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Old 01-25-2006, 08:51 AM   #5 (permalink)
Dieselyota
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I am using what's called a 1KZ-TE engine. It's a 4 cylinder turbochared diesel engine. Completely computerized and it makes about 150hp and 220ft/lbs torque. The cost is about $4000 delivered but I'll also be getting about 25-30 mpg. The unit comes complete with transmission and all wiring etc. Basically the entire car from the shifters forward. You can get a chip for these engines out of australia to bump up the power to about 200 hp and 300 ft/lbs torque. From those I've talked to that have driven them, this engine will keep you pushed into your seat until the o/d kicks in. Here's a link to my engine running before it was cut in half.
http://www.jarcoinc.com/video/061205/KZN130-9055245.wmv

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