Builds 1997 FZJ80 to HDJ80 1HD-FTE + H152F (1 Viewer)

[jomelo]

Okay. I promise we are about to have an update with some good photos and progress updates. The engine has been completely torn down for a complete rebuild. We have been slowed due to a delay with a couple of key gaskets. Those have now arrived and things are moving right along again. The injector pump is back from the rebuild and the injectors have been modified to handle the added boost. We are going to run the Winks turbo initially but may consider some different options after some test runs.

 

[jomelo]

New custom HD radiator showed up today.

 

[FJRanger]

Beautiful. I may have missed it, where did you source the radiator?

 

[Flipped Bezel]

Subscribed for some oil burnin' fun.....

 

[jomelo]

Beautiful. I may have missed it, where did you source the radiator?

Odd Iron Off-road in Georgia (where the swap is happening) has a source that is making them.

 

[jomelo]

A little more progress. The LRA main tank replacement showed up this morning! Pretty sweet setup at 140 litres or around 37 gallons. This was the last real component that we were waiting on to get started. The bottom end rebuild (bearings, rings, etc.) was completed tonight and everything was reassembled. I’ll have some pics shortly once the paint is dry.

 

[Jroc561]

Odd Iron Off-road in Georgia (where the swap is happening) has a source that is making them.

Is he going to start producing some things for the 1hdt, I know he’s creating quite the reputation. I think there’s a market stateside

 

[SNLC]

Subscribed!!



Cheers

 

[jomelo]

Is he going to start producing some things for the 1hdt, I know he’s creating quite the reputation. I think there’s a market stateside

Well...he is sort of a one man band. He does fabricate some items. I know he has had some of these radiators made for other people. And he has done numerous intercooler installs on HDJ81’s. Just depends on what you want.

 

[Jroc561]

The prize is always an intercooler stateside, didnt realize he was a one stop shop. Makes all the work he puts out even more impressive

 

[jomelo]

Here are where things stand today. Motor assembly continues as more parts are prepped for install. Expect the head will be installed shortly.

 

[jomelo]

The truck was dropped off at the shop this morning and the engine/transmission will be pulled by the weekend. The FT is coming together nicely. We got a little delayed at the end as there were a couple of bits and pieces that we decided to replace. FACT: engine swaps are not cheap or for the faint of heart.

Here is motor as of last week....it’s starting to look really nice.

 

[jomelo]

While I had hoped to get this project moving a little quicker, I was also pretty bummed about not having this truck around to drive while it was in the shop. Luckily, my buddy finished up my Collector’s Edition and I got it back in my possession last night. Smooth transition.

 

[wngrog]

Pretty pimp

 

[SNLC]

A buddy of mine just picked up a 40th a few weeks ago. Reno all its life, 128k, one owner, 20yrs of service records, always garaged. Even the original leather looks mint. Probably the nicest one I have ever seen. They are still out there but not easy to find or cheap.

Cheers

 

[Workhorse]

John,

Is this burning diesel yet?

 

[jaymar]

A buddy of mine just picked up a 40th a few weeks ago. Reno all its life, 128k, one owner, 20yrs of service records, always garaged. Even the original leather looks mint. Probably the nicest one I have ever seen. They are still out there but not easy to find or cheap.

Cheers

How much?

 

[Defuzer1]

great build thread. looking forward to you getting it on the road.

 

[jomelo]

John,

Is this burning diesel yet?

@Workhorse in short, nope. I cannot express the level of disappointment I have with this project. But.....I do have two other fun trucks that have progressed nicely.

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[jomelo]

Okay. I think...hope....we are about ready for some updates. I was by the shop last week and the engine was pretty much ready to go. The transfer case was rebuilt and now has a sweet low range reduction kit from @cruiseroutfit. I am told the engine/transmission/transfer case will be sitting in the truck this evening. Fingers crossed.