Supra turbo conversion into hilux??

Submitted: Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 17:01

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Doubz

Hi I've heard a few rumors about the toyota supra 7MGTE (Turbo) and 7MGE (Non Turbo) engines being fitted to hiluxes?? 200hp @ the wheels?? Would be great!!! If anyone has done this or knows of someone all advice would be appreciated I want to know everything!
Cheers happy four wheelin.

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 17:49

Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 17:49

yes theres a few going round on Outerlimits4x4.com in NZ.
the conversion is insanely cheap too.

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 21:44

Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 21:44

Look there for a dude called SUPRASURF

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Reply By: steve - Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 19:51

Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 19:51

I've seen a couple with the smaller 1gg engine. Check out magazines like Fast Fours, Zoom etc.. for plenty of info on similar projects and ads for places that can help with parts and advice.

Steve.

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Reply By: Rosco - Bris. - Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 20:12

Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 20:12

Sounds like it'd be a tad faster than the ol'e Fender ... then again a snail with the trots would give it a run for the money..;-))

How about all the bits that get the grunt to the ground ... are they up to the job ??

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 21:05

Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 21:05

Rosco,

Don't we know it has the strength of a LC diff?

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Follow Up By: Rosco - Bris. - Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 21:13

Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 21:13

Now don't be like that ... we all know the troubles they're suffering without the need to be constantly reminded .... ;-)

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Reply By: Doubz - Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 21:51

Monday, Jul 05, 2004 at 21:51

I Probably should have said a bit more about my car it has ARB airlockers front and rear which are much stronger than your standard diffs 2 1/2 in supspension lift and am unfortunately only running 31in bfg mud tyres as i didnt have the cash for both tyres and lift at the same time and as for the gearbox?transfercase? no idea how strong they are. I really just wanted some advice off someone who has done the conversion and what they think of it eg fuel eff mods needed to fit the engine the what to do and what not to do etc
any input greatly appreciated!

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Jul 06, 2004 at 18:49

Tuesday, Jul 06, 2004 at 18:49

Heres some photos of the conversion, and stuff

Hope this helps you decide!

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Reply By: Member - Allan - Tuesday, Jul 06, 2004 at 00:38

Tuesday, Jul 06, 2004 at 00:38

There are a couple of hiluxes in Perth with the 1JZGTE (2.5L turbo) engine. It looked a tight fit and a fair bit of heart ache & pain to fit. Lethal on the road and I suspect would be difficult to get through inspection. The V6 conversion looks far easier.

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Reply By: simon - Tuesday, Jul 06, 2004 at 12:57

Tuesday, Jul 06, 2004 at 12:57

A few guys in our club run 3ltr VL motors one is just about too add twin turbos
note these guys also run nissan running gear too cope with the extra grunt.

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