2.8lt Turbo Instalation--Done
Submitted: Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 18:29
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Member - Nick (TAS)
Finally got the Turbo/pump tuned today after fitting the turbo over a month ago(vehicle hasnt been used).Boost was set at 10.5,already has a 2 1/2 exhaust.Holds a gear higher on most hills and you can actually over take things now.Still havent towed the camper trailer yet which will be the big test,as this is why we had a turbo fitted.
So far Im happy but must admit that I was expecting more grunt up hills(steep ones).
Reply By: arthurking83 - Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 20:49
Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 20:49
I'd be 'more' interested in fuel consuption figures.
My Father has a 60 series diesel, I'm wondering if a turbo will actually give better fuel economy.
My theory is that the accelerator pedal would spend less than 99.2% of the time on the floor :) therefore less fuel needed??
It's main use is gentle cruising, and lots of struggling up hills!
Higher gearing would be looked into as
well.
good luck with yours.
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Follow Up By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 21:27
Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 21:27
It will take quite a while to work out fuel consumption as I dont use the vehicle for work everyday,only odd weekends over winter.Summer is different.
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Follow Up By: Rob from Cairns Offroad Training & Tours - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 22:12
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 22:12
Rather than turbo the original motor, hunt around and find a 12HT factory turbo. They are direct injection and possibly the best motor Toyota ever built and were factory fit in the 60 series. Probably get one now for not much more than an after market turbo but a far superior motor.
Cheers Rob
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Reply By: Unbreakable - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 17:40
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 17:40
Friends of ours had a turbo fitted at Berrima.......Cost approx 3k,still no major differance.Makes me think if its really worth your hard earned folding stuff.........Lot of money for a little gain,
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Reply By: axeman - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 19:58
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 19:58
i have fitted a safari turbo to my 3.0 litre diesel hilux ,which made a considerable difference.then i got a 2.5 in exhaust , which made it even better. then decided to get the injector pump recalibrated and adjusted on a the dyno.i didnt think it would make much difference. it cost a bit to get the pump done, but it zooms up hills like a rocket now ,im wrapped.fuel consumption is about the same as before ,or just slightly better.but she has huge pulling power and rapid acceleration .excellent on a tour now.heeeeeeeeeeeee.cant wipe the smile from my face.good luck.
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Follow Up By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Thursday, Aug 25, 2005 at 18:23
Thursday, Aug 25, 2005 at 18:23
Did some more driving yesterday with it locally and must admit that I was pretty impressed with it.First impression was deffinatley wrong.Now to try and fit an I/C somewhere.
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