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Apologies, I should have updated that I found a replacement engine that's never been run on LPG. It's running sweet. Thank you

I've been looking for one too. They are hen's teeth since they rust easily there. I have given up and I'm going to get mine stripped, welded and painted.

Of course the petrol is also a very smooth and quieter engine. Fuel costs aside I would choose the petrol.

This one is more realistic and looks fantastic toyota landcruiser 80 1995 4.5 24v j8 | eBay - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 TD VX 80 SERIES + 1 OWNER + 85K + 8 SEAT + ORIGINAL | eBay - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] A great truck but another crazy price. I do much prefer the TOYOTA front grill!

What do you think a build like that is worth?

Presumably it's because they have taken images from different stages of the build.

It's the best one I've seen

This is an epic build! 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 TD VX 80 SERIES + 8 SEAT + ORIGINAL | eBay - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

Mahker 4x4. Nothing to do with me but a pukka outfit if you want a £150k defender!

I've not seen that done before and don't know if I could fit it to the existing gearbox or get a BMW box to for the transfer case. Its a cheap engine though, in fact there's any number of amazing BMW and Audi engines secondhand but can't imagine wiring one up would be easy!

No it didn't, but suspension and a big brake kit would have to be done too. A fully sorted 80 with double the power from a lighter engine with better fuel economy would be an awesome thing!

I'm on the lookout for a 1FZ to replace mine. One that's never been run on LPG and can go straight in my car. Thanks.

That was fully fitted and was an estimate rather than a quote. It's a big job and the first time they would have done it. Given the prices of the LS3 defenders they sell completed it lined up. I'd love to do an engine swap but these engines just aren't readily available here second hand. I guess...

I have been looking into a Chevrolet v8 swap for my 80 (the existing 4.5 sadly needs a rebuild or replacement and a rebuild is very expensive). I got an estimate from an outfit which specialises in putting LS3s in Defenders and the cost, for a crate LS3, gearbox and adaptor for the transfer case...