Toyota Hilux chip

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Morning. Has anyone chipped a 2003 1KZ TE Hilux turbo diesel? Performance? Fuel economy?

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Reply By: TerraFirma - Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 12:13

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 12:13

Greg, That model doesn't produce a gain that I think is worthwhile and getting straight to the point you are better off with the D4D Turbo Diesel which came in 2005.

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Reply By: madmav - Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 22:40

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 22:40

I had that vehicle you are asking about and went through the same,
I didn't get the feeling from any of the chip suppliers that the gains would give me the 'wow' feeling. Add to that the low towing capacity and it was a no brainer.
So I sold it and got a V8 landcruiser, no problem with power now.

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Reply By: Shaker - Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 22:51

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 22:51

I chipped a 1kz in my Prado,although the performance increase was noticeable, it wasn't until I fitted a 3" exhaust that the vehicle virtually gained another gear!
This is most noticeable when towing our Vista RV Crossover, increased torque is amazing.

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Follow Up By: Member - Greg H (NT) - Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 23:22

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 23:22

Was it the chip or the exhaust that gave you the best gain?

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 23:30

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at 23:30

The exhaust seemed greater, but I think they work in tandem!
The exhaust is 3" all the way through including the dump pipe.
It is a different car now!

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Follow Up By: Member - Greg H (NT) - Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 at 00:10

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 at 00:10

Thanks Shaker.
I have a Beaudesert exhaust system which gave a noticible performance increase. Think I'll give the chip a miss and be happy with what I have.

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Follow Up By: Jarse - Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 at 11:17

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 at 11:17

Gidday Shaker,

I have the same 4wd/camper combination as you. I'm quite interested in your rig's performance up long hills. At the moment I'm back to about 60 on some hills. I don't mind slowing down on hills, but it's embarrassing being overtaken by granny in her 1979 Sigma :D

Which brand of chip/zorst did you use?

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 at 13:05

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 at 13:05

I have a DP Chip & a Sterling exhaust system.
Sterling was the only exhaust that I could find that was 3" right through, Beaudesert, Taipan, Redback etc. all only had 2 1/2" tailpipes.
I think that the chip & exhaust work very well together & would highly recommend the combination.
Performance up long hills was the most amazing difference!

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