ChuckB
Expedition Leader
I know that there are a few 3FE enthusiasts around here (upcruiser, hltoppr, 60seriesguy). I have been doing some more thinking from my original post (see link) http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=17563#post17563
I'm coming to the logical conclusion that diesel is probably not going to be a feasible option mostly due to $$$. Rather than spend a ton of cash and have a nice shiny diesel motor, I'd rather spread that cash out on the rest of the vehicle. I have been thinking a lot about 2F/3FE/1FZ and my desires for this vehicle that I'm and building in my head.
Based on comments from the previous post above. I am thinking that a 3FE and H55F would probably suit my needs. (I'm pretty stuck on the truck being a manual). I have read elsewhere that this is a pretty good combination and really makes the 3FE come alive when seperated from the slushbox. (Looking for comments on this from current 3FE owners) If I go this route I would probably lean toward this set up in a FJ80 rather than a 60/62. I think that coil springs are probably worth a slightly heavier vechicle. Keep in mind I am not designing this to be a Daily Driver, but it probably will get driven a good amount.
Of course these are all just thoughts in my head and I wanted to see what you guys thought, since I will hopefully be joining you on a trip in the future.
I'm coming to the logical conclusion that diesel is probably not going to be a feasible option mostly due to $$$. Rather than spend a ton of cash and have a nice shiny diesel motor, I'd rather spread that cash out on the rest of the vehicle. I have been thinking a lot about 2F/3FE/1FZ and my desires for this vehicle that I'm and building in my head.
Based on comments from the previous post above. I am thinking that a 3FE and H55F would probably suit my needs. (I'm pretty stuck on the truck being a manual). I have read elsewhere that this is a pretty good combination and really makes the 3FE come alive when seperated from the slushbox. (Looking for comments on this from current 3FE owners) If I go this route I would probably lean toward this set up in a FJ80 rather than a 60/62. I think that coil springs are probably worth a slightly heavier vechicle. Keep in mind I am not designing this to be a Daily Driver, but it probably will get driven a good amount.
Of course these are all just thoughts in my head and I wanted to see what you guys thought, since I will hopefully be joining you on a trip in the future.