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MetroMPG 07-15-2015 11:16 AM

via email: ideas for 84 toyota land cruiser diesel?
 
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I drive a 84 toyota land cruiser diesel "canadain version". New It would gt 28 mpg. They are now a classic and going up in value.

I wonder what would happen if the underside was covered in panels to streamline the air flow? What about the front with it flat grill ?

Lots of pics of the fj60 online take a look see if improvments can be made to reduce drag.
Found a pic, for reference:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachmen...1&d=1436973258

I would say "yes" to all the things you mentioned, with the caveat that if you're going to do grille blocking, you'll need a way to monitor coolant temperature (beyond just an idiot light)

Wheel covers and an air dam might be worth investigating too. Have you got a roof rack? I'd also look into a block/coolant heater (3 seasons use is probably justified).

TimV 07-15-2015 12:57 PM

Instrumentation.
Driving speed limits only highway drive slower.
Anticipate far befor your ride on trafic: drive like you have no brakes.
Partial grill block.
Mudflap delite.
Low air dam and/or tire spats. Front and rear.
Tires with low rolling resistance so you can use the weight of the truck in your advantage :) maybe smaller tires.
Small camback spoiler.
Bigger intercooler if its a turbodiesel.
Ecochip for more torque (Nm) ( probably not pocible cause its a mechanical pump?)
Oil pan heater.
Coolant heater.

I did everything what i wrote above, only need to install the coola t heater. And i raised my milage of my diesel from 8,5l/100km (29mpg) to 6l/100km (39mpg) thats a nice profit!


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