80 series turbo vs non turbo

Submitted: Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 05:04
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The family is about to grow by one more, its time to upgrade the 2.8D Hilux duel cab on an 80 series 'cruiser. My heart is set on a turbo diesel after a test drive in a standard 4.2 diesel. I reckon my Hilux (extractors/finer filter) had just as much punch off the line, so came away dissappointed at my first drive. Go the turbo I hear ya'll say.
I reckon I will buy a standard 4.2 and fit a Garrett turbo. Question is....is the standard 4.2 the same motor as a 4.2 factory turbo diesel.
I figure I can get better value for money with a better condition standard 4.2 diesel and spend $3k on a brand new turbo/mandrel bent exhaust than buying less of a tired turbo diesel...hope that makes sense!!
Comments appreciated.

And no....I don't care what you say....I DON'T want a Patrol...go the Tojo...!!!
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