Engine implant - Tundra or Diesel?

[TheBigBoy]

Just to clarify. We have the 4.7 2UZFE here (factory). They are not a power plant or rocket by any means. And they are more thirty than the 4.5's.

 

[TheBigBoy]

I talked to Slee about the 2UZ-FE swap, and the ballpark cost is about $25k for the whole deal. DieselToys here in San Antonio can do a 1HD-FT 24V swap into an 80 for about the same price, but my concern there is that while they are able to source and import these engines from overseas, getting parts for them when something breaks would take a LONG time and be quite expensive, since everything would have to be shipped in from overseas. Going with a USDM engine results in easier and cheaper availability of both the engine and the parts.

I'm still on the fence about the 2UZ-FE vs. 4BT/6BT. Part of me would like to keep it all-Toyota, but those Cummins engines are just so **** good! I'm still researching, but will probably take a good hard look at a 6BT if it's feasible.

I would be keeping it all Toyota aswell. Just buy a 1HDT or FT and power it up. Serious power and best of both worlds.

 

[M32H32is]

400+/400+ club sounds like fun! How does the 80 drivetrain hold up to that much power though? Even rebuilt to factory spec, with 33 to 35 inch tires that's a ton of power...

Which, btw is a GREAT problem to have.

 

[Tapage]

but my concern there is that while they are able to source and import these engines from overseas, getting parts for them when something breaks would take a LONG time and be quite expensive, since everything would have to be shipped in from overseas.

ok .. what is expected to fail in a Toy turbo Diesel engine like 1HD-T family ..?

Honestly .. nothing .. if you destroy the engine .. I mean you ran it at 40 PSI boost and 2000°F EGT all day long every day .. that could happen later than sooner ..

Then you have wonderful and beauty world wide web .. ordering parts from Japan or Australia would take at most a week or 2 to your door ..

Just there is another thread here with a guy who just bought a complete 1HD-T head in less than 1200 bucks on his door .. that's pretty awesome .. and it took like 2 weeks to got it ..

I'm not saying you should go that route .. just pointing some clarity and facts about the advantages we have today ordering parts ..

 

[RockJock82]

My 6.0 in my Lexus is around 400hp and so far the only thing that has taken a s*** is the rear u-joints. Everything else is holding up great.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I would do a 6BT with an NV4500. My buddy has one and I got to drive it. It is a BEAST. Tons of power and the new short shifter tower on the NV4500 makes it fun to drive. Here are some pics.

I would vote this combo as well. Mine conversion is getting underway soon.

 

[yotaslave]

The new 3.0 diesel for the Grand Cherokee would be a nice swap. 240 hp/420 ft lb and close to 30 mpg highway. Probably a pain to sort everything out but cool none the less. Also not sure about the GM/Fiat joint venture on this one.

 

[TheBigBoy]

How does 250rwhp, 720nm and 18mpg stack up?

 

[Douglas S]

How does 250rwhp, 720nm and 18mpg stack up?

We get it, you love the toyota HD diesels. I love them too.

However, you need to realize that there is little to no support for this engine in most of North America (the only real exception being some areas of B.C.). Otherwise, shops won't work on them and parts all have to be shipped in. They're a bit of a pain in the ass to deal with. Also, the numbers you boast about getting from a 1HD-T can be had from a 6BT almost effortlessly.

 

[rockrod]

Still not understanding why people keep promoting engines in the unobtanium category in NA. Gotta go with what you can source and support after the swap is done. Also gotta go with what you can tune. The LSx fits this bill rather nicely, and it fits the narrow frame rail spacing.

 

[RockJock82]

Still not understanding why people keep promoting engines in the unobtanium category in NA. Gotta go with what you can source and support after the swap is done. Also gotta go with what you can tune. The LSx fits this bill rather nicely, and it fits the narrow frame rail spacing.

People like wasting money? LoL

 

[johns94cruiser]

Has anyone gone simpler as in a carbureted 350 with a 700r4 transmission?

Seems most of the issues are with adapting all of the wiring/electronics.

I know the rock climbers don't like carbs but throttle body injection systems are also available.

 

[1997GREENTT]

1GZ-FE .... from a Toyota Century. Keeps calling my name.