Mercedes Diesel Swap

jpuck · 09-03-2008, 07:13 PM

I have a 3.0 with a 5 speed tranny and want to know if anyone has done a deisel swap with a mersedes 5 cyl. I think I will have to do a 2in body lift but not sure what else.......

Thanks

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abecedarian · 09-03-2008, 07:15 PM

here's a start:
http://www.yotatech.com/search.php?searchid=5100366

the fora has a 'search' function, ya know....

82yota · 09-03-2008, 07:21 PM

It has been done and has been done recently. There was a guy on www.toyotadiesel.com that did this swap. But I think he used the Mecr auto tranny. But you should be able to figure out some way to mate the two together if you are going that deep into a project.

jpuck · 09-04-2008, 11:08 AM

Thanks abunch......."Rather Diesel" on toyota diesel is doing exactly what I was wanting to try...He is posting awsome info and some great pic's.This will help me tons.You guys on here are great....I.

to ya

addicted56 · 09-22-2008, 05:54 PM

I had wanted to do the same swap. I wish I wasn't in such a rush to get this thing I got on the road. I'm sure it is a matter of time before this one blows too. Keep us informed and post s link to the thread you are talking about.

crazy_85 · 08-03-2009, 07:58 PM

i work for a shop that has made an adapter plate to use the benz motor (5cly) and retain the stock toy 5 speed we have 2 trucks currently running the motors and there both beasts off-road in 4 low there almost unstoppable one of the trucks is an 87 4runner with an s.a.s done to it the other is a late 80's early 90 extra cab with a big ifs lift and there both running 38.5's i have a few wheeling pics and vids of the 4runner

RMA · 08-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Dude that video was cool. first gen after first gen after first gen Nice !!

crazy_85 · 08-03-2009, 10:45 PM

ya it was killer
was kinda wasted when taking the vid
but was killer this weekend just got back from up north
went offroading for a bit
with a big a** dodge and a few toy's
a 2L 4runner
a hj62 cruiser
a 3slow extra cab
had a blast got stuck in a nice hole for 2 and a half hours

**aviator** · 08-04-2009, 12:29 PM

Very interested in this swap myself... may have to do it one day... if gas starts going up again...

crazy_85 · 08-04-2009, 12:36 PM

lol nice give us a shout to talk about the swap
talk to tristan and he can give you a quote on
how much it will cost
http://defiant4wd.com/

crazy_85 · 08-04-2009, 12:40 PM

plus the price of bio is low
and we have a source for it here in toronto
200L $150

Ron Helmuth · 08-04-2009, 09:20 PM

crazy85 I love that first shot of the mud-it looks like a scene from willy wonka

the front edge of the mud looks like a wave of chocolate folding over see what I mean...?

dang I got to go eat a ding dong or something or a Ho Ho (oops not that kind)

crazy_85 · 08-06-2009, 11:07 AM

lol i know it was beautiful.......
the trails were perfect that weekend
there where a few trouble spots
a few times we needed the winch
but all in all was a killer weekend i have more pics and vids of the swap truck if anyone is interested

grant526 · 08-06-2009, 12:10 PM

Check out www.4x4labs.com

crazy_85 · 08-06-2009, 12:14 PM

did you take a look at the price out on one ....have fun with that
we do it for less then that...
they wanna use a gm tranny .....
we use a toyota tranny
so less to buy
less to mod
the gearing is great
power is amazing in 4 low
we also make it to suit your needs
and are a toyota specailist's

crazy_85 · 08-06-2009, 03:04 PM

ok after reading more into that
they want 10- 25 grand for a turn key

grant526 · 08-06-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy_85

ok after reading more into that
they want 10- 25 grand for a turn key

I wasn't saying anything about their pricing. I've looked at them, but not for quite a while. I had remembered them being expensive and knew there is a reason I've never expected to be able to afford this conversion.

Also, they are close to me and in the States; Grass Valley, California. Instead of Ontario, Canada.

Read a little more and you'll see they do have adapters for several Toyota transmissions. . .

Someone turned me on to them for their Hy-steer setup a couple years ago.
Check it out. I've never seen another setup like theirs: http://www.4x4labs.com/steering.shtml
I like the idea, But found a much better deal with Marlin (free). So that's what I ended up going with. Though, I might consider changing down the line.

Sorry! Not trying to Hi-Jack your thread! : )
I've liked the idea of the Mercedes swap since I was steered toward 4x4labs. Until now, they were the only ones I knew of doing this swap.

Keep us posted, we're looking forward to seeing where you go with this and how your swap works out for your!

crazy_85 · 08-06-2009, 03:57 PM

i think our kit and don't quote me on this was in the 5g range for a full running truck with you not having to do anything

grant526 · 08-09-2009, 10:33 AM

Wow!! Good Price!!!!

crazy_85 · 08-09-2009, 10:58 AM

for the increase in power and torque its worth every penny
not to mention the the increase in fuel economy
the 4runner its in has 5.29's and 38.5's tsl's
in 4low it crawls nicely along the trails
pain in the a** for us guys behind him in gas trucks but w/e
that things a beast
for anyone interested in the swap contact the shop or pm me and ill get more details out to you

**aviator** · 08-09-2009, 01:20 PM

Curious crazy how are the trucks on the highway/city in daily driver operations?
What is top cruise speed?

crazy_85 · 08-09-2009, 02:25 PM

other then having un-balanced super swampers on the truck runs and drives great ... we'll be doing the swap to a near stock extra cab next so ill keep you all posted on progress im going to be opening a thread of my own with a few pics and more details cause i dont wanna hijack this thread anymore then i already have

grant526 · 08-10-2009, 09:11 AM

Post the link in this thread too, please. We're all very interested in seeing what Y'all have going!

Thanks

Dieselway · 09-10-2009, 12:07 PM

You'll find this interesting.

http://www.yotatech.com/f162/1994-la...unning-191258/

09-22-2008, 05:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
addicted56 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 141	I had wanted to do the same swap. I wish I wasn't in such a rush to get this thing I got on the road. I'm sure it is a matter of time before this one blows too. Keep us informed and post s link to the thread you are talking about. __________________ Addicted to all thing automotive. 1956 Ford F-100 (Cummins 4bt) 1997 Ford F0250 (Power Stroke) 1989 TOY FJ62 (3FE)

08-03-2009, 09:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	Dude that video was cool. first gen after first gen after first gen Nice !! __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

08-04-2009, 12:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,473	Very interested in this swap myself... may have to do it one day... if gas starts going up again... __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

08-04-2009, 09:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ron Helmuth Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver metro area-CO Posts: 1,339	crazy85 I love that first shot of the mud-it looks like a scene from willy wonka the front edge of the mud looks like a wave of chocolate folding over see what I mean...? dang I got to go eat a ding dong or something or a Ho Ho (oops not that kind) __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 4wd 3.4/5 spd- Fact. Rr. Locker/Diff Breather Ext. Old Man Emu lift springs- 881 fronts/890 rears O/M/E shocks- N91s fr./N86 rr. All Pro Off Road welded sliders-prevent body damage! ARB"Taco"bumper/Gamiviti clear lenses/Hella 500s Redline Tuning hood struts/Bushwacker Extend a Fenders all my photos are over on Facebook now-I gave up on photo hosting sorry.... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&l=5795132731

08-06-2009, 12:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
grant526 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento area, Ca Posts: 348	Check out www.4x4labs.com __________________ '85 Standard Cab 4.5" HD SuperLift Custom Winch bumper 33x12.50 Mud Rovers Lincoln Locked in the rear; running 5.29s DD's: '87 XJ and '91 Suzuki DR650s Wheel Responsibly, Don't screw it up for the rest of Us. . . ---------------------------------------------------- "Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America" - Thanks for the Quote Hayes

09-03-2008, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
82yota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 301	It has been done and has been done recently. There was a guy on www.toyotadiesel.com that did this swap. But I think he used the Mecr auto tranny. But you should be able to figure out some way to mate the two together if you are going that deep into a project.

09-04-2008, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
jpuck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NC Posts: 2	Thanks abunch......."Rather Diesel" on toyota diesel is doing exactly what I was wanting to try...He is posting awsome info and some great pic's.This will help me tons.You guys on here are great....I. to ya

08-03-2009, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	i work for a shop that has made an adapter plate to use the benz motor (5cly) and retain the stock toy 5 speed we have 2 trucks currently running the motors and there both beasts off-road in 4 low there almost unstoppable one of the trucks is an 87 4runner with an s.a.s done to it the other is a late 80's early 90 extra cab with a big ifs lift and there both running 38.5's i have a few wheeling pics and vids of the 4runner

08-03-2009, 10:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	ya it was killer was kinda wasted when taking the vid but was killer this weekend just got back from up north went offroading for a bit with a big a** dodge and a few toy's a 2L 4runner a hj62 cruiser a 3slow extra cab had a blast got stuck in a nice hole for 2 and a half hours

08-04-2009, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	lol nice give us a shout to talk about the swap talk to tristan and he can give you a quote on how much it will cost http://defiant4wd.com/

08-04-2009, 12:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	plus the price of bio is low and we have a source for it here in toronto 200L $150

08-06-2009, 11:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	lol i know it was beautiful....... the trails were perfect that weekend there where a few trouble spots a few times we needed the winch but all in all was a killer weekend i have more pics and vids of the swap truck if anyone is interested

08-06-2009, 12:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	did you take a look at the price out on one ....have fun with that we do it for less then that... they wanna use a gm tranny ..... we use a toyota tranny so less to buy less to mod the gearing is great power is amazing in 4 low we also make it to suit your needs and are a toyota specailist's Last edited by crazy_85; 08-06-2009 at 12:22 PM. Reason: added more to it

08-06-2009, 03:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	ok after reading more into that they want 10- 25 grand for a turn key

08-06-2009, 03:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	i think our kit and don't quote me on this was in the 5g range for a full running truck with you not having to do anything

08-09-2009, 10:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
grant526 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento area, Ca Posts: 348	Wow!! Good Price!!!! __________________ '85 Standard Cab 4.5" HD SuperLift Custom Winch bumper 33x12.50 Mud Rovers Lincoln Locked in the rear; running 5.29s DD's: '87 XJ and '91 Suzuki DR650s Wheel Responsibly, Don't screw it up for the rest of Us. . . ---------------------------------------------------- "Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America" - Thanks for the Quote Hayes

08-09-2009, 10:58 AM	#20 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	for the increase in power and torque its worth every penny not to mention the the increase in fuel economy the 4runner its in has 5.29's and 38.5's tsl's in 4low it crawls nicely along the trails pain in the a** for us guys behind him in gas trucks but w/e that things a beast for anyone interested in the swap contact the shop or pm me and ill get more details out to you

08-09-2009, 01:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,473	Curious crazy how are the trucks on the highway/city in daily driver operations? What is top cruise speed? __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

08-09-2009, 02:25 PM	#22 (permalink)
crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	other then having un-balanced super swampers on the truck runs and drives great ... we'll be doing the swap to a near stock extra cab next so ill keep you all posted on progress im going to be opening a thread of my own with a few pics and more details cause i dont wanna hijack this thread anymore then i already have

08-10-2009, 09:11 AM	#23 (permalink)
grant526 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento area, Ca Posts: 348	Post the link in this thread too, please. We're all very interested in seeing what Y'all have going! Thanks __________________ '85 Standard Cab 4.5" HD SuperLift Custom Winch bumper 33x12.50 Mud Rovers Lincoln Locked in the rear; running 5.29s DD's: '87 XJ and '91 Suzuki DR650s Wheel Responsibly, Don't screw it up for the rest of Us. . . ---------------------------------------------------- "Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America" - Thanks for the Quote Hayes

09-10-2009, 12:07 PM	#24 (permalink)
Dieselway Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13	You'll find this interesting. http://www.yotatech.com/f162/1994-la...unning-191258/

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