Builds 2018 GCC Spec 79 Series 1HD-FTE + H152 - The Camel (6 Viewers)

[SNLC]

Here is what I really like about these FTE H15x combos. The FTE once stripped down of its EGR, restrictive intake, restrictive exhaust system add 20-25psi of boost, +30% more fuel and a good intercooler; the result is an extremely drivable diesel. Pulls great from low rpms, by 1200-1400rpms you are on full boost with these GTurbos. The red wheel also holds boost and full power to redline from my experience. That means you can pull from 800-1200rpms in a gear without shiftting (or lugging it down) all the way up to 3-4k rpms. Turns your 5spd into a halfway automatic trans. 2nd for example is 15-30mph, 3rd is 20-40/45mph, 4th is 35-65mph and 5th is just for highway cruising in my opinion. So yes around town you are rowing gears but not bad and like I say good speed variations through each gear. Yes you can start in 2nd with our tire/gear combo but I don’t because it lugs the engine a little, this is an H152. I also don’t skip 1st in say an NV4500 and v8 combo when I drive them, sure you can but I prefer pulling 1st off the line. Even if it is for 100ft. Drive an old HJ47 with a 2H and granny first H41, you pull 1st for maybe 150ft but you always pull it. Or try an old Chevy with the SM465, same kind of thing. It is a truck and so pulling 1st to me is part or it and keeps it “truck” feeling to drive. You want easy driving do the 750 5spd auto behind the FTE is my opinion.

Another nice thing is they (FTEs) are the least smokiest of all the Toyota diesels we have worked on. Vastly different than say a 1HDT or old 1HZ. I could actually follow one on the trail vs the others being a bit,



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[janyyc]

I completely agree regarding first gear, of course I have two R151’s so even more important. But it’s certainly part of the experience of driving an awesome truck and not a modern car.

Congratulations again on an epic build!

 

[SNLC]

225kms on it since we installed the cluster, had about 25-30miles on it before that.

Hit 88 or 89mph this evening for a top speed.

Had it out for a 200kms drive this afternoon.

Cluster (still not done) illumination.

HVAC and switchpro illumination.

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[SNLC]

Laser beams on!

Only “backlight” on for the Baja Design lights.

All the front lights on.

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[SNLC]

Rear lights less backup lights.

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[bj70bc]

What kind of egt have you been hitting?

 

[SNLC]

Highway, pulling from 60mph (100kms) to about 85mph (140kms).




EGTs for same pull.





Currently top boost is 18psi. Trying to keep it under 15psi during breakin. Not doing much over 2500rpms during break in too, some quick pulls here and there. EGTs is a non-issue under all driving conditions, you have to try hard to crack 1200*. Like lugging it down on a hill climb. Coolant temps I think are a non-issue as well.

With 33’s and 4.3 gears it is a bit high in the rpms for 80-85mph Cruising, you can do it but mpg will suffer. Cruises real nice at 70-75mph with rpms in the 2300-2600 range for that speed.

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[SNLC]

What kind of egt have you been hitting?

See my last post.

However, its a non-issue. Big top mount with the scoop os doing great! EGTs should also come down a little when we go full boost. There is also two fans under to intercooler and a temp sensor in the core. I think they come on at 115 or 120* for ambient for the core. I have only heard them running a few times and they are also quiet.

Things will change a little once it is summer and 100* but not much. AC on high will come into play too.

At idle though EGTs are about 250*, I am fine with upwards of 300/350* at idle. Cruising on the highway or pulling a grade or doing both, 850-1150*. Like I said above you can crack 1200* but you have to try hard. Around town, backcountry roads or highway, it seems to be running 500-950*.

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[SNLC]

Oh ya, best damn engine Toyota ever made!!

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[SNLC]

Changed front springs out.

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[SNLC]

Added this,

And this...

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[SNLC]

Overhead console is from Cruiser Consoles in Australia by the way.

Quick turn around, easy to deal with and a quality product.

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[scottmk1]

Overhead console is from Cruiser Consoles in Australia by the way.

Quick turn around, easy to deal with and a quality product.

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I was going to buy one, but they told me they don't ship internationally?

 

[jomelo]

I was going to buy one, but they told me they don't ship internationally?

They shipped this one internationally.

 

[scottmk1]

They shipped this one internationally.

I'll have to ask them again

 

[SNLC]

I was going to buy one, but they told me they don't ship internationally?

Maybe you are thinking Department of Interior? They won’t ship.

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[scottmk1]

Maybe you are thinking Department of Interior? They won’t ship.

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I think I asked both companies, but will ask Cruiser Consoles again and see what the answer is.

 

[SNLC]

I know I have posted a lot of pics of the engine bay but here is five more!

I like a touch more “bling” under the hood than John. However John has very good taste in my opinion when it comes to keeping things looking clean, sleek and OEM. We could have done anything he wanted “look” wise under the hood, this is all his decisions and I think it looks fantastic!

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[bottombracket]

Comfirmed. It is indeed fantastic.

 

[AirheadNut]

That airbox is a thing of beauty! Definitely taking notes for when I make mine.