If I hit the lotto I would buy a 79 series with the 4.5 biturbo (pretty sure you would have to add the turbos) with lockers but i want to use it on the road the majority of the time, but it's just amazingly capable, reliable vehicle! This is a vehicle that would last you for the rest of your life if you took care of it.
What kind of weight difference did you come up with between the 4.5L and the 6BT? Google would tell be weights of each, just wondering about a completed weight difference is you did a before and after scale check. Thanks.
I don't think we ever weighed it. That 6BT definitely weighed the front end down some. We had plans to lift it a bit and go with 35's and make it more off-roadie, but never got beyond just making it run. It's for sale if anyone is interested.
I understand that the Land Cruiser original Transmission is a Aisin 441x a 4 speed overdrive full hydraulic automatic. It was used mostly in Commercial vehicles. Seems like a great match for the Mechanical 12 valve.
We have a 97, and has the A340, those do require a stand-alone controller. We went with an HGM (Compushift). But, they've made it pretty darn easy to install and calibrate--even with our old 12 valve--so still a pretty cool package.
can I put that same motor I my 06 F-150. it is my work Truck and currently has the 4.2l. I want to convert to diesel but I've heard so many different opinions.
Unfortunately that one has a kit that's no longer available. We did another one and used an NV4500 trans and most everything else was just stock Cummins parts. The trans-to-t-case adapter came from Classic Cruisers in Colorado. pedal box is just a modified stock box with a clutch pedal added. Motor mounts, exh, etc was just fab'd up here.
You can fit a Cummings 4bt in a Hilux. It'd be a big job putting in a 6bt in a Hilux size engine bay. You'd have to cut the fire wall back at least 10 inches if not more. For engine clearance, but more importantly weight distribution on the chassis - as well as chassis bracing. For surf/Hilux, the 4bt would be a powerful option
@@woodyfromthewest4193 Hey Chris-We did finish the 97, and with no lift. As a commuter it'd probably be awesome, but if there's even the remotest of plans to take it wheeling, it would need some lift for sure. We also pulled the automatic out and went with an NV4500.
We did the conversion, but the kit was from a vendor, and so far, we haven't been able to get another kit. So, unfortunately, I can't even offer a quote right now.
@@qwertyui90qwertyui90 I have done and assisted a friend with a diesel shop do several 6bta , both 12v and 24V applications, so the price will Vary ! The big factor is LABOR ! if you are doing the labor on a FJ80 series and not counting the cost of the vehicle that is one price, but if you are hiring out a shop to do it then you are looking at a labor cost of between $80. -- $125. an hour! The bad part about your question is the fact that you probably know NOTHING about auto mechanics! LOL just Pay $25,000 - $30,000 for the installation and you might get a warranty in some shops and NON in others ! LOL
@@turbogrin Engine swap, 3 auto to manual swaps and lots of work on my own cars :) If you've done the job before, you should be able to ballpark it for someone example: Adjust valves = 1 hours charge + parts ( new valve cover gasket(s) if needed ) So yeah, i was after a ballpark range, but if it's too hard then you don't deserve the job.
