Diesel swap (1 Viewer)

[neto]

Please I need help on deciding whether do or not a swap from gasoline to diesel to my 1997 80 series auto transmission rig using JDM 1KZ-TE 3.0L TURBO DIESEL ENGINE 1KZ RWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ECU HARNESS (this used engine is listed on eBay)

Thank you comments and advice would be much appreciated

 

[enox]

First... Why do you want to switch?

 

[neto]

I believe that it gives better fuel economy, durability and higher torque for hauling and crawling. I feel the gas engine is weaker lacks power and as conclusion I have a sense that is interesting thing

 

[enox]

1FZE Engine Advice

I'm new to this forum and a soon-to-be cruiser owner. I've just moved to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and have test driven a ton of cruisers recently. I am very interested in a 1997 Landcruiser VX with a 6 Cylinder 1FZe engine with only 80,000KM on it. I was wondering if anyone here has any...

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[Douglas S]

1KZ -TE isn't adequate for anything other than maybe a bone stock 80. If you're going to go through the trouble and want a Toyota diesel stick to the 1HD-T , 1HD-FT, or 1HD-FTE.

 

[enox]

Why not just add forced induction to your 1fz-fe?

 

[bkfj40]

You can burn through thousands of gallons of extra fuel with your current rig before you would ever see the fuel economy pay dividends.

 

[mjosoba]

That engine won’t work. As mentioned, much too small.

 

[Heckraiser]

That engine is for a hilux, 4runner, minivan and some of the wimpier 70-series. You need a 1HD variant for your land cruiser.

And I personally would not bother unless your 1fz is dead or dying and you really just like diesels and projects. The fuel savings will never offset the cost of the swap. You can add lots of power to the 1fz with a turbo or supercharger. But if you're doing it just for fun, then by all means!