I know it has been covered in many threads and Yes, I have used the "search" function. I am curious to know what you guys think.
I am building my own version of a Troopie. My truck started life as a 1966 SWB FJ45 pickup. One of the previous owners rolled the truck, fortunately w/out the bed on it.
The cab and front end was scrapped and replaced with parts from a 1978 FJ40. The tub and front of the original 45 bed will be blended together to make a one piece tub. A hard top will be fabricated using two FJ40 tops.
Currently it is SOA with FJ62 axles. It also has the 3FE and power steering from the same FJ62 that the axles came from. It has a 4 speed manual from a FJ60 and a split T-case. It is nowhere near running and the motor/tranny is just mounted in the truck, not wired.
I am looking at scrapping the 3FE/4 speed and going diesel. I am very pleased with my Cummins 4BT powered FJ60, but I am thinking of going with a Toyota diesel for the Troopie. I want to keep this one all Toyota.
My question is: Which Toyota diesel would be the best for this application?
Here is my criteria: I want to run 35"s. I have 4.11's from the stock 62 axles. The motor must be turboed, I live at 6,000 ft. This will be a wheeler/daily driver-commuter so I would like to maintain highway speeds as well.
I am leaning towards the 13BT or the 12HT. Is either of these better than the other? I would also look at a 1HZ with an aftermarket turbo or a 1HDT, or even a 3B with AXT turbo. If this was your truck, which Toyota diesel would you choose?
Thanks and all input greatly appreciated.
I am building my own version of a Troopie. My truck started life as a 1966 SWB FJ45 pickup. One of the previous owners rolled the truck, fortunately w/out the bed on it.
The cab and front end was scrapped and replaced with parts from a 1978 FJ40. The tub and front of the original 45 bed will be blended together to make a one piece tub. A hard top will be fabricated using two FJ40 tops.
Currently it is SOA with FJ62 axles. It also has the 3FE and power steering from the same FJ62 that the axles came from. It has a 4 speed manual from a FJ60 and a split T-case. It is nowhere near running and the motor/tranny is just mounted in the truck, not wired.
I am looking at scrapping the 3FE/4 speed and going diesel. I am very pleased with my Cummins 4BT powered FJ60, but I am thinking of going with a Toyota diesel for the Troopie. I want to keep this one all Toyota.
My question is: Which Toyota diesel would be the best for this application?
Here is my criteria: I want to run 35"s. I have 4.11's from the stock 62 axles. The motor must be turboed, I live at 6,000 ft. This will be a wheeler/daily driver-commuter so I would like to maintain highway speeds as well.
I am leaning towards the 13BT or the 12HT. Is either of these better than the other? I would also look at a 1HZ with an aftermarket turbo or a 1HDT, or even a 3B with AXT turbo. If this was your truck, which Toyota diesel would you choose?
Thanks and all input greatly appreciated.