Surplus LC 70 Query

[Ibaloi]

Guys,

Someone is offering me an LC 70 series 3 door for 215k, it has this roof that is kinda like fiberglass or something. 1994 model, recaro seats, ARB Front Bumper, rancho shocks and a 3 inch lift, it sports 30" plus mud tires but the problem is the engine. The first time I saw it, I was disappointed, a non-turbo toyota 2L, obviously a weakling also the dashboard is one fine mess, there are aircon tubes protruding, a couple of wires dangling and a gaping hole in the middle. My question is: what is the best engine that I could get in this thing in case I buy it and where can I find a dash for this LC? Some folks suggested the toyota 3B or if I would be lucky, the KZ1. Any idea on how much these engines cost in the surplus arena? The dashboard and the engine really made me think twice on buying this thing.A test drive will be at the offing tomorrow so we could test the 4wd system. What made me take a 2nd look is that it really looks very cool! The bodywork is ok and the stance is really screaming testosterone! I just love the way it looks...but then a reality check tells me that performance first before looks...I hope you could help me out on this. Thanks!

[kimpOy]

kung FRP top LC73 or LC74 yan...pero hindi dapat 2L ang makina niyan...mukhang na palitan na ibaloi dapat 13bt or 3b or (yung 4.2)

contact LCA General Merchadising Mr.Boy Libongcugon ang alam ko 140K ang 1KZ with installation

hanapin ko number niya...try mo sa directory

[calcite]

We got two units LC78 about 2-years ago. both had 2LTe engines (turbocharged-electronic). One quickly developed engine trouble and we could not get it to work right. Very hard to work on the electronics - it controls the turbo and injection pump. We finally replaced the engine with a 5L engine, 3.0 liter, non-turbo, non-electronic. Everything has worked fine ever since.

The second unit with automatic transmission has worked fine for over 2-years often running more than 5,000km per month. We are just waiting for the engine to quit before we put in a 5L engine.

[Ibaloi]

Yup, pinalitan nga yung engine. as for the 1kz, mahal din pala, pero I guess it would be really nice to have it in there. yung 5L, saang sasakyan yan na naka kabit?Toyota rin ba? Magkano yung surplus? Try ko hanapin yung number nung si Mr. Libongcugon.
Thanks folks!

[calcite]

The 5L, i believe, came from a japanese hiace. It is a slightly larger verison of the 2L and 3L. The 3L was the standard engine of the Hilux4x4. What is nice about the 5L is that it was a drop-in replacement for the 2Lte engine. Almost everything is compatible including the bell housing so we used the original transmission. Medyo mas mahal lang kaysa 3L. We paid about P100,000 for the engine a year ago but I don't exactly know where we bought it. And medyo scarce ang supply. But spare parts are plentiful since compatible siya sa 2L/3L.

[Ibaloi]

Update! I bought the LC 70 for 210 and I have been running the cruiser for almost a week now and no major problems so far,except for the darn leaks. I'm trying to look forward for an engine swap in the future. Kindly help me out decide folks! In line with that, what would be the most recommended engine that I put in this rig. Here are some conditions that have to be met:
1. Parts are plentiful (but I doubt if cheap) - the most important condition
2. Powerful engine
3. A Diesel
4. No major wiring/adapting to happen
5. Cheap or let's say practical

The contenders:
1. 2B 3168 4 ID HP- 93*3600?
2. 3B 3431 4 ID HP -90*3500
3. 13B-T 3431 4 TDD HP - 120*3400 210*2000
4. 1KZ-T 2982 4 TID HP - 125*3600
5. 1KZ-TE 2982 4 EID HP - 130*3600
6. 2L 2446 4 ID HP - 72*4000
7. 2L-T 2446 4 TID HP - 86*4000
8. 2L-TII 2446 4 TID 90*4000


My initial choice is the 13BT...any comments? Thanks folks!

[Jeepcruizerph]

sir: FYI: mahirap daw parts ng 13bt

mga kasamahan ko sa club (LCCP) gusto na nila dispose yung 70 series nila with 13bt

[kimpOy]

guzzler ang 13BT

[Greaseman]

guzzler ang 13BT

Tama! guzzler ang 13BT. Yan ung makina ng wrangler ko dati (10 years ago)
Nung binebenta ko na yung unit ko pagkakita sa makina tinatakbuhan hehe... buti na lang may nagkagustong kano na taga davao.

[Ibaloi]

Ok, thanks a lot for the advise folks! 13BT is out the window then...next contender please...