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    fj80 diesel conversion

    Not sure exactly where I got either figure on the 6.5. I may be off on the HP figure- fairly certain of the torque though. My 85 6.2 made 160/415. I would be amazed if the 6.5 had much less then 100 extra ft lbs- judging solely by towing performance though. This page has figures on both...
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    fj80 diesel conversion

    The GM 6.5TD from the factory puts out 515ft-lbs and 215hp. they can be modified (not that I would) to over a 1000ft-lbs and 550hp. I had the pleasure of test driving a typoon once- ever heard of those? awsome truck, increadable power, very enjoyable. I'd love to have that kind of power in my...
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    Oil Viscosity and Gas Mileage

    BMW's like 10w-60?? my mechanic told me 15-50 was too thick for my 96 328i, he said it would mess up the hyd lifters.
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    fj80 diesel conversion

    I should mention I live in a mild climate NC USA. Engine friendly weather & no salt. The 6.2 in my blazer also had a prelube system and ran sythetic oil only.
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    fj80 diesel conversion

    From My expiriance a GM diesel driven and maintained properly will run upwards of 14 years and easily exceed 200k without major work. Fule pumps are usually the only problums you have with them. I owned a 85 k5 blazer with the 6.2 and it blew @ 375k miles after towing well over the rated...
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    Wanted 4.10 fine spline diff needed

    Re:Wanted: used 80's parts/accessorys ahh yaa... no thanks :P
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    Thule Roof Rack

    I'm interested. what size is it? does it cover the sunroof? could you post a pic or link?
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    Wanted 4.10 fine spline diff needed

    Wanted: used 80's parts/accessorys looking for savings on used or new parts and accessories for 91 fj80: Low miliage transfer and/or part time 4wd TC conversion kit rear full float axle with disks and locker. conversion adaptors for gm trans to transfer- or gm engine to 440. later model stock...
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    Vovlo C303 Portal Axles For Sale

    hehehee :D Dosn't the thought just make you drool :P let me know how it go's if you do put some on. This is probably way over my head- & my overhead.... :( love the design though; I saw a write up on them a few months ago in a 4x4 magazine- said base price 1500$ea - not sure what that...
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    fj80 diesel conversion

    Good link for toyo diesels; they are cheaper then I thought. but for price, power, and parts availibility- GM seams to be the way to go.
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    fj80 diesel conversion

    thanks for the info, but I think a toyo diesel is not an option for me. I reposted this question on the 80's tech board and have been disscusing the conversion there. The 5.9 would be my ideal choice for an engine, but unfortuantly it won't fit without major lift (5in). My reasoning for the...
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    Vovlo C303 Portal Axles For Sale

    how much do you think it would cost to convert these to use on an fj80?
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    could someone help advise?

    80sCool list ehh? I'll try and find that. could someone post the address? Anyone have info on converting the trans?
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    Oil and Motors

    here my 2c 10k mile or more oil change intervals on any car is awful- :slap: Dirty oil causes unessesary engine wear/friction- undisputable. that will probably make a huge difference in your engines later life. Audi's are very well made cars, (nickle lined cylinders right?) and it still would...
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    could someone help advise?

    Beowulf: :flipoff2: ;) Guess that's a pretty stupid question since no one here has acctually done this particular conversion. I should have asked - what are common mistakes with engine swaps/ how often/easily can a conversion get screwed up? Genericfj80: Thanks for all the info and links...
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    could someone help advise?

    Wow, you guys are great; thanks for all the help. great news on the driveline :) a440 is used in Bus's and 5ton trucks? Kewl :D So I'm thinking the Trans and TC would hold the power of the 6.5t then. TLC is awsome! gotta love a vehicle built & enginneered this well. I'm not...
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    could someone help advise?

    Thanks for the replies; and I apoligise for not giveing a proper handle. :doh: My names Jason, how about calling me NCcruiserguy though. :D My plans for the truck include occasional heavy towing (probably above the trucks rating of 3500lbs)- and frequent light towing. I wouldn't mind slow...
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    could someone help advise?

    Hello everyone, your advise please? I've resently purchased a 91 fj80 with 270k <mall terrain-soccar mom> miles. A half mile gravel drive is the most off roading it's seen. The truck has been dealer searviced with all records, and seams to run and drive fine. Trans shifts smothly 95% of the time...
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    fj80 diesel conversion

    270k on my 91 and it still runs well, but I need more power/better mileage. :-\ anyone here done a diesel swap? can it be done without a lift? I'm considering a chevy 6.2, or 6.5 ltr turbo probably with gm auto trans. cummings would be way better :P but I haven't heard of it being done. I...
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