Bundera engine choices (1 Viewer)

[FJ73Texas]

I am not anti-turbo but typically if the cruiser engine didn't come with one originally, I probably would not bother adding one.

 

[clintnz]

Would be fine in a bj70 but the lj70 has completely different driveline and it's hard to convert

The drive line end would not be too bad, although I'm fairly sure that Prado R150 & 1HZ R150 gear boxes are not interchangeable at the motor end, it would all bolt up if you got the right parts. The bigger problem would be that the LJ & KZJ trucks have a shorter engine bay than the 6 cylinder cruisers, so it might be a tight fit length wise.

Cheers
Clint

 

[AirheadNut]

The drive line end would not be too bad, although I'm fairly sure that Prado R150 & 1HZ R150 gear boxes are not interchangeable at the motor end, it would all bolt up if you got the right parts. The bigger problem would be that the LJ & KZJ trucks have a shorter engine bay than the 6 cylinder cruisers, so it might be a tight fit length wise.

Cheers
Clint

The transmission would need a different bellhousing and possibly a different input shaft, but that's pretty simple stuff. I believe it is possible to fit a 1HZ/HDT in the LJ engine bay, but it requires removing AC and getting a super slim radiator with electric fans. A 1PZ would probably fit really nicely.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

If you're going to the trouble of a HZ, why not a 1HD-#, but is there enough room for a straight 6 + fan and ideally front mount intercooler?

How about a 1#BT? 4 cylinder so should logistically be easier, direct injection so rid of the inherent heat problem and reasonable power potential

 

[Wildly d]

I'm not looking at getting into s big conversion I'm simply asking whether or not a turboed 3l or 5l is any better than a 2lt

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

I'm not looking at getting into s big conversion I'm simply asking whether or not a turboed 3l or 5l is any better than a 2lt

Just tune up your 2LT and see how you like it. If not, you can look further into motor swaps. To get decent power, all those motors need bigger exhaust and an intercooler, so it's not a loss to try those things on the 2LT first. If you're not happy, you can still utilize them with a motor swap.

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

How about a 1#BT? 4 cylinder so should logistically be easier, direct injection so rid of the inherent heat problem and reasonable power potential

I love the idea of one of those motors in these trucks. 14BT would be awesome.

 

[ducanhj45]

hey mate did you end up soing the conversion ? i have a rj70 and looking at conversions if the 22r blows up. I was thinking the 1kz would be a great swap.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Counter opinion, for what it’s worth.
A properly tuned setup (turbo + Intercooler) on a 1HZ is a thing of beauty. Your right foot will always be more of a problem then a turbo.

 

[roscoFJ73]

I'm not looking at getting into s big conversion I'm simply asking whether or not a turboed 3l or 5l is any better than a 2lt

It would be much better, easier and cheaper without adding weight to the front end. But I would ask on some of the Australian forums for 1st hand advice.