A twin-turbo V-12 Toyota Hilux is our kind of truck.
The 1GZ V-12 engine is famed for its service in the JDM Toyota Century, where it could be found from 2004 all the way until 2017. And while we might now think of Toyota as a V-12 powerhouse, the 1GZ can be particularly sonorous with the right modifications installed. Of course shoehorning a large V-12 under the hood wasn’t enough of a challenge for the enthusiasts at FatBoy Fab Works, who then went on to stick two two Garrett GT3582 turbos on top., best known for clocking 222 mph at Nardo.
In order to support the forced induction system, theFatBoy Fab Works truck also received forged rods and pistons, ARP studs, and a pair of Spitronics ECUs to manage the engine and gearbox. Speaking of the gearbox, the team has finally settled on a four-speed auto sourced from the Supra after blowing a trio of Century-sourced units. Thankfully for the purists among us, the truck is reportedly slated to get a proper manual in the future.
Born and raised in Metro Detroit, associate editor Lucas Bell has spent his entire life surrounded by the automotive industry.
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