another 93 FZJ80 1HD-T swap done...

[cruiserdan]

Dan, you are the king of the landcruiser and I salute you. But you are dead wrong here. (why are there several laser dots on my person?)

I have an exotic HDJ81. It is my only vehicle. It is my business vehicle. In British Columbia this is just as easy to get parts and service for as a N.A. 80. I just came from my mechanic who is a Toyota Japan trained Master Tech. He has a large garage and fab shop with a stunning array of JDM parts, including 2 complete HDT IP's on the shelf . He has never once left me without my HDJ 81 due to lack of parts. The only time we had to wait overnight was because of a special drill bit to install Landtanks plates. I have done everything to this truck including replacing all rubber bushings, steering links, brakes, BEBs, Valve Clearances- etc etc.

Synopsis- This is a non issue in B.C. Sorry to disagree- I can help steer anyone who requires Diesel 80 parts to any one of our established and reputable dealers here in B.C.

I surrender to the Great White North.

You can have all the diesels and I will settle for all the cool guns.....

 

[sailor]

You are still the #1 cruiser god. (does this mean I get to live?)

 

[cruiserdan]

Of course.

Would you mind holding my 200 yard target for me?

I don't have the shakes too bad at the moment.......

 

[ForealBoreal]

its pretty straight forward to find parts here in canada.
if you have ever heard of or seen a delica you know that they are an infestation here. plenty of parts. Same for the landcruiser.
the 1hd-t and the 1hz share similiar parts (check diy)
There are a number of places you can call
john at rocky mountain imports (hes quick and really good)
sheldon at gs cruisers (hes also quick and really good)
john at radd cruisers (currently helping me out, pretty nice guy)

there all knowledgeable chaps.
I wouldn't worry about getting parts. I just blew a S/P solenoid and I am getting it sorted out here.
Did you change the BEBS?
Good install. Now you have an HDJ80. Bit of a shame that there are no difflocks. But those could easily be obtained.

 

[sailor]

Of course.

Would you mind holding my 200 yard target for me?

I don't have the shakes too bad at the moment.......

(lol!) Awesome! I thought a Sig Sauer was a breath mint too...

 

[silverhorse]

jealous X 2

 

[mot]

Awesome work, David!

 

[Cruiserdrew]

AWESOME.

I want one.

Fawking CARB.

Many props David.

 

[iron_giant]

The differences in noise, vibration, and overall smoothness between the Toyota diesels (particlularly the 1HZ, 1HD-T, 1PZ...) and the American built diesels of the same era are night and day. The Toyota's don't produce the crude power, but are lightyears ahead in driveability. As Dan mentioned, SOME parts take a while to get. The parts for general maintenance however, are easily accessible and comparatively priced. Personally, I would prefer a 1hd-t/ft to just about any diesel powerplant in an 80 for several reasons:

1. came stock so fitment is a non-issue (bolts in to existing mounts)
2. there are no "custom" parts and all the parts used are Toyota Land Cruiser parts
3. in a proper swap ALL systems work like from the factory
4. fantastic driveability

That said, the concerns about the cost of the swap are somewhat justified. I'm not going to discuss specific numbers here but some basic research can help put things in perspective. Source a half cut or send an email to one of the vendors on here and see how much the engine and tranny cost. Add to that the cost of the additional conversion parts needed. Then factor in that the swap is very labor intensive.

Like I said earlier, I can think of no better diesel swap for an 80. It really is that nice of a conversion. But it does cost. A 4bt can be had for much cheaper and the total conversion may cost a bit less because of that. But in the end you have a 4bt (great motor- just different). It all depends on what your budget is, and, perhaps more importantly, how much you're willing to spend on your Cruiser!

 

[Kief]

Does your rig have an electric vacuum pump or a mechanical to utilize the existing vacuum assist on the brake system? (I think that is what I saw)

 

[lacruiser]

Does your rig have an electric vacuum pump or a mechanical to utilize the existing vacuum assist on the brake system? (I think that is what I saw)

1HD-T engines have a built-in gear-driven mechanical vacuum pump, in the front of the engine.

 

[Tapage]

Honestly driven side by side 1FZ-FE and 1HD-T engine ( my 1HD-T aren't stock at all ) I can add the gasser it's a fastest engine .. it's quiet, and " feels " more comfy on the HW ..

Still loving to the bones my turbo diesel shaker ..

 

[Lka1988]

Honestly driven side by side 1FZ-FE and 1HD-T engine ( my 1HD-T aren't stock at all ) I can add the gasser it's a fastest engine .. it's quiet, and " feels " more comfy on the HW ..

Still loving to the bones my turbo diesel shaker ..

Put 5000 lbs behind each of them, then see what's faster

 

[Tapage]

Put 5000 lbs behind each of them, then see what's faster

just you " feel " the gasser much more relaxed at 3200 rpm compared to my 1HD-T that's why I have 315 in my TD and 285 in the gasser ..

 

[sandcruiser]

for sure the hd-t is not as highway friendly
I had mine up at over 100kph for a while the other day, that's about 60mph, IIRC, and I was thinking.... if I were to drive freeway in the states, I'd just about have to get taller tires (I run 33x12.50 now).

 

[lacruiser]

for sure the hd-t is not as highway friendly
I had mine up at over 100kph for a while the other day, that's about 60mph, IIRC, and I was thinking.... if I were to drive freeway in the states, I'd just about have to get taller tires (I run 33x12.50 now).

Please clarify.

Are you saying it's slow to accelerate?

 

[ForealBoreal]

honestly highways pretty good with the 1hd-t.
i'm running my 235/85/16 winters right now and i cruise at just under a 100 at 2000rpm.
I think 2000 is the sweet spot in the truck. You don't buy a diesel for speed.

 

[sandcruiser]

I'm saying that at 100kph, it is comfortable, no worries.
If I take it up to 120 or so, which is a pretty 'normal' USA highway speed of 75mph, the motor is working pretty hard. Or at least it feels like it is working pretty hard.

Accel is plenty, for 3ton vehicle. No race car. But I rarely floor it in any event, so obviously I'm not looking to accelerate faster than it does already.

 

[lacruiser]

I'm saying that at 100kph, it is comfortable, no worries.
If I take it up to 120 or so, which is a pretty 'normal' USA highway speed of 75mph, the motor is working pretty hard. Or at least it feels like it is working pretty hard.

Accel is plenty, for 3ton vehicle. No race car. But I rarely floor it in any event, so obviously I'm not looking to accelerate faster than it does already.

Hmm, that's interesting.

I have Toyo Open Country M/T 285-75-16 tires, same size as yours. I routinely cruise at 75 or 80 mph without any issues, the engine is turning anywhere from 2200 to 2500 rpm, seems content. It's got that lovely diesel "symphony" going at that speed.

I wonder if you have different gearing? What are your rpms at 120 kph?

Of course, when I went from stock tire size to these 33", the performance dropped. I used to be able to hold the I-5 grapevine at around 55 mph, can no longer do that, by the time I get to the top i'm down to around 40 mph. Part of that is me backing off the skinny pedal as the EGT's start to climb up into a range I'm not comfortable with. However, the benefits of the larger tires outweigh the occasional painful climb up a large grade. Goes with the territory.

 

[Tapage]

Hmm, that's interesting.

I have Toyo Open Country M/T 285-75-16 tires, same size as yours. I routinely cruise at 75 or 80 mph without any issues, the engine is turning anywhere from 2200 to 2500 rpm, seems content. It's got that lovely diesel "symphony" going at that speed.

manual or auto .. IIRC 75 - 80 mph are more close to 3K rpm in my case .. and IMOP 3K it's my top comfy rpm range for my 1HD-T ..