Attempting the next best engine swap for 80s IMO
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Thanks man
Sorry, if you already covered it, but why did you take out the LM2?
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I wanted to dig into the 8hp transmission conversions and see what it was all about. And learn about it
hisandhers80s
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I would do engine swaps but I don't have a good source for engines. I looked for a cummins and manual transmission to put in but never found the right opportunity. Then Toyota ran 37% off on the new short blocks and I went for it. Just got the engine and Transmission back in yesterday.
You are uber talented
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Dang must be nice to have 3 other dudes helping you. I’m just all by myself in my garage. With the radio on in my own little world.
hisandhers80s
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It was sheer luck that they happened to be in town at the exact time I was putting the engine in. Otherwise, I would have been just like you!
This is the swap thread to end all swap threads. Madness, I love it. You really do some awesome work in a crazy timeframe. I really appreciate that you are paving the way for the rest of us, thanks! And thanks for swapping the LM2 BACK in, so you can keep paving that way, haha.
I am really interested in the LM2, but I may just have to settle for the L84/10 speed. A compromise in power, mpgs, and swap simplicity for the less able swapper as myself. I love my cruiser but the 1fz and slushbox are the least of what i love about it.
I am really interested in the LM2, but I may just have to settle for the L84/10 speed. A compromise in power, mpgs, and swap simplicity for the less able swapper as myself. I love my cruiser but the 1fz and slushbox are the least of what i love about it.
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This time around I have really been able to simplify the LM2. I have deleted so many factory sensors that are not needed it’s crazy. Plus now running a front mount instead of the water to air has took it a step further. Just keep that in mind.
Will do. I was wondering about running a front mount with your first iteration. I will stay tuned!
Did you purchase a delete kit from somewhere when you first installed the engine? And are you just disabling sensors or are you removing them and blocking them off? Im interested in just how basic this engine could be made.
I'm currently in the market to replace my 100 series with an 80 and was planning on doing an L86 with 10L80 swap after Torfab released their swap kit. It is also convenient that I live 10min from their shop for support. I believe the LM2 is the direction I will go now though as I have always loved the power delivery of diesel but just didnt want a RHD vehicle. The LM2 also appears to be superior in power, MPG and parts availability which is a big plus
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You won’t regret going diesel over a V8 I can promise you that. I just got a basic delete kit off eBay I think. And for the sensors I’m deleting are basically all the temperature sensors and throttle valve and things like that that are not necessary for it to run. This thing had like 15 temperature sensors because of the electric thermostat and the air to water intercooler. And this is all through HPtuners
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And the various temp sensors are all located in the 15 different coolant hoses that scatter throughout everywhere. But that is all deleted too with just basic coolant lines
I'm pretty excited about doing the swap as it should address all of my issues with my 100, going to start collecting parts and possibly locate an engine while 80 series shopping. I want more power and better range both of which I just cant reasonably obtain with the 100. We do a bunch of long trips in the LC right now and with the wife, kid, dogs, gear, bumper, winch, sliders etc. its not that great on the highway despite what people say. Add my boat into the mix and its pretty unenjoyable (its just an open aluminum 14' Lund with a 25hp outboard). Not to mention the 80 will be more capable especially the snow wheeling we like to do here in the winter.
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Why not just let me put a LM2 in your 100 series, I won’t charge labor you just buy parts so I can develop 100 series mounts
YES! A LM2 in the 100 would be awesome. I want to figure it out for my 1st gen Tundra. That would be the perfect setup for towing my race car. I will be looking into it when I am back in the States.
Ditcherman
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Not to go too far off into the weeds (ok that’s not my strong suite) but I don’t hear much about swapping in the 3UR-FE, the 5.7 from the 07 to 21 Tundra. Why?
I share similar sentiment wrt the 2UZ 100 series. They don't blow up? Is that a good reason to own one lol?
Make sure you do some thorough research on these LM2's and the newer version. Talk to diesel shops in your area about them. They see a side of these engines that may not be well represented in this thread.