previous model prado and diff ratios??

[udm]

Got a friend who wants to know if all previous shape prados have the same diff ratios?

The guy is a profesional diesel truck mechanic, so he is thinking of sticking a diesel into his new prado, but needs to know if the diff ratios are ok?

Please no questions, as I know "nothing" about the car, all I know is that it is a top of the range, previous shape prado, and it is petrol, he cant find a decent buyer so he will just keep it and convert it... and he doesnt want lpg.

Thanks

[playdoh]

I can't quote off-hand anything other than manual V6 (4.3), each engine had it's own ratio, and the auto models were different to the manuals.

[udm]

Thanks mate, ive kinda also gathered that petrol have 4.3 and diesels 4.5 sorta... so I dont see such a big ratio difference for this guy to be worried about anyway.

Cheers

Ulises

[playdoh]

Going by that, worst case would be slightly lower revs than a standard diesel, might need more gearchanging for hills if it's outside the powerband on the hwy.
It's unlikely to be really noticible.

[Andy_B]

The diesel auto's are 4.1's I think.