aftermarket turbos

Submitted: Friday, May 27, 2005 at 14:25
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We have purchased a Toyota 1999 GXL, 4.2 diesel cruiser,with 130 000 kms on the clock, but we are unhappy with the power output. It is really sluggish up hills, we have had the injectors replaced but it has not made a large impact.
We are considering putting an aftermarket turbo on it? Has anyone out there done the same.
Any advice/comments would be helpful and appreciated.
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 14:27

Friday, May 27, 2005 at 14:27
Speak with Denco diesel. They are a site sponsor.. They will really look after you well..

Happy Customer here.
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Follow Up By: Sandy & Ross - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 14:34

Friday, May 27, 2005 at 14:34
Thanks Truckster, we will try that!!!
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Reply By: fatz - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 16:09

Friday, May 27, 2005 at 16:09
Did mine about six months ago, should have done it sooner! will make a huge difference, like a different car. spend the money and have it done properly, there are cheaper units and installers, but make sure you get it dynoed before and after and have the pump and all set up correctly. i also put a larger exhaust on, 3 inch, to help it breathe better. this also made a difference in throttle response - even if it sounds like a mack truck!!
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Follow Up By: Sandy & Ross - Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 20:45

Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 20:45
Thanks for the advice, will investigate price , quality and comparisons of systems, any reccomendations?
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Reply By: floyd - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 17:16

Friday, May 27, 2005 at 17:16
read post "The price is right!" 2 posts up
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Follow Up By: Sandy & Ross - Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 20:46

Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 20:46
Thanks, mate
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Reply By: garrycol - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 17:28

Friday, May 27, 2005 at 17:28
You should have bought an Landrover - then you would have already had the turbo and would already be going up hills in a breeze.
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Follow Up By: D-Jack - Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 16:39

Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 16:39
Is that with the breeze behind you, 150 km/h winds with a sail on top?
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Reply By: Member - Rattles (Andrew R) - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 20:12

Friday, May 27, 2005 at 20:12
I did a lot of research on the subject ,and in the end I went with the advise of someone I trusted. I had mine done at Guest's 4WD in Fairfield Melbourne last week, and so far I am very happy. You will find a lot of company's claiming big output figures, but at the end of the day if you push an engine harder, something has to give.

Good luck with your decision.

cheers

Andrew
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Reply By: Paul from Denco Diesel and Turbo - Monday, May 30, 2005 at 08:47

Monday, May 30, 2005 at 08:47
Dear Sandy and Ross

We offer a turbo system for the Toyota 100 series valued at $3090 including a full 2 1/2" mandrel bent exhaust and $2680 excluding exhaust. Fitment at our workshop is $440 which includes a before and after dyno test. If you would like dyno figures on this vehicle please e-mail us. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like further information.

Cheers
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