Hello all,
I've met a Cruiser guy here in Australia who can make a bell housing to go from the 3.0 litre D4D Hilux/Prado turbo intercooled diesel to the H55F 5 speed (or the H41/2 if you're so inclined).
The advantages of this engine over a 3B, 13BT, 2H, 12HT or 2LT are that it is VERY powerful, efficient and modern. it is also a Toyota engine, and is very, very plentiful here in Australia (unlike all of the above). It is a 4 cylinder and the intercooler sits on top of the engine, so you can either put a small scoop on the bonnet or move the intercooler to the front of the radiator.
The disadvantage to this engine is that it is very modern, and therefore needs the computer, etc. in order to run (much like putting a new Vortec in a Cruiser). However, this is what makes it so powerful and so efficient.
I'm not sure which clutch we will use, but I hope to use the factory 2F clutch for ease of install/replacement in the US.
The cost if I get only one of these made is about au$3,500. However, the more I get made, the better the price will be. If I can get 10 made, the cost will be about au$1,000 - au$1,200 each. If I can get 12 - 15, then they should be less-than au$1,000 each.
Any thoughts/interest in this?
Cheers,
Josh
I've met a Cruiser guy here in Australia who can make a bell housing to go from the 3.0 litre D4D Hilux/Prado turbo intercooled diesel to the H55F 5 speed (or the H41/2 if you're so inclined).
The advantages of this engine over a 3B, 13BT, 2H, 12HT or 2LT are that it is VERY powerful, efficient and modern. it is also a Toyota engine, and is very, very plentiful here in Australia (unlike all of the above). It is a 4 cylinder and the intercooler sits on top of the engine, so you can either put a small scoop on the bonnet or move the intercooler to the front of the radiator.
The disadvantage to this engine is that it is very modern, and therefore needs the computer, etc. in order to run (much like putting a new Vortec in a Cruiser). However, this is what makes it so powerful and so efficient.
I'm not sure which clutch we will use, but I hope to use the factory 2F clutch for ease of install/replacement in the US.
The cost if I get only one of these made is about au$3,500. However, the more I get made, the better the price will be. If I can get 10 made, the cost will be about au$1,000 - au$1,200 each. If I can get 12 - 15, then they should be less-than au$1,000 each.
Any thoughts/interest in this?
Cheers,
Josh