V8 Diesel for 100 series IFS

The single turbo 4.5 Diesel, is a bit down on power, only 150 kilowatts and 450 NM.

Why not go for the Bi Turbo version and get some real performance.

See http://www.australianimages.com.au/conversion/index.php

After any advice offered here, consider joining Lcool.org - they have a 100 series section - full blown advice from members there will be invaluable on your query - various swaps are often discussed in fine engineering detail (but it might be disappointing for you - the hardware surrounding the engine bay can often make such an idea a huge challenge). PS: The 1HD-FTE 6 TD used in the 100's has the same output (last time I looked) as the single turbo V8 TD that you are considering).

My advice would be to sell it and buy a 100TD or a 200 TTD.

There's an argument for putting a V8 diesel in a 105, and it has been done, but I really can't see the argument for doing it in a V8 petrol 100.

Ray,
If you do go down this track make sure you get the ECM out of the vehicle that donated the engine. Where I worked they did a few engine changes and say an engine came from a 76 series and was put in a 79 ute the engines were gutless. This happened a few times and it was found to be the problem.

It is a shame they have a paddock full of them lying around but most have very high engine hours.

As said Lcool will be the place for tech info. You gearbox would be ok as petrols are pretty strong but I don't know if it would mate up and whether there is enough room between the chassis rails. You would have to do a fair bit of sorting with the fuel system as well.

If you do go ahead I hope your project goes well.

RA.

Remember in this generation of vehicles its not just a straight engine swap...you are talking half the front of the vehicle....possibly including the whole front wiring harness, ECU and dash... the fuel piping may be different and even the air cleaner and battery can be different and on opposite sides

The differences between petrol and diesel variants even in the same model in post electronic motors makes the whole thing a deal breaker for some.

To be properly viable you are looking for a near complete wreck or at least a behind the windscreen cut.

If you look in the parts sites and magazines that is how a lot of used engines come, for the rice rocket brigade...you get the complete front cut, minus the guards, bonnet, grill and suspension.

Whats ya problem with the petrol motor???

If its more power you are looking for, the diesel may be a disapointment.

cheers

Don't forget that to be able to get it recertified you will probably have to upgrade the brakes as well.

g'day Ray
the 1HDFTE in my opinion is a great engine,with good low down torque and economy, costs to change over i think would be less. also a better fit,with the V8 not much room to work with or on latter.

Not sure if anyone remembers project ""Toni"", is/was a member on here anc onverted his 3L patrol after it blew up and inserted the 100 series cruiser factory turbo including the 5 speed auto to go with it. Cost him a lot of time and for memory 25K to do it. But he had a vehicle with a stuffed motor so really vehicle was worth jack as it was and was 16k for new ZD30. As far as I know he still has it and absolutely loves it, had Nissan's tough drive train with the Toyota's factory turbo cruiser motor for reliablity. In your case your V8 petrol is still running fine and is in a condition to sell. Personally myself I think to many headaches and if in the outback or where ever away from town if some thing stuffs up getting parts to suit may be an issue. I know project Toni required a petrol rear diff change to suit the tojo due to handbrake set up etc and some parts that were required to be made to suit which is no good if in the outback stranded (just my thoughts). I think front diff had to be turned to suit output shaft on transfer case (opposite side to nissan) I know your talking going from toyota to toyota so these issues may be minimal. For me I would sell the V8 if after more low down grunt and get the factory 100 series TD as mentioned (05 upwards) they have the 5 speed auto, great for towing, great on fuel, and all factory fitted and they have minimal issue that I have heard or read about and they move along if required. Or if you have plenty of $$ and can afford a 200 series TD then you will know what grunt is. I have driven a few now and wow if I had the $$ would be my first choice, now in saying all this I have had 3 prado's and have gone back to petrol. Too many issues with D4D with injectors,seals,turbo's,oil pick ups blocking etc and this is from vehicles well serviced etc and the cost if out of warranty is astronomical eg approx $800 per injector, 5k for a pump rebuild if you get a bit of dodgy fuel. Diesel mechanics must be loving these high tec diesel engines. Think I'm talking out my ars* jump over to pradopoint and check out the 150 section, blown motors already with under 50k on them, scary stuff.........luckily most under warranty...Toyota need to lift their game, not sure why hilux still the biggest seller of the utes, ranger/vw/bt50 lot better drive and heaps more grunt for the same or less $$$ got me beat..........................

This post has been read by the moderation team and has been moderated due to a breach of The Advertising/Self-Promotion Rule .

Forum Moderation Team

This post has been read by the moderation team and has been moderated due to a breach of The Advertising/Self-Promotion Rule .

Forum Moderation Team

If my memory serving me correctly it has been done by some ... hmm.. enthusiast from lcool. Straight answer was - it was stupid idea. He even need to modify firewall to fit it. Does not worth it. If I would be in your shoos I would pick proven path like chevy where conversion kits freely available. And I cannot get what exactly wrong with 70 series wagon? Arguments about "gutless" engine in 70 series plainly stupid and ridiculous - Toyota definitely did it for purpose - easier on clutch and far more longer engine life. I have turboed 1HZ and reckon that it does no ore then 130KW and it is plenty. I would rather have detuned version for reason being far more reliable and dependable. YMMV though.

I found this artical hope it helps.

v8 100 series conversion