Troopy power

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 19, 2007 at 17:24
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Can I get more power from the Troopy? ( 78 TD)
Towing a van now (3t).

Should I chip and do the exhuast?

Chipping (DPchip) should go to from 122kw to 140kw and 360 to 450nm. $1220

Anyone done any of this. Is it a waste of money? Should I save up for the new V8?

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John
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Reply By: Wayne-o - Thursday, Apr 19, 2007 at 19:00

Thursday, Apr 19, 2007 at 19:00
the new engine onl puts out 151kw and 430nm of torque. IMO i dont think it is worth the upgrade, and it is the first engine, so there will be teething problems for sure. The donk you already have is sufficient, but like everyone more power is always wanted. With my nissan, teh exhaust was the best upgrade i have done. power for money wise. it will be the same with the toyota i am sure. the chip is also a good idea. I believe if you do both and you are still not happy you should look at buying a ferrari to tow the caravan, he he LOL.
Let me know how you go mate.
Cheers,
Wayne-o
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Reply By: hiab - Thursday, Apr 19, 2007 at 23:54

Thursday, Apr 19, 2007 at 23:54
buy a ford f250, pull christ off the cross.
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Reply By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Friday, Apr 20, 2007 at 07:52

Friday, Apr 20, 2007 at 07:52
Hi John
I have a 78 TD 2004 mod Troopy, have a D'tronic. Very happy with the extra performance, no overheating problems even in 40c towing up steep hills.
Any questions just drop me a line.
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Reply By: Rust bucket - Saturday, Apr 21, 2007 at 22:37

Saturday, Apr 21, 2007 at 22:37
You could also have LPG injection installed. More power, better economy and fewer emisions (not that many four wheel drivers care too much about that). It costs a lot more than a chip though. Depends how long you plan to keep the vehicle of course. The more power you have though the more you want. That's why I'm still driving a normally asthmatic 2H diesel troopy. But then again I'm not towing a 3 tonne van. Imagine what a few modifications could extract from the new V8s.
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