Junkyard hopping in Malaysia...drool...

[dshock]

Well, ever since the Baja trip, I have been looking to convert my FJ60 to diesel. But, I am not willing to accept the 12HT or 4BT options...

Today, in Malaysia, I drove an HJ60 that had been converted to an intercooled 1HDT and was running about 18 psi max boost.

IT WAS AWESOME!!! I have dreamed of that setup in the baja mobile.

 

[takeitforgranite]

DROOL! Did you pick it up?

 

[smkymntn]

Please provide more details about how it drove.....

 

[chukardog]

Whats wrong with a 12HT?

 

[Tapage]

Whats wrong with a 12HT?

The 12H-T it's a definately super duper engine .. but not that fast compared to 1HD-T that have more displacement and timing belt ( ya I know ) that make it more faster ..

Anycase both are great engines ..

Interesting to know if this 1HD-T it's running stock rods, pistons and head .. ( head gasket ) and which should be the life expentance at 18 PSI ..

 

[dshock]

I did not pick it up. I am from the US, so it would be difficult to import. And, I am not a fan of RHD trucks in the US. That said, if I were living in Malaysia, or another RHD country, I would have definately tried!!

I like the 1HDT because it is a strong engine, it has considerably more up-to-date technology than the 12HT (which is not a bad engine), and it is smoother and quiter than the 12HT or the 4B.

The drive was great, though I didn't drive it too far. It had some turbo lag, but when the power came on as we passed 1500 RPM, it was great! It represented a tremendous increase in power as compared to my 2F. I would say that the power output on this engine was in the 180-200 range.

Very cool.

Dan

 

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[DocuDude]

I like that paint job. Is the "LAND CRUISER" written on the side real or photoshopped? It glows in your picture, real cool!

 

[nuclearlemon]

sweet rig...is the "land cruiser" reflective tape?

 

[dshock]

Yeah, the Land Cruiser was a reflective sticker of some type.

It was definately a cool rig!!

Dan

 

[InsanityIsBorn]

well now my keyboard is shot....makin me drool all on it and such....