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[Transformer]

Just a short intro... From the great land of OZ and have had an "84" 4runner for 4 years and have just updated to a "97" 80" series diesel manual. Loving life in the 80 and looking forward to modding it up. This is photo of cruiser in car yard b4 purchase.

 

[dfmorse]

Welcome;

Wish we could get white diesel manuals here.

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[Transformer]

White diesels are pretty common here. Could probably count 20 ive seen 2day. Diesels are common due to Fuel consumption and price of fuel here.

 

[mot]

Nice looking truck!

I love my turbo diesel with manual tranny, also.

Welcome aboard!

Mot

 

[Transformer]

Would have loved the turbo deisel but on average you are looking at 5g OZ$ more for it over the std deisel.

 

[mot]

Would have loved the turbo deisel but on average you are looking at 5g OZ$ more for it over the std deisel.

Is that 5G as in "five grand"?

They do cost more here as well, but don't think quite as much as 5G/K.

There are companies that would do the auto to manual conversions for about that much.

 

[Transformer]

Yeah thats 5 grand. Ive never heard of any auto 2 manual conversions. I think that there are many of both available. Manual has always been a must for me. Latter on i would love to turbo. Im happy with the power for the time being after driving round a 2litre 3y 4runner. Slower than nanna's corrolla.

 

[lt403]

welcome

 

[Romer]

Welcome to mud. Nice truck. What are you planning on doing to it?

 

[concretejungle]

Welcome to mud.

 

[notyourmomslx450]

Welcome aboard...officially

 

[Beowulf]

Transformer,

Welcome to the 80s section here on 'Mud. We are really short on numbers of vehicles like yours so be sure to remind us that you have a diseasel if you ask an engine related question. You'll want to add other 'Mud sections to your favorites; probably the diesel section, and the outfitting section.

-B-

 

[Ting]

I heard that auto can be advantage in off roading or rock crawling. Correct me if I am wrong. Welcome!!

 

[Transformer]

I guess that having an auto you would be able to ride the brake and acelerator and have a much smother transition of rocks. Where as the manual you have to ride the clutch alot (if you didnt have rockcrawling gears)

 

[Transformer]

Welcome to mud. Nice truck. What are you planning on doing to it?

I would like to turn the 80 into a tourer, having a reasonsable lift (4-5 inch) and still being able to flex and tow a trailer. Thats the rough plan.

 

[sseaman]

welcome

 

[Brentbba]

Diesel and a manual - only in my dreams. Welcome!

 

[Long Duck Dong]

Welcome to mud.....