1hdfte conversion into 3L GU

[beast of a GQ]

Hey guys my question is who has done the 1hdfte motor conversion into a GU patrol. Wats involved in it. Is it something that you would take on personally. or send it to a shop. (Very costly).

I no there was a guy on the patrol forum but i cant find his thread.

Im really trying to some up a TD42T or 1hdfte. It is a 3L hand grenade at the moment 2004 model STL.

I have spoken to a few people, everyone reckons go the 1hdfte.
And some info as in how much individual items will cost.
And who i can send it to if i choose to go down that path. Ilive on the north side of Brisbane

Any info will be most appreciated. No smart ass comments.

Cheers, Shane

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[beast of a GQ]

Thanks Bogged thats the other one i was also thinking of. Cheers mate

[ledgend80]

mate you could also pm killalux on here he was doing electrical harness mods so you could do a 1hdt to 1hdfte conversion so he might be able to help grafting the nissan harness to the 1hdfte motor. think he is on the sunny coast

[ddr]

Whilst your spending how about trying the 1VD-FTV

Yes its a 100, but surely the Patrol could swallow that engine too.
http://www.australianimages.com.au/conv ... index.html

[shepdog98]

Hi mate,
I know that Total Care 4wd in Seven hills in Sydney have done several 3lt-4.2 Toyota and 4.2Nissan conversions. They do the Toyota conversion complete with the 5 speed auto gearbox and water to air intercooler aswell as 3" exhaust and ecu chip if you want it. I have driven one and it is very impressive. Contact Jason on 02-98389779. Good luck.
rgds Keith..

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Whilst your spending how about trying the 1VD-FTV

Yes its a 100, but surely the Patrol could swallow that engine too.
http://www.australianimages.com.au/conv ... index.html

"The wiring loom: The 70-series engine has a large and complex wiring loom, electric throttle and immobiliser. It integrates with the ECM and other related computers. While it may be possible for an auto electrician to build a loom for the conversion, the easiest way is undoubtedly to integrate the 70's existing loom into the 100-series. Note that there are many vital 'modules' attached to the loom, which are required. Eg: the injector controllers and immobiliser computer/amplifier"

Thats a downer.

[chunks]

That would be a sweet conversion, always loved the fte's!

[beast of a GQ]

Just spoke to Jason about the 1hdfte coversion. Looking around the 25grand mark.
TD42T is around the 14 Grand

Its getting pretty expensive. I think new 3L in and sell it. That sucks. But i just got layed off work so everything just backfired big time.

Thanks for the info fella's

[badger]

0ther than adapting the motor to the box it would be no harder than putting one in an 80 or 100.
i think it would be worth it too

25 k is outragous. so is 14k for a td42 swap there is a few guys in brisbane doing them for under 10k........... you can buy a whole written off turbo wagon for 4-6k gives you everthing you need

[money_killer]

can be done alot cheaper then 14k as said above

[chpd80]

I did it for $3000 total and that was with a new radiator.

Although I did ALL the work myself in the garage, its not exactly
a groundbreaking modification, I'm not a mechanic but it all went
really well.
I took me around 50 odd hours, so I estimate if I had paid someone
$100 dollars and hour for labour the total would have only been $8000.
$14,000 seems a bit steep.

[beast of a GQ]

I thought those prices were a bit wild but everyone seems to be over 12 grand. The motor has to be a TD42Ti so i've been told. The motor is the main cost.

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I did it for $3000 total and that was with a new radiator.

Although I did ALL the work myself in the garage, its not exactly
a groundbreaking modification, I'm not a mechanic but it all went
really well.
I took me around 50 odd hours, so I estimate if I had paid someone
$100 dollars and hour for labour the total would have only been $8000.
$14,000 seems a bit steep.

But you know how many hrs it takes.. Some maynot, and they would throw a few hours on for good measure incase shit goes wrong, and they have overheads to pay
I was quoted 23k drive in/drive out for the Chev Diesel + Auto conversion years back.

The Duramax Diesel Heath said round 25k with 6sp alison auto.. now THAT would be fawkin awesome.

[chunks]

I did it for $3000 total and that was with a new radiator.

Including the motor?

[chpd80]

Yeah mate,
$2200 for the motor second hand (thanks "ludacris")
$495 for the radiator (which I needed anyway if I kept the petrol)
$180 diesel flywheel
$50 diesel bellhousing
a few more dollars for filters, hoses, etc.

I already had an engine crane and re-used the heavy duty petrol
clutch from the TB42,
I then sold my TB42 with turbo on here for $2900.

I am VERY happy with the outcome now. Its really not that hard
to do it yourself if you have a bit of a clue with tools, and I am definately
not a mechanic.
Do your research on the stuff your not sure on, take your time and go for it.
And I did it in a single lock up garage as well.
If I did it again I reckon I could do it maybe 30-40 hours now that I wouldnt have to come in and google some of the things I wasnt sure about.
Cheers mate
Kent.

[chunks]

Oh hang, you're talking TD42 swap? I was thinking you meant 1HD-FTE swap for that price!

[chpd80]

hahahaha yeah my bad, I should have made that more clear.

The 1hd-fte is an awesome motor but EXPENSIVE if you can even find one. And I really think trying to mate up the Toyota to Nissan thing will be costing you heaps more.

Why dont you go a late model TD42 Turbo, easier to make work and you wont have the electronics of the 1hd-fte.
Just a thought.

[beast of a GQ]

Trying to find a TD42T for a reasonable price is the hard thing there over 5 grand for starters. Buying a wreck would be the way to go.