80 Series Turbo Fitter

Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 12:11
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Hi All,
Can anyone recomend a fitter for a turbo, for a 80 series diesel. In Perth preferably SOR. My 80 only has 144K on the clock so I think it should be ok for a turbo. Thanks
Matt

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Reply By: mike w (WA) - Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 12:16

Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 12:16
Turbo Tech
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Reply By: MAVERICK(WA) - Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 14:01

Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 14:01
give mike at armadale 4wd centre a call as has done plenty. rgds
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Reply By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 16:53

Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 16:53
You won't believe the improvement in driveability of the 80. I did mind about 2 years ago and now wonder why I waited so long. It probably is not necessary to change the exhaust, I was advised not to and DO NOT fit an intercooler. There is enough heat going on under the bonnet already. Fuel consumption will remain the same or slightly better depending on t the weight of your right foot. Good luck.
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Follow Up By: Dodgy Dan (WA) - Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 19:57

Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 19:57
How much did it cost Ian?

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Reply By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 22:03

Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 22:03
Matt,
We paid $3300 fitted but that was a show special, normally $3600 approx. Water cooled turbo is a must. Don't be conned into an oil cooled and lubed turbo. The power went from 96kw to 136 kw and the torque from 296 to about 390. The engine just keeps pulling at about 1800 RPM under load and it takes a bit of getting used to not having the change down a gear so often. Make sure the injectors and pump have been serviced when the turbo is fitted for best results. Let us know how you go and what you think after it is fitted. Ours had about 150000 kms at time of fitting.
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Follow Up By: ACDC - Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 22:11

Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 22:11
I would love to know why no oil cooled turbo,why no bigger exhaust, and why no intercooler?
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Reply By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 06:54

Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 06:54
What I meant to say was that the oil that lubes the turbo isn't enought to cool it also so a water cooled turbo is necessary. The standard exhaust is solid and reliable and won't fail but if you want to spend another $800 or so then go for it. With the amount of heat being generated under the bonnet and reduced air flow through the radiator due to bullbar,winch,lights etc I was strongly advised to forget the intercooler after all the major increase in power from fitting the turbo comes from fitting the turbo not the other bits. Ours was fitted by the leading diesel tuner in NSW but whatever you do you'll love the change in oomph!!
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Follow Up By: ACDC - Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 19:22

Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 19:22
There is no need for water cooled turbo on a diesel, all you are doing is putting more load on your cooling system for no reason .
I would'nt and don't fit turbo kits without a bigger exhaust it make all the difference and reduces turbo temp.
Intercoolers, it depends on boost pressures anything under12psi you don't need one.
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Follow Up By: Member - DOZER- Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 20:24

Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 20:24
Bottom line...diesels dont need water cooled turbos, but Toyota use them anyway....thesame load on cooling system either way, as there is a oil cooler in the block surrounded by coolant, and the oil takes the heat away from the turbo if not water cooled....Do get a new muffler, straight through, as it will be quiet....from the turbo to that muffler, as big as you can....3 inch is good, 3.5 better....turbos work on the difference of pressure, and if there is back pressure in the exhaust, there is less boost....for that amount of injected fuel....if you intercool, you are taking thermal load out of the combustion zone, supplying the motor with 60 deg charge instead of 110 degree, which means lower egt's. longer lasting motor....problems surface when you try to boost up too much....
My advice, stick to reputable brands, and if you want power, change direction and start looking for a factory turbo motor to fit...goes straight in, GRUNT galore...and your motor is worth x $$ to sell...
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Reply By: Matt(WA) - Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 15:42

Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 15:42
Thanks for the advice Ian. Will look into it I think. Should make towing a lot nicer too!

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Reply By: BenSpoon - Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006 at 15:42

Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006 at 15:42
I wouldnt recommend Turbo Tech. Go over the road to united instead.
I have 2 mates with blown rebuilt turbos from turbotech and have seen silly mistakes from them (like running oil lines through engine mounts so they get clamped).
A new exhaust from the dump is $500. Diesel install is about $500, petrol install about $1500, add a couple of dyno runs, gaskets, turbo timer etc. You will still need to get it all tuned up after- new plugs and timing.
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