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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?

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

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??

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

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

2.8 was never turboed from factory

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

bansheebuzz wrote: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.

Drew wrote: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.

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