1GD-FTV / 2.8L engines in cruisers

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pkplex

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Hello there, how's it going and I hope ya had an awesome breakfast.

I have my eyes set on a landcruiser, a 76 series in particular, and I am going back and forth in my head and with mates about which version to get, the 1VD-FTV or the 1GD-FTV 2.8L version.

I am thinking I would like the 2.8L auto version ( new, ie 2025/2026 ), where I would get rid of the EGR / EGR Cooler, and also the DPF. As far as I can tell, the 2.8L 76 auto has a well matched gear box, is plenty peppy enough, and easy to drive daily. What I am wondering is, does anyone have any real world, non a mate of a mate of a mate said this info on DPF/EGR deleted 1GD-FTV's reliability and general issues or things to be aware of. I know of a timing chain issue, but do not know if thats related to earlier versions of the engine, the EGR scumming up the oil. or what. Basically any real world expectations would be nice to have.

Also the 1VD-FTV. This thing my ears and emotions are screaming for, But from what I can tell, any repairs on it are bit of a nightmare price/time wise. They also seem to be a bit more porky than the 2.8L standard... but then that might be due to the auto in the 2.8. I am just worried about the ease of repair ( and likelyhood of needing to repair or do expensive maintenence ) on the 1VD-FTV.

Any suggestions and fair comparisons between the two would be super handy and welcome to help my decisions :)

Thanks
 
pkplex said:
Hello there, how's it going and I hope ya had an awesome breakfast.

I have my eyes set on a landcruiser, a 76 series in particular, and I am going back and forth in my head and with mates about which version to get, the 1VD-FTV or the 1GD-FTV 2.8L version.

I am thinking I would like the 2.8L auto version ( new, ie 2025/2026 ), where I would get rid of the EGR / EGR Cooler, and also the DPF. As far as I can tell, the 2.8L 76 auto has a well matched gear box, is plenty peppy enough, and easy to drive daily. What I am wondering is, does anyone have any real world, non a mate of a mate of a mate said this info on DPF/EGR deleted 1GD-FTV's reliability and general issues or things to be aware of. I know of a timing chain issue, but do not know if thats related to earlier versions of the engine, the EGR scumming up the oil. or what. Basically any real world expectations would be nice to have.

Also the 1VD-FTV. This thing my ears and emotions are screaming for, But from what I can tell, any repairs on it are bit of a nightmare price/time wise. They also seem to be a bit more porky than the 2.8L standard... but then that might be due to the auto in the 2.8. I am just worried about the ease of repair ( and likelyhood of needing to repair or do expensive maintenence ) on the 1VD-FTV.

Any suggestions and fair comparisons between the two would be super handy and welcome to help my decisions :)

Thanks
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Unfortunately, the majority of members on this forum are U.S. based and have no experience with either of those engines. You might get a more informed response by joining a 76 Series focused Facebook group in Australia.
Good luck….
 
My Dad had a V8, i've driven it and plenty of other V8's through work. Most recently a current shape V8 with all the touring accessories (heavy), only with a 3'' exhaust. Sounded good, great offroad tractoring over the sand dunes with ease. Around town and on the open road it was a dog, I was very surprised at the amount of down shifting I was doing in 110km/h zones to maintain speed.

A mate has a dual cab 4cyl auto, loves it, zippy around town with a loaded tray, good on the open road with the family caravan on etc, but misses the V8 sound.
 
Hulsty said:
My Dad had a V8, i've driven it and plenty of other V8's through work. Most recently a current shape V8 with all the touring accessories (heavy), only with a 3'' exhaust. Sounded good, great offroad tractoring over the sand dunes with ease. Around town and on the open road it was a dog, I was very surprised at the amount of down shifting I was doing in 110km/h zones to maintain speed.

A mate has a dual cab 4cyl auto, loves it, zippy around town with a loaded tray, good on the open road with the family caravan on etc, but misses the V8 sound.
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Just curious, were any of the V8’s remapped?
 
My Dad's one had a chip, I did not tow with it, he liked it. The work one, last of the dual cab V8's, no chip, was disappointingly slow. Dad now has a 200 series, re-mapped with ~160kw at the wheels and it really moves along.
 
Hulsty said:
My Dad's one had a chip, I did not tow with it, he liked it. The work one, last of the dual cab V8's, no chip, was disappointingly slow. Dad now has a 200 series, re-mapped with ~160kw at the wheels and it really moves along.
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On occasion, I’ll watch a video of the remapping process in some Aussie shops on the V8, and the horsepower and torque gains are impressive to say the least.
 
Lo2aY said:
get the V8 if you can find one. if you want the 4 cylinder. get a Hilux or Fortuner or P
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Lo2aY said:
get the V8 if you can find one. if you want the 4 cylinder. get a Hilux or Fortuner or Prado
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I like the platform, not so much the engine. Although the 1VD-FTV goes broom, sounds good, etc, It seems to be VERY expensive when repairs or what not needs to be done. Every video I have seen of the 2.8 vs the V8, in stock form ( and even some tuned forms ) seems to show the 2.8 in a lot better light ( especially paired with the 6 speed auto... which I wish the v8 had ). The only thing I cant find solid info on is the longevity of the 2.8 over time ( when EGR/DPF delete has been applied ).

Thank you for the suggestion tho.
 
The 1GD is a solid engine, but the NVH is nasty in a tin can like a 70 series.

100% the V8 if it's workable.
 
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