conversion recommendation

[willowcreek1996]

Hello. I have a 90 FJ62 that I'm unreasonably attached to and am considering having a diesel conversion done. Recognizing my very limited mechanical skills, I'd like some input and recommendations on what engine/transmission to put in and who to perform the conversion for me.

I'm located in Texas, but would be willing to haul the car to the right shop.

I understand that this is a broad, subjective request and will probably get various conflicting answers. I don't have any plans to do any serious rock crawling/off roading, but will most likely use this for hunting/camping trips with the family. Simplified, if you were going to have someone build you a diesel FJ62, what would you have build and who would you want to do the work?

Thanks for the input.
david

 

[willowcreek1996]

Any one have any thoughts on this that they're willing to share?

 

[cody c]

my reccomendation is to swap in a...






Search button, been covered before lots of times, read all that in here and the 60 series section first. Your question is like asking what is the best pair of ski's or rifle etc.

 

[Dbradford04]

I am a diesel head, but Cruiser Solutions in the Portland area does a Vortec V8 in these, and does an amazing job...looked like it came from the factory that way.

 

[BreckenridgeCruiser]

BIG fan of the diesels... Call Justin at Red Line in Colorado. He does great work and has a few diesel engines running around too. Biggest question to ask yourself is if you want to stay toyota or do a different mfg.

 

[gifu]

1HZ H55F with a turbo. Near "bolt-in". In fact I think Valley Hybrids was going to sell weld-in engine brackets to make it ever easier.

 

[willowcreek1996]

I appreciate the input. As I said in the original post, I understand that this is a broad quesiton and recognize that it has cetrainly been discussed before. I spend some time on a hunting/shooting forum and see that folks have no problem talking up their favorite rifles, Triple shocks, etc and frequently beat dead horses. I figured that some here wouldn't mind saving me a bit of searching. Lazy or efficient?

I'll take a look at Curiser Solutions and Red Line. Have a good weekend.

 

[mac]

http://dieseltoys.com/

I like the 12HT/H55f combo. If your going Toyota you better have a money tree.

 

[willowcreek1996]

http://dieseltoys.com/

I like the 12HT/H55f combo. If your going Toyota you better have a money tree.

Or two. I don't think that i"ll be sticking with Toyota. I'm leaning towards a Cummings or possibly the vortec.

I'll spend some time over the weekend looking through the 60 series forum and see if I can find the earlier discussions.

Is the Cruiser Solutions in Oregon that was mentioned earlier, Land Cruiser Specialties?

 

[Tapage]

Another alternative .. Beno right here dude ..

http://www.proffittscruisers.com/

 

[OGBeno]

Another alternative .. Beno right here dude ..

http://www.proffittscruisers.com/

Wish I could help. Not doing Cummins conversions any more. Toyota diesels only.

 

[69rambler]

We manufacture a good spread of transmission adapters and other parts to fit Cummins and Isuzu engines into Toyota Landcruisers. The parts make the job simpler/possible. Done right the results are well worth the effort.

Toyota diesels are unimpressive, underpowered incredibly expensive things. They are sensationalized by people in the US who don't have them- The grass is greener...

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Wish I could help. Not doing Cummins conversions any more. Toyota diesels only.

I knew I liked your style.

Dan

 

[BEE-JAY42]

Have you considered trying to track down a BJ/HJ60 ??? I don't know how hard this would be for you but it is the simplest and cheapest way of doing it, Especially if you have very limited mechanical skills. There is nothing worse then ending up with a one off vehicle that you can't fix yourself, it can lead to serious financial pain.

 

[OGBeno]

I knew I liked your style.

Dan

There is a reason why you and I get along.

 

[Tapage]

Wish I could help. Not doing Cummins conversions any more. Toyota diesels only.

Was under the impression OP was about Toy TDI swap if not.. My bad..

Would be awesome if I could locate any 80 down here with 4BT or 6BT against my 80 just to see how that goes

Sent from my big phone using IH8MUD

 

[mac]

Toyota diesels are unimpressive, underpowered incredibly expensive things. They are sensationalized by people in the US who don't have them- The grass is greener...

riiiiiiigggghhht.... and what what about those of us that do have them- are we sensationalists too?

 

[cody c]

riiiiiiigggghhht.... and what what about those of us that do have them- are we sensationalists too?

Yes of course you are.

Kidding.

Ive had my 6BT for a couple years now. And despite the benefits (costs compared to toyota diesels, parts availibity, power, aftermarket power upgrades, whatever else) there is also some cons that arent always mentioned.

For one its an anchor of an engine. Ive only broken one birf in the front so far but its a lot of weight and does affect how it handles and I get a fair bit more body roll then in other 80's.

Also, I figure they made them heavy to help balance out the harmonics and vibration of the engine. It didnt help, I cant imagine how much they would shimmy and shake if the 6BT was a 500 pound engine or the 4BT was a 300 pounder. But despite the harshness of the engine, they still go a long ways before they wear out.

They're also louder then the JDM diesels, sure who doesnt love the tune of an oil burner, but its less enjoyable then a 1HDT after about a thousand km's in a day I bet.

So, 6 of one, a half dozen of the other.

though for the OP, purchasing an adapter and finding a used 4BT or 6BT off whichever local buy/sell is a big pro over sourcing a toyota diesel...

 

[OGBeno]

though for the OP, purchasing an adapter and finding a used 4BT or 6BT off whichever local buy/sell is a big pro over sourcing a toyota diesel...

Very good point.

The only con I have with Toyota diesels is that they are indeed expensive to procure, build, and fund in the long run. Parts procurement can be tough at times (though pretty much everything you need is available at a price either through TMS or TMC).

Then again, I am interested in driving a Toyota and not a Dodge and that's a philosophical choice.

Different folks, different strokes.

 

[69rambler]

Then again, I am interested in driving a Toyota and not a Dodge and that's a philosophical choice.

I would venture to state that the vast majority of Dodge Cummins owners make almost zero association between Dodge and Cummins other than the fact you can get them in one package.

Making a statement that a Cummins engine in a non-dodge vehicle carries any sort of Chrysler aura with it is nonsense.

Toyota engines are absolutely Toyota though, they all have a certain "driveability at the expense of efficiency" feel to them.

For many people the draw of the B series Cummins engines is how well they run despite how simple they are. A 5.9 Cummins likely has 30% less parts than a 1HD-T. If you design and build things for a living, if you have a real engineering background, you can't help but appreciate how well the B series are built and applaud Cummins approach to manufacturing the engines and their success.