2008 Tacoma D-4D swap *pics*

[dieseltoyz]

We've received a ton of requests for some pics of a new diesel tacoma so here you go.

Currently getting 27.6 mpg in town. Vehicle is a double cab 4x4 long bed auto with an aluminum shell. We'll have it on the dyno next week after the chip upgrade. We're hoping for 425 ft/lbs but we'll see how it goes. Enjoy -Todd

 

[dieseltoyz]

Dyno Spec sheet:

 

[barlowrs]

If you do not mind me asking, what was the ballpark cost of doing this? GREAT work btw!

 

[SOAZ]

Dyno Spec sheet:

Todd,
I've followed at lot of your conversions over the years. Great work.
I think I know what I'll do to my 01 4runner when I finally kill it instead of buying a new truck. (It still only has 180k so it may be a couple years) :smiley_drive:

 

[Dave Bennett]

Drool... :drool:

Looks like OEM in there.

 

[Dave Bennett]

 

[HMR]

If you do not mind me asking, what was the ballpark cost of doing this?

According to their website, "base" price would be $18.5-20.5K.

dieseltoyz- Are you expecting an increased supply (lower prices?) of half cuts due to all the damaged Toyotas in Japan?

 

[Scott Brady]

Having driven a few D-4D trucks, this swap is worthwhile. The acceleration in stock form is nearly equal to the Tacoma V6, but once loaded, the D-4D shines. With 38" tires on the last truck I drove (for nearly 1,000 kms), I was getting over 18mpg. Even with 38s, the D-4D with 4.88 gears would bark the tires.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Sigh...

Alas, CARB and it's fell minions have cast a dark shadow across this land...

 

[dieseltoyz]

Thanks guys. We're filming a before and after video for the youtube channel so there'll be a test drive run on there. We rarely get stuff from Japan as it was "dicey" even before the disaster. Rolling back odometers, junk engines that dont run being sold as running setups, and people taking your money and not delivering a product unfortunately goes with the territory over there. We have our guys that we use exclusively and they've been great to us through the years. This engine pictured has 3,200 miles on it so we can get them with extremely low mileage. A turn-key conversion is approx $22k depending on options (auto/manual 4wd/2wd etc). Definitely one of the best swaps one can do. You should see one of these in an FjCruiser...

 

[Wilbur]

Wow is all I can say! Need winning lottery ticket please.

What are the numbers for FJ cruiser as far as mpg?

 

[ScottyDog]

http://www.toyota.ie/innovation/engines/d-4d/

Interesting facts on these engines.... So what size D-4D is that?

 

[RR1]

Sigh...

Alas, CARB and it's fell minions have cast a dark shadow across this land...

Sounds like you need to register your rig in AZ. :ylsmoke:

 

[Overland Hadley]

:drool:

 

[dieseltoyz]

We are using the 1KD-FTV in the FjCruisers and Tacomas. -Todd