2H upgrade! Want a turbo...

[juanchin20]

I have an HJ60, with a 2H engine and H41 transmission.
I want to get a turbo for it... I have seen 2 kits.

1. ATX turbo
2. Turboglide

Both of them around the same price.

Have any one try this??? any recommendations... which kit is better.

thanks

[TOBASH]

I am new here to Toyotas, but I have wrenched and fabricated for years w/turbo Saabs and GM's. All you need is a good used turbo, some mandrel bend, some oil and water lines, (or just go w/ an oil cooled unit), and some patience. Worst part on any car is making the exhaust to turbo flange.

DIY, maybe 400 clams. Kit maybe a lot more.

Kits save time and energy and are great in that regard, but if you really want to have fun, DIY, post pics, and bask in the glory.

Best,

T

[greencruisercat]

Did that. Worked great. Used the AXT kit, and it took the week end, Saturday and part of Sunday. The instructions were a little vague in some places, but there are a lot of infromation on line about what other guys have done to solve a particular problem. The conversation gave me aother gear, and that was after having moved the tire size to 16 inch and 285s. Get a piro and boost guages. No other way to set the turbo up without them.

[rchalmers3]

Interesting prospect. Did you see this thread? http://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tech-...3b-diesel.html His experience is with the 3B, but the motors are breathern, thus comparable. Sounds like he prefers one of your candidates!

As for the above post recommending DIY, I am not so sure. From what I have been gathering, there's more to a turbo install than fitting the turbo: Turbo size, tailoring for optimization, boost levels, waste gate settings, exhaust gas temp monitoring, Injection pump tuning, exhaust alterations, ect, ect.

I think a kit will give greater control over the outcome, at least on the first attempt.

Best wishes with your turbo selection and installation! Keep us informed of your deceisions.

Rick

[86HJ]

Just installed a turbo glide kit. easy, lots of gain, go for it.

[Tapage]

http://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tech-...ler-setup.html

[juanchin20]

Thanks all for your opinions…
I going to do more research before making my final decision, it not so easy.. jajaja
And if I do it wrong I could get a bit expensive…

The easiest way to go .. with less hassle will be buy the ATX or Turbo Glide option..
It save me time.. but not money…

I also liked the way Tapage went..

Though decision to make… !!!

[Tapage]

hey Juanchin .. notice that you are here in Panamá ... !

Damn .. nice ..

did you already know our forum . ? ---> 4x4 Panama - Donde Nace el Off Road en Panama ?

Bless !

[rchalmers3]

Originally Posted by TOBASH

I am new here to Toyotas, but I have wrenched and fabricated for years w/turbo Saabs and GM's. All you need is a good used turbo, some mandrel bend, some oil and water lines, (or just go w/ an oil cooled unit), and some patience. Worst part on any car is making the exhaust to turbo flange.

DIY, maybe 400 clams. Kit maybe a lot more.

Kits save time and energy and are great in that regard, but if you really want to have fun, DIY, post pics, and bask in the glory.

Best,

T

I reverse my opinion stated earlier. T is right: Building your own system rocks! I have spent the past hour reading Tapage's posts and googling "Turbos".

I am enjoying the education and an starting to realize there's a whole bunch of knowledge and experience out there!

I think there's a homebrew 2H install in my future!!!

's to Tobash, Tapage, and all of you out there who fabricate and install "power extraction devices"!!


Rick

[Tapage]

I learn lots from MUD .. and I'm pretty happy to share my experience and knowledge with MUD back ..