mountainpete
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Mark - I may be able to help with some of those Canadian related questions until Gold Boy replies...
As far as I have ever seen, the 13BT never came directly into Canada. The Canadian spec BJ74 only came from Toyota with the 3B. However, there are LOTS of 13BT's around here and lots of parts available. There is a huge influx of RHD Cruisers being imported from Japan so availability of parts is easy. Also, the engine is essentially a turbo charged 3B so all the basic parts are the same and available from dealerships.
The 13BT is an excellent engine. I have driven a number of them and compared to the 3B the turbo charger makes a huge difference on the highway with basically no fuel mileage change. Matched with a 5 speed it's pretty much bulletproof. It's almost as good as a properly tuned and monitored AXT turbo added to the 3B (but they are a bit finicky).
Not sure about the 4.2 - it's not a diesel engine that I am familiar with. The 4.0 litre 12H-T is a nice engine. More torque on the highway for easier high-speed travel. Pretty quiet too. Trade off is much higher fuel consumption. My experience with them is only limited to a few drives, so that's about all I can say with confidence.
This site discusses imported Land Cruisers into Canada and might help you out with the engines and specs.
http://www.luxuryimports.ca/vehicles/specs.php
For the top off and doors, the doors are removed as part of the process. Just a couple of easy bolts if I remember correctly - easier than a 40 series.
Pete
As far as I have ever seen, the 13BT never came directly into Canada. The Canadian spec BJ74 only came from Toyota with the 3B. However, there are LOTS of 13BT's around here and lots of parts available. There is a huge influx of RHD Cruisers being imported from Japan so availability of parts is easy. Also, the engine is essentially a turbo charged 3B so all the basic parts are the same and available from dealerships.
The 13BT is an excellent engine. I have driven a number of them and compared to the 3B the turbo charger makes a huge difference on the highway with basically no fuel mileage change. Matched with a 5 speed it's pretty much bulletproof. It's almost as good as a properly tuned and monitored AXT turbo added to the 3B (but they are a bit finicky).
Not sure about the 4.2 - it's not a diesel engine that I am familiar with. The 4.0 litre 12H-T is a nice engine. More torque on the highway for easier high-speed travel. Pretty quiet too. Trade off is much higher fuel consumption. My experience with them is only limited to a few drives, so that's about all I can say with confidence.
This site discusses imported Land Cruisers into Canada and might help you out with the engines and specs.
http://www.luxuryimports.ca/vehicles/specs.php
For the top off and doors, the doors are removed as part of the process. Just a couple of easy bolts if I remember correctly - easier than a 40 series.
Pete
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