So I'm finally finishing the\\ purchase of a great looking 1987 FJ60 here in Oregon. I will now spend a lot of time (more even than I have already) researching and considering options for a diesel swap.
My goal is basically converting this nice FJ60 over to a diesel, with pretty good fuel efficiency, good highway cruising speed and enough power for commuting in ~70mph traffic without getting stuck in the slowmo lane behind semi trucks going 50. Bring on the flames, but this really isn't going to be a wheelin rig, as much as a utility rig that I'd love to get good enough gas mileage that I could commute with it instead of my 'fun' car. Primary uses will be occasional trips to home depot, maybe a move every 4 or 5 years when new homes come along, and ski/snowboarding and camping trips and road trips.
I will run biodiesel in it, if anything else to support American farmers. Okay, let's cut to the chase:
I've seen several rusted out but 'running good' BJ60's up in BC with the H55 already in it. I am aware of the fact that the H55 is pretty easy to swap into my vehicle because of the Driveshaft length in the late model 60's. The question is what options motor wise would I have? I would consider rebuilding bottom up whatever 3b comes with the car, and a good turbo to make it right.
Would there be a major difference between early model BJ's <'84 and late model >'84 ones as far as swapping is concerned? Would it be in my best interest to try and find an 85 BJ or a HJ for that matter? I am aware of the differences between the designs of the two motors and the cooling method the 3b uses being a good feature especially for turbos, as well as the sleeved cyls being a nice feature for rebuilds. That's why I lean towards the BJ. Swap wise, is the H series just that much nicer to do, that it would sway some of you towards it just for the fact less fabrication would be involved?
There's another route I've considered. The 'do it different' route, or not so much different from others, so much as different than toyota or the factory. I've looked into the cummins 4bt and considered the fabrication and cost associated with going this route, as well as the mercedes 602 series, and the bulletproofness of that motor. All in all, I've read much of what people have to say already, but I'd really like to start a more self centered discussion. Call me self absorbed
I guess I just am.
Thanks for reading. Thanks more for input
-Kevin in Beaverton
My goal is basically converting this nice FJ60 over to a diesel, with pretty good fuel efficiency, good highway cruising speed and enough power for commuting in ~70mph traffic without getting stuck in the slowmo lane behind semi trucks going 50. Bring on the flames, but this really isn't going to be a wheelin rig, as much as a utility rig that I'd love to get good enough gas mileage that I could commute with it instead of my 'fun' car. Primary uses will be occasional trips to home depot, maybe a move every 4 or 5 years when new homes come along, and ski/snowboarding and camping trips and road trips.
I will run biodiesel in it, if anything else to support American farmers. Okay, let's cut to the chase:
I've seen several rusted out but 'running good' BJ60's up in BC with the H55 already in it. I am aware of the fact that the H55 is pretty easy to swap into my vehicle because of the Driveshaft length in the late model 60's. The question is what options motor wise would I have? I would consider rebuilding bottom up whatever 3b comes with the car, and a good turbo to make it right.
Would there be a major difference between early model BJ's <'84 and late model >'84 ones as far as swapping is concerned? Would it be in my best interest to try and find an 85 BJ or a HJ for that matter? I am aware of the differences between the designs of the two motors and the cooling method the 3b uses being a good feature especially for turbos, as well as the sleeved cyls being a nice feature for rebuilds. That's why I lean towards the BJ. Swap wise, is the H series just that much nicer to do, that it would sway some of you towards it just for the fact less fabrication would be involved?
There's another route I've considered. The 'do it different' route, or not so much different from others, so much as different than toyota or the factory. I've looked into the cummins 4bt and considered the fabrication and cost associated with going this route, as well as the mercedes 602 series, and the bulletproofness of that motor. All in all, I've read much of what people have to say already, but I'd really like to start a more self centered discussion. Call me self absorbed
I guess I just am. Thanks for reading. Thanks more for input
-Kevin in Beaverton
