Events/Trails DIY Turbo V1.0, Boosted 80 = Happiness

[newtomelx]

Dang, if only I lived in SoCal!!!

 

[FastCarGuy]

So I have been thinking about that. So far I have about 300+ miles with the turbo on the car. So far no CEL, no issues at all. Nothing but great sounds from the back of my truck. If all continues to go well. I was thinking of 3 ways of selling this setup. Starting with the most expensive down to DIY.

1) For locals or anyone that would like to visit Socal. We would schedule a time to leave your rig for approx 2 days at 2KRacing to get the whole system fabricated to your liking. This would be completely custom, you choose the components you want to install. Estimated price would be starting at $3,500+

2) Sell a complete bolt on system to either factory cats or sell with a high flow cat, with or without intercooler, etc. Estimated price would be starting at $3k+


3) DIY Kit - All components needed to install including all Flanges, Clamps, Hoses, etc. All you would have to do is take it to your local muffler shop that can bend piping and weld it up for you. Or in your garage if you have a bender and welding tools. This is going to be very similar to a bumper build, but just more fun! Estimated price would be starting at $2k+

Again, still testing to see what works and what needs more attention. But I do plan on getting them in production if the demand is there. I would first like to install it on someone from the forum community so that they can test for themselves and review their own experience.

I'd be very interested in having you do the whole package but would like to see before & after dynos first. also, where are you planning the air intake?

 

[2KCruiser]

I'd be very interested in having you do the whole package but would like to see before & after dynos first. also, where are you planning the air intake?

That would be up to you. We can run piping to the stock air box and you can use a snorkel if you wish. I also have some plans of making a rear snorkel.

 

[Slabsides45]

I'm totally willing to let you strap that sucker on my 80 and try it out. I'm conveniently located just down the road from you in Memphis....

 

[FastCarGuy]

That would be up to you. We can run piping to the stock air box and you can use a snorkel if you wish. I also have some plans of making a rear snorkel.

Nope...I'd prefer running back to the factory air box.

 

[MCB Parts]

I would be interested in the rear snorkel! Makes it easier to remove turbo for smog!!

 

[neatus]

This is looking really cool amigo...subscribing!

 

[jcardona1]

This is pretty damn cool. I'm putting this on my ever-growing shopping list. I'm in Commiefornia too so curious to see how this all works out with smog using different cats, etc. Can't wait to see how this kit comes along.

I don't know the capabilities of this engine too much, but are there any issues running 10psi with stock internals and head gasket? Would you need an MLS gasket for this application?

 

[Buckru]

Have you dropped it into 4 low? If so, how were the characteristics?

Buck

 

[Rookie2]

This is pretty damn cool. I'm putting this on my ever-growing shopping list. I'm in Commiefornia too so curious to see how this all works out with smog using different cats, etc. Can't wait to see how this kit comes along.

I don't know the capabilities of this engine too much, but are there any issues running 10psi with stock internals and head gasket? Would you need an MLS gasket for this application?

I know it's not recommended to run boosted applications off the original head gaskets, but whether the newer Toyota head gaskets are good for 10psi or you'd need to go MLS and ARP studs at that point, not sure. Be interested to hear opinions on that too.

 

[2KCruiser]

This is pretty damn cool. I'm putting this on my ever-growing shopping list. I'm in Commiefornia too so curious to see how this all works out with smog using different cats, etc. Can't wait to see how this kit comes along.

I don't know the capabilities of this engine too much, but are there any issues running 10psi with stock internals and head gasket? Would you need an MLS gasket for this application?

From what I understand, the 1FZ has a good foundation for forced induction. Before I started really putting this together I saw factory installed TRD Superchargers boosting upwards of 7psi with more than a few 100k miles on the odo. These kits required no tuning or other changes to fuel mixture. So the gears started turning...
I thought of doing something different. The few things that make this setup better, I believe, and worked great on this application or others for that matter is the following.

1) No need for a turbo manifold
2) No need for a downpipe
3) No drilling a hole in your oil pan for the oil return line
4) No need for a front mount intercooler
4) Complete independent oil system separate from the engine
5) Frees up a ton of room in the engine compartment
6) Turbo Runs much cooler than having it in the engine bay
7) No need for cool down after a drive
8) Can be converted and driving as a non-turbo in 20 minutes
9) At least 5 times cheaper than conventional turbo install
10) Almost forgot, Cool Factor

 

[2KCruiser]

Hey jcardona1,

By the way, I realized that our rigs are starting to look very similar.
Same wheels, same bumper, I was about to get Seans bumper, but you beat me to it. Looks like 4x4Labs it is. Great taste in style.

 

[2KCruiser]

Have you dropped it into 4 low? If so, how were the characteristics?

Buck

Not yet, but will try it out.

 

[jcardona1]

Ha they sure are! I noticed that when I saw your pics in somebody's suspension lift thread. That thing looks bad ass! But the difference is yours is fast and mine's about as fast as a riding lawnmower

And thanks for the info. I'll be following this closely to see how it works out in the long run. Particularly interested in rock/water protection. I'm in the process of changing out my head gasket using ARP studs and an OEM gasket. After seeing the condition of my old gasket, I wouldn't recommend running any sort of boost on the original gasket!

 

[2KCruiser]

Going to fab up some protection after testing is complete and I wouldn't mind turbocharging your lawnmower.

 

[neatus]

2k...I love this idea. I dont think protecting from rocks will be that hard but protecting the inter cooler from mud seems like it could be an issue. It would suck to have that thing get caked and baked with mud. Any ideas on that aspect?

 

[Polar Bear]

2k...I love this idea. I dont think protecting from rocks will be that hard but protecting the inter cooler from mud seems like it could be an issue. It would suck to have that thing get caked and baked with mud. Any ideas on that aspect?

Good point. Everything under there is pretty well coated on my truck...

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

I would think a skid with baffling to allow airflow, but minimize water contact could be made my someone more skilled than myself...

 

[2KCruiser]

2k...I love this idea. I dont think protecting from rocks will be that hard but protecting the inter cooler from mud seems like it could be an issue. It would suck to have that thing get caked and baked with mud. Any ideas on that aspect?

The intercooler might actually be overkill for this setup. I just threw it on because I had one sitting here at the shop. Most rear mounted turbos don't use intercoolers because the air that travels down the length of the pipe from the rear to the engine cools by the time it gets there. However I don't think it would be hard to make some protection for it. Actually, now that I think about it. If I make a plate at a slight angle, it would act as a scoop and that would feed even more fresh air. Thanks for giving me more work to do

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

From what I understand, the 1FZ has a good foundation for forced induction. Before I started really putting this together I saw factory installed TRD Superchargers boosting upwards of 7psi with more than a few 100k miles on the odo. These kits required no tuning or other changes to fuel mixture. So the gears started turning...
I thought of doing something different. The few things that make this setup better, I believe, and worked great on this application or others for that matter is the following.

1) No need for a turbo manifold
2) No need for a downpipe
3) No drilling a hole in your oil pan for the oil return line
4) No need for a front mount intercooler
4) Complete independent oil system separate from the engine

I'm sort of a newbie to turbo's so take this with a grain of sale.

What what's wrong with #1?

Also, why would putting the turbo in the engine compartment suddenly require all of these things? Seems like if you can run your turbo without them, you could also run an under the hood turbo without them, too.

Not trying to poo-poo your idea, I think it's awesome! Just asking the questions I don't understand the answer to.

Thanks!