100% rebuilt JDM Hilux 1KZ-TE turbodiesel swapped - Price drop!

2001 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD - 1KZ-TE TURBODIESEL Description

2001 Tacoma 1KZ-TE Diesel swapped - engine/exhaust sound - YouTube

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For sale is my 2001 Tacoma, which I have built 100% myself, except the engine machine work. The main attraction is a 100% rebuilt 1KZ-TE JDM turbodiesel swapped in along with loads of other work. Reason for the sale is that I have had a change in my financial situation and need to part ways with my beloved rig.

For the nitty-gritty engine build details, seehttps://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/anothernords-jdm-1kz-te-diesel-swap-2001-tacoma-3-4.460113/

This truck is in great shape for it's age and mileage. The paint is in great condition and there is no major rust other than what's pictured, which is almost non-existent. It has lived in CO most of it's life as well as other dry places like AZ and CA, and the condition of things shows it. It runs and drives, shifts, and handles beautifully, has lots of torque and plenty of power. Steering and suspension are all solid and tight.

But on to the interesting stuff...

This truck has been personally swapped (besides machining) a JDM 1KZ-TE diesel from a 96' Hilux into this rig. It is a turn-key rig. Just hop in and drive.

Engine specs: (built September-December of 2016)

- 1KZ-TE, I4, 3.0L, indirect injection, turbocharged, intercooled

- Estimated 175 HP / 350 ft-lbs (Feels as fast as the 5vz with a TRD SC)

- 23-25 MPG (this will improve as the engine continues to break in)

Full list of recent work/features:

Engine:

- Rebuilt by myself with machine work done by AMS Machine

- < 5000 miles

- New KA pistons (0.02 over)

- New KA rings

- New King rod and main bearings

- 100% new OEM seals

- Fully rebuilt head

- Slightly turned-up fuel screw, timing and fuel resistors

- New pre-combustion chambers

- Genuine Spearco intercooler, custom 2.75" intercooler piping

- Custom 3" exhaust, straight pipe

- Custom radiator hoses (they're made from off-the shelf parts so they're easy to replace if needed)

- Complete set of spare engine gaskets, belts, oil filters, etc INCLUDED!

Drivetrain:

- New transmission flush/filter

- Factory E-locker (rebuilt the actuator last year)

- Rear diff breather

- ~50,000 mile JDM 1KZ-TE A340F auto shifts solid and perfectly. I know everyone boo-hoos automatics, but seriously, it's way better for wheelin' and the A340F basically bullet-proof as far as autos go. If it goes bad, you can throw one in from any 4runner, tacoma, etc.

- New front lower control arms

- New CV's

- New CV axle seals (diff side)

- ~50,000 mile chain-drive t-case - AWD-Hi/Lo/4WD-Hi-Lo/2WD-Hi-Lo functionality (super-flexible t-case, chain drive)

- Brand new custom driveshafts from Northern Colorado Driveline

- Hankook dynopros, only about 20% tread left. I've adjusted the price accordingly.

Suspension:

- Tundra front brakes (Stoptech/Centric, 1.5 years ago)

- Bilstein/OME lift (installed 2 years ago)

- 5100's all around

- OME front coils

- OME rear leaf pack

- New upper and lower ball joints (Moog and OEM)

- New steering rack bushings

Body/interior:

- Dual batteries, wired simply in parallel, starts in -10°F

- 10,000 GWVR Hayden trans cooler, w/ thermostatic bypass

- FX-R bixenon HID retrofit

- Leer topper

- 800W Cobra inverter, built in outlets (see interior shots)

- Custom laser-cut DIN switch panel

- EGT, Coolant temp gauge with alarm buzzer/light

- 5 lb fire extinguisher

- Bedliner

- Integrated stereo w/ bluetooth, etc

- Cobra 19 CB, firestik antenna

- Trailer hitch

- Dome light for topper, wired to dual batteries

- Subtle bumper-mounted Cree light bar (can remove if desired by buyer)

- Custom engine start/ignition switches - no key required (although I can convert it to use both the key and the switches)

Startup/ walkaround video:

2001 Tacoma 1KZ-TE Diesel swapped - startup and walkaround - YouTube

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FAQ:

"What's with the price and mileage?"

Diesel Toyz, up till recently, charged $20,000+ to convert a truck. Now, they won't even do a conversion on a 1st-gen, and they're only selling already-converted, newer trucks. Considering the engine is essentially NEW, the time invested in labor, AND there's a nice truck to go with it, I believe I'm pricing fairly. The body and rear axle (hubs too) have 276k on them. I know the mileage of the rest of the truck is high, but almost everything mechanical has been replaced or is new/low mileage

"How to I get this registered?"

UPDATE: certain states (MA, VT, SC, OR, probably more) don't have emissions testing for vehicles older than 15 years - check with your local DMV. If that's the case, just show up to the DMV,pay them some money, and walk out with your plates!

Otherwise, you must register it in a county that does not require emissions testing. This truck is equipped with an engine that was never sold in the USA, and therefore does not have an EPA certification to which it can be tested, and will not pass, even if it is "cleaner" than any diesel sold here. I realize it limits the potential buyers, but that's just the way it goes.

"So, is it hard to get parts?"

Not really. Roughtraxx 4x4 in the UK has a TON of parts on the shelf for this motor, and everything else can be found on eBay from JDM importers. I never had any trouble finding stuff. For example, you can order OEM Toyota oil filters for this motor on Amazon. For OEM Toyota parts, Toyodiy.com and amayama both have easy access to JDM parts with reasonably prices and fast shipping.

"What if somethings breaks, or there's a wiring issue?"

I will include all my wiring diagrams and spreadsheets to the buyer, as well as all other documentation (pictures, service history, which I have kept down to the T), I will make myself available via email or phone to help troubleshoot if something goes wrong, since I built the thing!

"So, anything else wrong with it?"

Here's a list of all tiny issues that I can think of:

- No cruise control (the battery takes the place of the actuator, and you'd need to fab another throttle bracket on, but I will include the actuator if someone wants to add it)

- Radio antenna has been removed (I took it off because it hits the CB antenna, but I will include the antenna if you want to put it back on)

- Tailgate looks nice from 10 feet, but has some dents and scratches, and is sorta delaminating on one side (I will include a spare tailgate that just needs a tiny bit of bondo and then color-match, or we can work that into the price)

- Driver's seat trim panel missing (I kept kicking it off so I just removed it)

- Cracked lower rocker panel plastic trim

- Various scratches, only a couple actual dings

- Tiny bit of surface rust on bottom of tailgate (see picture)

- Small hole drilled in dome light for mounting a reverse camera switch

- Scratch in paint on dash (see pictures)

- Sap on the hood

- A few stains on the carpet

- All this said, I can't offer an official warranty and as such, the truck will be sold as-is.

There's my honest list of all the "little" things. I'm listing every little thing for full disclosure, but for not being a show truck, it's in darn nice shape.

"What about service history?"

I have a 100+ line spreadsheet documenting everything I've done personally to the rig. You're welcome to check the carfax on your own. VIN number is 5TEWN72N61Z864680

"How about shipping?"

Shipping/transport will need to be arranged buy the buyer. I can help with that process, of course. I am located about 45 minutes from Denver International Airport for those that wish to fly in and check it out in person before purchase.

Fine print:

Vehicle is sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied.