Recent content by Kishen

Hi Yes it does work. Had to do a bit of a custom work to make it work. We got the wiring diagram of both the cars and matched the wires to make it work. I am in Thailand. I bought the front end of the for USD 15000. The cost of wiring, small parts and labor was about usd 4000

Pictures of engine removed from the old body.

Picture of the sonar engine. The engine came with the full front end including the immobilized

Picture of the custom built center console

I did not get rid of the immobilized. It is in the car. The original key from the Fte engine is inserted and is kept behind the console. I use the key from the 80 series to open the door and start the engine. Everything works as normal except the 2nd start and cruise control. Waiting for a...

The project is now complete. I successfully installed a fte with a 5 speed automatic transmission in my 80 series. If took me 6 months to complete the project. I am happy to say that I am having a lot of fun with it. The power is amazing so is the fuel Consumption. On my last 2000 KM trip is got...

Thank you very much for your advise. It is very helpful. I just bought the engine and the gear. It has been imported from Japan and it is still in the car. It comes with everything. Planning to use the dash from 100 with some modifications to the console. I say one and the guy had moved...

I want to swap both the engine and 5 speed gear

I am planning to swap 1fzfte with a 1hd fte 5 speed auto. Has anyone done this swap. 1. If I am not wrong there is some modification to be done to the body as the casing of the 5 speed is a bit bigger. 2. Has anyone installed dashboard odo meters from 100 to vx80. Can it fit with some...

Top mount intercooler with a high speed fan

I got a custom build manifold and down pipe. A custom exhaust. All stainless steel. I installed a top mount inter cooler. No mods to ecu and the injectors. Top mount inter cooler is not a good idea in Thailand as the temperature goes to 38dec C. I did install a 12' fan to suck air. It does...

New Mitsubishi TD04-Hl turbo

Twin turbo being installed

Hi A very interesting post. I have a 97 cruiser and I have installed twin turbo on my truck. It is Mitsubishi TD04hl. If maintain a boost below 0.5 - 0.6 bar you do not have to change the ecu. You will have to change the fuel pump and add a regulator. Adjust the idle pressure to about 3.5 bar...