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I just got back from a trip to Haiti. The missionary that I stayed with just got this Land Cruiser. He has a media ministry, and travels to all parts of the country. If you have been to Haiti, you know that there are places in Port Au Prince that you will need 4WD, much less out in the country. He added ARB lockers, a 12,000 pound Milemarker hydraulic winch, Old Man Emu shocks, steering stabilizer, and heavier leaves and coils, which gave it some lift. He often hosts teams, so the added capacity was needed.
This is one admirable vehicle. It has a normally aspirated, inline 6 diesel, with a 5 speed manual. It isn't a sports car, but it has good torque and is well suited to the truck. We spent some good time in the truck, and went on some tough treks, and it is undoubatably one of the most capable vehicles manufactured today. Bar none. I am open minded- capabilities impress me, not names. This truck has the moxy to go and do whatever you need, day in and day out in an environment that would break and anvil. It is a shame that they can't bring them into the states (it has no emissions stuff on it), because it would last forever.
I love a well engineered piece of equipment, and this is at the top of the heap.

 

Diesel land cruisers are pretty cool.

 

I'd love to hit the lottery so I could convert Wifey's '95 Landcruiser to diesel.

 

Toyota makes a 4.4 L V8 diesel.
I don't know where it's used other than Yanmar marine.
This V8 would make a great daily driver in a Cruiser.

 

Toyota builds 'Cruisers with diesel powerplants.
They're just not allowed to import them to sell them HERE............

They get 22.83 Miles per gallon vs the 16-18 that Wifey's gets.



http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcar...ew___Road_Test

 

The Cruiser in the picture averaged 18.41 mpg, over 320 miles. A lot of that was in 1st and 2nd, and low range, and all of it was with 10 people and lots of meds and luggage in/on it. Plus, it only has 3,000 miles on it. It should get better with time.

It was also $65,000.

 

Wifey's '95 Landcruiser gasser was over $50,000 in 1995.

 

Seem to remember seeing an ad recently that there are companies in the states that will import Japanese engines.

Would it not be possible (or practical?) to import the correct engine and do an engine swap?

 

No way, if you want to do it legally. I will attach the EPA regulations on replacing engines.

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resour.../engswitch.pdf

The overseas Toyota diesel engines have no emissions management equipment on the engines. At least, not on this 2011 model that I scoured over.

 

They now meet EPA regs since we have ULSD and most could be imported if the manufacturers wanted to.
Problem is they don't think there would be enough sales to make it worth their while.
They figure sales would be low because the price of diesel is so much higher than gas now and the diesel option adds to the vehicle price.
If people would take the time or learn how to do the math they would find with increased mpg diesels are cheaper in the long run.

 

Looks like your gubment has you over a barrel and has closed all loopholes to common sense.

 

Infidel, the Cruiser that I looked at, with the inline 6, had no emissions equipment on the engine. I don't see how it could meet epa regs here.

 

I'm sure it all depends on which market the vehicle was manufactured for.
All of the diesels marketed in the European Union, where 70% of new vehicles are diesel, can be imported now that we have ULSD.

 

It was manufactured for Haiti. Emissions equipment wouldn't hold up in the environment there. It would be a mechanical nightmare. Heat, dust, heat, vibration, heat, breakdowns with no parts easily accesible, and heat.