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    dj's 1990 toyota pickup / vw tdi hybrid utilitarian build

    Do it!its not hard at all! If you have any questions let me know or go on tdiclub. The best ive seen out of these swapped trucks is 34mpg which is awsome.
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    dj's 1990 toyota pickup / vw tdi hybrid utilitarian build

    I chose to convert the electronically controlled tdi to mechanical injection because I wanted a set-up that is simple and easy to diagnose if something goes wrong. With the way it is now, this truck has a very simple system (12v to the injection pump and +- to the starter that's all it takes for...
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    dj's 1990 toyota pickup / vw tdi hybrid utilitarian build

    So after bringing the truck home I began to look over things more in depth and found many corners cut/botched work done on this truck. Things like engine mounts that were not fully welded (only had tacks) , starter bolts were loose, sway bar hold down brackets welded to the frame etc... After a...
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    "Uh-Huh" Trail Teams FJ

    Love the color combo on that truck
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    dj's 1990 toyota pickup / vw tdi hybrid utilitarian build

    Front and Rear bumper will be built soon and yes its a horrible repaint job . The truck was previously red however im planning on repainting it next year. More details will be added soon.
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    dj's 1990 toyota pickup / vw tdi hybrid utilitarian build

    After receiving a few requests to start a thread on here for my truck , I decided to give it a go and show you guys my progress with the truck. My first Toyota was a 2000 4runner 3.4 5spd combo with full armor , rear locker and a few other goodies. The truck was dead reliable but with the...
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    Project "Snapping Turtle": 1KZ-TE into a 2nd Gen 4Runner

    Did you order the ome 79-85 front springs for your sas?
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    Project "Snapping Turtle": 1KZ-TE into a 2nd Gen 4Runner

    Hey Dave thanks for the lengthy response and you have some valid point there. Ive had the old turbo diesel aaz in the truck before and it was a little slow but it pulled my 944 turbo on the highway at 110km no problm doing 27mpg but now with this newer 1.9tdi which i converted to mechanical...
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    Project "Snapping Turtle": 1KZ-TE into a 2nd Gen 4Runner

    I don't know if anybody else has asked you but did you ever consider a vw tdi swap? From what I know about the toy diesel swap the vw alternative is much easier and also gets you better fuel mileage. Heres a short clip of mine.
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    2ND GEN 4RUNNERS

    Not a 4runner but its the same gen pickup with a vw tdi swap!Just an idea... 3rd picture is a video of it running (click on it to see the video) the truck was red prior to me owning it. video
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