Toyota rights to Cummins diesel

[petrolhead]

I haven’t been on mud much but I did a quick search on mud and google and it was all old news about the Tundra diesel that never materialized.

Anyway, it is reported that a Toyota tech trainer stated that Toyota has rights to the 4 cylinder Cummins diesel for the Tacoma/ 4Runner.

I would prefer Toyota market their own diesels here but using the Cummins might make sense from a DOT approval/cost perspective.

So is this news to the mud community?

 

[N22]

If they can make it run smooth that would be nice.

 

[Jgunner]

I’d hate to see how much they’d cost!!!

 

[petrolhead]

If they can make it run smooth that would be nice.

Yeah I assume it would be the 2.8 liter crate motor. Have to read some reviews on it.

I’d hate to see how much they’d cost!!![/QUOT

I would guess $3000-$5000 more than a gasser.

 

[Jgunner]

Yeah I assume it would be the 2.8 liter crate motor. Have to read some reviews on it.

I’d imagine more than that. Even in 2006 when you bought a diesel from the big 3 it was 10k more. Iirc

 

[Haggis]

Cummins has a new 4Cyl crate engine that is specifically designed for SUVs like FJ40's and Wranglers. It sells for just over $8,000.

 

[petrolhead]

The crate motor has a lot of nice design elements (common rail injection, 4 valve head, ecu, etc.).

However this review is a little worrisome...Cummins R2.8 Engine (ISF2.8) specs, problems, reliability, oil, Crate engine

 

[pappy]

Cummins has a new 4Cyl crate engine that is specifically designed for SUVs like FJ40's and Wranglers. It sells for just over $8,000.

And Gen1 4Runners. I've seen this truck. That engine is a tight squeeze, but the owner loves it.

1985 Toyota Pickup Diesel McFly