Hey y'all,
Been lurking for a while I just wanted to post a short intro. I recently purchase a 1990 toyota 4runner 2nd gen with a 3L turbo diesel swap. I've got a 6inch lift with 33 super swampers its a fun rig to drive i love it a lot. I've been doing lots of research over the past few months trying to build my knowledge on this new engine. I'm actually currently in the process of a rebuild as well and my turbo is seized. I'm tossing around the options of what to do for a new turbo. I've seen people recommend on here the ct12b turbo. Supposedly the old owner of this vehicle got a turbo/intercooler from an old NPR box truck and put it on.. I do feel like he cut a lot of corners and went the easy route and im going to be fixing a lot of s*** that was half assed. It ran well for 4 months and blew up on the highway one morning on my way to work. I'm rebuilding the head and going to be replacing a ton of s***. My questions are what do you think I should do for a turbo replacement. I have access to a td04 from a wrx that I could rebuild and try to use. If there is a kit of some type that I can get to help me out a bit and give me less headache im up for that route. I know that someone has done it before.
Just seeking help and knowledge. Any info is appreciated.
Have a good day!
Been lurking for a while I just wanted to post a short intro. I recently purchase a 1990 toyota 4runner 2nd gen with a 3L turbo diesel swap. I've got a 6inch lift with 33 super swampers its a fun rig to drive i love it a lot. I've been doing lots of research over the past few months trying to build my knowledge on this new engine. I'm actually currently in the process of a rebuild as well and my turbo is seized. I'm tossing around the options of what to do for a new turbo. I've seen people recommend on here the ct12b turbo. Supposedly the old owner of this vehicle got a turbo/intercooler from an old NPR box truck and put it on.. I do feel like he cut a lot of corners and went the easy route and im going to be fixing a lot of s*** that was half assed. It ran well for 4 months and blew up on the highway one morning on my way to work. I'm rebuilding the head and going to be replacing a ton of s***. My questions are what do you think I should do for a turbo replacement. I have access to a td04 from a wrx that I could rebuild and try to use. If there is a kit of some type that I can get to help me out a bit and give me less headache im up for that route. I know that someone has done it before.
Just seeking help and knowledge. Any info is appreciated.
Have a good day!
