per gallon.
Rusty
As far as cab noise, it isn't too bad, on acceleration it is a bit loud but alot of the noise comes from the intake. GM made a muffler for the intake (bolted to the air cleaner, looked like and exhaust muffler) but I don't have one, I have heard they help quite a bit so I am going to try to find one. Once you are at cruising speed it is actually quite nice, louder than stock but really not much. I also have a pretty free flowing exhaust. I think with some extra sound deadening and the intake muffler it would be almost as good as stock. Standing beside the car idling you can carry on a normal conversation so really not bad. I would highly recommend this engine to anyone. Gas mileage could be tuned to low 20's, the conversion could be done for about the same price as an engine/trans rebuild of a 1FZE, if you need this done then definitely go diesel otherwise you will be money ahead paying for gas unless you plan to go WVO like I have done, it doesn't take long to pay for a conversion when you end up paying less than $1 per gallon.
Rusty
Let me ask a probably stupid question .. I've seen few Diesel conversion in USA for sale .. sure it depends on the State, but should be crazy to buy a complete 1HD-T with manual tranny ( H151F ) and swap in a FZJ80 there ?