RBX

Yep i am back at it. Recently a routine head gasket maintenance on my 3.slo yielded unwanted findings. Cylinder walls scored badly, and pitted pistons.
I am not satisfied i have done all my research to convert this truck to a diesel, the demise of my v6 is untimely.

The 1KD-FTV engine is my mill of choice with its improved mpg and power, however there have been more 1kz-te swaps in these 1stGen Runners then the preferred 1KD-FTV. I know the 1kd has much ore electronic, but i am ok with that.

so here are some questions i still have if you have any information on the below questions please speak up. I'd be interested in getting intouch with a knowledgeable Hino mechanic since they sell this engine in medium truck duty form, Hino Dyna 300(i think).

Have you any experience with installing a 1kd-ftv into an 86-95 Toyota 4Runner/Pickup? Pitfalls?
Parts, i have heard and read that my local Toyota dealer can get parts?
What should i pay for a halfcut?
Do i need the transmission? I have an r150 and want to stay manual, i read that the bell housing should work?
Does the ecu stand alone, or does it need a transmission ecu to operate, therefore i need a 5spd halfcut?
Are there vehicles that are preferred as a halfcut over others? Hiace, Hilux, Vigo, Prado, LandCruiser? Chassis numbers?
FSM for a 1kd-ftv or 1kz-te?
Oil pan and sump swapable to clear the steering linkage?

Thanks for looking, i'll be moving my progress with this swap to my build thread once i get it going.

xxxtreme22r

How can I not subscribed to this. Where are you gonna find this engine?

irab88

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subscrizzled

RBX

Hoping to keep this bumped to catch someone's eye. Thx guys

irab88

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i won't so much "bump" this thread as i will prompt you for progress...

GranVille-4crawler

skrizzled

phildelfino

I got nothing but am interested in the build.

where is the build thread?

thanks, phil

irab88

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in his signature, perhaps?

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f199...thread-221587/

BMcEL

In my best Sean Connery voice, I'm...schubshcribed.

RBX

The 1KD-FTV has a nozzle issue due to the sub-grade diesel we get here compared to everywhere else in the world, however, Denso has issued new nozzles to remedy this problem.
I just need a few more answers before i pull the trigger.

Outsane

10 posts and no pics..

irab88

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here's a nice pic of the fuel system...



outsane is right. we need more pics.

snobdds

Where do you plan on getting this 1kd-ftv?



I commend you on this, I hope this comes to fruition...

ChefYota4x4

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HOLY CRAPULA! YES! lol. I'm REALLY excited for ya, man... (as well as 'frustratededed in advance' over the possible finagling you might have to do, lol).

Wish I had more... There HAS to be a bit about this in the Aussie and SAfrican forums, maybe?

ChefYota4x4

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PS> Does that place in the link I posted in your build carry these?

RBX

Thanks guys, I will try to get some useful pics up.
Mark, I'm not sure what link you mean.
I am trying to source one of these from an importer in Philly.

Black_1985_SR5

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Do It

irab88

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ChefYota4x4

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Oh, ok.... well, I posted a link in your build thread.... Was just throwing it out there for ENCOURAGEMENT! hahahaha.........

http://www.usedjapanmotors.com/engin....aspx?catid=15

RBX

Thanks mark. I'm going to use a local importer.