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@daniel.watters , I checked their website last night. $8,900ish for a fully built engine, plus all the electronic goodies it needs.

@torfab , I won't be doing the swap for a while, but I'm glad to hear the adaptor kit is sorted out! $1,900 is a good price I think.
 
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Wow... I really love my 1HDT but when I see that 2.8 with the same specs and a LOT of less weight, it makes me think a bit...
I will wait until I see the real reliability of that 2.8, for now I'll stick to my old reliable 1HDT, is not the same testing an engine on real life than on a factory.
I know what my 1HDT can suffer from all mud, water, heat, dust, sand and some other sh*t for years here in Costa Rica and still running like a champ, I will have to see that 2.8 suffer the same and keep running before buying it.

I wish Toyota Motors had a project like this to repower our old LCs with good Japanese motors and accesible prices (asking too much?)
Sadly for us, Toyota prefers the heavy load market:

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HawkGunner said:
She already ok'd it hahaha.

I was just discussing the merits, or what I assume them to be.
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Well you are ahead of me with the wife approving a cummins purchase. If I was getting a cummins swap I would have to say I converted the engine to use diesel. haha
 
MauricioR said:
Wow... I really love my 1HDT but when I see that 2.8 with the same specs and a LOT of less weight, it makes me think a bit...
I will wait until I see the real reliability of that 2.8, for now I'll stick to my old reliable 1HDT, is not the same testing an engine on real life than on a factory.
I know what my 1HDT can suffer from all mud, water, heat, dust, sand and some other sh*t for years here in Costa Rica and still running like a champ, I will have to see that 2.8 suffer the same and keep running before buying it.

I wish Toyota Motors had a project like this to repower our LCs with good Japanese motors.
Sadly for us, Toyota prefers the heavy load market:

Diesel Engines | Products | HINO GLOBAL
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If I'm not mistaken, Jerimiah Proffit put a R2.8 into a 70 series truck, and is currently testing. I was watching SEMA videos on YouTube and saw it, but I'm not certain. Look through YouTube and I'm sure you'll find the video.
 
torfab said:
I've been driving my FJ62 with this engine since July and so far no issues. They're excellent to deal with, and have great support for the engine. I have no issue driving 70-80 on the highway and it gets up pretty good to pass.
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How do you anticipate the motor would perform with a 4spd transmission?
 
Tor, what diameter tires are you running with the set up above - H55+4.11?
 
torfab said:
I've been driving my FJ62 with this engine since July and so far no issues. They're excellent to deal with, and have great support for the engine. I have no issue driving 70-80 on the highway and it gets up pretty good to pass.
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You felt a big difference on the weight?
 
absalom said:
There are shockingly few videos of completed swaps on YouTube
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That's not very surprising. The crate motor program just started, and the price isn't what most shade tree builders consider affordable.

There are a lot of videos with 4BT conversions. It's basically the same motor as the R2.8, except it can be found in junked delivery trucks. I even have a friend who dropped a 4BT into an 87 Toyota Pickup.
 
HawkGunner said:
That's not very surprising. The crate motor program just started, and the price isn't what most shade tree builders consider affordable.

There are a lot of videos with 4BT conversions. It's basically the same motor as the R2.8, except it can be found in junked delivery trucks. I even have a friend who dropped a 4BT into an 87 Toyota Pickup.
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The 4BT is similar to the R2.8 in that they were both made by Cummins.
 
absalom said:
The 4BT is similar to the R2.8 in that they were both made by Cummins.
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And both diesel and both 4 cylinder. From there it's difficult.

Completely different capacity, physical size, fitment, valve train, injection system etc etc.
 
Does anyone know if their making a 24 volt version? My BJ42 is 24 volt and not sure how much of a pain it would be to convert?
 
If you are spending that kinda coin to swap to this 24v vs 12v shouldnt be much of a concern haha
 
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