Bolt on turbo kit (5 Viewers)
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Meeting emissions, whats that? 
In all seriousness thought, its good to know that SEMA is not out joyriding this time and is leaving the monkeying around to us proooofessionals.
In all seriousness thought, its good to know that SEMA is not out joyriding this time and is leaving the monkeying around to us proooofessionals.
Gosh this is a long thread. Where can I find the Cliff's Note's on performance and reliability?
Its reliable.
Stock 120AWHP 170FT LBS
Supercharger 155AWHP 238FT LBS
turbo 214 AWHP 277 FT LBS
Compatible with a 97 OBD?
alia176
SILVER Star
Yup, just like the TRD supercharger.
Yes
95-97 OBD2.
NLXTACY
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Well I finally bit the bullet and got a WinBlows machine JUST so that I can use the Dyno software. Ugh
I still have lots of things to figure out with it but I pulled together a comparison graph of the three trucks. Although these are not the best numbers-wise, they are the best looking as far as a graph. I'm ok with the numbers overall be a touch lower. I have yet to dyno the new turbo truck anyway.
I still have lots of things to figure out with it but I pulled together a comparison graph of the three trucks. Although these are not the best numbers-wise, they are the best looking as far as a graph. I'm ok with the numbers overall be a touch lower. I have yet to dyno the new turbo truck anyway.
NLXTACY
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Btw, the drops are all the dyno tech. He should have been more consistent with where he let go of the throttle. 
Are you going to dyno the new truck before the turbo to get a new baseline?
Been asked before, looking for any current thoughts: Is it recommended to replace the stock head gasket before installing this turbo system on an untouched original head gasket 1FZFE? Should any tests be done on the engine before installing the turbo?
NLXTACY
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I doubt it. I have the data I need to make me more than comfortable with the results thus far. Dyno tested post dyno is more for my own edification since its my own truck now.
I don't know what I am talking about, but if it were "me" I would go ahead and do "Failure mode preventative maintenance" before I put something onto my engine that will increase performance by this much.
I wouldn't say "Have to" or "Should" I will just say "I would".
And this guy has a kit for you so you can order both the turbo and HG at the same time
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80 Series 1FZ Complete Head Gasket Kit
80 Series 1FZ Complete Head Gasket Kit (HGK-1FZ)
Do a compression and leakdown test, do the NAPA block tester, if all checks out, then turbo away. That's my $.02, but I'm more of a "seat of the pants" sorta guy. Answer will depend on the individual end user. FYI, I turboed my truck with 315k miles and questionable maintenance and my headgasket is still good. 
NLXTACY
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Anecdotal evidence suggests you are fine either way so long as you aren't currently leaking oil or having a cooling issue.
Out of curiosity what altitude was the non FI /Run4 run at? Looks like stock HP is in the 115 range....imagine folks at altitude are closer to like 85/90hp. So the turbo essentially doubles the power.
Thats sure to put a grin on some faces!NLXTACY
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Out of curiosity what altitude was the non FI /Run4 run at? Looks like stock HP is in the 115 range....imagine folks at altitude are closer to like 85/90hp. So the turbo essentially doubles the power.
Like 900ft
