60 series

IMHO forget it. I recon better bet would be turbo.
Cheers.

I have extractors on mine, I can out accelerate the GU ute (4.2 turbo) of another forum member!!! Extractors were on before I got it so I can't comment on the improvement over normal...
Nick

Recently fiited good quality extractors to my 4.2 diesel GQ Patrol. It revs out easier, tows better without having to change down gears so often and generally drives easier.
I would say it gives about an extra 1/2 a gear most noticable when towing up hills.

Barnesy

I have a 83 60 Series Sahara diesel which is fitted with a after market Turbo plus 2 1/2" exhaust. Has been on for 100,000 odd K's. If you want a real power increase this is the only way to go. Once in 5th gear it takes a big hill before you have to change down & thats loaded with gear & additional 180 ltrs fuel. Not cheap, but a lot less than a new cruiser & probably a lot more reliable !

We had a 60 series years ago and did fit a set of extractors to it, made a little bit of difference in towing, but you need to update the whole exhaust system to be really noticeable.

A lot of cost for little extra.

My 1985 60 has a turbo and 2.5in extractors it goes like a shot cat. (feral)

All the best
Eric

I have both a turbo'd with 3inch exhaust and a standard 1HZ with extractors.
The extractors were on the Troopy when I bought it.
My opionion was the extractors did very little with a stock exhaust system. Would maybe pull the same load weight for extra 200m up the same hill before I had to change down a gear.
When I had the turbo fitted I had the extractors put on the 2nd 1HZ which is a trayback. My wife uses it to tow an extended horse float and she reckons its better than stock on the hills.
We drive totally differently, I change down and let it rev freely at up to 3000rpm, where she will let it lug down to 2000rpm before changing down. Each to their own. She probably gets better economy, I get better speed on hills and I dont feel like I'm laboring the engine. I drive this way in either Toyota.
Its your choice, I totaly agree with '96 GXL 80 series', that unless you spend the money to buy a bigger exhaust I dont think its worth it, but then the Turbo without the bigger exhaust was dissapointing as well.
If you can afford the turbo and bigger exhaust (2 1/2) I think you will certainly feel the power difference and certainly a big difference in acceleration and torque on long hill climbs.
I bought my turbo with the changeover of extractors and new big end bearings fitted to the Troopy for $3200.
Its worth shopping around. I have no association to any 4WD club, turbo manufactor, etc. I was happy with what I got for the money and the 4wd shop were terrific.
All up with 3inch exhaust $3750.00, I paid an extra $60 for a quieter muffler because it droned in the cab. (empty can inside those Troopy's, that should make the Nissan crowd smile).
Sorry the post is so long, I'm trying to give as much feedback as I can and I would have like in the past.
Cheers
Tony P.

Hatto,
I realise that my reply related to 1HZ, but I have been told by others with the 4lt motor that the overall result was the same for them...
Cheers
Tony P

Hi All and thanks for the input. Looks like some homework on turbo's is in order- any pointers or recomendations
cheers Hatto