I have a 97 VX Limited right hand drive that I am looking to do a diesel engine transmission swap.
What are my options? I wanna keep it an automatic
What are my options? I wanna keep it an automatic
Best diesel/Auto trans combo for 97 in USA
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This and a turbo 400 work great
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Are you serious?
This and a turbo 400 work great
Diesel Transplanted 80 series Registry
Hi folks: With the increasing popularity of diesel engines being transplanted into 80 series Land Cruisers, I thought it would be neat to see everyone's rig all in one spot. These are my reasons for starting this thread: 1) Lots of people have done transplants with Toyota and non-Toyota...
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I was thinking about the Cummins r 2.8 but I feel it might be a bit to small for an 80. Maybe if there was options for more power for it. It’s 161hp 320 tq I don’t think will be enough for me. Vw has some swap options that are pretty popular too. I haven’t researched them enough though. I’ve started leaning towards a v8 again if I do one. A fresh 4.5 is the current plan though lol
This and a turbo 400 work great
@gordon5211 here's the diesel swap that I probably found most impressive:
Dmax450! Casper gets a duramax!
So I made a build page not too long ago with info on how I got the truck...and the story behind it. Long story short, I bought a 96 lx450 for $500 that was locked and every factory option available. I would add onto the build page..but I fell like what I’m doing needs to be put out there at...
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I'm planning on a 6BT with an AB60F for my 97LX.
It's not installed. Still working through the details.
It's not installed. Still working through the details.
could also look at using a mb om606. i think that going the vw route would be a waste of time, if you think that the 2.8 dosnt have enough power i think you would be dissapointed. uness you go for the v10 tdi, then you have a winner there
Sell the gasser and get a VX-Ltd with the 1HD-FTE and the A442F combo...
There is no such thing as a factory 80 series with a 1HD-FTE.
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Nope
FTE with the 750.
Cheers
Cheers
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A little more detail
I agree, it's too small and too expensive... plenty of space for an extra 2 cylinders
6BT!
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Well, if I go forward with this diesel swap, I will have a 60,000 mile 4.5 1FC engine and the corresponding transmission available for sale.I agree, it's too small and too expensive... plenty of space for an extra 2 cylinders
6BT!
I so wish there had been a 5BT.I agree, it's too small and too expensive... plenty of space for an extra 2 cylinders
6BT!
idk, a 6BT is the right length!
There’s a 4BT ……
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Not enough power for a 6,500 pound vehicle
