auto is good and if u want more torque at lower rpm, add a bit more and go for the 1jz vvti (auto). if u go manual, prepare to break your rear diff if your car is only RWD, i have seen a lot of hilux and pajero with broken rear diff with manual 1jz vvti, after changing to auto everything is fine, even one of the hilux which is NEW (owner is super rich) changed to this engine has a broken rear diff

hmmm, i have to convert my cars interior to accommodate a auto then, hopefully a accessory shop can make the auto gearbox look like factory


wonder if its Possible for full time 4wd?

just set it to h4 all the time,you got full time 4wd already

but if you really want it you need to look for land cruiser ninja 80 series gear box.

Why do u need full time 4WD anyway? It is only for muddy terrain or areas with poor traction. For city roads, u may need it for flash floods.

hmmm i thought the stock h4 mode is limited? meaning its only for low speeds

cause according to stormlcc if i just use rwd the rear diff will be toast so hence why i ask if its possible to run full time 4wd

h4 for high speed up to 180kmph
l4 below 90kmph i think.

hmmm are you sure?

Haven't tried going fast in h4 mode before

i think so h2 is high speed 2 wheel drive(city/highway) h4 is high speed 4wd(city/highway) and l4 is low speed 4wd(4wd terrain@mud,hill climb,sand etc).

h4l is high speed but it also increase torque and dont use it on dry road only use on rainy day/flood or dusty road or muddy road.

well if the case i put in the 1jz twin turbo manual, i think i would have to use h4 so that i don't break my rear diff?

Part time 4wd can use 4H offroad, but not on road. Part time 4wd does not hv centre diff unlike full time 4wd. Why not look for 1jz vvti auto since u r not going to run it offroad or anything. Autobox would be more comfortable. 1jz vvti has better low end torque

correct, the low end torque of the vvti that's breaking the rear diff during hard acceleration, if u use the manual 1jz twin turbo shouldn't be a problem on the diff

hmmm alright then, i guess i'll just get the auto then.

Now gotta find place for bodykit and interior

are you saying we cant use h4 on the road? why?from what i know h2/h4 is useable on the road except for h4l and l4. h4 is useful on the road if you want more grip especially when it is raining.

Depends on which 4x4 u driving. From your H4 n H4L example, it's only available in mitsu. That's fine if u running H4 on road, and H4L refers to locked centre diff where front n rear wheels will rotate at the same rate.

Others part time 4wd doesn't hv centre diff, eg. hilux, land cruiser n so on. U can't run 4H on road (not that u can't, but it's not advisable to prevent g/box damage, and it affect the agility of the car) cuz u don't hv a centre diff box.

Ninja n those land rover defender are full time 4x4, they hv centre diff which allows front n rear wheel to rotate at diff rate.

Mitsubishi one is 4H, 4L and 2H.

Mitsu has 2H, 4H, 4HLock, 4LLock.
Pls check your transfer gear level. Seen it in pajero, including the new pajero sport vgt.

hmmm ok guys, now i gotta find a good 1jz, and some other stuff


will keep you guys updated with pics hopefully soon



This post has been edited by Johan-N: May 15 2012, 10:27 PM

alright guys finally ready to really set this project in motion


I've begun ordering the parts.

I shall start with cosmetics first as that's the easiest thing to do, and next week i'm gonna go look at the available halfcuts


Here's my options for the engines

2jz twin turbo halfcut auto

subaru ej20 turbo halfcut manual

rb25dett twin turbo manual

bmw v8 3000cc the bmw lover in me loves this engine

rb25dett?

or u meant rb26. Rb25 dont come with twins.


for prado, take 2jz better. You really need the extra half liter to pull the car away. Besides, toyota + toyota.


if wanna go V8, look for 1UZ 4.3liter v8. Its a toyota too.

must be a typo in the add then

hmmm i know the 2jz has better torque figures and power but problem with that engine is its a 3 litre and as i am going to get the car endorsed i really don't wanna pay for a 3 litre. having to pay for my bmw's big engine is enough already.

i was looking at the rb25det twin cam turbo rated at about 250hp and in manual, most of the 2jz are all automatic and the manuals cost a BOMB



btw alright how about Subaru impreza v3 sti halfcut engine or rb25? and can any of u guys recommend a shop in kl or pj?