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Great interview Tommy, very thorough with the questions.
This is not the truck I want though. I want Full electric. I don't like fueling next to people. In fact you can say I hate people
William Gregory : You hate people. There I said it.
@Dirty Harry Tesla cars drive themselves. I assume the awesome Tesla Truck about to be revealed in 11 days from now also will 😁
@Dirty Harry Yup, I even hate myself. So I would Glue and tape a ball in the steering wheel and let the car drive itself. Then pay a family member to program it to sent it back to me😁
Looks like a Toyota Hillix engine to me
Toyota give me the Diesel with a Manual transmission, quad cab, LONG BED please and thank you.
take my monney
Where can I trade mines in? 😁
Basically that's a Toyota Hilux, without a long bed
YES. It’s what we all want
Brian Mariki still, it’s for sale but not here in the states which is a shame
He got it correct that in the U.S. diesel never caught on except for full size pick-ups. Check out car brands in other countries and you will find that just about every vehicle offers one or two diesel alternatives to the petrol engine.
Alot of resistance to diesels in anything but trucks comes from when GM had there 350 diesels in oldsmobile in the 70s and 80s.
@@animal16365 I've never understood why that's the case.
I grew up driving a 1976 Mercedes 240D I had to pull out a lever to warm the glow plugs then I could start it. I also just had a 2014 BMW 328d sedan. I averaged 38mpg in Honolulu traffic, best I got (hand calculation) was 48 mpg on the tank average (display was saying 58 mpg at the start of the tank)
One day I will get over to San Antonio to swap my 2023 Tacoma.
I really think Toyota needs a diesel version of the Tacoma and Tundra
And in the Rav4
At LEAST the Tundra
It's called a Hilux :)
they need to make a one tundra with a big diesel
Just buy a Toyota from Australia.
Dude spent 32k on a conversion?! I get it, it's neat, but yikes.
Bwaaaaahahahahaha...
Spend $32k to save a few mpg. What a fool, but it's his money.
You can get 12,7 series 60 for less ... And is not street legal.
Shawn Levin : I agree not the discussion I would make either. - but I think mileage range was more important to I’m than mileage savings.
So what did he do with the original engine?? Did he give it to diesel toys???
I was thinking the same thing.
$32k can purchase a lot of gasoline plus a larger fuel tank.
3.0L 1KD-FTV is the best diesel engine!
Very durable, strong and has great potential.
Even my friend's Hilux, which uses the smaller 2.5L 2KD-FTV unit with 142 hp/340 nm, can increase its power to 270 hp/600 nm by simply remapping the ECU.
Remapping only adds 30-50hp depending on your preference if it's for daily or racing. My Hiace 1KD has 105whp stock and got 137whp with remap only.
I want a 5th gen diesel 4Runner.. I live in Canada, so part of the North American market, but am currently spending 2 months in Australia, and my perspective on diesel has totally changed.. I have been driving a Land Cruiser Prado here, that we rented.. They share the same chassis used for the 5th gen 4Runner back home, and the difference is night and day.. We can go way farther between refills, and the torque is simply wonderful.. My sister lives here with her husband and they have a diesel 80 Series.. My husband has one in Canada, which is petrol, so I can't wait to feel the difference
I can picture a Toyota maintenance tech getting in and starting it... "what the f$#?" 😂
Oh no not rod knock on a low mileage truck
yeah seriously, from my experience they would have told you that you need a new engine and never even opened the damn hood. "sir we plugged in our computer and your truck is only running on 4 cylinders, we went ahead and sent it to a junk yard for you"
"Replaced with new spark plugs" listed on the service bill.
Maintenance is the vital thing you need to consider when doing engine conversions. Since most parts aren't locally available, you have to order it overseas and that's just time consuming and expensive.
That swap will never pay for itself in fuel economy. My F150 with the 36 gallon tank has a 600 mile range, but my bladder only has a 250 range!
Yeah he probably spent $30,000 to save 3 miles per gallon. So his "fuel mileage" argument went out the window.
I agree the best option my Toyota Tundra has is a 38 Gallon fuel tank.
Love your content lately guys! It’s awesome. It’s crazy to think a motor that I drive in a car every single day here in Australia is new and exciting to you guys!
I m n American living in Philippines n at first I was shy of the diesel trucks here but have one now n love it!! I drive an 8 hour trip regularly n only burn half tank or less n it takes me 60 bucks or 3000 peso to fill it up from empty. I have a 3.2 liter diesel in a mitsubishi strada 4x4 with 5 inch lift n 35 inch tires. God Bless
I give the guy a thumbs up for a cool ride, and I'm glad we live in a place where you can do what you want with your money. But don't pretend it makes sense financially.
Yup! To each his own. I'd love to have a diesel FJ (and/or the $$ to have it converted)
How many miles would he need to drive to recoup the outlay?
@@Riaan3108 All of them.
@@Riaan3108since Sniffy took office not as many miles since the price of fuel has gone up.
@@michelt4390you can import them from Japan 1999 and older (2024-25yrs=1999)
I hearby dub thee, *_"Taco Supreme"_*
Imagine the looks he gets pulling up to a diesel pump at a gas station LOL.
Now this was worth my time!! Nicely done guys..
Thanks for taking time to shoot the truck guys! Video turned out great!
@@speterbilt my thoughts exactly, or even buy an existing diesel half ton, or a Colorado. Pretty much the same mpg with a hell of a lot more power.
@@speterbilt You know, its not JUST about fuel economy; fuel economy is just one benefit of the conversion. +500,000 mile engine life, multi-fuel capabilities, dramatically better towing performance, lower maintenance costs, just to name a few. This is a "conversion" so the cost of entry is ALWAYS going to be higher than buying something off the manufacturer's dealer lot. Why do people do V8 Hemi swaps at $40k+ a pop? Is there not a cheaper vehicle to drive than a Ferrari? Of course there is. People build what they want and it doesnt mean that one is right and the other wrong. People regularly bring vehicles to our shop with $20k in mods. Does that mean lift kits and tires and wheels, gears, bumpers etc are cost effective? We get that its expensive. We get that its not for everybody. If its not your brand of vodka, nobody is forcing anything on anyone. But, keep it in perspective compared to other professional conversions out there. At least ours has a long list of benefits other than raw power.
@@speterbilt people pay roughly $50,000 for a hemi swap in their $50,000 Jeeps...
@@dieseltoys How do you calculate the new towing limits? I imagine payload is also affected, ,how much ? How about the effect of extra torque on the axles and transfer case, have you taken that into account?
@@marklion315 The towing limits are more dictated by the weight and braking performance of the vehicle than power. The weight disparity between the diesel and the gas engine is about 150 lbs. We have no reported issues in any of the Tacomas we've done. If we got one with an issue breaking the axles etc. we would certainly investigate as to the cause.
He seems to have some OCD in terms of reaching his destination before running out of gas, I can totally relate 🤣🤣🤣
Aren't there dual tank / extended capacity fuel tanks available for these trucks? Then, there's always gas cans ;-)
DT has those as options, according to their site.
The 70k Tacoma SR5. Lol
Buy a NEW Ranger Diésel will be a lot of cheaper than the Tacoma convertion.
@@bobbyparedes8586 of course it would, but it'd be a Ford product and not a Toyota.
@@rantingcullinarian you must be a Toyota fanboy to spend money like that 😁
Oh hell I wouldn't!! But I understand why people do.
@@rantingcullinarian GM? The ranger is a ford
I'll just buy the v6 and then have 30k left for gas lmaooooo
Just a turbo set up to v6. Around $5-6k add 100hp n 150-200 lb tq & 5 mpg increase. Better than the diesel. Especially that gas is 15-20 % cheaper
@@joechrisman8257
What about a supercharger?
@@scowler92 whipple
@@joechrisman8257 supercharger use more energy than a turbo .
A turbo uses wasted energy
Great interview! The Diesel Toys guys are another level. I’d like to make my dream truck with them. It would be a 2018 or so Toyota Tundra with the Land Cruiser Diesel engine twin turbo, which is a job they’ve already made.
Awesome! I wish Toyota (or anyone) would make a turbodiesel truck like this one, not over the top with options - but very usable/dependable AND with a manual transmission. Drives me nuts that these exist all over the place outside of North America, but we can't get them factory new here. Nor can we import one due to the importation laws here in the US.
I agree. I like a truck that's comfortable and safe, but is also rugged and utilitarian. I think it's stupid what our govt. does. I'd like to breathe clean (unpolluted) air as much as anyone living, but I've never liked our government deciding for us how clean our air should be.
@@jasoncarpp7742 it's funny that in US wants clean air by not allowing car manufacturers to offer diesel engines yet still the top contributors to the global emissions due to all of the factories and plants.
The best 3rd gen Tacoma I’ve ever seen!
Yep. Even better then the second gen with the 4 liter and five speed. This is how it should be made.
Beautiful truck, great interview and awesome conversion!!
Toyota!! Are you listening?!?!?
Hopefully
They are not
Diesel is fully dead in the US.
Great job TFL and thanks for bringing this. Very cool.
Wtf Toyota? You need to get with the program people. I won't pay to convert one, but I would buy one for sure.
Thank the EPA.
@@asif9700 shouldn't be illegal. Unjust laws carry no obligation to be obeyed. This truck is much more environmentally friendly than a prius, why aren't those illegal?
@@asif9700 I'm sure their customers are quite aware of the legality. This guy certainly does. I'm all for cutting the epa back and circumventing their unjust laws, I didn't vote those dictators to power. They don't care about the environment. They just want their cut.
Asif ...I don’t think you need to file a report...TFL just did.
I love My 2016 2.8 Colorado no complaints 32mpg on the highway
Great review with a nice Tacoma owner. The Diesel is the older one. The newer has a 2.8 liter Diesel. But those have to come with add blue I guess.
To bad Toyota doesn't offer that diesel engine in the U.S. The government wants vehicles with better mileage and with DEF fluid providing a far cleaner emissions. Thanks for sharing Tommy that was a great review of diesel in the Tacoma.
So it’s a D4D hilux in a Tacoma skin.. 1 thing I think they should have done is changed the taco to suit the diesel redline
I’ve been kicking around the idea of a Cummins R2.8 swap into an old Jeep Cherokee, it I’d buy a diesel Toyota in a heart beat. That Tacoma will run forever.
The truck I truly want is the HILUX, not as expensive as the Tacoma, new Hilux runs about 23k in Mexico. In addition, they tow more than a Tacoma, they get much better fuel milage like 40mpg, and they are made of steel unlike the cheap composite bed on the Tacoma. One more thing, they are already diesel.
The composite bed really was/is the best part of the newer tacoma. My 2001 rusted and cracked in half, i bought a 2015 and got rid of it last year after the frame started to show the same cancer issues.. the only thing to stay rust free and remain original, that composite bed.. wish my 01 had it..
ShartingFish True but what that truly says is the poor quality of the steel and cheap paint they use to protect the metal. For instance, there’s trucks from the 1970s that still have there Original bed but back then quality craftsmanship was over mass producing trucks that truly are not meant to last over 10 years. For instance, I own a Tundra that has a steel bed and have never had rust problems with it or any of the ones I’ve owned. Why is that, Toyota doesn’t completely own the market on their full size trucks like they do on their mid size trucks so they can’t just slap on a reliable power train on a plastic porcelain body. I like Toyota, but the quality of their vehicles is very poor here in the US compared to what they build in other countries.
Felix Rodriguez I don't really have the industry knowledge to judge that, nor the climate details, i just assume that places that they use salt on the roads like here where i am in the rust belt that regardless they crack in half.. here things don't really survive no matter what they are after 10 years.. that's about the limit on body integrity no matter who makes it. I am curious how the aluminum body f150 will fair, but tundra, tacoma, ram, sierra, silverado they all rust to pieces here in time.. though dodge is probably the worst as most after 10 years you can use as mulch.
This D4D Diesel engine from Toyota is famous all around the world. Very reliable, can almost handle everything,
Yes they are I have seen them go through hell and back in northern borneo, vehicle of choice if you live in "bush" or out station as the locals would call it.
You only have to worry about the injector likely to fail around 60K miles, and the timing belt too around 60K-90K miles.
They do built diesel versions. But they’re sent over seas. Just like everywhere in the world you can buy tons of diesel vehicles and you can find new ones with a Manuel. But not in USA. America needs to get it together.
They build and sell the Hilux overseas. The Tacoma is only (aside from a few individual and expensive exports) sold in North America. Not quite the same truck.
Imagine seeing this guy putting in diesel in his Tacoma at the pump lol
Duuudeeeee duuuudeeee!!!! Bullet proof combo!!! D4d engine, Aisin automatic transmission and Aisin Differentials and transfer case. I have a Toy Hillux 3.0 D4d and was wondering about a Tacoma with the Diesel. Just nice
Is the same car with a different name on it. Just that Tacoma is gasoline and Hilux is a diesel version.
@@bobbyparedes8586 They have different payload and towing ratings
@@bobbyparedes8586 Not at all the same. Completely different design [Chassis + Body]. Tacoma is Lighter duty for N.A Market
@@bobbyparedes8586the Tacoma has redesigned chassis to comply with the US safety standards. The Hilux is prone to rollovers which is why it wasn't sold in the US.
I’m Australian Mate 👋. I have a same engine in my prado 120. I am moving to Canada with my prado. I love my Diesel Prado ❤️
I thought this guy was Tommy Lee Jones the whole time... haha
Awesome truck!
It is funny how you are surprised of a small engine that is used everywhere in the world!
Bit like a 350 cube inch Chevy in the US see them everywhere
@@robertryan7204 But for us in Europe we get excited when we see a v8. We all want what we can´t have...
DEW by well you can buy one but gas is 8 dollars a gallon right now 😂🤦🏻♂️ It gets expensive fast to drive them
Wish we had em here, Andres
watch his surprise if he ever comes across a super duty,with an MWM,4.2tdi in it,,built factory,in brazil,along with the silverado 4.2tdi..you missed out badly..im in aus..
I’m with u on the Diesel/Hybrid 100 MPG
Imagine repair costs on diesel and hybrid. Diesels, this engine included, has DPF issues. Just research the court cases in Australia.
The start-stop system is terrible for DPF, as it requires relatively high temps.
So it works great in someone's head with only limited amount of factors being included in that imaginary scenario ;)
The American market needs to offer Diesel motors for every Toyota: Tacoma, 4runner, tundra and sequoia!
Alex Chmykhalov Yes! Let’s go Toyota.
Ya that's what makes a Toyota a Toyota the diesel engine
And a 5th wheel machine gun mount
Get rid of sequoia. LC in diesel.
Maybe when the EPA stops slandering diesel we’ll get stuff like that... *sad face*
I have been saying this for years now ! give us a diesel option that you can order but you have to wait for it to be built. I think a diesel TRD 4Runner would be amazing! It's only a matter of time before they have to join the diesel game everyone Else is and are pushing out products .
Another one of the "Weird" guy here in 🇨🇦 tho...stick key and start with less electronics....Also a diesel nut 🤣👍👍 nicely done.
Yeah...the Tacoma has a 10.6 0-60. At 32-36k it will be a while before he gets a return his value. Totally dig the truck but unless he turns this into a trail rig/overland rig he is missing out IMHO. Diesel are best for towing and low RPM range torque. It is apparent he did this for Nostalgia and I hope he enjoys his rig for years to come!!
Original Purchase Price of Tacoma + $16.5K Diesel Drive Train + $15K Diesel Drive Train Swap Labor is waaaayyyy more than $32-$36K...
Tacoma should'av had that engine to begin with
Probably doesn't meet American emissions standards
That's what I was about to say.. Australia has all the diesels.. The hilux is one of them... America is a bitch with emissions
@@Tman0517 it can that's not a problem just there's a lot of resistance to diesels in the US in less than half ton pickups
@@AverageReviewsYT no it has a different emission standards that strangely cannot be used in Australia or any other country has got Euro 5 or Euro 6 standards
It's called the "chicken Tax" Look it up.
That's very popular engine in my country,easily get more 100hp more with light modify,very popular too in Indonesia,Thailand and australia
did you also get the 4.2tdi ford/chev,MWM..brazilian.?.
Wish they sold these in the US Toyota dealer.
I wanna see the Toyota V8 diesel in these trucks!
They do the 4.5 V8 twin turbo toyota diesel in the Tundras and I think 200 series Land Cruisers.
@@Saabeh yes but not in the Tacoma and not in NA which is what a lot of us want lol
@@CF_Sapper are you trying to pop a wheelie in a Tacoma?!?!
@@Saabeh your not?!?
@@CF_Sapper Super forbidden toco
Been looking at this company for a while now but had some trust issues with the company that didn't have much internet presence. Thanks for the video now I'm certain this conversion is the best option for me and my overlanding rig.
The EPA would shred that thing. Once you add DEF, DPF and detune for emissions it would end up costing an additional $8K or more over the 3.5 and it would end up being a real dog. Too bad that manufacturers can’t bring us what we want due to government interference.
John Huff I’m with you, the EPA is a joke. Australia isn’t burning to the ground and have them yet here in the states they act like diesel is the worse thing in the world forcing the entire country to either drive little civics or get 18mpg’s at best in a gas job. Isn’t it great?
John Huff y’all voted for it. Lie in the bed you made.
Zakary Savinski I never voted for this sort of over regulation. Having said that you are correct in that elections do have consequences. It doesn’t affect me personally as I have no real desire to have a diesel powered vehicle for my needs but I wish there were options for those that want them.
@@greenhenderson7165 They just don't want high mpg diesels because they wouldnt make any money from the fuel tax
leadnsteel it’s such a scam man... big rip to the US market man
Expensive conversion, however I looked into getting my 2500 Suburban converted to a 6.6 Duramax/ Allison swap I was quoted 35K. After watching this I feel a little better that I did get a good quote.
right there is a little more to it then simple bolt off and bolt on lol
33k to convert an H2
I used to design Hifi systems and people would spend more on the audio then the worth of the house it's in... so I get it hahaha. I wouldn't do it, but I get it.
I thought that the owners manual says that you couldn't drive the truck on four low over 35mph, and couldn't drive on four high over 55mph cause it would mess up the transfer case???
Looking for mileage and distance, larger tank/in bed tank maybe...32K buys alot of gas🤣...pretty neat conversation for sure. Thanks for the review
or he sells the original toyota engine to buy this diesel one
Here in argentina the 3.0L turbodiesel comes in the toyota hilux, incredible reliable engine, i work on some with 500.000 miles no problems
Sounds about right it there regularly run
We have all those engines in Costa Rica with left hand drive.
joshs199 , funny thing about Costa Rica , no mass shootings Josh, maybe thats why is full of Americans living there...
Interesting but I live in CA where this could not pass smog. My stock 2006 Ram Cummins 4X4 has power & gets MPG and passes smog. Mine was before the need for DPF and SCR.
It is Hilux in Tacoma’s body))
AidarYes it’s very true it’s a shame they don’t make the Hilux engine here
No the Hilux has a fully boxed frame.
@@antonyramos9894 i think the hilux is available in south america you can easily find an engine down there, in brasil for exemple
@@scott8238 no it doesnt
@Le Chat Botté yes that is true but trying to bring it all the way from down their isn’t worth all the effort or worth all the money
I mean... I get it. It’s cool. That’s why I got a Diesel Chevy Colorado. But I spent the same on my entire truck (that has more torque, a bigger bed, and same fuel economy) as he did on this conversion. If you have money to blow, this is one way to do it! Nice truck!
I would buy a diesel Tacoma In a heart beat
Daniel Hernandez Go to Mexico they been selling that truck already on diesel version for a few years
@@arielarroyo24 a Tacoma or a Hilux? Very different things
jorge arroyo that’s a Hilux
Very different trucks
@@arielarroyo24 well the problem is that it's in Mexico and to import a vehicle into the us, it has to be 25 years old. So it wouldn't work.
I'd consider it too.
I do not care for Toyota trucks really, but I really do like the look of this one and it has a diesel to boot..... props.
32K for the conversion? That's just insane. I bought my diesel ZR2 for like 5K more. Plus the Duramax makes more HP and torque. If the state decides to crack down on inspections, he's screwed. That truck wouldn't pass inspection in my county here in Texas.
He's in a county that doesn't do emissions. Also, if you pay certain shops extra, they can get your emissions testing to pass. Also, his Tacoma will probably last longer than your ZR2, lol.
Exactly...he has to have $60K+ wrapped up in a Tacoma...
I’ve been considering buying an old truck and basically being like a “mobile” mechanic. As in I’ll go to you to do an oil change, tire replacement / installation, alternator, spark plugs, radiator / fans, aftermarket stereo, or lighting, lift kits, brakes etc. Charge a little for the convenience to the customer and build a clientele maybe one day open up a proper shop
My Taco already sounds like that with my TacoTick...
It's not much louder than the D-4S V6 haha, it almost sounds like a diesel at idle.
haha or a air compressor with my magnaflow off-road muffler...
@@BAcHIGU_ what is an offroad muffler? 😕
@@focusdrivenmedia3436 lol its like stippling a glock to shoot faster... 🤷♂️
Caligun a waste of money.
Diesel 4 cylinder direct injected. AKA D4D. Great engine it's been used here in Africa since 2005 on the hilux, fortuner and land cruiser prado.
You wouldnt even be able to tell its different when started next to a regular tacoma because of how much the 3.5’s and 4.0’s tick lol
The ticking on the 4.0 can be eliminated easily. Its just an echo. The 3.5? Nope.
No ticks in the bullet proof 3.4
@@nathankoroush7918 sure there is. EFI ticks.
The 3.5 ticks because of the direct injection, you can quiet it down by throwing a lot of insulation in the engine compartment (there is already some on the valve covers), but since it's a truck Toyota didn't care if it sounds like a quietish diesel at idle.
$30k for a new Tacoma and $30k+ in a conversion! It's a beautiful build but come on man. You LITERALLY could drive ANY diesel on the market for that price. Again badass truck but it doesn't make sense in my mind.
James Jackalone relax, it’s his money and his life, life is not a dress rehearsal, you only get one chance at it, worry about your own finances not others
@@FordF-Super and the frame is not ment for heavy loads and haul
If he wanted a gigantic full size truck he had tons to chose from. This just shows that there are markets for certain things, small markets, but they're out there.
@Quinn Lemon it was for fun and good for him. I guess that's his $60k 69 Chevelle that other guys build right. Nice truck no matter what anyone says at the end of the day.
Toyota Customer: Buys a Tacoma and swaps a diesel engine into it without a DPF or the EGR.
CARB: Am I a joke to you?
I have an emissions deleted Jetta TDI from ‘97, the last cutoff year before diesels needed to be smogged. Fully CARB legal 😉
I have a 2018 double cab 6' bed. I would definitely but the diesel if available from Toyota. I think it's super cool but definitely not cost effective. Thank you 👍
Love it, always wanted to do it to my 2nd BUT unless u have a lot of money to play with.....it's not worth it.
I've driven diesel trucks overseas. I can totally see why he did it. In fact, I'd probably do the same but can't being I have to smog my vehicles in the city of Albuquerque. The rest of the world gets it. The only way to achieve the torque and MPG's for a truck is with a diesel. Toyota does what it can with the 3.5 six but its a horrible compromised torqued starved POS. This is the way it was meant to be. They already got these with DEF overseas. Its not that hard for Toyota if they wanted to bring it in. Just to much demand for the current taco so they don't care. People buy crap they will gladly make it lol.
'17 Canyon diesel here. Got a good deal and paid 36.5K for it plus tax, while he paid 32K for the conversion. Compared to this guy, I nearly got a free truck!
All good natured kidding aside, would love to see Toyota bring their 3L D4D diesel to the US in the Tacoma. That would be cool as Hell. Torquey small turbo diesels in mid size trucks are efficient and super fun to drive. I do drive a fair amount of highway, but my tuned Canyon, which is a 4x4 crew cab long box, is averaging 27.5 MPG overall. It is common to see low to mid 30s on the highway, and upper 500 miles between fill ups.
Baby diesels, especially when tuned (which is more to relieve them of engine killing heavy EGR use than to increase power) like this guy's Toyota was and my Canyon is, completely rock.
The craziest experience
You gotta live more my friend
Ron Smith.??...he's a Toyota guy.? Ok...Cool video...dropped my coffee when I saw owners name..Morning TFL thanks again🏁🏁🏁🏁Beautiful truck Ron.
Now hear me out:
A Tundra made in Texas, refitted for a 7.3 powerstroke.
If that was possible I’d buy it in a heartbeat
$32k!!! I looked at having Diesel Toyz convert my 03 Taco for about $10k. Now I drive an Eco Diesel Gladiator and it would stomp this conversion.
i know the engine and it´s unbreakable, but 32k i think it is a lot of money. Anyways congrats, and the truck ...i love it.
he probably sold the new gas engine to finance the diesel swap so its ok
When you are too rich to have any common sense is the key here.
In Kenya we have hard the diesel 2.4, 2.8 and 3.0 and even the 4.5V8 diesels like clockwork, the hilux, the landcruiser, land cruiser prado,the hiace and the fortuner, I’m surprised the huge tacoma and tundra etc don’t have diesels especially there size and weight.
gotta love Toyota - same oil filter from my 97 fz, to my 08 uz, a tacoma gr and a diesel kd.
I love my diesel hilux that's awesome a D4D in a tacoma.
This is rare indeed being the tacoma is a North American product only and does not come with a diesel.
@@HiPlains1 diesels are everywhere in Australia
@@robertryan7204 I have a house in a Fiji and I owned a Ford Ranger 2014 with a 3.2 diesel and I've driven plenty of hiluxs and prados over their as well
@@HiPlains1 those toyota diesel engines are very popular in South America, Mexico, brasil, columbia......
I'm definitely going to look into making the swap on my 2013 Tacoma. I always wanted a Diesel Tacoma. A little bit expensive , I wish we can get this factory Diesel Tacoma.
I have a 2019 2.8 diesel Hilux 4x4. the best truck ever
I was hoping that this was a surprise announcement. I wish Toyota would bring this to the US. I have a 1992 Delux I’d like to replace with this. I love oil burners.
Great video! Now I want my Tacoma done
My father bought a 1980 Toyota diesel puckup new, it got driven hard and rough living on construction sites. We had it for 12 years in nothern New England until the frame rotted enough to fail inspection, the engine still ran like a top.
I want a diesel in my 4Runner!!!
Scramble North the website has em
Me too. But factory. I take mine offroad constantly, and would love one.
It's an impressive almost factory looking swap, but damn the $31k price tag is a bit much. That said, if I was made of money I'd definitely do it except I'd put it in a TRD Off-Road.
One of these motors would be a good conversion in a fj cruiser.
The grass is always greener, in NZ and Australia the Tacoma is a hilux and only comes out in diesel,
IRELAND has diesel!
Still not sure what I like more, the 3.0L or the new 2.8L, though both are well refined
Ryan Schiebout matter of preference I personally prefer the Hilux. And to be fair, it’s because they’ve been so good to me personally
Ryan Schiebout well yeah there is that. But I mean it is personal preference if I like the look of the Hilux compared to the Tacoma isn’t it?
This engine is everywhere in the Philippines. From Hilux, hiace, prado. So fuel efficient and the power and torque is always there
Toyota should offer this variant in the States.
Now there's a Toyota that could get me back to driving a Tacoma again!
But that's the way it'll go,..not enough buyer's for that Diesel , power, sound, and economy,..it's just a no-brainer for me,....
Well done Ron!
Its a pretty common engine here in south east asia, the 3.0L & 2.5L (1KD-FTV & 2KD-FTV) . U can find it on anything, from single cab, dual cab, 16 seater van, suv, big suv, minivan, and even on some modified boat. Its highly tuneable as well. I saw the tuned minivan one drag racing against lancer evo and won 😂
if toyota did this.. tacos would be epic legends. shame its the basic model. and without that delay start or gear hunting. people with money can do interesting things.
Every car company but Toyota has increased fuel economy in last 10 years
International Scouts had Nissan diesels that got 30mpg. Cool rig.
I feel like he got robbed on the swap. Talk about pricey...
love this conversion the the pricing quite simply DOES NOT ADD UP. PERIOD. HE HAS TO KEEP IT FOR 40 YEARS. The 70k USD Tacoma SR5. Cmon man.
3.0 is the old diesel engine, Toyota is using the smaller 2.8 but slightly more powerful engine since 2016.
Tacoma= C channel frame Hilux= Fully boxed frame
Ones not stronger than the other 🤣😂
Clean the EGR valve out with oven cleaner and isopropyl alcohol every 50,000 miles. Take it off, take the solonoid off the back and clean it well behind the valve. This will keep everything 100% running well. along with regular service of 5w30 c3 engine oil.
If they offered a diesel engine when I went to my Tacoma in 2018 I have gone for the Diesel hands down!!