80 Series Diesel/Gas Conversion

Ah, young Michael:

The mechanical son has declared he never wants to work on a car again, and is busy building (or rebuilding) our new Waratah trains, that need a lot of work when the 'finished product' arrives here from China.

Your other options are are under consideration, although I am more inclined to an overhaul and tuneup, but happy to dodge the turbo.

Chip??? Chip???? The only chip in my trusty old steed must have fallen under the seat at my last visit to a Maccas drive-thru. (Note the American 'thru').

All you need to retire is to hang around for a while. It comes naturally after time : )

Great to hear from you. Keep well and stay safe.

Jack

Hi Jack,
I tend to agree with Drew.
Not through personal experience, just what I've read on different forums.
I've got a 91 1HD-T and had contemplated putting gas on the old girl. I was told it would only help with fuel economy not more power. With the 1HD-T an inter-cooler would be more of a benefit to me.
Anyway, I reckon your money would be better spent on as Drew said, sticking a turbo on her and replacing the BEB's
Swing on by LCOOL, They be able to point you in the right direction on who to see about the right gear and who would be able to help you with the work to be done.
Hope this is of some help to you.

Jon

Hmm, personal experience with 1989 GQ, with turbo and ecoshot gas system - a lot more responsive than before fitting. A noticeable improvemnt - like a second turbo kicking in.

Very happy with it - only hassle is going to two pumps at the servo, but only do that every couple of fills.

Economy on diesel about the same, but on trips am mostly towing.

Thank your .. good feedback. I did have a reconditioning phase b uilt into my thinking and this might be the best way to go for me.
Very grateful for all your thoughts and input.
Thank you.
Jack

SelmerVI,
"A noticeable improvemnt - like a second turbo kicking in"
I suppose any assistance on a Patrol would feel like a Second Turbo

Sorry, That just cracked me up.

Jack,
I was talking to the local store owner this morning, he put gas in his 95 non turbo diesel 80 a couple of years ago( never knew he had done that to his 80, I guess I never asked either) Did a bit of touring to the west and back towing a 24 foot van and was happy with the fuel economy he had got from it. He said there wasn't a great deal of noticeable difference in the horsepower side of things, but was happy to of saved a fair bit with better economy when touring. He's driven my 1HD-T 80, and reckons it's got heaps more go than his old girl ever did on gas.
If you were already prepared to do some engine work, yeah might as well get it ready for a turbo. As I mentioned, a few of the fellas on LCOOL have put after market turbos on their old girls with good results.
Don't know if your a member or not, Here is a small writeup on Turbocharging an 80 Series
Another story HZJ80R - Turbo or Not?
Anyway, good luck with it all Jack.

Hi Cruiser:

I have to go over to the installer this week, so I will ask, however in my initial enquiry, when I told them what model I had, they did not tell me it could not be done. If I find out any different when I go over I shall let you know.

Jack

Yes - they are available for the mechanically injected diesel engines

Hmm, any help needed - hrrmph!! At least I can keep up with the Toyo's now!!

Anyway, my understanding is that they are intended primarily for a turbo'd engine. Different types of systems then depending on whether electronic or mechanical control.

Not sure if will work in a non-turbo engine - I would put the $$ into a turbo in that case, rather than the gas system.