300 Series V6 F33 Turbo diesel Conversion Kit

Built to prove the concept of a 300 series (F33) engine installed in another model.  The goal was to find out if a current generation engine could get equivalent power to a modified 1HD-FTE but be more efficient under all conditions and give a modern feel. 

The list of mods to get it in there was extensive and took the best part of a year.  It was together and just running for the 2023 Perth 4WD Show, but due to hardware and rail pressure control issues, we passed engineering and licensing, and then it has sat waiting for parts and expertise to be available – this all happened Mid October and is now making 380hp and 880nm at the wheels.

We have altered the intake and exhaust manifolds, moved and installed a bigger GTurbo, redesigned the engine mounts, updated the radiator shroud and built new intercooler plumbing.

Paired with the Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic transmission (in standard form) this setup is smooth and fast when required.  PDI have also developed auto swaps (using the F150 6R80) for the 1FZ-FE and 1HDFTE (in 100 and 105 Landcruiser and therefore the 80 series) plus into the (normally manual 5 speed) VDJ79.

 To ensure the F33 is a viable conversion, the aim is to do 10,000-20,000km before finalising any plans to release a kit. 

If you are interested in getting an F33 for your vehicle, please send us an email with subject “F33 conversion” and include the vehicle you are interested in installing the engine. We have started with the 105 since it is a live axle cruiser and shares a lot of things.