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engine swap

Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 8:28 am
by Luv to 4B
I have a 2.8 D (3L) 1990 sr5 lux. ive been looking at the 1KZ-TE motor out of the new hilux, old prado and surf. has anyone done this swap or know anyone that has that could give some advice as to what its like.
Any advice would be appreciated. IF i do, do it i will be buying a whole wreck not just motor and gearbox so i have everything, like wiring loom, computer and everything. I looked at a wreck yesterday and structurally it doesn't look that hard, the electrics i think will be a bitch but who knows. As i said any thoughts on the viability of this conversion, or even the 1KZ-TE motor would be great. The reason i have chosen this motor is coz i want to stay with diesel but want more grunt.

Thanks in advance.

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 8:14 am
by dumbdunce
probably better to post this in the toyota section. I think you're in for a difficult swap, the electronics might require you to swap in things like the instrument cluster, and if the donor truck is an auto and you're swapping into a manual youu're asking for trouble.

if your 3L is in good shape, turbo it up and you'll get close to the same power/torque, for much cheaper and with far less headaches.

cheers

Brian