[V8] ODB2/ and V8 related

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 I've had a 94 FZJ80 Landcruiser for almost 6 years now Bryan....  And to keep it on the v8 topic take a gander at this v8 photo :')
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30199042&l=395b31ed8b&id=1337737742

To your comments on OBDII vs OBDI 80 series....  The advantage of the OBDII is that it is a MAF based EFI, the OBDI (pre 96) is the bosch AFM (flapper type) EFI.  The disadvantage of the OBDII, is the inability to run standalone or piggyback EFI, mostly because the OBDII 80's integrated the Trans ECU with the Engine ECU.  Quite a hassle when trying to update a rather crude set of codes in the ECU.  Since no one has cracked the codes on the 80 chips, this becomes a major problem when trying to get more from the truck.

I have installed the TRD Supercharger on my 80, and find it to be full of torque, and it will take my ABT ECU'd 92 v8 on a 0-60 sprint.  

Other than the MAF on the OBDII and the integrated Trans ECU, the trucks are identical in all other hardware from 1993.5-1997, save a more modern dash on the later trucks.  Triple locker option is the highly desired, and the center is equipped with a locker and a VC to help with traction and ABS.  Of good note:  Massive 4piston fixed calipers from the factory, and 4WD magazine tested the 80 as the 'best 60-0 stopping distance ever recorded for a truck at 128feet.  For reference the R32 is 136feet.

A good choice of trucks, and they hold their value quite well.

HTH and my .02

Scott J
1994 FZJ80 Supercharged
1992 V8  ABT4.2


-----Original Message-----
From: Bryan Kamerer <kamerer at gmail.com>
To: cobram at juno.com
Cc: v8 at audifans.com
Sent: Tue, Aug 3, 2010 11:48 pm
Subject: Re: [V8] ODB2/Not V8 related

>....
So I want a not-crazy expensive vehicle with all-weather capability I can
drive for daily if I want, but occasionally put a 4k or 5k tow behind and be
able to get over the steeper Cascade passes (US Rts. 2 and 20) once or twice
a year on clear roads, as well as short excursions locally.  And I don't
want a pick-up.   The 100-series Land Cruiser (4.7l V8) has done this job
really well the past few years, but as an occasional vehicle I'd like to
have a 4.5l I6 80-series (94 to 97).  I discovered that, short of a diesel
Ford Excursion, the Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the best non-pickup tow
vehicles you can get.  Budget puts me into the late 80 series instead of the
100 series.
Bryan
On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 9:30 PM, <cobram at juno.com> wrote:

> Bryan Kamerer <kamerer at gmail.com> writes:
>
> > I'm glad this coming up, too.  Because I'm in the early stage of
> > ID'ing a
> > new vehicle for a special purpose, and I've narrowed it down to 1994
> > to 1997
> > Toyota Land Cruisers.  It reminds me only the latter two of those
> > four years is OBDII, and that's worth a small premium.
>
> That all depends on which state you live in.  No ODBII and you're exempt
> from inspection, they just make sure your horn and brakes work, no
> emissions etc.  Some '95's may have OBDII, it was the transition year.
>
> What "special purposes" do you have in mind..enquiring minds want to
> know.  ;-)
>