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.

 

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

 

subscrizzled

 

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

 

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

 

skrizzled

 

I got nothing but am interested in the build.

where is the build thread?

thanks, phil

 

in his signature, perhaps?

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

 

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

 

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.

 

10 posts and no pics..

 

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



outsane is right. we need more pics.

 

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



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

 

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?

 

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

 

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.

 

Do It

 

 

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

 

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