I've found a hdj81 that seems to be in good condition, except that the 1hd-t has spun a bearing. Not really a problem for me, as my LS swapping skills are pretty good, and I happen to have a spare 5.3 and 4l60 waiting for a transplant. My question is this... Is there a demand for 1hd-t cores? It'll also have a trans with It and most if not all the other diesel hardware to go with it. Thanks for the help.
1hd-t, their loss, my possible gain (1 Viewer)
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Definitely yes. My buddy spun his bearing and ended up having to order a new crank from somewhere in the Middle East as it was over $2K from here. A working one in good condition with fetch I think multiple thousands. People here always complain about the high cost of a diesel swap due to the cost of engine alone. Just the injection pump must be worth a grand. We just parted out one, and my buddy kept the engine and trans as a spare.
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That sounds promising. Do you happen to know what an engine core and an A442F trans is worth in the states or Canada? Only has 166000 KMs on it.
I would be rebuilding the 1HDT before doing an LS swap.
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what's your reasoning? Ls is cheaper, more efficient, better power and parts availability, and I've got a spare drivetrain.
Cheaper than a crank grind , close and hone the rods and a set of bearings & rings if you wanted to freshen up ?
LS is cheaper for a reason
..LS is more efficient ?..that's some funny sh!t right there. So you can get 10 litres per hundred from your LS swap ?
Diesels are king , reliable and dependable in the middle of nowhere ..I know what I will be taking & it ain't an LS.
Each to their own though.
I think I would rather this than a stock LS.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1hd-fte-43psi-raced-at-350whp.820129/
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I'm interested in the motor& transmission& all accessories if you want to sell as a whole package?
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Well while we're here... anyone know 1HZ values real well and want to PM me? That is to say in the US.
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I'm,not opposed, but I want to pull the pan off first once I get this thing to see what kind of shape its in first. If I can turn the crank, ill probably keep it, but if its needing more than a turn, it'll be up for sale.
Let me know would love this for a swap even if it needs rebuilding
