6bt cummins NV4500 1996 LX450 swap (1 Viewer)

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More clutch modifications. Anyone have any cool stickers for my helmet?

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To-do list:
  • Run brake lines.
  • Run power steering/hydroboost lines.
  • Fuel shutoff solenoid relocation.
  • Install clutch master.
  • Install steering shaft.
  • Hook up throttle cable.
  • Run power to batteries.
  • Hookup fuel shutoff and starter relays.
  • Sort out wiring for oil pressure, coolant temp and AC operation.
  • Figure out radiator and cooling fan situation.
  • Hookup drivelines.
  • Install part-time 4wd kit.
  • Interior.

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What a shame to do so that body work, and not delete the plastic body trim panels.

Looks awesome though. Nice colour

What a shame to do so that body work, and not delete the plastic body trim panels.

Looks awesome though. Nice colour
I agree! I debated back and forth on deleting the plastic. I counted over 100 holes to weld up and just got lazy after welding the sunroof. I went back with the original color to keep cost down.

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Haha. Not really, sir. I had a good teacher in 9th grade shop class
BS. Whole thing is badass. I noted the issue raised by @mudgudgeon, but wouldn’t have said anything (I believe I’d have chose the same, since I like the flares, but have questioned maybe making “detachable” with rare earth magnets if I ever had a chance to fill in all the holes). Takes an Aussie cruiser guy to bring that up! I look forward to visiting @mudgudgeon and those incredible cruiser guys when I can make it to that island someday…😆👊🏼
 
What is the time frame of all of those pictures? Few months?
I postponed starting this build until I had a new rotary lift in my workshop. I did the sunroof delete myself and sent it to a shop next door for paint. He painted the body, motor and frame. I've been doing everything else myself as time allows. Family and work takes precedence so everything has been done in very small blocks of time. I hope to have it running in the next couple of weeks and start working on the interior.

Sunroof delete Late March 2021


Body paint Late April 2021

Frame paint Late May 2021

Motor paint and seals Mid-August 2021

Motor/trans install Early September 2021

Crossmember modification Early September 2021

Panhard modification Early September 2021

Transfer case shifter bracket Late December 2021

Clutch modification January 2022

Hydroboost February 2022
 
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I want to make sure I thank and credit those that have contributed to the body of knowledge concerning a cummins swap in a land cruiser. I used your ideas and suggestions to learn and understand the parameters that I would encounter. I will be editing and adding details to my project and will be sure to provide proper citations and credits regarding your work and how it guided me. For now, here's a list of threads and members that have been instrumental in my project.

Thank you!!!


Mryanangel Dirty Koala Build - Cummins 6BT + NV4500 + HF2AV Swap
Dirty Koala - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/mryanangel.87297/
Builds - Dirty Koala Build - Cummins 6BT + NV4500 + HF2AV Swap - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/dirty-koala-build-cummins-6bt-nv4500-hf2av-swap.804271/


Will Van - using kit from vendor The Overland Tractor - '93 Beige Metallic 6BT/NV4500
Will Van - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/will-van.133216/
The Overland Tractor - '93 Beige Metallic 6BT/NV4500 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/the-overland-tractor-93-beige-metallic-6bt-nv4500.1092578/


Cody C - Cody's slow white 80 (re)build
cody c - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/cody-c.11137/
Builds - Cody's slow white 80 (re)build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/codys-slow-white-80-re-build.407556/
Has CAD drawings for adapter plate


Wheelingnoob - Lexus LX450 Cummins 6bt/NV4500 swap
Wheelingnoob - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/wheelingnoob.54929/
Builds - Lexus LX450 Cummins 6bt/NV4500 swap - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lexus-lx450-cummins-6bt-nv4500-swap.892565/


Lostih - 6BT/NV4500/HF2AV Build Thread - New Adapter
lostih - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/lostih.95852/
6BT/NV4500/HF2AV Build Thread - New Adapter - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/6bt-nv4500-hf2av-build-thread-new-adapter.992788/


JuliosLX450 - LX450 6BT/NV4500/Split Case Conversion
JuliosLX450 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/julioslx450.103627/
LX450 6BT/NV4500/Split Case Conversion - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lx450-6bt-nv4500-split-case-conversion.824106/


Shocktower -
shocktower - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/shocktower.44788/
My son needed a senior project, to graduate so its a FJ80 6BT swap - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/my-son-needed-a-senior-project-to-graduate-so-its-a-fj80-6bt-swap.981247/


Mr Cimarron - Cummins 6bt/nv4500 build
Mr Cimarron - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/mr-cimarron.70283/
Builds - Cummins 6bt/nv4500 build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/cummins-6bt-nv4500-build.719831/


Mattimooseprime Cummins swap time!
Cummins swap time! - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/cummins-swap-time.1198273/


Mike91 1996 FZJ80 6BT 47RH Swap
1996 FZJ80 6BT 47RH Swap - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1996-fzj80-6bt-47rh-swap.1250395/
Thegogglesdonothing - 40th Anniversary FZJ80 / 6BT / NV4500 build
thegogglesdonothing - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/thegogglesdonothing.108891/
Builds - 40th Anniversary FZJ80 / 6BT / NV4500 build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/40th-anniversary-fzj80-6bt-nv4500-build.879575/



Maxamillion2345 - maxamillion2345 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/maxamillion2345.72508/

1 Hicumminstlc - 1HiCumminTLC - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/1hicummintlc.35508/

Fgaginino stated he is doing a build fganino - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/fganino.90397/

Lt1fire lt1fire - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/lt1fire.16329/
Kief Kief - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/kief.403/
OLDTOYOMAN - OLDTOYOMAN - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/oldtoyoman.95961/
DIESELJEEP - DIESELJEEP - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/dieseljeep.59867/



Interior
Scottryana
scottryana - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/scottryana.2587/

Builds - LX450 where to start! - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lx450-where-to-start.545257/
 
This is really cool. Definitely considering a similar build for myself (research phase). I would love the NV4500, but my 80 needs to stay auto for my wife. I have too many stickshift vehicles as it is. Do you think there's enough room for the Allison 1000 with GM bellhousing? I have one sitting here left over from a Duramax project. It's looking for a home. I'm thinking six speed Allison behind a mild 12 valve in a nice 80 would be a monumental vehicle.
 
This is really cool. Definitely considering a similar build for myself (research phase). I would love the NV4500, but my 80 needs to stay auto for my wife. I have too many stickshift vehicles as it is. Do you think there's enough room for the Allison 1000 with GM bellhousing? I have one sitting here left over from a Duramax project. It's looking for a home. I'm thinking six speed Allison behind a mild 12 valve in a nice 80 would be a monumental vehicle.
Check this Facebook group. I think that swap has been done.

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