Cruisers and Company 80 Series Turbo (1 Viewer)

[Cruisers and Co]

Was also able to finally shoot photos of our new style of J Pipe. Decided to bead blast them to clean up some marks from the bending process and DAMN they look good... Almost seamless!

 

[shellb]

So awesome to pass the emissions hurdle!!

This mod is a no brainer for modern power and drivability.

It’s an open offer to anyone who wants to drive my 80 and report out to the community your views and perspectives. It’s that good and needs to be shared!

 

[efjayatee]

Now it's OBD1 turn...

 

[Cruisers and Co]

Now it's OBD1 turn...

Yes it is!

 

[Jefe23]

I've been following different turbo threads over the last few years from @scottryana, @Heckraiser, @Cruisers and Co, and of course the Wits' End thread. That being said, I've been piecing together components to build my own turbo kit and have everything except a few, small intake sections as well as a custom downpipe.

Today, I stopped by the @Cruisers and Co shop today (unannounced ), met Johnny, and took a tour of the shop. He was gracious enough to take time out of his day to talk shop and show me around for a bit so I could see what these guys are working on.

I was immediately impressed with his knowledge of all things Land Cruiser (80 Series, 60 Series, 40 Series), not to mention his passion for the business they are building. Their quality of work and attention to detail shows in this turbo kit. In my opinion, anyone on the fence about this purchase wouldn't hesitate if they were able to see it in person - they are putting in the effort, doing everything the correct way, and it shows! He even took me for a short test drive in Rosie and I can't wait to get my project back to the top of my list. I will definitely be reaching out to purchase some items from them when the time comes.

They also have some exciting things in the works - I will be following along with great anticipation!!

Thanks again Johnny for your time!!

Jeff

 

[OffRoadScott]

Sucks have a pre-OBD2 vehicle. You OBD2 guys get all the cool toys... LOL!!!

 

[Broski]

Sucks have a pre-OBD2 vehicle. You OBD2 guys get all the cool toys... LOL!!!

It’s not so bad love my 94.
Plus Johnny’s going to hook us up.

 

[OffRoadScott]

It’s not so bad love my 94.
Plus Johnny’s going to hook us up.

Mine is a 94 as well and love it too.

 

[Cruisers and Co]

I've been following different turbo threads over the last few years from @scottryana, @Heckraiser, @Cruisers and Co, and of course the Wits' End thread. That being said, I've been piecing together components to build my own turbo kit and have everything except a few, small intake sections as well as a custom downpipe.

Today, I stopped by the @Cruisers and Co shop today (unannounced ), met Johnny, and took a tour of the shop. He was gracious enough to take time out of his day to talk shop and show me around for a bit so I could see what these guys are working on.

I was immediately impressed with his knowledge of all things Land Cruiser (80 Series, 60 Series, 40 Series), not to mention his passion for the business they are building. Their quality of work and attention to detail shows in this turbo kit. In my opinion, anyone on the fence about this purchase wouldn't hesitate if they were able to see it in person - they are putting in the effort, doing everything the correct way, and it shows! He even took me for a short test drive in Rosie and I can't wait to get my project back to the top of my list. I will definitely be reaching out to purchase some items from them when the time comes.

They also have some exciting things in the works - I will be following along with great anticipation!!

Thanks again Johnny for your time!!

Jeff

Jeff, thanks for stopping by and saying hello today! Love when fellow cruiser heads stop in! Unannounced is great, announced is a bit better haha but seriously it was great meeting you and showing you what we do! When you are ready to wrap up your turbo let us know, happy to help!

It’s not so bad love my 94.
Plus Johnny’s going to hook us up.

Facts!

 

[OffRoadScott]

Jeff, thanks for stopping by and saying hello today! Love when fellow cruiser heads stop in! Unannounced is great, announce is a bit better haha but seriously it was great meeting you and showing you what we do! When you are ready to wrap up your turbo let us know, happy to help!



Facts!

Do you need a test mule in the heat of hell? I live in AZ it would be interesting to see how the kit works in the summer heat here.

 

[Brav]

What are your plans to deal with CARB? Submit application and do a sniffer test? Or is it more involved than that?

 

[Cruisers and Co]

Do you need a test mule in the heat of hell? I live in AZ it would be interesting to see how the kit works in the summer heat here.

One Turbo'd and heavy heavy 80 was in the last Cali heat wave (measured 115F in the shade of his roof rack) pulling a small trailer through long windy hills and while it got hot it made it home!

Cooling systems in that temp will be working hard regardless of vehicle.

What are your plans to deal with CARB? Submit application and do a sniffer test? Or is it more involved than that?

If only it were that easy... It's an extensive process with many many hoops to jump through. I wish that if it burned as clean as or cleaner than stock then it would just be accepted...

 

[CrabCake]

It’s not so bad love my 94.
Plus Johnny’s going to hook us up.

Anxiously awaiting...my 94 is fantastic on the trails, especially with the low range crawler gear, but it would be nice not having to push her so hard for the couple hour (minimum for me) commute to the trails.

 

[Cruisers and Co]

The unofficial marketing team of Cruisers and Company is at it again thanks @ttFJC

 

[Fj80oregon]

@Cruisers and Co have you had any need for a shift kit in the transmission? like a trans go? How’s the tranny feel behind the turbo any hard shifts? Hard shift in LO range?

 

[Cruisers and Co]

@Fj80oregon I really like how the Transgo shift kit makes the shifts feel. It handles the power much better than just upping the line pressure with the dial on the side of the valve body. It does take some time messing with the kickdown cable to get it shifting properly and not hard.

Now with that being said I don't think it is a 100% mandatory item right away when doing the turbo. My 80, the test mule, has 372k on the a343 and I am not running a shift kit. I turned up the dial on the side of the valve body and it does OK... Just ok... It handles it alright, flares a little when your really in it and it's definitely not a crisp as the shift kit.

The shift kit is clearly the better option between the two but if someone wants to bolt a turbo to it and see how it feels. Up the line pressure with the dial, run it, and then decide if you want crisper shifting.

I'll let @JohnnyUtah2 comment on the off-road shifting. He just took Rosie off-road with the local Rising Sun TLCA club.

 

[Marvelicious]

@Fj80oregon I really like how the Transgo shift kit makes the shifts feel. It handles the power much better than just upping the line pressure with the dial on the side of the valve body. It does take some time messing with the kickdown cable to get it shifting properly and not hard.

Now with that being said I don't think it is a 100% mandatory item right away when doing the turbo. My 80, the test mule, has 372k on the a343 and I am not running a shift kit. I turned up the dial on the side of the valve body and it does OK... Just ok... It handles it alright, flares a little when your really in it and it's definitely not a crisp as the shift kit.

The shift kit is clearly the better option between the two but if someone wants to bolt a turbo to it and see how it feels. Up the line pressure with the dial, run it, and then decide if you want crisper shifting.

I'll let @JohnnyUtah2 comment on the off-road shifting. He just took Rosie off-road with the local Rising Sun TLCA club.

So, just a thought: considering the cost of the trango kit, if you're going to drop your pan and (presumably) change your ATF, why not go ahead and do the kit? The math on that is different if you're running a shop, but for most of us, dropping a transmission pan is at the least a bit of a hassle. If it were me, it'd be a once and done operation.

 

[Cruisers and Co]

So, just a thought: considering the cost of the trango kit, if you're going to drop your pan and (presumably) change your ATF, why not go ahead and do the kit? The math on that is different if you're running a shop, but for most of us, dropping a transmission pan is at the least a bit of a hassle. If it were me, it'd be a once and done operation.

Valid point and not a bad one for the cost it's totally justifiable to have one hand and do if the pan is coming off. You have to remember some doing this may be more like 1 or 2 banana mechanics that can do the drilling/tapping of the pan but opening the valve body may be above someones skill level. You can easily mess it up if you don't follow directions to the T and if you lose any of the check balls/springs you are screwed. Turning the dial on the side is easy with no consequences.

 

[JohnnyUtah2]

@Cruisers and Co have you had any need for a shift kit in the transmission? like a trans go? How’s the tranny feel behind the turbo any hard shifts? Hard shift in LO range?

The trans go kit certainly causes a quicker, more abrupt shift. But this is dependent on throttle input.

In high range, the firm shifts are great for acceleration and merging with traffic. But can feel harsh at slower speeds and in stop-and-go conditions.

In low range, the trans go can be a little harsh at times. Up shifting from first to second can cause the tires to “chirp” a little, but if you decrease the throttle input during the shift, the gear change is more subtle.

It took me a little while to figure out how to best manage the firmer shifts, but not long.
Downshifting didn’t seem significantly different than stock.

Overall the truck was still very driveable, and it feels like the transmission is more efficient.

 

[Cruisers and Co]

The trans go kit certainly causes a quicker, more abrupt shift. But this is dependent on throttle input.

In high range, the firm shifts are great for acceleration and merging with traffic. But can feel harsh at slower speeds and in stop-and-go conditions.

In low range, the trans go can be a little harsh at times. Up shifting from first to second can cause the tires to “chirp” a little, but if you decrease the throttle input during the shift, the gear change is more subtle.

It took me a little while to figure out how to best manage the firmer shifts, but not long.
Downshifting didn’t seem significantly different than stock.

Overall the truck was still very driveable, and it feels like the transmission is more efficient.

Definitely still need to mess with the cable some more to get it to be less abrupt.