I like the 4BT but I think a Land Rover engine swap like 300 TDI would be easier. I also looking forward to seeing the build and good luck.
I did a 300 TDI swap on a 1999 D1 with auto trans. Swapping for an engine the chassis is designed for (mostly) is way easier that fabbing up a fit. Easier is relative here :) I looked at the 4bt, the Mercedes 4cyl and an Isuzu diesel before I landed on the 300TDI. Importing it from the UK ended up not being that bad, and I think the conversion was significantly easier and actually less expensive over all. - The 300 and 200 TDI engines can be found domestically, but at the time I could not find one reasonably priced - it actually ended up being cheaper to bring in my own.
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2004 Ford Excursion, Eddie Bauer Edition
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Hackett Gulch; Teller County side, CO.
Badger Creek; Park County, CO.
Badger Creek; Park County, CO.
Mrs. Clang's Rig at the base of Jones Pass
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Here is my 2001 Tacoma 4x4 on my two most recent trips:
Parker and Lake Havasu, Arizona
End of the World - Flagstaff, Arizona
Parker and Lake Havasu, Arizona
End of the World - Flagstaff, Arizona
Sorry for the photo dump.... but here are a few more of my favorite pictures of my current and previous rig:
My first truck I bought at 16 off my older brother (2000 Tacoma Extracab)... Ever since then I was hooked!
Outer Banks, NC
Sedona, AZ
Senator Highway, AZ
The best photo I have of the the two trucks together. Took this while I was swapping parts after my first truck was totaled.
My first truck I bought at 16 off my older brother (2000 Tacoma Extracab)... Ever since then I was hooked!
Outer Banks, NC
Sedona, AZ
Senator Highway, AZ
The best photo I have of the the two trucks together. Took this while I was swapping parts after my first truck was totaled.
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From a trip through CRNP a few weeks back:
Too nice of a night out to not take a picture!
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Burb among the rocks
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Little offroading with the Pro this past weekend:
Nice Base Camp druff6991! Ours out in Anza Borrago
Our son Adam, daughter Lauren with 6 month old baby Jack and my beautiful bride Kathy - of 37 years tomorrow June 28!
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