Diesel Conversion Costs

[kirkm76]

Folks that have had this done, not done yourself. I know Proffit's does it but I have no idea of the cost. Mine is a 93. I got Afghanistan orders so my truck will have some time to be torn apart and I'll have some cash. I figure what the hell. The truck has 250k and leaks like the Exxon Valdez so some work is in order anyhow.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I'm guessing between $10k and $15k....but that's only a guess. Good luck and be safe in Afghanistan. One of my nephews just returned a few months ago...safely.

 

[firetruck41]

IIRC Profitts is around $20-24k.

 

[kirkm76]

Other Places

OK, So Proffit's would be at the high end I would assume. Any other places noted for this sort of work?

 

[esh]

lynchmob just did an HD-T into a built up '94. Go look at the post in the Diesel forums, it is a beautiful truck. I would bet he would ask around 24K *including* the truck at the high end.

He does excellent, clean work. And you aren't on a 2 year waiting list as with Profitts. Search the diesel forums for more of his posts of conversions done.

 

[DBWood]

If you are anywhere close to Ontario (as in CANADA) you could talk to Crushers (member name), I am pretty sure he likes this sort of project.
Radd (Member name) in British Columbia, might also be game.

And, they both might have the motor in stock....

Oh, and thanks for letting me sleep safe at night . Get home safe to enjoy the rig.

 

[yohavos]

Toyota Off-Road Fabrication | Home - Tor does some great work up in Seattle, you should give him a call!

 

[Hilux1989]

Yes this is tru I just aprox 20k to 24k but if you are good with someone or find a cheaper Merchanic you should be able to get it for abou 10k to 15k as I have done for my Toyota Hilux 1985 mod

 

[FJFOOL]

X2 with Tor at TorFab.com. , Seattle, Wa.

 

[e9999]

interesting that this must be one of those things that take enormous amounts of time to figure out and execute the first time and then much much less the second with the same hardware. Seems like there would be potential for a lively business.

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

interesting that this must be one of those things that take enormous amounts of time to figure out and execute the first time and then much much less the second with the same hardware. Seems like there would be potential for a lively business.

That's why Proffitt's can charge what they charge

 

[spdwaver]

interesting that this must be one of those things that take enormous amounts of time to figure out and execute the first time and then much much less the second with the same hardware. Seems like there would be potential for a lively business.

I have always wondered if there are enough of us in a particular area who are knowledgeable enough to accomplish something like this, meaning that a group of individuals each with their collective skills would get together and figure out something like this as a team.

I would think that, given enough skilled hands and tools, a project such as this could be accomplished with a lot less time, effort and expense. Of course, each individual would have to donate their time and tools to each project and remain committed through to it's fruition.

This is something that I would not mind being a part of, personally.

 

[80seriesnut]

I too would be interested in the cost of the conversion. I think that I would like to get the diesel and install it myself and have someone else get it up and running. I'm sure this would not cost as much. But taking the old 4.5 out and putting the new diesel in I hear is the easy part of the hole swap. I think there was just a thread about someone who had west coast cruisers do it. He had the motor and tranny rebuilt before the install. Many people asked the cost but I don't remember him ever telling the cost.

 

[Jan-78FJ40]

There is no real answer to this question, as it depends on too many variables. A used 4BT or an isuzu diesel engine can be found for 2k, a rebuilt 1HD-T will run you 8k. An old tranny is cheap, a rebuilt/new H151 or H150 will cost you 2k plus and up to 4.5k for the H151. A good rebuilt transfer case is not cheap either.
A rebuilt injection pump will run you at 1.5k, rebuilt injectors another $700 (for the 1HD-T).

Then you need 500 other small parts, from fuel filter to relays, radiator hoses, water pump...and many hours of labor, some of which is not trivial, such as relocating the tranny crossmember.

Your best bet is to get a half-cut, so you have a complete donor truck and most of the small parts. However, a half cut, usually with high miles, will run you a good 10k (again, talking toyota diesel engine). Personally I would not go through the hassles of a swap with a tired engine and transmission, but opinions vary.

In light of that 20k plus really don't seem outrageous and from my experience it is very easy to spend this on a good swap.

Profitts does great work, especially if you want an american diesel in there.
Chris Lynch does outstanding work, check his latest thread in the diesel section. He also rebuilt the 1HD-T I have in my truck (thread here:https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/519755-california-toyota-diesel-80-built-1hd-t.html)
West Coast Cruisers has great resources (check the 'shop project' link)
TorFab does conversions, Wayne/Crushers does amazing work and John at Radd has a very good reputation.

I think you have to talk to each one individually to get a reliable quote, but if you think you can get a good swap done with 10 to 15k, you need to do all the work yourself.

HTH,
cheers,
Jan

 

[cody c]

i run a cummins with an NV4500HD out of a 97 dodge, AA adapter to split case (60 series), aisin part time hubs.

Price out the motor/trans/t-case and hubs, then add in electric fan, motor mounts, complete exhaust, extra battery and tray, heavier suspension to take the motor, and a fair bit of labour for the electrical connections and replumb coolant, power steering, fuel lines and air-con, finnesing the trans hump and shifter linkages.

For most of us who do the work ourselves, its because its the only way we could afford a diesel, as the labour costs get big and quick with any shop.

 

[80seriesnut]

I have noticed that a lot of people who do the diesel swap put a part time transfer case in. Is this a requirement? I like my 80 full time 4 wheel drive. If I did a swap I would like to leave it that way.

 

[kirkm76]

Thanks. I will look into those options. Also going to look at different gas motors and options for the 1fz-fe. 20 large may be a couple deployments worth. And as to the trip over, this one should be easy compared to my last trip. I was a Combat Engineer hunting IEDs last time. I'll be hanging on the FOB as a signal guy this time so I am not sweating it.

 

[Tapage]

I have noticed that a lot of people who do the diesel swap put a part time transfer case in. Is this a requirement? I like my 80 full time 4 wheel drive.

No .. you can keep your AWD HF2AV t-case if you source any H150 or H151 tranny .. which should bolt on to your t-case .. and to the 1HD-T ( which it's the hole deal in the swap ).

I'm agree with the best way to do it's sourcing half cut with decent km/miles on it and decent comp test numbers ..