i doubt anyone in the states has one, i dont even think a 1nt swap has ever been done b4 in the states. make friends with some jap dude that also speaks english and heve him get you one.
The 1n-t is a mechanical engine, meaning no ECU. The injection is done by mechanical pump jet.
I'm not super familiar with older style mechanical transmissions. So I wonder how timing and what not are accomplished. I also concered as regards to emissions. I've been thinking if this could be converted to electronic control like most modern diesels.
Maybe a mechnical system is better, I mean they did use it for diesels up until 96 or so. After it seems like most diesel where electronically controlled. I really like toyota's d-4d and even ford's diesel. Of course none of those will ever make it state's side.
I hope to be running on SVO primarily though, which standard has all around lower emissions than gasoline engines. Plus it's or was a lot cheaper than gas. SVO in corvallis is usually a good 30-60 cents cheaper at the pump per gallon than gasoline. SVO with hydrogen supplimentation I am thinking would be best. Propane maybe a good supplimentary option too, especially for cold weather.
As we all know diesel relays on heat from compression to ignite fuel versue gasoline with require a spark for ignition.
I figured a manual would be necessary to get a better intimate knowledge of this engine. That is before I completely jump off the deep end and do something crazy. Although I am sure there are more than a few people that think I am crazy for even considering such a thing!
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