Diesel Crusier Conversion?

[hks3sgte]

For less money you can track down a 25 year old+ JDM

Much nicer

 

[desmocruiser]

I know that I'm late to the party but was wondering about something. Why do a high percentage of converted landcruisers end up going up on the auction block? I've seen this with 60 and 80 series cruisers in the last two years. This is a major undertaking and a serious commitment on the owner's part. Was it due to disenchantment or over budget or something else? The economy probably plays a large part in this but I'd love to hear some real reasons, not speculations!

My thoughts exactly, you would think it would be the perfect vehicle with that level of energy, time and money.

May be like a friend of mine who built essentially the same house 4 times with very slight changes each time till he reached perfection in both home and neighborhood!

 

[ChuckDelta]

I was hoping to do a diesel conversion eventually, mostly to get more than 12 miles to the gallon, but I heard there was also an aftermarket hybrid conversion kit available...Has anyone ever seen one of these, and how do they compare to diesels in terms of fuel economy?

 

[hks3sgte]

aftermarket hybrid conversion kit

That has to be a joke

 

[Willy G]

^ not really, I plan on putting on in place of a 350,

 

[roscoFJ73]

That has to be a joke

Nope,seems there is at least one on the market and more about to be released. I didnt see anything suitable for an offroad vehicle though,these seem more to be for the morning peak hour rush.
http://www.poulsenhybrid.com/PoulsenHybrid.php

 

[hks3sgte]

Yeah, I can't imagine someone would be serious about doing that

 

[RMP&O]

For less money you can track down a 25 year old+ JDM

Much nicer

Steering wheel is on the wrong side....

personally if I am buying it for long term and paying tens of thousands, I want the steering wheel on the correct side!

But that is just meh.....

 

[hks3sgte]

Steering wheel is on the wrong side....I want the steering wheel on the correct side!

How do you spell, "facepalm?"

 

[RMP&O]

How do you spell, "facepalm?"

you got it right.

That front bumper extension for the PTO makes me /facepalm, but they always do when I see them.

 

[johnblack016]

It would all rely on who did the transformation to me. If it was done by Proffitt's or Gerog at Area Compounds then it might be value that type of money, but just done by an personal I would steer. YMMV. I think you know that a 4BT is evil deafening and they shake if not properly balanced? An excellent engine, but not for everyone by any indicates.

 

[eleblanc]

personally if I am buying it for long term and paying tens of thousands, I want the steering wheel on the correct side!

I didn't want a RHD also,

Here is the link to my swap.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/51903-HDJ100!-swap?highlight=hdj100

 

[alia176]

A diesel swap would be a treat for me personally but it'd be done with a Toyota engine for all around OEM-ness. I know that I won't be driving <70mph just to get the fuel economy as I have a huge lead foot. I'm ok with getting 14mpg on the fwy, but, getting almost 20mpg (or more) while I'm tooling around in the bush for a week with aired down tires is very inviting indeed.

I'll just keep dreaming......