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A little late to the game here, but for anyone else stumbling on this post with the same doubt as all of those have ended up here... From what I've gathered from a multitude of sources: • Kings 2.5 - Soft, comfortable & smooth ride for daily driving with good mid-speed [compression] support...

From what I've heard, putting it on a dyno and getting a custom ECU tune (stage 1), you should be able to increase to 200 HP without sacrificing reliability

Thanks for all the info on the Koni's. I'm looking into upgrading the shocks on an HDJ80 and this info is super useful. Hopefully I can get a hold of (and fit) some 92s. So, 9 years after your original post, how did the 82s hold up to the test of time? :)

Wow, that's very useful info I wasn't aware of, thanks! I thought there was a greater leap from indirect injection to the 1KD (also in terms of fuel pressure), but I guess I was thinking of the more modern, high-pressure common rail engines. That's very good news then! Yeah, no pre common-rail...

You are correct: I'm based in Spain and any mods to the vehicle are a pain in the ass to legalize. I was initially considering a LC HZJ79 but apparently they can't even be legalized in Spain nowadays (because of emissions). Not sure if a BJ 75 can either... Not looking to do an engine swap, no...

Thanks for the extra confirmation on the 1KD! I have a friend who was a mechanic at the Dakar for a number of years, and said the same--that if treated properly, the 1KD are hardy and reliable (racing in the desert at 50º C temps isn't a bad endurance test hehe). Is the 1GD in the same "class"...

Hi and sorry for the delay! That's great to hear, thanks! And the engine being widespread is good news too in terms of reparability and finding spares! Thanks! Yeah, I have done, I'll probably change the injectors as soon as I buy it, before starting with the build. I was under the...

Hi! This is my first post so please be patient with me. 😅 I’m a full-time nomad living and travelling (currently through the Balkans) in a 2020 MB Sprinter 4x4. Long story short, I have some much more ambitious travels in mind (Central Asia, Africa, S. America) and the Sprinter isn’t the right...