People go on and on about electronically controlled diesel motors being better than non-electronic controlled ones because you can 'tune' them and there are heaps of places that offer computerised 'performance upgrading' combined with fancy exhaust systems. Why?
For example, Toyota 1HD-FT vs 1HD-FTE.
Is the extra claimed power and 'tunability' actually worth it or more wank factor? How far do you want to trade off long-term reliability vs short-term power gains?
Compare against my 80's factory-original 1hz motor that is very close to hitting 690 k km's at 30.5 yrs old that probably runs like s*** compared to when new but has been super-reliable and dependable.
For example, Toyota 1HD-FT vs 1HD-FTE.
Is the extra claimed power and 'tunability' actually worth it or more wank factor? How far do you want to trade off long-term reliability vs short-term power gains?
Compare against my 80's factory-original 1hz motor that is very close to hitting 690 k km's at 30.5 yrs old that probably runs like s*** compared to when new but has been super-reliable and dependable.
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