Builds Cummins 6BT install in FZJ80 (2 Viewers)

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Hello

To all those out there who don't know me, please allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Ron and I am a LCH. (Land Cruiser-Holic).
It has been 7 years 1 month and 12 days since I last drove a Landcruiser.
I first joined the support group "IH8MUD" 17 years ago, and I have been unable to live without a Cruiser in my possession since then.
Some people call it a sickness. some call it an addiction, others call it madness.

I try to explain it to them, but they just don't understand; the passion, the thrill of the ride, the enjoyment of exploration.
I really do think Arnold expressed it best. The feeling you get as an owner, and the feeling you get while driving a Land Cruiser.. well its like... www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mzRm3USgmo&list=PPSV


It does seem like I am a glutton for punishment, but for what ever reason ... I really love the Landcruiser. Even though I ripped out its heart, and drivetrain.

Soooo.....

Its been a few years since my last update,
A lot lot has happened since then.
Unfortunately... nothing much has happened with the 80 since then.
Now that I am an old man, .. it seems I still haven't learned my lesson. 2 Landcruiser's and 17 years later ( and a lot of :poop: in the middle). the dream has only been a nightmare.

The current situation is that my Landcruiser is in Phoenix Arizona sitting in the back of my Tire Shop, while I am out working in LA.
My Birthday present 06/18 and Fathers day present 06/19 are to get the Land cruiser in running condition. this year. 2022
Unfortunately I can not do everything myself. and will have to find a place the can finish the project for me.

As it sits, I have the Cummins 6bt engine mounted, the Toyota transmission and Transfer case are mounted. however I never received my engine wiring harness back, the compu-shift transmission controller or the custom machined throttle plate converter for the Cummins from Dustin with Diesel Adapters.

Because I already have a built and ready to go dodge transmission, I really didn't want to spend another 1-3K to make Dustins kit work by buying another half sent kit from someone else when I already have the heavy duty parts that I was going to use anyways.

Also, as much as I wanted to keep the full time 4wd system, even looking into swapping a LT230 transferase from a land rover. There just no options out there for adapter plates that match up to an automatic 29 spline 47RE diesel transmission. and I already have an Atlas 4 speed transfer case that was built to match.

At this point. I will need to remove the Toyota Transmission and Transfer case, and have them replaced with the 47RE and Atlas.
I think I will also need to replace the transmission adapter plate, flywheel and starter (which I have) to match 47RE vs the Toyota

I will need custom drivelines,
Custom fuel tank, and diesel fuel pump (airdog) to be installed and routed.
Transmission lines made or adapted to the transmission cooler.
Custom linkage for the transmission so I can use the OEM shifter
Custom transmission and transfer case mounts
Atlas transfer case levers installed
(I already have a transmission controller for the ATS 47RE )

I think that's it for the under side...
the engine compartment side...

Adapt Toyota throttle cable to Cummins P-pump
Custom line for air compressor (possible reroute of dryer)
Custom power steering hose
Downpipe and exhaust line
Toyota wiring harness with adapters for sensors for read outs on the dash. (oil temp, water temp, rpms etc.)
Front radiator fan (possible re-fab required for fan plate adapter and position)
Manual locking hubs
abs brake positioning censor relocation (I can do this myself later)


This would at least let me be able to drive it again,. I'm not interested in selling it when its done.. It will be my new daily driver.
after I get it running, I will be looking into getting the interior redone.

however first things first.

I want, preferably a location in Arizona, that can handle this work. That does exceptional work, and that is willing to put the time into making sure its done right.
I know there's lots of individual fab shops in phoenix/Arizona that do what they do exceptionally well.
I need someone who can bring together each quality item and install it so the end result is an overbuilt Land Cruiser that wont fall apart in the middle of nowhere.


I have called a few places, not all of them.. and most custom fabrication shops are out of business, don't answer or return calls, or have been burned in the past in one way or another. ...
I have also been burned a few times... Portal-Tek... Diesel Adapters...
So it has been tough finding a match.,


I Currently have one recommendation from another shop to use

Tempe Speed and Performance Custom and Classic Car Design. LS Conversion Specialists! - https://tempespeedandperformance.com/index.html

I talked to Tony for about an hour, and he seems to remember doing some custom work on a Land Cruiser before.
It also sounds like he can handle the work as described... He also mentioned that it has become much harder to get the approval for engine swaps and modifications in the city of phoenix. Any one else have any experience or dealings with this shop?

right now, this is all I have. A few years back I was going to have Randy Ellis do the work in Phoenix, however, he has since retired.


If you have any recommendations?...
 

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