Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Tacoma diesels

Tech Talk for Cruiser owners.

Moderators: toaddog, Elmo, DUDELUX

Post Reply
Posts: 4
Joined: Fri Jun 13, 2003 8:57 am
Location: Colorado, USA

Tacoma diesels

Post by CoalBurner »

After reading some of these postings, it is apparent that most of the folks posting here are from outside the US. Would any of you have some specs on the diesel engines that are available in Tacomas where you live? I drive a lot of miles every day and am very interested in swapping my gas engine for a diesel if it is possible and at all affordable. I love my truck...just needs more power and torque.
Posts: 3924
Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 10:35 pm
Location: Newcastle NSW

Post by hypo »

mines a gen 3 but it has a 2.8L diesel engine, here is Australia the gen 4 or tacomas come with a 3L or 3L turbo engine thats bout all im good 4 :D
:finger: HYPOFAB :finger:

Thanks to:

Polyperformance
Yuri 4x4
Longfield
Posts: 16934
Joined: Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:57 pm

Post by RUFF »

I am pretty sure our Gen 4 is not the same a a Tacoma.
Is anyone absolutly sure that they are the same rig??
From what i can work out the Tacoma is a totaly different beast. The rear quarters are nothing like the rear quarters on ours.The front is very similar.
Posts: 4
Joined: Fri Jun 13, 2003 8:57 am
Location: Colorado, USA

Post by CoalBurner »

Found the Toyota of Austrailia site. A new HiLux looks like a four door Tacoma just from the photo. Engine options appear to be the same as the US save for the Diesels which are not available from the factory here. I am still very interested in transplanting a diesel powerplant into my truck if possible. Just need more info. :cool:
Posts: 422
Joined: Mon Jan 06, 2003 5:57 pm
Location: On an Octopus

Post by pegasus »

I thought the tacoma's shared hilux running gear, but not body, and the Toyota Tundra is the big truck, competition to F-Trucks. These ones would possibly share 80 and 100 series running gear. Motors would be different spec, and they are probably all auto.

Stew
Posts: 4990
Joined: Sun Oct 20, 2002 7:22 pm
Location: Qld, Hilux Country

Post by bubs »

pegasus wrote:I thought the tacoma's shared hilux running gear, but not body, and the Toyota Tundra is the big truck, competition to F-Trucks. These ones would possibly share 80 and 100 series running gear. Motors would be different spec, and they are probably all auto.

Stew


they run a different t-case - our passenger side for the front out put - thats why they all go a D44 / D60 when they sas
http://www.budscustoms.com.au
Like us and follow on facebook for up to date information of what we are working on and great random specials!

Custom Parts & Fabrication!
Ph: 0417 708 598
Posts: 4
Joined: Fri Jun 13, 2003 8:57 am
Location: Colorado, USA

Post by CoalBurner »

Are most of the Toyotas diesel in Austrailia, or is it closer to 50/50? The number of miles I drive and the limited 4 wheeling that I do a diesel would be just the ticket.
Mark

Animals have rights...They have the right to be delicious!!!
Posts: 2149
Joined: Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:59 pm
Location: gold coast, australia

Post by NICK »

a 3 litre turbo complete wiring, every thing needed to run, starter, alternator etc will set you back about $4500 AUS. (2500USD)

the things are fast, and make awesome power, but for the money i think there would be a better option for you.

I can probably get you a complete motor and box cheaper than that, email me sikfj40@hotmail.com


NICK
TECH SCREW GURU
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 55 guests