1HD-FTE conversion to non drive by wire, interesting.

watching with baited breath. I'm wanting to put a 1HDFT into an 80 series but I may find it easier to obtain a 1HDFTE, so if this works it opens up my options.

Also interested to see what it ends up costing you overall, too.

You are right and wrong....the hdt pump will fit with work to the timing case (tap new holes) and also shaft size of pump mainshaft could be different...i remember reading someone else had to slieve something in there...allso, you will need to purchase 6 x hdft injecters, as the hdfte pump and injecters run double the pressure to the hdt and hdft system.
Personally, i would pay for someone to fit the computer and get the extra power thats available for free...have you asked round for aftermarket computers??
Andrew