Thread: Toyota Prado 1996 (ish)

I must say that I like the power output of the Toyota 1KZTE engine, we have one in an AWD Hiace. Sure outstrips the non turbo 4.2 in the Safari going through one of the early slush boxes. Just hope it all stays together and I don't have the cracked head issue. I don't push it hard, though it does a fair bit of towing, and keep the maintenance up.

Another vehicle I'd consider is a 2.8 Isuzu, good reliable engines and drive trains, nice strong tight diffs. Garnish with a turbo and enjoy. If I had to replace the Safari I'd likely go the Isuzu, getting fed up with 24V systems. Most of the newer stuff, although more powerful, just seems too soft.