Cummins r2.8 into 1990 Toyota 4Runner (1 Viewer)

[Teo]

Hey guys, I am in the middle of Cummins r2.8 swap into a 1990 Toyota 4runner.
So far, I bought the chevy LS trans adapter, done a solid axle swap to fit the engine, and have positioned the engine for the engine mounts to be tacked on.
My transmission and transfer case setup is 4l60e with a passenger side drop np241. I am currently rebuilding the 4l60e and np 241 with the slip yoke eliminator kit.
I am projected to be done with this project around May time frame, and I am planning to drive it from Anchorage, Alaska down to Austin, Texas this summer. I will try to keep this thread posted about the build!

 

[Teo]

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[Teo]

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[Teo]

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[Varty Yo]

Bold move cotton!!!!

haha great build!

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Whao! Nice project! I'll be watching!

 

[snobdds]

Well look at this... I was wondering when someone was going to put in a mini Cummins. Only one picture though..

Keep the documentation coming and a video of that thing purring.

 

[ntsqd]

H.A.D. was able to supply me with Toyota compatible companion flanges for a RHD NP 241. Meant that the drive-shafts were all Toyota-spec parts, which are superior to Dana/Spicer parts. Still have them, PM if interested.

 

[mongoose2231]

oh, this is worth watching for sure!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Subscribed!

 

[pappy]

Something is tickling me that this swap has been done before. Here in Albuquerque. The current owner of the truck loves the swap.

 

[ryanwk628]

Something is tickling me that this swap has been done before. Here in Albuquerque. The current owner of the truck loves the swap.

This one?
1985 Toyota Pickup Diesel McFly

 

[pappy]

This one?
1985 Toyota Pickup Diesel McFly

Yep, that's the one. Great build that had everybody drooling. I remember it was a tight squeeze under the hood. I just wish I had taken pictures.

 

[ntsqd]

I'm a fab snob, there are some things about that truck that could have been done a lot, lot better. Though probably not in their 2 months time-frame.

 

[snobdds]

That is a tight squeeze. I wonder who he got the adapter plate from to mate the 2.8 to a W56?

It looks like a lift is mandatory with this set up?

 

[ntsqd]

Article said "custom bellhousing" and mentioned Axis, the people that make similar parts to fit the VW diesels into these trucks.

 

[DIESELJEEP]

Nice,I like seeing oddball diesel swaps! Looks like you're moving right along.Keep it up!

 

[PurpleFJ62]

We need more engine bay shots!! I am surprised it fits!!

 

[Teo]

Update: Finished np241 rebuild with sye kit. Still trying figure out the gearing ratio for the speedometer. Transmission is almost finished. need a plate for the reverse clutch pack. (old one was out of specification). Now just waiting on A/C compressor for the R2.8 (had to back order all the way from China) and finish tacking in the motor mounts. A/C compressor mount on the r2.8 is located pretty low, so I have to make sure we have enough space for it.

Thank for all the feedback! I only have time to work on this on the weekends, so updates are not gonna be so frequent.

 

[Teo]

and I forgot to snap some engine bay shot, sorry. It is currently outside and its freezing here in Alaska! Next time it's in the shop, I'll provide some engine bay pictures!