1HD-T 5 Speed or 1HD-FT Auto (1 Viewer)

[AirheadNut]

One thing to be aware of is the difference in overdrive ratios between the auto and manual versions. The A442 and A343 have 0.765:1 and 0.753:1 ratios in 4th, respectively. The H150 and H151 have a 0.881:1 5th gear, meaning that all else held constant a manual 80 will turn higher RPM’s on the highway than an automatic. In Japan it probably won’t be an issue, but for people wanting to travel larger distances in the US, for example, dropping a few hundred rpm at cruising speed is really nice.

I wouldn’t be dead set on 24v over 12v; from what I can tell there is very little practical difference. Aim for the nicest example you can afford with the options you want, regardless of age.

 

[cmjtaco]

Everyone, thanks for your input. I hadn't thought about the stiff engine braking effect of a diesel engine while wheeling in 4-low. As it turns out, I can't find a manual diesel cruiser out here that isn't rusty, expensive, and high miles, so I'm closing on a clean automatic for now. I'll try and find a manual to drive to see if I'm enticed to search for the parts to swap. Almost every car or truck I've owned has been manual, so it was pretty hard to come to terms with this

 

[Dusten]

Everyone, thanks for your input. I hadn't thought about the stiff engine braking effect of a diesel engine while wheeling in 4-low. As it turns out, I can't find a manual diesel cruiser out here that isn't rusty, expensive, and high miles, so I'm closing on a clean automatic for now. I'll try and find a manual to drive to see if I'm enticed to search for the parts to swap. Almost every car or truck I've owned has been manual, so it was pretty hard to come to terms with this

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SALE PENDING I am selling my 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80 . This is the diesel version with the 1HDT turbo diesel engine and the bulletproof H151 manual transmission. It also has a cloth interior, dual ac system , dual fuel tanks , refrigerator between the front seats and it it is part time...

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[cmjtaco]

SOLD - 1997 HDJ80 LHD 1HDT / H151

SALE PENDING I am selling my 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80 . This is the diesel version with the 1HDT turbo diesel engine and the bulletproof H151 manual transmission. It also has a cloth interior, dual ac system , dual fuel tanks , refrigerator between the front seats and it it is part time...

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Nice rig! If I wasn't living in Japan right now I'd consider it

 

[MUDZLLA]

Having driven both I'd take the manual for an expedition vehicle and an automatic for hard wheeling.

 

[SaturnAscends]

Regardless getting a clean example os the most important factor. It is less of a PITA to eventually swap in a manual and/or just drive the auto than to deal with costly rust repairs and bodywork.

 

[CycloSteve]

Diesel + 5 speed is definitely the preferred combination for me...been driving mine for the past 4.5 years that way and no complaints.