[Jims5543]

I am thinking about finding a Toyota (preferred) or Isuzu Diesel truck engine and putting it into a newer Toyota or Isuzu pickup truck. For work.

I have read you can get upwards of 35MPG city/hwy combined with these engines.

I am thinking of fixing up an older truck and using it as a work truck.

I found a Toyota diesel truck that needs TLC for $3500. I also found a Toyota Turbo Diesel engine with tranny ECU for a transplant for $2800 then I would need a truck to put it into.

I could pickup an older Toyota truck for about $1200.

I get 22-25 MPG with my 2005 Tacoma 4X4 right now but I think in the long run a Diesel getting 35 MPG would be beneficial.

What do you think?