Engine conversion - 4.5L TD into 100 Series Landcruiser

Bob
Yeh it would be a sweet thing...

Don't know why Toyota didn't continue with the standard 100 series with the single turbo 4.5l diesel, rather than the 79 series wagon that happens to have trailer springs under the back. Have heard that some mining companies have gone back to Hilux as they have airbags which the 79 series has not.

So far as fit, I'd have to get the tape measure out, cant see it being an insurmountable problem as the 100 series had a OHC petrol V8 in it...

Regards
2Dangeruss

Oops FWIT should read FWIW.

BB2
Its ok I've been called an FWIT before...!, er whats FWIW, I'm new to this...

It should fit the 100 series as they had a petrol 4.7 OHC V8. So far as track, I don't believe the 70 series track is wider then the 100 series.

Regards
2Dangeruss

NO..RE 4.7 OHC
Thats why the V8 where only in 100 (not live axle 105) which are IFS and also have a wider chassis to accomate the V'ee motor

For What It's Worth

Yes you are probably right, but wouldn't it be nice to have the V8. Its what the 100 series should have had.

Regards
2Dangeruss

yep would be lots less problems ect. And a 1HD-FTE with a zaust and chip ect will fly as good as the V8. FWIW the old mans GU with the 1HD-FTE and zaust made a V8 ute look twice to see why the patrol was still with him up the hill. Plus it is a proven motor with very high Km motors out there.

get outmore
I bought a 1HD-FTE, WITH 5spd auto, WITH ALL electrics inc computer with only 25,000km on the clock, for $11500 back in May 2008 From All 4WD spares Milperra.

That's the donk in my Patrol that Stefan is talking about.

See my blog for some details, or get the next issue of 4WD Custom and read about it there.

Fantastic conversion. BTW the V8 was too wide for the chassis in mine also it will not fit the 80s for the same reason.
Cheers Colin.

Yeah but I think it's the V8TD that is being talked about.

Yeah but the V8 TD wont fit his car!!!!!!!! Alternatives is also the subject.

Gday Andrew
TONI is performing very well and I seem to have resolved the tailshaft issue now by playing with the axle rotation.

I have no regrets with my conversion mate.

Hope you and the family are all well and best wishes for the New Year, Cheers, Colin.

Top
Don't think I could live with a IFS though.
Regards
2Dangeruss

Mark E
Wow there isplenty of interest with the engine swaps. Does seem the V8 option would be too difficult.

My options now are either the low km 1HD-FTE or an aftermarket turbo kit. The aftermarket turbo kit is probably the least hassel as I have fitted the kit previously and the parts aren't too heavy..! I will call aroun d for a 1HD-FTE fingers crossed for a good one at readonable price.

HAs anyone had experience with the new DENCO glycol/air intercooler? versus air/air.

2D

2D

I spoke to someone else recently who has a 105 series who was keen to do a V8 diesel conversion with the new LC engine, but I don't think he has looked into the difficulties.....yet.

I wish it were easy, as I feel that there will be a few of these engines coming onto the 2nd hand market, given the propensity of the tourists to roll the hire troopys.

The turbo option interested me for a while, until I looked into the intricacies of doing it PROPERLY and maintaining engine longevity. To me this would entail:

1. Dyno pre turbo
2. Engine compression check and general look over
3. Safari split pulse Turbo with Intercooler and boost compensator
4. New exhaust system (2.5 - 3" mandrel bent).
5. Replace gearbox with H151 to cope with the extra power
6. EGT and Boost gauges
7. Upgrade cooling system to cope with additional thermal load
8. Post turbo dyno.

There wouldn't be much change out of $10k for all this and I would be very reluctant to do a half arsed job of turboing a 1HZ due to their construction and the possibility of turning them into a 'grenade'. Likewise the standard gearbox may last a few years, but I WILL eventually die, particularly if doing any towing.

I think the conversion to the 1HD-FT would be a better and perhaps cheaper option if you could find a low k engine as it's a simple bolt up job with minimal electrics. Also you could sell the 1HZ, though it wouldn't fetch many dollars, given the price of a crated motor on offer from some of the dealers at the moment.

I think my second preference would be to get hold of a 1HD-T, rebuild it and fit this. At least it is a motor that was designed for a turbocharger and would end up being a better option than the aftermarket turbo on the 1HZ.

I have read just about every post on multiple forums in relation to all this and many just bolt a turbo on the side of the engine and hope for the best, but I am too poor to do this as a blown engine half way up the CSR would easily cost the money saved on doing a minimalist job in the first place.

Ah well.......Can't spare the cash at the moment anyway..... sigh....

Cheers,

Mark

Forgot to mention the overhaul of injection system and the heavy duty clutch required! More $$$ :-(

Cheers,

Mark