Ref threads: 58018 & 58067. A follow up on TONI (TO-yota & NI-ssan)
Project “TONI”, as it is now to be called is to go ahead. DO NOT TRY THE FOLLOWING AT
HOME.
I spent this afternoon with my mechanic and certification engineer, and a full 1HD-FTE motor, auto g/box and transfer case assembly (destined for an 80LC) to see if it will go into the ex 3ltr ZD30 Patrol engine bay etc. IT WILL.
We will need to remove the reserve fuel tank, because the LC transfer case is 200mm offset and the tail shaft will otherwise foul the tank, this will be compensated for by a long range 145ltr main tank. We will need to build a new cross member there to carry the g/box.
We will use a new 4.5ltr petrol Nissan radiator with auto oil cooler, as
well as change engine mounts to 75 Sr type, the motor’s sump will be changed to an 80 Sr (different shape, same capacity) so as to allow it to fit above the front sway bar and avoid the steering gear. As for other things such as selector linkages, these will require the console to be slightly modified so as to fit the Nissan consol, no real problem.
A new 3” exhaust system will have to be made using Toyota front end and Nissan back end.
Electrical items have been given the go ahead in consultation with our auto electrician & engineer. Various adaptor modules will be used for the Speedo, Tacho & other engine warning devices to mate them to the new EMS (Eng. Man. Sys.)
Air cond. will need to be re-hosed.
A duct to take the intake air from the Nissan
snorkel and air box to the intake of the new motor will need to be made, as will the fitting of a new water cooled intercooler.
The Nissan had a tail-shaft hand brake so we will need to use just the axles and rear brakes from a petrol Patrol manual, to accommodate the hand brake.
The tail shaft will remain Nissan with an adaptor to fit it to the LC transfer case out-put shaft, this was decided because the Nissan shaft has bigger uni’s allowing the angle of off-set to be better accommodated by that shaft, and it was considered stronger. The LC transfer case will be modified to be “Part Time” 4WD.
This is now more than a theory, we know it can work, all we need is a suitable “Donor” which should not be a problem as we all know that Toyota drivers are not very good (LOL) and a wreck is sure to present it’s self very soon. Jokes aside this is the easy part.
Colin.
PS Goodbye Doug (FNQ)