Ek is jaloers!

[Stefan]

Toyota releases V8 Turbo diesel for LC 70 series

[Clem]

Toyota releases V8 Turbo diesel for LC 70 series

Yes but I am given to understand that the warranty is voided that if anything other than 50ppm is used in it. If that is correct, it is an interesting proposition.

[Tinus lotz]

They have been driving in botz for a while .....without 50ppm I think its a maketing foefie great combo though. ....

[Coltenator]

Yes , so the D4D V8 has now finally been launched.
Also heard the rumour about the 50ppm diesel issue.
I was not ompressed by the power figures though , 150kw & 430nm , i expected more from that immense diesel.
Dare i say it , but i WAS considering buying the cruiser but i think i will be giving a step backwards and not forwards if I bought the LC.
My main concern has been my fuel bill on looooong trips.
I have now made peace with this issue.
During our last Bots trip 4,5 cruisers used between 14-16k worth of fuel, not towing.
I used 33K worth of fuel towing my loaded Explorer and a ton on the troll , in the back and on the roofrack.
I got a quote to turbo the 4.8 , +- 60K 270kw and +-650nm.
Low boost so to not suffer reliability and hopefully I will gain between 1-1,5 km/litre.
So this is the route I am going to go

[Chris Skinner]

Turbo for 4.8 - Sounds awesome - who's doing it for you?
Keep us updated onteh progress!

Do you know of anyone else who may have done this?

I just might be keen too...

[davidvdm]

Yes , so the D4D V8 has now finally been launched.
Also heard the rumour about the 50ppm diesel issue.
I was not ompressed by the power figures though , 150kw & 430nm , i expected more from that immense diesel.:

So would I. That is not much more than the Nissan QD32ETI motor that has been around for many years in the over seas Terrano R50 and ElGrand

[Clem]

I used 33K worth of fuel

My goeie donder...that's what? About 2538 litres of fuel at R13/litre? At a "normal consumption" of say about 20 litres/100km that should enable you to do around 12,600km...more than enough to get from Cape to Cairo. In fact, even at 40 litres/100km you should be able to get at least 2/3rds of the way there. What am I missing?

[Coltenator]

Clem
"My goeie doner" that was my reaction when I totalled my fuel slips at the end of the trip.
We did +- 10 000km in total and 10% of that was low range 2nd gear. My 130L in my main and reserve tanks combined would only give me
280-300km @best.
My consumption worked out to 2,5-2,3 l/km
33 full tanks of fuel. 4290 litres.
So you are not missing anything , she is just VERY thirsty , but still the best ride around

[Clem]

Clem
"My goeie doner" that was my reaction when I totalled my fuel slips at the end of the trip.
We did +- 10 000km in total and 10% of that was low range 2nd gear. My 130L in my main and reserve tanks combined would only give me
280-300km @best.
My consumption worked out to 2,5-2,3 l/km
33 full tanks of fuel. 4290 litres.
So you are not missing anything , she is just VERY thirsty , but still the best ride around

Whew!

[Mark Greenhill]

WTF? R33 000 fuel bill - That a forth of my car value!

This makes me sad and worried!