Want a 3.0L diesel in that new FJ Cruiser?

**Corey** · 07-14-2007, 11:00 AM

Conversions are available at Dieseltoyz.

While the site says they are for Toyota trucks, 4Runners, and Tacomas, they do indeed do FJ Cruisers as well as Land Cruisers too.

**Swingshiftworker** · 07-14-2007, 11:02 AM

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Corey previously said:

Conversions are available at Dieseltoyz.

While the site says they are for Toyota trucks, 4Runners, and Tacomas, they do indeed do FJ Cruisers as well as Land Cruisers too.

Not that I'm interested in doing it, but what exactly are the advantages and disadvantages (other than the $12-13k conversion cost) of making the change to turbo diesel?

**Corey** · 07-14-2007, 11:08 AM

Better availability of fuel if you plan on using your FJ if you ship it to take on an expedition out of North America.

Something I would love to do when I retire, but that is still about 12 years away.

**Swingshiftworker** · 07-14-2007, 11:18 AM

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Corey previously said:

Better availability of fuel if you plan on using your FJ if you ship it to take on an expedition out of North America.

That's it?

**1911** · 07-14-2007, 11:29 AM

Monster torque for wheeling; fuel economy.

**DEWFPO** · 07-14-2007, 01:26 PM

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1911 previously said:

Monster torque for wheeling; fuel economy.

An engine that will probably last 3-400K miles.

Cheap HP/TQ upgrades as compared to a gasser.

No need to add a larger tank or carry Gerry cans.

DEWFPO

CACressida · 07-16-2007, 04:18 AM

And the boost controller on the turbo for super ez and cheap power gains

I love diesels, and one of these days, I will have a V8 turbocharged diesel in my FJ

If not, then i'll take the straight 6 turbo.

dvan · 07-16-2007, 05:55 AM

While I'm all about having a diesel, I can't see this making any sense until the current engine cr*ps out.

Say $12,500 for the conversion...
Say 15 mpg gas (conservative)
Say $3.50/gallon for gas average over time useage

equals 53,571 miles for your $12,500 using the gas engine you allready have, it will never pay off unless you are already in need of an engine replacement...

bandi · 07-16-2007, 07:38 AM

I hate engines like that... scary... If it we
chain driven, I would have no problem, but
not a belt driven valve train...

Did they mention anything on emisions, will
this make the vehicle illeagle in the US ?...

Very kool to know the option is there tho...

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Dieseltoyz previously said:

All Diesel engines are referred to as "interference engines".

"Quote from Everything2.com" [An Interference engine is a type of internal combustion engine where in the event of a serious valve train failure, or a 180 degree timing error, the valves and pistons will strike each other. The most common cause of this a broken timing belt.]