eBay fj80 diesel convsersion

Somebody paid full price 18000k and ended auction, (


browsing ebay and found this. Way cool conversion.

Toyota : Land Cruiser : eBay Motors (item 110485364325 end time Jan-30-10 12:56:15 PST)


What do ya'll think? thinking about bidding on it. Good price?


Bret

 

[mcmain0121]

Seems like its a reasonable price for the work and components that went into it. The one thing I noticed that I wasnt too fond of is the battery location. That would get in the way for me, just my thought though. If I had the coin and it wasnt 3000mi away, Id be all over it! Bid away!

 

[alpendubber]

Awesome and a good price in my opinion. Perfect basic vehicle for overland use. Trying to sell the wifes Taco to buy it.

 

[lacruiser]

Curious about the 18 gallon fuel cell. did that replace the OEM tank? Or additional? Seems that if the spare tire was put on a rear bumper, there's room underneath for the batteries.

And that fuel filter! Seems a bit exposed. A better alternative is to get a Walbro Pusher pump back there (tucked up out of the way), and put the filter up front in the engine compartment.

With the spare tire and batteries in the back, the truck is pretty much rendered useless, IMHO. All can be remedied, but it makes me wonder about the rest of the conversion.

would be nice to see the intercooler.

could be a really sweet truck.

 

[Bomar]

I don't think the mpg numbers are correct? Also a 80hp engine before the turbo so I would find out how much boost he is running. I am running a 1KZ-TE in a 4Runner that has a 130hp and I would want more for the weight of the 80. Also it is still all time 4wd so 29mpg????

If wheeling it the rear filter or what ever would come into play real quick.

It is a sweet truck though.

 

[arcteryx]

A b3.3 is more suited for a mini-truck or 4runner. Putting one in a 80, while doable, would seem to suffer reliability/longevity. There is a reason why the 4bt is better suited for these larger vehicles

 

[AmityFJ]

Before bidding I would make sure it would be easy to register and pass inspection in your state.

I'm not sure the 3.3 cummins is the best for a 80. What I found doing a quick research on it reveals it's better suited for offroad and not highway use. That may be okay if you only intend to use it that way

Also don't like the battery "setup" and positioning of components underneath.
It does look really clean underneath though.

 

[RAYJON]

I agree on the not really cleanly done, neat concept, the little 3.3 will have to work to move an 80..cummins rates different versions of that motor up to 130hp.. especially the qsm model. but the 3fe was only 150hp and 220ft torque.. do its doable... I also question the mileage.....i call bs... with 4.11 gears

 

[Overlander 80]

i kinda lke the fj cruiser wheels on the 80 - first i have seen that.

 

[Eco 45]

The Cummins B3.3 is a great little engine--but is more suited for a 40 or 45. It can work in a 60 to as it is rated almost the same as a 3B toyota diesel. Here is a link to a 45 with the B3.3:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-club/266807-cummins-b3-3-fj45.html