From The Drive · Stephen Edelstein · · 40s
Yanmar Engine Swap Doubles Land Cruiser Power
A Yanmar marine engine swap in an 80-Series Land Cruiser boosts horsepower to 320.
In brief
A Yanmar marine engine swap in an 80-Series Land Cruiser boosts horsepower to 320. Replacing Toyota's 12-valve diesel with a 24-valve Yanmar marine engine doubles the Land Cruiser's horsepower to 320. Originally reported by The Drive.
Engine Swap Boost
A Yanmar marine engine swap in an 80-Series Land Cruiser doubles horsepower to 320.
Engine Differences
The Yanmar engine has 24 valves versus the stock 12-valve Toyota engine.
Performance Gain
Zero-to-60 mph time drops from 16 seconds to 8.8 seconds with stock air intake.
Modifications Made
Seawater pump removed, Toyota cooling system installed, and oil sump replaced.
The one thing
Replacing Toyota's 12-valve diesel with a 24-valve Yanmar marine engine doubles the Land Cruiser's horsepower to 320.
