3ltr turbo motors?

[rattaa13]

Im currently looking for a 3ltr turbo motor to go into my 98 dual cab sr5, just wondering if its easy to come across a lemon or are these motors as unbreakable as people say, also i have an NA 3ltr at the moment , is it tricky to drop in the turbo motor and will it bolt up to the same gearbox?

[bansheebuzz]

It's not a simple job. Your better selling th 98 and buying an 05 on. You could fit a 1kz-te but little gain for the effort

[rattaa13]

Thanks for the feedback mate, i would but i have quite a loan i still need to pay off , and i have quite the soft spot for her. its always easier to buy something newer but wheres the fun in that ! i heard because my car came out with the 1Kz- te in the imported model i heard it wasnt too bad have you done it yourself??

[bansheebuzz]

The 1kz was sold in the Aussie hilux (97-04 models)in a non intercooled version the is alot of differences than the 1kz in the prado

[rattaa13]

oh so intercooling would be the way to go, it was my intention to intercool it anyways but yeah, i have converted jap petrol motors to turbos just never a diesel, oh so it did come out in aus, i thought it was only the 2.8 which came turbo'd here, i guess i should read up a little more, thanks for your help

[bansheebuzz]

2.8 was never turboed from factory

[Drew]

A commodore v6 is a common option if you didnt need the diesel

[Hilux Max]

2.8 was never turboed from factory

The 2.8 suffer from overheating when turboed and need a good intercooler setup with the kit aswell.

A commodore v6 is a common option if you didnt need the diesel

cheap conversion option but not reccomended, I have heard some people have problems with their engines because they aren't built for the stresses involved with 4x4'ing...then again others swear by them.

Id reccomend a good turbo setup onto your current motor.

[3dhilux]

turbo the 3lt they go alright as for the heat get a good exaust and make sure it get plenty of air flow also re oil the viscous fan