QSB 4.5 swap in my FJ80? Talk me out of it.

[absalom]

FastForward automotive has CANBUS translators to fix those issues.

With a GTC1549VZ, boost is built right off idle, and full torque is available at 1,800 rpm. Which 2.0 did you have? You're the first person I've ever heard say that the Amarok is slow. If you had the single turbo version, you're only working with 138 hp; a far cry from the 225 I was suggesting. If you were driving the twin turbo model, then perhaps your motor had issues?

That being said, I would still recommend the V6 TDI over just about any other option, save for the BMW td out of the 328d or the new EPA certified 4cyl Cummins, who's name escapes me right now.

 

[ARK]

Keep us posted. Also, set up reminders on Copart and IAAI to see when Touaregs come through auction.

Definitely will. I'll look into those sites, they'll be a good resource. Thanks for your input.

 

[roscoFJ73]

And then stand back and watch them try to figure out how that tiny engine is hauling an 80 series around.

There is no doubt these small 4cyl diesel put out impressive figures. Buy if you put one in a landcruiser and used it hard I don't think it would last. Toyota's landcruiser engines are fairly conservative in power output, probably to conserve the life of the engine. I don't think a 2 litre would have the surface area to cop long periods of full power.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

FastForward automotive has CANBUS translators to fix those issues.

With a GTC1549VZ, boost is built right off idle, and full torque is available at 1,800 rpm. Which 2.0 did you have? You're the first person I've ever heard say that the Amarok is slow. If you had the single turbo version, you're only working with 138 hp; a far cry from the 225 I was suggesting. If you were driving the twin turbo model, then perhaps your motor had issues?

That being said, I would still recommend the V6 TDI over just about any other option, save for the BMW td out of the 328d or the new EPA certified 4cyl
Cummins, who's name escapes me right now.

It was the twin turbo model, but it was a manual. I drove an auto once and it was a lot better but still not real impressive in my opinion, it just didn't have any low down torque.
As far as we know it was healthy.

I don't know, perhaps my expectations aren't realistic...

 

[absalom]

There is no doubt these small 4cyl diesel put out impressive figures. Buy if you put one in a landcruiser and used it hard I don't think it would last. Toyota's landcruiser engines are fairly conservative in power output, probably to conserve the life of the engine. I don't think a 2 litre would have the surface area to cop long periods of full power.

As long as you keep EGTs below 1600, change your oil with spec oil every 10k, keep boost under 25 on stock internals, keep oil temps in spec; you'll be fine.

I think if it were me, I'd use an automatic to allow the motor to "slip" right into the power and right off idle. The 4cyls love to rev high, but at the same time don't like to be lugged below 1,500 or so RPM.

I had a 1.6TD Suzuki Sidekick conversion, and I wish it had been automatic for that reason.

 

[AirheadNut]

@ARK If you do a V6 TDi swap please do a build thread! I have always dreamed of using that engine in different applications, it would be really cool to see it happen.

 

[ARK]

@ARK If you do a V6 TDi swap please do a build thread! I have always dreamed of using that engine in different applications, it would be really cool to see it happen.

I'll definitely post a thread. Not sure if this build has been done yet. I've got a lot of irons in the fire, so it'll be a while, but it will happen.