Gday, if this was going to shit itself it would of happened in Tassie, it copied a bit of shit down there and loved it, it’s really impressive how 8 speed has developed the components as quick as they did and made it pretty much bulletproof straight up, true credit to the guys there mate, cheers
Nasty! Given what you're putting this beastie thru (& given the $$$!) we're super grateful to you for the sacrifice...it's a beautiful vehicle & your combined creativity is transforming all of the collection. ✌️👍🙏
Got one in my ute, BLOODY awesome such a different vehicle now. had a couple little issues but the boys at 8speed are great to deal with and have done an awesome job. they are great offroad and on. you can actually use the power to launch from those pain in the arse traffic lights. do yourself a favour and get one
Can you please do a full comparison video. V8 with zf 8 speed vs the new 2.8 auto. 1. Acceleration to 100kph 2. Top speed. 3. Towing with 3.5ton 4. Hill climb. 5. Fuel econimy
I say clean but I guess I mean well engineered, tough stance and way better weight distribution at the front with relocating the axle, way better approach and departure angles, big fan of the custom rear tub. Oh and obviously the 8speed conversion and tune will help a heap throttle control and crawling. Well thought out rig and built to use. 👍👍. I'm not even a fan of land cruisers but this one I really like.
jeebus, im always sus about more than 6 spd gearboxes regardless, this actually impressed with the sport mode. like im sure people who are AUTO heads would think its shithouse because of xyz, but for the person who sees something like this being in his car he can buy as an old man a decade or so later, man im so fucking for it. i hope this takes hold of a sector of we dont get the "redlines" you might say of manuals, but that transmission is working overtime considering the rpms and the gears it has to "think" about, i know its parameters
The ram 1500 has been running a version of the zf8 for over a decade and the Jeep Gladiator also runs it very reliably off-road (see “the-road-chose-me” and his full lap including cape york and gunshot). Any interest putting her in a container and doing the rubicon trail in California? My 4WD club will be more than happy to guide and host
Time flies when you're having fun!, eh? But isn't it left hand on the wheel and right tittygrabber on your phone as drive?.😜 I'm glad the granny box is going well👍🏻
Great no bullshit vid mate…really awesome gearbox does everything u hoped for, and is as solid as it is. No offence,but the BMW thing would still scare me. Not based on any knowledge, just BMW! 🤣. Stoked for ya. 👍🍻🎯
Is that the same ZF found in Ram 1500s and Jeeps? I had a ram, and have a bmw, love the 8 speed. You could toyota v8 a jeep! The best of both reliability and crawlability.
Also wiring, Transmission computer, Gbox adapters, Gbox mounts, Flywheel to converter adaoter, Transfer adapter, Spud shaft, Front tailshaft spacer, Shifter, Engineering costs aswell as labour to fit. Also everything is made from billet and made in australia not imported and comes with the brains to make it all work together! Alternate options is the 6 speed toyota conversion for 36k fitted or 31k for the kit.
@@macpreston yer that’s where all the money is for sure, you probably could have gotten it done cheaper but would it still be working 🤔. You get what you pay for at the end of the day, and quality and skills are worth money 💪🏼
@@smokin4x45 yeh spot on! Dw I thought the same when I quoted up a 200 series one when I baught my cruiser and after putting mine in now I get it haha 😂
Can have it rebuilt for the extra 4k or 8k for upgraded internals one. or you can spend 36k on a toyota 6 speed conversion! Alot more parts involved than just the gbox! And unfortunately you cant buy them new as far as im aware!
Gday, if this was going to shit itself it would of happened in Tassie, it copied a bit of shit down there and loved it, it’s really impressive how 8 speed has developed the components as quick as they did and made it pretty much bulletproof straight up, true credit to the guys there mate, cheers
Nasty! Given what you're putting this beastie thru (& given the $$$!) we're super grateful to you for the sacrifice...it's a beautiful vehicle & your combined creativity is transforming all of the collection. ✌️👍🙏
Thanks paul hard job but someones gotta do it they say haha
That was some awesome b-roll edits, especially at 13:26 **chefs kiss**
Time to tag WhistlinDiesel to build this!!!!
Haha in his 70 series non USA dreams
He should buy a 79 for testing purposes
Got one in my ute, BLOODY awesome such a different vehicle now. had a couple little issues but the boys at 8speed are great to deal with and have done an awesome job. they are great offroad and on. you can actually use the power to launch from those pain in the arse traffic lights. do yourself a favour and get one
what issues? would you mind sharing them?
teething issues, which have improved this set up, i was one of the first as well. these boys know their stuff@@SirLuisBarrera
Awesome to hear some more feedback dane! Makes it an entirely different ute to drive hey so comfy and fast!
At 9:28 i was expecting a "you owe me a 10 sec car" from F&F squeezed in :p
Awesome video guys tons of info and nice to hear how it’s been going
Farout time is flying, it feels like the auto only came out yesterday
i like how you kept it as a ute & tray and didnt put a garden shed on the back
Good, honest rundown. Thanks Boys!
only missing is RWD, part-time T-case BMW shifter fot the win. the need to make low height billet shifter
It has rwd its the toyota transfer case not BMW! So has 2wd 4high and 4 lo 🤙
Cant wait to put this in my troopy
Can you please do a full comparison video.
V8 with zf 8 speed vs the new 2.8 auto.
1. Acceleration to 100kph
2. Top speed.
3. Towing with 3.5ton
4. Hill climb.
5. Fuel econimy
The most badass 79 ever!
Definitely the cleanest and best-looking 79 series in Australia. 👍. In fact probably one of the most capable as well,if not the most capable.
Cheers mate! Copped a few battle scars now tho lol
@@macpreston just shows you use it and wheel it properly. No mall crawler or pavement princess that's for sure. 👍😀
Haha thanks mate yeh I’ve spent to much money to not use it 😂 plus it’s my first solid axle car!
I say clean but I guess I mean well engineered, tough stance and way better weight distribution at the front with relocating the axle, way better approach and departure angles, big fan of the custom rear tub. Oh and obviously the 8speed conversion and tune will help a heap throttle control and crawling. Well thought out rig and built to use. 👍👍. I'm not even a fan of land cruisers but this one I really like.
great vid brothers keep it up
jeebus, im always sus about more than 6 spd gearboxes regardless, this actually impressed with the sport mode.
like im sure people who are AUTO heads would think its shithouse because of xyz, but for the person who sees something like this being in his car he can buy as an old man a decade or so later, man im so fucking for it. i hope this takes hold of a sector of
we dont get the "redlines" you might say of manuals, but that transmission is working overtime considering the rpms and the gears it has to "think" about, i know its parameters
I agree i was always iffy on more than 6 speeds, this box has definitely changed my mind!
The ram 1500 has been running a version of the zf8 for over a decade and the Jeep Gladiator also runs it very reliably off-road (see “the-road-chose-me” and his full lap including cape york and gunshot). Any interest putting her in a container and doing the rubicon trail in California? My 4WD club will be more than happy to guide and host
Mate it is a dream of ours to bring the cruiser over for the rubicon trail ! Maybe one day
100% that is a goal of mine to do! Just cant afford to do it currently but one day hopefully late next year!
Great video and i guess a 6.7 is going in the k truck 🤤
gnarly guys
Whata weapon 🤙 the 79 goes alright too 😊
😝
Stop it ill blush 😂
Can’t believe been 6 months allready
Contact form is the best for of contact, got it
Nice vid guys. Will be in qld doing Fraser in two weeks with the 80. 👌👌👌
Shit yeh! Have fun mate fraser is a blast!
@@macpreston cheers mate should be a blast. 3 kids all the way from Vic will be an experience that’s for sure.
@@offugo-adventures haha that’ll test the patience 😂
@@macpreston sure will mate. You have a cracker.
Time flies when you're having fun!, eh?
But isn't it left hand on the wheel and right tittygrabber on your phone as drive?.😜
I'm glad the granny box is going well👍🏻
Buy the merch!
Great no bullshit vid mate…really awesome gearbox does everything u hoped for, and is as solid as it is. No offence,but the BMW thing would still scare me. Not based on any knowledge, just BMW! 🤣.
Stoked for ya. 👍🍻🎯
haha yeh i thought the same! On the plus side hopefully the bmws keap blowing up so the boys can take all their gboxs 😂
9:21 for that pull
Why don’t Toyota just chuck the twin turbo v8 with the auto in
Extremely valid question 😆
2:09. Still scrubbing the wheel though mate
Is that the same ZF found in Ram 1500s and Jeeps? I had a ram, and have a bmw, love the 8 speed. You could toyota v8 a jeep! The best of both reliability and crawlability.
Oh wow imagine that
Sure is i beleive! also in vw amarok v6 and a heap of other cars!
Looks like you need some resister for your indicator circuits. Must have change to LED bulbs right?
Yeah he did , needs to get onto that 😝
😂 they’ve remapped the indicator
Prob chopped up loom drift spec for the fast flash 😂
The conversion kit must be a heap of work, as you can pick a ZF 8Hp for about 2-4K so close to 18-20k worth of labour and adaptor kit…
You should ask the guys the exact box they are using mate , few variations available
Also wiring, Transmission computer, Gbox adapters, Gbox mounts, Flywheel to converter adaoter, Transfer adapter, Spud shaft, Front tailshaft spacer, Shifter, Engineering costs aswell as labour to fit. Also everything is made from billet and made in australia not imported and comes with the brains to make it all work together!
Alternate options is the 6 speed toyota conversion for 36k fitted or 31k for the kit.
@@macpreston yer that’s where all the money is for sure, you probably could have gotten it done cheaper but would it still be working 🤔.
You get what you pay for at the end of the day, and quality and skills are worth money 💪🏼
@@smokin4x45 yeh spot on! Dw I thought the same when I quoted up a 200 series one when I baught my cruiser and after putting mine in now I get it haha 😂
Buy the merch! 😂
Cool bananas and hot chillies
How much does the whole conversion cost??
Now how about a isuzu 4jj1 coupled to a 8hauto😮
Next give away boiz? I'd buy a thooouuuusssaaaand tickets ay 😁🤣
Haha i love it to much to hand the keys over lol
@@macpreston 🤣🤣 understandable mate, we love it too!! Keep up the solid work 👌🤙
@@drew-jk4vh will do my best!
What sort of head unit do you have in the Cruiser?
Sony ES
What tj said its the sony xav9500
FIRST
Unreal! How did you get so fast!
How much please ?
how does the clutch work in an auto?
had my transmission oil at 90° and was told that’s to hot by Internet Warriors
Do a new n80 build😭😭
🤙🏽👍🏽
whens the paint and panel getting redone on the ole girl shes looking a little sad with the scratches and dings
Probably start of next year after the chevy is done and on the road!
@@macpreston ah yeah sweet as 🤙
i like but spending $20k plus on second box is bullshit
Can have it rebuilt for the extra 4k or 8k for upgraded internals one. or you can spend 36k on a toyota 6 speed conversion! Alot more parts involved than just the gbox! And unfortunately you cant buy them new as far as im aware!