1992 FJ80 with 6.5 Turbo Diesel install thread
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I picked it up from the exhaust shop today, and drove her home! I need to work out some shifting issues and get the Marks shift plate along with actually finding a trans shifter for the 4l80e. I've heard of people using cadillac shifters and pontiac G6 shifters, but not sure which to use.
I might also re-make the toyota shifter's points to work with the 4l80...
I might also re-make the toyota shifter's points to work with the 4l80...
Love that you did the 6.5. Something I've been eyeing too. What's the noise level like in the cabin? What was you final cost? Would you stick with the same 6.5 year? Thanks. Cool build.
I am pretty sure it was 93 that was non electronic but from what I have heard it is not too difficult to convert the newer ones to mechanical.
Rusty
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Well, after reading through wiring diagrams, my eyes are square, but so is the transmission. It has a VSS Buffer, which didn't have a clean power source from the wiring job. I fixed the source, cleared the codes, and it shifts like a dream.
I now have some odds and ends to go over, including a new driveshaft, bump stops, and possibly some more exhaust work.
I now have some odds and ends to go over, including a new driveshaft, bump stops, and possibly some more exhaust work.
Please Please Please get some vids of this once it rolling under her own power.... Did I say PLEASE?
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Killer job man.... I just wanta hear it!
-Matt
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I owe you a video, but WOW! All I have to say is that it's a big surprise to hear the wheels squeal when you get on the gas in a cruiser. It's got PLENTY of power, and stops on a dime with the hydroboost brakes. It's reasonably quiet inside, and the ride is nice. I will need to give it a 2" lift for clearance issues, but that's all part of a good cruiser anyways.
How did you modify the gm master to work with the Toyota mounts/linkages?
Also the marks adapter, it is just a plate between the transmission and transfer case or are do input/output shafts have to be changed?
Also the marks adapter, it is just a plate between the transmission and transfer case or are do input/output shafts have to be changed?
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The GM master needs to have a new mount plate made, and the linkage needs to be modified to fit the Toyota. Also, the mechanical advantage on the brake pedal needs to be improved by moving the link towards the pivot point.
The Marks kit is a housing that joins the two together along with a spud shaft
The Marks kit is a housing that joins the two together along with a spud shaft
For my conversion I found a Hydroboost conversion kit which came with various linkages, fittings etc. The master actually bolted to the firewall, it was pretty easy.
Rusty
Update... vid... sound clip... something...
-Matt
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Im in the slow process of gathering all my stuff for the change,
one question for the experienced. If you dont mind. 99' 6.5 block(newer of the blocks, better cooling and stuff) , with 6.2 mechanical injection turned up for the sidewinder banks and the
banks turbo. will the injection pump and injectors handle sthe small increase in displacement.
one question for the experienced. If you dont mind. 99' 6.5 block(newer of the blocks, better cooling and stuff) , with 6.2 mechanical injection turned up for the sidewinder banks and the
banks turbo. will the injection pump and injectors handle sthe small increase in displacement.
