aftermarket turbo
Submitted: Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 14:29
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hatto
Hi all, New to the
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Would like to know how many kms is to many to fit a turbo on
cheers hatto
Reply By: Member - Karl - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 14:47
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 14:47
Type of motor would help?
Most diesels aren't run in until they have done 200 000 + km and as long as it is
well maintained and serviced even that is a base line.
Karl
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Follow Up By: hatto - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 14:50
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 14:50
Thanks Karl for the quick response
cheers Hatto
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Follow Up By: stefan P (Penrith NSW) - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 15:52
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 15:52
Gee Whizz Karl, do ya cop any grief running a Nissan Scoop on a Yota.
If ya want one that bad just UP trade and get the car that comes with it!!! LOL
Cheers Stefan
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Follow Up By: Member - Karl - Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 08:39
Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 08:39
Naahhh, I just thinks it makes my Cruiser look all the more sexier ;-)), besides I think it is one of the betters things to come out of the Nissan factory :-)))))
Seen a large number of 80 & 100 Series here in
Perth / Rockingham area that are doing this mod.
Karl
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 15:43
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 15:43
As Karl says,
which motor?
Also how much wear?
If it is starting to use oil at a noticeable rate between changes, maybe not. Roughly, depending on whether it is an old reliable 4.2 toyota/nissan, or a lighter duty 3 litre , maybe 400,00k for one and 300,000k for the other, depending on current wear?
All a bit of a guess really, and depending on how much boost you give it too. :o) The turbo is going to shorten what ever life is left. :o)
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Follow Up By: hatto - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 15:59
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 15:59
It's an old 84 cruiser with only 200000 ks, and very easy ones at that
What sort of money for a turbo system
cheers Hatto
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:06
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:06
How much money you got and how much power do you want? :o)
The two are related, and you could easily spend as much as the cruiser is worth.
About time you started ringing a few turbo mobs?
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Follow Up By: hatto - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:20
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:20
Thanks oldplodder
I am just doing some research before I get on the phone. I always believe people who have done mod work and use their vehicles in the real world before a
shop mechanic
I'm not after heaps of power, i just want it to be a little better. I'm only towing a camper and bikes around and go up the beaches
cheers Hatto
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:45
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:45
A few stages.
1. Turbo only and a little step up in the fuel pump.
2. Turbo only and a little step up in the fuel pump, and exhaust upgrade.
3. Bigger turbo and related fuel pump work such as boost compensator.
4. Turbo as per 3, intercooler and fuel pump work.
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Follow Up By: Member - Dick (Int) - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:50
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:50
This is what I was quoted last week from TurboGlide in
Wollongong to Turbo my Land Cruiser 79 Series.
"Supply/fit - $3290.00 includes before/after chassis dyno report. Larger exhaust is not required for this model as extra large muffler is fitted in rear of vehicle, this is the only model where stock muffler is ok. We replace with larger exhaust up to under drivers side."
www.turboglide.com.au
Hope this helps you.
Dick
in Jakarta
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Follow Up By: Member - Cruiser (NSW) - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 17:49
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 17:49
I had Turboglide fit an aftermarket Garrett turbo to my 80 series when I had it.
Total cost was $3170 as quoted (no hidden costs) and as stated, it included a before/after dyno and a new 3" mandrel bent exhaust from manifold to rear of vehicle and the increase in performance was astounding, as was the level of service.
They are very professional and I would recommend them to anyone.
By the way, the vehicle had 166,000k on it at the time and when I sold it at 230,000k it was still as strong as ever and used no oil between the 5000k oil change intervals.
Hope this helps.
Cruiser
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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 18:20
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 18:20
Just be aware that the cheapest option may not be the best option. I have seen turbos hung off the std manifold, with a transition piece..by a certain company mentiooned here....very bad design, as gas cools down and slows down too much before entering turbo....causing slower spool and more fuel for the boost....all turbos should have a straight through exhaust, as again, it effects the spool down low and causes excess fuel usage....so it shouldnt be an option....buy a good reputable system and enjoy years of good service and performance, skimp and enjoy years of regret...
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Follow Up By: Member - Dick (Int) - Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 18:40
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 at 18:40
Dozer said,
"I have seen turbos hung off the std manifold, with a transition piece..by a certain company mentiooned here....very bad design"
Dozer from your past experience, can you enlighten us on which installations have the bad design and which have the better design.
Dick
in Jakarta
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Follow Up By: Member - Dick (Int) - Thursday, Sep 20, 2007 at 00:36
Thursday, Sep 20, 2007 at 00:36
Thanks Dozer, I understand this has been a sensitive matter in the past. My email address is on my profile if there is any more information or advice you could give me.
Dick
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