Builds 1997 FZJ80 to HDJ80 1HD-FTE + H152F (10 Viewers)

[OGBeno]

Told ya so...

 

[wngrog]

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[TonyP]

Hell yes

 

[OGBeno]

So a bit more about the engine: once it arrived today I asked Ian to get me pics of any numbers on the block to try to ascertain date of manufacture...

The block stiffener/bearing cap plate had “10730”= 07/30/2001

The block itself had “10803”= 08/03/2001

So, pretty far out. This has been sitting around since 2001 in a warehouse in the GCC.

Long block assemblies for service part support are only manufactured for the first 8-12 month of a new engine part number being installed into vehicles— mainly in case there is a warranty claim and an engine can quickly be swapped out. After this time period, the long block is discontinued and superseded to a head and short block assembly that then has to be “built.”

In any event, pretty damn cool historical, truly NOS beauty here. Now the research/part intensive process of “converting” this into a mechanically controlled engine vs. original -FTE configuration.

 

[Bludozer]

Holy sh*t this thread just went to the next level!

 

[SNLC]

So @Onur is in full command of the parts to make this a fully complete engine. Besides what we get from GTurbo and my special requests that is. Obviously we will retain the I/C, air box, snorkel and other goodies already under the hood.

John talked to me about putting an FT in his 77-series a year ago when I worked on that truck. It was never a canceled plan he just never pulled the trigger on it until now. We talked about the new engine in the 77 but he decided to put it in the 80-series. While I really like the 77’s I think an 80 may just be slightly better, depends on if the 77 has front coils at least and is LHD. A 77-series never had either so

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Also, rear pinion angle is off by about 1.8*. I am sure it will change as all the other goodies get added but to get it fully dialed in, we decided to order some adjustable RUCA.

Rear axle is also a touch out of center in rear wheel well. I will be dialing that in as well.

Cheers

 

[Indestructible 47]

@Indestructible 47 as we were saying the other day...

Yeah it's an outstanding build, I gotta say

 

[Workhorse]

So a bit more about the engine: once it arrived today I asked Ian to get me pics of any numbers on the block to try to ascertain date of manufacture...

The block stiffener/bearing cap plate had “10730”= 07/30/2001

The block itself had “10803”= 08/03/2001

So, pretty far out. This has been sitting around since 2001 in a warehouse in the GCC.

Long block assemblies for service part support are only manufactured for the first 8-12 month of a new engine part number being installed into vehicles— mainly in case there is a warranty claim and an engine can quickly be swapped out. After this time period, the long block is discontinued and superseded to a head and short block assembly that then has to be “built.”

In any event, pretty damn cool historical, truly NOS beauty here. Now the research/part intensive process of “converting” this into a mechanically controlled engine vs. original -FTE configuration.

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@Onur Is this a NOS 70 series FTE or a 100 series FTE?

 

[OGBeno]

@Onur Is this a NOS 70 series FTE or a 100 series FTE?

HDJ101

 

[Workhorse]

Nice, I wondered since the valve cover did not say "Intercooled" on it.

 

[bottombracket]

As I told @jmlockwood:

OH
MY
LAWD

I can’t believe it actually worked, and it was real!!!

I am holding on tight for more awesome than I can deal with.

 

[OGBeno]

Nice, I wondered since the valve cover did not say "Intercooled" on it.

Not sure those types of decals would be included in a replacement engine.

 

[gnarlynick2072]

So a bit more about the engine: once it arrived today I asked Ian to get me pics of any numbers on the block to try to ascertain date of manufacture...

The block stiffener/bearing cap plate had “10730”= 07/30/2001

The block itself had “10803”= 08/03/2001

So, pretty far out. This has been sitting around since 2001 in a warehouse in the GCC.

Long block assemblies for service part support are only manufactured for the first 8-12 month of a new engine part number being installed into vehicles— mainly in case there is a warranty claim and an engine can quickly be swapped out. After this time period, the long block is discontinued and superseded to a head and short block assembly that then has to be “built.”

In any event, pretty damn cool historical, truly NOS beauty here. Now the research/part intensive process of “converting” this into a mechanically controlled engine vs. original -FTE configuration.

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Which GCC country was this stored? Oman?

 

[SNLC]

Not sure those types of decals would be included in a replacement engine.

EPC shows a valve cover-valve cover which looks like it may have had any “EFI” or “Intercooled” decals on it?

Cheers

 

[bottombracket]

Here’s a little somethin’ that might be beneficial for this project...

Or does this unicorn motor just get the regular FTE sticker???

 

[Workhorse]

Here’s a little somethin’ that might be beneficial for this project...

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Or does this unicorn motor just get the regular FTE sticker???

@bottombracket I want one of those HDFT stickers please!!! Are they available?

 

[SNLC]

Old vs new

Cleaned and ready to install.

RedHead box installed.

SLEE HD drag link installed with OEM tres.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

There is oil in the engine.

Wondering if it wasn’t pressure tested and the two white freeze plugs were fails?

Also appears the injectors were pressure tested with something?

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Front sway bar refreshed. New links, bushes, hardware, paint and these Icon drops.

Cheers