Xj Diesel converted to Toyota Engine

[MattP]

Originally Posted by junglejuice

I would dare say so, but from what I have heard even in Europe French cars are expensive for parts outside of France....

I've owned Peugeot's for years and yes I'm biased. But parts are not bad if you know how to source them, and I'm not talking about non-genuine items. Certainly cheaper than factory Toyota spare parts in Australia, I've had three Landcruisers.

[Davesjeep]

Originally Posted by Mentasm

the Toyota 2JZ-GTE is probably the best engine ever produced full stop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abFpGc_IoW8

I disagree R26dett out of a nissan skyline gtr is a much better unit alot more power from down low and alot less lag...

[bigredtj]

Originally Posted by Davesjeep

I disagree R26dett out of a nissan skyline gtr is a much better unit alot more power from down low and alot less lag...

Agreed, dont really believe either are the best engines ever but the RB is a superior motor.

[Antiferret]

my mate has a 02 ford transit, so good he uses it as his dd. what motor is in that? (i know they are built in the uk).

as far as petrol goes, a tough torquey 4cyl with a SMALLISH turbo would be the go(nissan sr20). much more engine bay room. if you have ever driven a SAAB or Audi, you can appreciate full torque (more than the i6) starting from the 1900 region of your tacho.

i will be soon advancing the camshaft on my xj by 5 degrees to see if that makes it a better tow/tourer. i loved the way my old torana had maximum torque at 2100rpm (red motor)

[RED_TJ]

I Have been thinking of the Toyota 5L turbo or a Tritron or Pajero turbo diesel for my TJ.
i would think if some body did a kit and a converson information it would be a viable comericial venture,
but thats just my thaughts

[xjrob]

I love the idea of the JK 2.8 diesel - 130kw same as 4.0 petrol 460nm, 1.5 times the torque at much lower revs, how good would that be.

add the 5 speed auto with a much lower first gear than the 4sd and greatly improved economy.

it gets good raves from magazines testing the 1900kg unlimited JK, an XJ is 300 kg lighter.

Now if i could find one at an attractive price and do as per the link to diesel magazine

[Deezelweazel]

The JK 2.8l is a diesel guzzler- you are seldom below 16l.
and the Ford transit is known for broken glow plugs falling into the engine causing big trouble...