Re: Toyota 2H engine advice req.

Jessus <power_sliding@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> I bought the petrol Cruiser as I couldn't ignore it's condition. It was 
> a farm vehicle but the guy sure must have babied the thing. I know the 
> 3F drinks fuel like no tomorrow (I used to own a 2F years ago) and no 
> dual fuel either - but as mentioned before I was thinking about an 
> engine transplant in the long term anyway.

> As for transplant options, I may or may not go diesel, depending on what

> comes my way at what cost and the complexity involved. Wouldn't mind a 
> turbo diesel...

The GM 6.2 and 6.5 diesels go into Patrols and Landcruisers quite well,
with or without turbo (but I wouldn't recommend any diesel without a
turbo).  Fitting kits are available from Brunswick Diesel and Marks 4WD.

> Can't stop thinking about possibly a Lexus V8 actually - would be near 
> double the power at half the weight and vastly better fuel consumption. 
> Smooth and torquey enough at low revs, and they're pretty cheap to buy. 
> That said, I've no idea if any kits exist for this particular transplant

> as I type this. I will definitely investigate though.

The 1UZ-FE is popular in Hiluxes.  I'd probably look for something a
bit bigger for a 'cruiser.  Injected plastic would be the cheap option,
otherwise a SBC either on straight gas or an injected one (to comply with
emissions).

> How about a dirty big ***mins diesel? Hmm :)

Probably too heavy for the vehicle.  An inline engine beyond about 5.5L
is likely to be too long, too.  The GM V8 engines are about the largest
capacity that are practical, and that's because the V8 layout is lighter
and more compact than an inline of similar capacity.

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