Blasphemy??!!

[Chamba]

Having owned a non-US motor in the US (and risking the wrath of Dan for what I'm about to say), I would say put a Cummins in there. That truck (which is absolutely beautiful, by the way) with a Cummins 4 cyl. turbo diesel/NV4500 would be unreal. Plus you would be able to get parts at most parts shops.

I would not waste the money on turbo-charging an indirect injected diesel. I had a turbo charged 2H in my HJ47 at 7500' in Santa Fe, and it was a major PITA to start when it was cold. Plus, I rarely got more than 16 or 17 MPG.

Profitt's Cruisers in Colorado does an incredible job on those Cummins transplants.

Josh

 

[rommeldog]

I'm with HJ47, go cummins. I contemplated a Toyota diesel in my '77 fj45, but after considering possible rebuild, turbo and intercooler, a 6 cylinder cummins was the only choice. I couldn't be happier. Great fuel economy and parts at the local parts shops.
By the way, I love this thread. I have been trying to figure out how to put a canvass top on my rear roll bar for a year now, and now I've got some good ideas. All the best
Jason
'77 fj45 cummins powered
'06 Sequoia limited

 

[Chamba]

I'm with HJ47, go cummins. I contemplated a Toyota diesel in my '77 fj45, but after considering possible rebuild, turbo and intercooler, a 6 cylinder cummins was the only choice. I couldn't be happier. Great fuel economy and parts at the local parts shops.
By the way, I love this thread. I have been trying to figure out how to put a canvass top on my rear roll bar for a year now, and now I've got some good ideas. All the best
Jason
'77 fj45 cummins powered
'06 Sequoia limited

How have I missed your rig? Is there a write up on your transplant? I'd love to put a 6 cyl Cummins in my HJ47, but I've always heard it was too big.

Josh

 

[2fpower]

I believe he is talking about the 4 cyl version. I have yet to see a straight 6 diesel on a toyota fj40 frame. It is wayyyyyyy too heavy.

 

[Chamba]

I believe he is talking about the 4 cyl version. I have yet to see a straight 6 diesel on a toyota fj40 frame. It is wayyyyyyy too heavy.

That's what I've always heard as well. I am really interested in the 4 cyl. though. If I had known about that before I put the Vortec in my HJ47 in 2000, I would have gone that way.

Josh

 

[strever]

i have a FJ40 with a H diesel in it.
drives just fine
my son uses it as a daily

I believe he is talking about the 4 cyl version. I have yet to see a straight 6 diesel on a toyota fj40 frame. It is wayyyyyyy too heavy.

 

[TxEddie1111]

H47, how do you like the Vortec engine? I've contemplated that swap. Why would you rather the Cummins?

Does the Vortec give plenty of oomph?

Roughly, what price-tag would I be looking at?
Thanks!

Eddie vortec

 

[peterman]

Man, that rack looks totally incredible. Great design!

 

[Combat Chuck]

H47, how do you like the Vortec engine? I've contemplated that swap. Why would you rather the Cummins?

Does the Vortec give plenty of oomph?

Roughly, what price-tag would I be looking at?
Thanks!

Eddie vortec

Go diesel, and never look back. Especially since you're rocking a sweet expo-built rig there, the lower power band, and greater economy would be infinitely better than even the best gasser. My honest recommendation is to go 12H-T, great if maybe a little tractor-y motor, but it'll take you wherever you need to be reliably.