Dieselyota

Ok, another diesel conversion is now underway. I will try and keep everyone updated as it progresses. My half-cut arrives next week and so now the painstaking task of disassembling the 3vze is now underway. The first two pictures are the donor factory diesel engine/transmission from Japan. The second is the truck it's going into. Factory toyota diesel baby!!!

Dieselyota

Heres a pic of the truck that the diesel is going into. It's a v6 ext cab auto sr5 w/ power everything.Supposedly, after the swap I should be seeing high 20's in the mpg dept and I can finally use bio-diesel...

colsoncj

AWESOME! what model is the diesel and tranny your using?

breknraj

If you don't mind my asking, how did you go about sourcing the engine (half cut), and how much did it cost? I'm entertaining just about anything, right now, since I currently have a full size 3VZ-E paperweight.

I'm leaning toward the 3.4 swap, but I could certainly see some advantages to having a diesel under the hood, as well.

Thanks for any info!

Dieselyota

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

suprathepeg

For that price what is the milage on that thing and did it come with the ECU and harness?

aviator

I love it! Couple of quick questions for you...
Can the engine be sourced with a manual tranny?
did you get the fenders with the clip? if so are you going to use them? if not I would like to talk to you about the factory side marker lights/harness.
can't wait to hear more about this conversion. Cheers aviator

Praufet

one thing I've always wondered about that engines is parts. What do you plan to do if something breaks?

Dieselyota

Yes, manual transmissions are available although more expensive. The only difference in those and the w56 is the bellhousing (which is interchangeable). Parts availability is not a problem currently. Anything you need, you'll have to order of course. But ordering parts from australia is actually faster than getting them from the USA since everything has to be airmailed. I ordered some parts from a previous conversion and it turned out to be pretty cheap to ship from Melbourne. The clip came as if you walked out into your driveway and cut your truck in half behind the shifters, took the front wheels off and shipped it. The clip starts in the cut state and the a/c even works! Ecu,wiring, radiator,fuel filter/heater everything, even a right-hand drive dash with ash tray We perform the swaps for others on an individual quote basis. Our shop that we work out of is located in Austin, Tx. The most commonly swapped truck is the 89-95 toyota 4x4. Earlier body styles are the same just more expensive to have us do since some creative thinking comes into play when it comes time to wire everything up. Everything is bolt-on on the 89-95 trucks and the wiring is limited to extending the instrument cluster wiring so that it will reach to the left side of the vehicle. As far as mileage, Ithe clip I got has 112,000 kilometers which is around 70,000 miles? You'll be seeing about 25-30 mpg consistently.Oh, there is a less powerful engine available in the half cut for as well for $2400 plus freight. It's not a bad engine and will give approx the same mpg. -Todd

Praufet

Two questions.

1. If you buy the half cut, is that all you need? Assuming you have a v6 currently.

2. How much is that chip you were talking about?

Also it may be faster to get parts airmailed here than shipped in the us, but its still not quicker than being able to run down to the local auto parts store

Dieselyota

After numerous trips to the local auto parts stores with crappy or mismatched parts, I gave up going to them for anything other than oil etc. The accessories are all stocked by us parts dealers.

gwhayduke

Glad to see you're doing another diesel. I know you're in Tejas, is your source for diesels located here also or do you locate your own then import them? Been wondering about the feasibility of bringing a 1kzt up from Central America.

blackrunner91

Is it harder to swap the 4cyl turbo diesel into an original 22re '91 model than the v6 models? Also, like Praufet said, is the half-cut all you need?

gwhayduke

By all the reports I've read, the 2LII T and TE drops right in, uses the same mounts and bolts right up to the tranny.

photomike72

I'm in Texas. Whats the turn key price on a swap in a 94 4Runner? ballpark of course......

I like to plan ahead.

Mike

Dieselyota

There is not alot more to do on the v6 vs the 22re other than torching the engine mounts off the frame and swapping in the diesel mounts. Turnkey this is probably in the neighborhood of $5,500 for us to do it for you. The big bear is the wiring, which when we are finished will all be factory. Consider this option when a new 3vze installed is around $4000 from a reputable shop. You will essentially double your mileage and you'll have great power output at low range (perfect for rock crawling or a hunting rig). The 3vze is a POS and should be used for nothing other than a boat anchor. Anyone who drives a modern computerized toyota diesel is hooked from that point on. They are ultra quiet, smooth and have excellent economy. This is why they are so huge in europe.

photomike72

sweet. can you PM me your shop info for future reference? Maybe I can swing by and check out your place next time I'm in town.

Thanks for the quick reply.


Mike

stumpbum21

i just read this thread and had to wipe the drool off my keyboard! a factory, turnkey diesel! dude, you just made my whole year! please post your contact info asap!

irott

did you get it from jarco?

SnoViking

i would love to go to a turbo diesel... did they make a larger diesel for the newer rigs?