From: cfrey@cablelan.net To: Subject: Re: [DTLC] looking for 1HD-FTE & A442F Date sent: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 23:12:19 -0800 Send reply to: dtlc@helios.net I was working at a Chev dealership until recently and at our stor alone they have replaced several duramax's, somewhere in the range of 12 to 15 since they came out. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Goulden - Western Farm Service P/L" To: Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 7:49 PM Subject: Re: [DTLC] looking for 1HD-FTE & A442F > > -----Original Message----- > From: Drexx Laggui [SMTP:drexx@i-manila.com.ph] > I'm looking for a good 1HD-FTE engine, and A442F auto tranny, preferably > from an FJ-80. I think I found one, but it's re-built and sold for > U$12,500. > > Drexx, > > The 1HD-FTE never came out in the 80 series, only in the 100 series, or > HDJ100, since 1998. The earlier 80 series only had the 1HD-FT (1995 - 1997) > or 1HD-T (1990-1994), at least in Oz anyhow. Since the 1HD-FTE fuel pump is > electronically controlled, you'll need all the electronics to go with it, ie. > computer, sensors, throttle pot, etc. > > > > FWIW, the new Duramax Diesel with the Allison transmission costs U$10.5k > + U$3.5k , and is available two weeks after purchase. Besides, I'm not sure > if it (www.duramax.com) will fit in an FZJ-80. Haven't seen nor measured it > yet. Or, if it's more reliable than a re-built 1HD-FTE + A443F? > > Don't know that anyone could speak about reliability from experience as the > Duramax is only relatively new, but I think the size of it would prohibit > fitment into an 80..... from the pictures I've seen, the Allison 1000 is huge! > > An 80 with a 300HP Duramax, now that I would like to see. If the rest of > the drivetrain would handle the torque, it would be one mean 80! > > thanks in advance for any tips, > > Happy Birthday! > > Regards, > > Greg Goulden > 2000 HZJ105 - wish it were a Duramax! >