presto30

I need some Ideas for good diesel and or LS engine swaps for my 1980 Toyota pickup 4x4 just getting some ideas the 20r just ain't enough power for me

bootscootboogie

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4.3 vortec is popular for so many reasons. It's a powerful engine, gets great mileage, and because you'd be slapping it into such a lightweight truck, you can probably just keep the engine itself stock. I'm not sure what people think of a 4.3's torque VS a Toy rearend but, s10 and blazer rearends can't be bigger than a 8" right? I'm bored at work so basically I'm just musing. 4.3s sound good too with just a couple flow masters.

presto30

Thanks but I would like to try to put a diesel in it maybe a 4BT just because it is a diesel and diesels run in the family and I feel like an outcast with a Toyota

donomite49

VW tdi.

Look at acme adapters.

presto30

Ok need something with torque too cause I have to haul loads of metal with it and hay it will pull it now but not fast

donomite49

You can modify a tdi to around 200hp 350ft lbs and get 35 mpg

Look up tdi club

mightymouse1st

Im running 3.4 automatic with gear drive in 1980.drive train out of 2000 4runner.

toastyjosh

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http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php...picture-thread

toastyjosh

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http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/showth...ta-Pick-Up-4bt