another 93 FZJ80 1HD-T swap done... (1 Viewer)

[landcruisertx]

Toyota's naturally-aspirated diesels do not take too well to turbos unless they are low-pressure units. When pushed they tend to overheat.

My opinion, of course. I'm sure there are those that will disagree.

In your opinion what’s my best option for a 5 speed diesel swap for an 80 series. I’m looking to get better mpgs out of my cruiser. Currently getting a max of 12 average here in DFW.

 

[cruiserdan]

In your opinion what’s my best option for a 5 speed diesel swap for an 80 series. I’m looking to get better mpgs out of my cruiser. Currently getting a max of 12 average here in DFW.

I can't pick what is best for you. If I had a billfold full of excess cash, I'd like a Toyota 1HD-FTE. But I would certainly not kid myself that I'd get back the money spent doing it for the fuel economy improvement gained. .

 

[landcruisertx]

I can't pick what is best for you. If I had a billfold full of excess cash, I'd like a Toyota 1HD-FTE. But I would certainly not kid myself that I'd get back the money spent doing it for the fuel economy improvement gained. .

Thank you for your insight, I totally get this isn’t the best for just getting mpgs but also it’s for “mo powa baby” and hauling

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Consider buying a fast economical car and leaving the cruiser alone. You'll save a ton of money and time that way.

 

[cruiserdan]

Consider buying a fast economical car and leaving the cruiser alone. You'll save a ton of money and time that way.

That is exactly what I have done. 485 horsepower and a clutch pedal. Pure magic.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

That is exactly what I have done. 485 horsepower and a clutch pedal. Pure magic. View attachment 2367950

How does this bad boy go with the economical bit?

 

[scottryana]

Damn that is a badass looking car!!

That is exactly what I have done. 485 horsepower and a clutch pedal. Pure magic. View attachment 2367950

 

[cruiserdan]

How does this bad boy go with the economical bit?

My 80 gets about 9 miles per gallon in town and maybe 13 miles per gallon highway on a good day. The Challenger, if you avoid hammering the throttle, gets 14 in town and 24 on the highway.

 

[cruiserdan]

Damn that is a badass looking car!!

You need to see it in the flesh.

50th anniversary, #33 of 70.

 

[scottryana]

I would love to! Next time I am in SLC I will come by the museum and you show me! A big V8 always sounds sweet.

You need to see it in the flesh.

50th anniversary, #33 of 70.

 

[cruiserdan]

I would love to! Next time I am in SLC I will come by the museum and you show me! A big V8 always sounds sweet.

Have you changed jobs?

 

[scottryana]

I am in the Spokane WA VA hospital now, still finishing up. It was kind of a sudden move. They had 36 COVID patients from a state run veteran long term home and they were overwhelmed so I was transferred up to help.

Have you changed jobs?

 

[cruiserdan]

Wow. I thought you were still here. Please stay safe. We need health care professionals such as yourself.

 

[landcruisertx]

Wow. I thought you were still here. Please stay safe. We need health care professionals such as yourself.

Yes indeed, thank you for what you do