2KD-FTV in to Hilux

[sirhcjw]

Hi I am looking in to putting a 2KD-FTV in to a '95-'97 dual cab to replace the 3L.

I have not bought the Hilux yet I had a '94 4runner 3L turbo until a year or so ago and was not all that impressed with the IFS so I am going to get a solid front and rear dual cab but I was thinking a new DOHC more powerful and more economical 2.5L D4D engine would be a good choice for a conversion. My main concern is the gearbox it would be great if the W58 from the 3L ( some one correct me if I am wrong ) would bold up with a R series bell housing or will i have to use the R series gearbox and transfer case and adapt that to fit. the rest of the drive train?

Or is this a stupid idea and should I just forget about the whole thing?

Any one who has done this or has any links or thoughts please let me know

Cheers

Chris

[spectral]

What does the 2KD come from in Australia? Or is it import only?

Why not use the 1KD ?.. has 500cc more capacity and a lot more power and torque out the of the box, especially in Prado trim? Maybe easier to find?

[sirhcjw]

Import only.
I think the 2KD would offer better fuel economy and I just want to be different

My old man gets 10L / 100K at best with his 1KD in a 2006 or 2007 hilux cant remember the exact year now.

I would hope to get 8 or at worst 9L to the 100K.

[madmont]

I saw a 2.5litre turbo diesel in a Hiace the other day
Mate of mine has Hyundai Iload with 2.5 litre turbo diesel 125kw goes like rocket and uses less fuel than his old Pregio diesel

[thechuckster]

a box full of hamsters eating peanut butter would have better economy/power than the 5L/5LE (3 litre oil-burning donk) - you might have to get the bell-housing that comes with the newer motor?

[boxh34d]

I am pretty sure the 2KD came in the hiace vans.

2WD or 4WD dual cab?
4wd have a G series box.
I would assume that they would not have changed the bolt pattern on the KD series compared with the 1KZ, so an R series box would be the go.
Any reason you can't just buy a front cut with the box attached to the back of the motor? Probably easier to change the cross member than trying to sort out bellhousings.

[Gavatron]

2KD came in Hiaces here. Main concern should be the wiring/management.

[madmont]

The Hiace has tricky electronics connected to accelerator pedal