T-Minus One Week!

[chet]

I have to say this is one of the cleanest and coolest 60's I've seen! 40 gallon tank is unreal! Did they turn up the 4BT at all or is it stock?

 

[60seriesguy]

Thanks! The 4BT is currently at stock specs, I purposely haven't fooled around with it until I get the feel for the engine, figure out the mileage. So far I'm pretty pleased with the power, so I don't know that I'll want to sacrifice fuel economy (the main rationalization for the engine choice) for more power, but we'll see, it's too soon to talk.

 

[chet]

if they are anything like the 6BT you can turn the pump a bit and add more boost and you will actually GAIN mileage! I did my '90 dodge and was surprised to go from 27 MPG to close to 30!

what did your 4BT come out of?

 

[BajaTaco]

I enjoyed reading your response Henry, WAAAY COOL!!! Your reasoning seems very sound. Not much weight penalty at all! And that mileage is fantastic. Congratulations and please keep us posted as you get some more trips underway.

 

[Scott Brady]

Henry,

Thanks for leading the way with the diesel swap. 24mpg in a heavy truck like yours is beyond inpressive.

How does the torque curve match up between the I6 and the new Cummins?

 

[blupaddler]

Henry,

GREAT JOB!!!

I have always admired your rig, and now even more so. Sounds like Proffits is really busy and will be for quite some time.

Couple of quick questions for you...Do you have both gas tanks now, or just the bigger tank? Are you planning on fabbing up a skid or something, even though it tucks up pretty nicely. I know you have a great amount of clearance with your lift and tire size. I just put the 44 gallon aux in my 80, and I am trying to figure out if I want to put some sort of skid on it. The tanks ar built really tough though.

Thanks


I can't wait for more feedback and the TT article!!!

:jump:

 

[upcruiser]

Henry,

Very nice work there. That truck was very well thought out and the execution looks incredible. I've always dreamed of doing a stinky conversion for my 80 someday. I'll definately be looking closely at what you've done here. Congrats!

 

[blupaddler]

For those of you who haven't gotten your Toyota Trails issue yet...


There is a GREAT article by Henry regarding his Landcruiser and the conversion.




Henry,
Thanks for sharing your progress and pics. The article was really great, and gave a personal insight to your rig. Nice job!!!

 

[Scott Brady]

YES, awesome article on your build. Major drool

I love watching the execution of a vehicle based upon real world experience (in your case much more than most), and not popular opinion.

So now that the truck is finished, where are you driving to next and how can we help make that happen? :camping: