Crazy thought

So many people want the Hilux...not saying you would BUT, money being no object, could you put a diesel engine in a 3rd gen? With some modifications and some know how with the ECU?

 

I've always wanted to swap in a diesel. I have neither the money or skill for such an adventure

 

https://dieseltoys.com/2016-tacoma-diesel-1gd-ftv

 

Call me crazy, but fuck diesel. I don't know why anyone would want a modern diesel these days. There's way too much expensive stuff to break. In some states you can pretty much forget about "deleting" stuff unless you're looking to run afoul of the law.

Todays diesel engines are not the stuff of yore

 

This is true. A guy I work with has a Diesel Ram for towing his boat. Just recently he bought a used gas burner truck for his daily driver due to the diesel costs. For someone who needs the pulling/towing power, sure its a great idea, for the average pavement princess mall crawler (most of us here, dont even lie), gas is the way to go.

 

I would want a diesel for increased towing and better mpg. Even if it is the same price as gas, it'll go considerably farther before needing a fill up. And yeah, the expense of broken parts is high, but if the hiliux is as bulletproof as top gear has shown...shouldn't need to worry about that too much. At least that's the theory...

 

This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll probably never afford it unless some unknown rich relative dies, but fun to salivate over

 

You'd likely spend more on the engine and install than you'd ever be able to make up for in MPG in a lifetime.

 

I think most people would take an LC70 over a hilux and the old motor that goes with it.

 

Yup, this.

 

And this.

 

I can’t imagine how anyone would ever think that conversion is worth it

 

And more truth.

 

I wouldn't do it, but I can imagine; someone starts off with a SR @ $25K + $30K for the conversion...that's not too far off from a Pro.

 

If it performs like the 1KD-FTV, then no thanks. Drove one in a Land Cruiser Prado while on vacation, pig-slow. If I had to deal with this engine in my daily driver, I'd put a bullet in my head.

 

Makes zero sense for a price tag like that. We all want a Tacoma diesel because we can’t have them but the reality is it would be a big pain and not worth the added costs

 

This guy doesn’t think you’re crazy.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HFhw6k-k0zA

 

I'd love a 79 series.

 

I wouldn't do it at any price.
It doesn't really matter what you or I think.
If it makes the owner happy, who are we to put a price on that?

 

Oh absolutely. I wouldn't be doing it for cost savings, but to go farther before needing a fill up. More or less I was curious if this was even possible. Looks like it is, but for the cost of a new truck.