Attempting the next best engine swap for 80s IMO (11 Viewers)

[Drewthecarguy]

It’s crazy how good 37s fit on a 80

New MAF fixed my issues so now it’s time to start putting miles on this thing

 

[Drewthecarguy]

Ok, I'll say it. You're an idiot

How many decades will it take for fuel savings to recoup what you've spent swapping engines.
Fuel savings has to be the most fragile justification for an engine swap in almost every scenario.

I love the idea of a big V8 diesel in an 80, but would want a manual behind it for fun.

I forgot you said a big V8 diesel in a 80, did you ever read my build thread on that too

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Thread 'My 80 series Duramax swap build'

Jun 10, 2022

Hello all, I’m going to start a build thread here to show my progress on my current Duramax swap in my 94 FZJ80

Little history first, i bought this cruiser basically from the original owner with around 320k on the clock. But it was very well taken care and had almost all of its service records from the local Toyota dealership where it was from. Hardly any rust and all original which was exactly what I was looking for

First thing first was a quick wheel swap to a newer set of 17s and some decent all terrain tires

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• Drewthecarguy
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I personally didn’t like it compared to this LM2

 

[Dragos80]

It was only a few short years back when they said it can't be done. Ha!

 

[clx16]

You planning on doing a hwy vs overlanding mpg comparison? Not sure if you tow anything but I would imagine it shines with a load on it.

 

[Dragos80]

The low RPM torque a diesel has to offer, beats any other choices we have, all this on top of the fuel economy.

 

[Funner]

Not impressed, I put a harbor freight gas motor on a Chinese go cart a while back and increased power by 15%. Also put on some knobby tires and a blue tooth speaker. Good for you, but whatever. Current project is putting extended arms on my wheelbarrow to reduce fatigue with increased leavorage.