For Sale 1HD -FTE Converted To FT

[TurboScott]

Vehicle Model

1. 25 Series
2. 40 Series
3. 45 Series
4. 55 Series
5. 60 Series
6. 70 Series
7. 80 Series
8. 90 Series
9. LX450
10. 100 Series
11. LX470

I am building a couple 1HD FTE's back to mechnical FT. Upgraded pump, injectors and hybrid turbo from Whistle and Soot setup to put out 300+ hp and 350+ ftlbs of torque.

One is sold, the second has 182,000 miles on it. Compression is 450 +/- across all cylinders. Origin of the motor is Germany from a 100 series.

If your interested, you can pick it up as motor with parts or built and ready to install. Can also help setup an intercooler kit for it if you don't have one to use!

 

[Willis]

Price?

 

[TurboScott]

Price?

That depends on how you want it built (stock, overbuilt), if you want just parts and want to do the work or want it as complete motor as well as if overbuilt you want the matched/sized hybrid turbo?

Give me a call to discuss!

 

[Willis]

Can I just have an estimate on an FTE with manual pump - un-rebuilt but good compression.
Shipped to 97702

I have a truck with a blown 1HD-T I need to replace.

 

[kenavt]

For my curiosity can I ask the motivation for building a mechanical FT from a FTE?

My understanding is that both setups have their pros and cons (FTE makes more power more linearly, FT is full mechanical). But I’m not sure why one would turn a FTE into a FT when FTs exist.

 

[mudandrock]

For my curiosity can I ask the motivation for building a mechanical FT from a FTE?

My understanding is that both setups have their pros and cons (FTE makes more power more linearly, FT is full mechanical). But I’m not sure why one would turn a FTE into a FT when FTs exist.

FTE requires a computer, gas pedal/spill valve to run. If you don’t have those items for a swap and want to run a throttle cable, then it needs a FT pump. I’ve never tried swapping the pump to mechanical on a FTE, but I do know the pistons are different, so probably requires some special tuning for it to run right.

FTE engines are available brand new still (for the time being), FT engines/pumps and a good portion of the OEM rebuild parts are museum relics

 

[TurboScott]

Can I just have an estimate on an FTE with manual pump - un-rebuilt but good compression.
Shipped to 97702

I have a truck with a blown 1HD-T I need to replace.

Are you going to reconfigure the injectors from electronic to manual as well?

 

[TurboScott]

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FTE requires a computer, gas pedal/spill valve to run. If you don’t have those items for a swap and want to run a throttle cable, then it needs a FT pump. I’ve never tried swapping the pump to mechanical on a FTE, but I do know the pistons are different, so probably requires some special tuning for it to run right.

FTE engines are available brand new still (for the time being), FT engines/pumps and a good portion of the OEM rebuild parts are museum relics

There are a significant portion of us (I include myself in that list) who don't want to deal with an ECU, but want the 24v upgraded output capacity. FT engines are less plentiful and usually bring quite a premium i price. FTEs are readily available used. So it is really just a path of less $ resistance to get to the goal! 24v mechanical with over 300hp!

 

[SNLC]

FTE is a faaaaarrrrrr superior engine.

That’s all I have to say.

Cheers

 

[TurboScott]

FTE is a faaaaarrrrrr superior engine.

That’s all I have to say.

Cheers

And you have to deal with.........................wait for it..........................ecu...................................no thanks.

 

[SNLC]

And you have to deal with.........................wait for it..........................ecu...................................no thanks.

Hey some people like carbs too.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Also just an FYI for those not experienced with these platforms.

1HDFT is the only 1Hx series with a fair share of NLA parts specific to the FT. The FT was only put in 80-series as well and only offered 2yrs. FYI.

Cheers

 

[TurboScott]

Also just an FYI for those not experienced with these platforms.

1HDFT is the only 1Hx series with a fair share of NLA parts specific to the FT. The FT was only put in 80-series as well and only offered 2yrs. FYI.

Cheers

That is the beauty of this build. It ISN'T an FT.

It is an FTE, so the parts are available. But is a mechanical setup, so you don't need the ecu, pedal, etc... and there isn't any ecu tuning. You just build the injectors and pump to your desired output, pair it with the right turbo.

The pump can even have a dual tune in it that is actuted between them with a vacuum valve and switch in the dash. So you can have a "dual tune" towing and power. Or economy and power..............but all mechanical!

 

[TurboScott]

Can I just have an estimate on an FTE with manual pump - un-rebuilt but good compression.
Shipped to 97702

I have a truck with a blown 1HD-T I need to replace.

Just got all the latest pricing in for the builds from Whistle and Soot. Just give me a call and I can sort out a quote for you for the whole setup!

 

[TurboScott]

Hey some people like carbs too.

Cheers

Carbs.....they put those in a diesel, I'll be damned. lol. some of us still like mechanical setups!

 

[SNLC]

That is the beauty of this build. It ISN'T an FT.

It is an FTE, so the parts are available. But is a mechanical setup, so you don't need the ecu, pedal, etc... and there isn't any ecu tuning. You just build the injectors and pump to your desired output, pair it with the right turbo.

The pump can even have a dual tune in it that is actuted between them with a vacuum valve and switch in the dash. So you can have a "dual tune" towing and power. Or economy and power..............but all mechanical!

Pumps aren’t. Pump drive gear in the timing case isn’t as well. So you can only make an FTE an FT with used parts. You also need to change the back timing case that the pump bolts to. You know that though, right?

We have x3 FTs in my shop including my personal being setup for 400hp.

We also have x3 FTEs with all the goodies.

The FT is an excellent engine no doubt, the FTE is simply far superior. Automatically adjusts timing, air fuel ratio and more. Add a chip and it comes alive! No need to time the pump either, set to zero and the pump does the rest. It’s also not a common rail with electronic injectors. You get the best of both worlds with an FTE. Wiring it is certainly not for beginners though.

Cheers

 

[TurboScott]

Pumps aren’t. Pump drive gear in the timing case isn’t as well. So you can only make an FTE an FT with used parts. You also need to change the back timing case that the pump bolts to. You know that though, right?

We have x3 FTs in my shop including my personal being setup for 400hp.

We also have x3 FTEs with all the goodies.

The FT is an excellent engine no doubt, the FTE is simply far superior. Automatically adjusts timing, air fuel ratio and more. Add a chip and it comes alive! No need to time the pump either, set to zero and the pump does the rest. It’s also not a common rail with electronic injectors. You get the best of both worlds with an FTE. Wiring it is certainly not for beginners though.

Cheers

All those things are true...you get more power. It automatically adjusts air fuel, timing, etc...for sure......., but you have to deal with an ecu long term and there are LOTS of us who don't want that trouble. We don't want a chip. We don't want a wiring harness and wiring it. We just want a simplyfied engine that will put out 350 hp without the need for all that electronic stuff! To each his own!

 

[SteelHunterFJ80]

We have x3 FTs in my shop including my personal being setup for 400hp.

We also have x3 FTEs with all the goodies.

The FT is an excellent engine no doubt, the FTE is simply far superior. Automatically adjusts timing, air fuel ratio and more. Add a chip and it comes alive! No need to time the pump either, set to zero and the pump does the rest. It’s also not a common rail with electronic injectors. You get the best of both worlds with an FTE. Wiring it is certainly not for beginners though.

Cheers

Hey SNLC,

Do you have a build thread for your 400 hp FT? Couldn't find it by searching. Intrigued as most of the bigger hp builds seem to top out at 350 hp (to the wheels).

Also, ballpark how much extra work is it for your shop to do the wiring for a 1hdfte vs just dropping in a 1hdft? I would imagine it's a big difference.

Thanks