Seriously, why not? BMW has a sweet, EPA compliant diesel....Jeep supposedly has one on the horizon too.
Why no FJC Diesel?
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Why no Toyota diesel at all? Should have a Sequoia, FJC, Tundra, Camry, etc in diesel form.
The requirements as imposed by those in charge have made it nearly impossible to become compliant with the current laws. I've read the hoops BMW has jumped through to get their diesel to comply and it has cost them millions in R&D. They have a tank in the rear bumper filled with Urea that is expelled with the exhaust and needs to be refilled every 50k miles (no cost), just to make compliance.
Its your wonderful tax dollars at work that plays the biggest role why not...
The requirements as imposed by those in charge have made it nearly impossible to become compliant with the current laws. I've read the hoops BMW has jumped through to get their diesel to comply and it has cost them millions in R&D. They have a tank in the rear bumper filled with Urea that is expelled with the exhaust and needs to be refilled every 50k miles (no cost), just to make compliance.
Its your wonderful tax dollars at work that plays the biggest role why not...
Dodge Cummings diesel
I think some people are dropping Dodge cummings diesels into their toyotas. I have seen an 80 series with one. Wonder if it will fit in an FJC. Anybody got answers?
I think some people are dropping Dodge cummings diesels into their toyotas. I have seen an 80 series with one. Wonder if it will fit in an FJC. Anybody got answers?
I think some people are dropping Dodge cummings diesels into their toyotas. I have seen an 80 series with one. Wonder if it will fit in an FJC. Anybody got answers?
People put the Cummins 4BT into various Landcruisers, not the Cummins that are in the Dodge trucks, way too big. But, anything is possible if you throw enough money at it.
I believe that there are some legal issues/restrictions in some states that prevent putting an engine in a vehicle that it didn't come configured from the factory unless its a salvage titled vehicle. I've not done the research myself, been told this second hand, so it may be total BS.
Yet, if I hold onto mine for another 10 years, it may be a viable option once the engine gets tired...
What he said, plus the LandCruiser, 4Runner, Tacoma, Rav4, Corolla, Yaris, etc,etc
Honestly though, its pathetic that since almost every truck or SUV in the toyota line is based on one of three platforms (i.e. Tundra 2nd Gen, 200 series LC, or Prado/120), I see no reason for them not to make the effort to bring the diesels they already have to the U.S. The initial costs are high, but in the long run they will be better off, plus diesel is more green than gas, so it fits in with whole bandwagon they've got going.
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Yep, Jerry nailed it.
I think some people are dropping Dodge cummings diesels into their toyotas. I have seen an 80 series with one. Wonder if it will fit in an FJC. Anybody got answers?
Yeah, the 4BT is a popular swap into 40 and 60-series Cruisers but would be underpowered (for what people are used to) in an FJC. They're also very tall motors and I doubt a 4BT would fit over the front diff and IFS of the FJC.
In states with emissions testing it might be difficult to get a conversion to pass. Here in Texas, a vehicle has to be 25 years old to be exempt from any emissions testing.
I think all the crap about not being able to comply with EPA is just that. VW, BMW, Cummins, and others have done it Toyota can too. People who have never driven a modern diesel belive they are slow and stinky, etc. Well I can tell you it's a different feeling but a good one. I drive a Getta diesel for about a year and loved it! I'd buy another FJC today no matter what the extra cost, if Toyota offered a Diesel.
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