to convert or not?

[sseaman]

I am starting my research for an engine swap if and when the one goes in , 91. I saw the write-up on the diesel that proffits did, i defaintley dont plan any insane wheeling or need huge amounts of power (im in a 3fe state of mind), but if i will be changing it out it makes sense to spend the money improving.

thanks for all advice

 

[ranma21]

I am starting my research for an engine swap if and when the one goes in , 91. I saw the write-up on the diesel that proffits did, i defaintley dont plan any insane wheeling or need huge amounts of power (im in a 3fe state of mind), but if i will be changing it out it makes sense to spend the money improving.

thanks for all advice

I have been thinking about doing the samae thing myself after driving some diesel power cruiser. If you can do the swap yourself, I think it is worth it. The front clip of a HDJ80 itself will run around $8000 so you can do a direct swap and forget about looking for parts to make the conversion.

 

[-Spike-]

There's no way anyone can justify an engine swap of any kind for economy. If it's power you want, or the novelty of a diesel, and a serious project, go for it. You will never recoup the cost in fuel savings, even comparing rebuilding a blown motor to putting in something other than stock.

-Spike

 

[sseaman]

fuel economy is not an issue like i said im in a 3fe state of mind

 

[-Spike-]

Then you can either spend $5-10K putting in a diesel, or less than $2K to rebuild the 3fe, which is a great motor. What are you trying to accomplish?

-Spike

 

[sseaman]

just starting to weigh the options, @308,000 im not blind to the fact that it may die one day, but it seems very strong right now

 

[fzj80kidpen]

sseaman,
I have a friend that has a few toyota diesel on slow boat right now. Should be here in a month if I remember correctly. Let me know if you want somemore details

 

[sseaman]

thanks for the info i hope i dont need one right a way but never can tell