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X-Sway PN 1627 fit my 1994 LH85 Hiace Truck, I bet you could use the same ones. They are a lot stiffer than stock.

what a great build, thanks for sharing

I read through all (Most?) of that thread. What went sideways with the waterless coolant?

I read through a lot of the 2LT improvement thread in diesel tech. adding a link here for anyone who comes looking for info. There is a ton of great info in there. the 2L is mechanically injected, and doesn't have any emissions equipment, so many of the mods don't apply. The section on...

Thanks Dougal. I'll look in to getting that AF gauge you recommended in the other thread.

Thanks for the info, I've read anecdotes that the 2-LT had more cooling problems? It's hard to get a good read on what is or isn't true on any engine let alone a 30+ year old import. I'm pretty set on a mild turbo in general, was hoping folks had some info/data on remote turbos. A 5L is an...

I also don't think his engine failed due to a tough packaging problem, the issue was running 14+ psi and not having an EGT properly located on the manifold. My plan is to install a modest system that has been developed by the Australian tuners at HD Automotive. I know they are trying to sell...

Thanks for the feedback Dougal, I saw you significant contributions on the other Hiace Truck thread. Yeah, my plan is a turbo to lean it out. I've got a setup from HD Automotive in Australia. They have plenty of experience with adding a turbo to the L family of engines. I'm not planning a big...

I've been watching this thread on installing a turbo in an old Hiace truck. Unfortunately, it ended in failure with what sounds like some piston ring blowby. I own one of these trucks and it sure would be nice to have just a little more power, but as you can see in the OP's posts, the big issue...

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Hey @utleymu - If you can, get some pictures of the engine bay after the old engine is removed. Shots of the engine mounts, measurements for toal space and measurements between mounts would all be useful. I think you are in Washington State, I might be able to drive to you and 3d scan the...

I hoped these would work in my JDM Hiace pickup, but no… these work on almost any Toyota pickup or 4Runner 1984-1994. Check out the OME fitment page. $230 new, almost $300 with tax and shipping. $175 picked up in Seattle. Open to offers as well.

The 2L-11, 3L, and 5L are very similar engines, and are almost all the same size. My understanding is that the 2L-ii and the 2LT are pretty much the same engine (turbo addition excepted). You would probably need to do some more research based on the donor VIN to be more sure. Early 3L heads had...