Hi there all, I am from South Africa and here we are not able to get the Cruiser 76 Station Wagon in the Diesel with a Turbo, so my question is how reliable is it to do the conversion and how big difference does it make ( performance and fuel consumption?)
Land Cruiser 70 Station Wagon - Diesel Turbo
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If you are talking about putting the new V8 toyota turbo diesel in there I hope you do a detailed thread on it. The engine is quite new and not going to be in my neck of the woods for quite some time so I can't help you much there.
You can always put a turbo on the 1HZ. A search will reveal many who have done it with great results. Even I plan on doing this soon.
You can always put a turbo on the 1HZ. A search will reveal many who have done it with great results. Even I plan on doing this soon.
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Hi there, yes it's on the 1HZ.The big problem is that I would lose my warranty with Toyota.
So I want to cover all basis before I do it.What model do you have?
So I want to cover all basis before I do it.What model do you have?
I have the HZJ77. Overall, aside from the coils in front is very much the same as yours, aside from being 21 years old instead of brand new and of course no toyota warrantee
the new v8 diesel would be sweet but the electrical mess that go with it would just turn me away
turbo and intercool your 1hz and it will go like stink and it will be a hell of a lot cheaper and easier.
turbo and intercool your 1hz and it will go like stink and it will be a hell of a lot cheaper and easier.
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V8 diesel hasn't been proven in my books yet. give the Oz boys a couple more years to find any weaknesses.
V8 diesel hasn't been proven in my books yet. give the Oz boys a couple more years to find any weaknesses.
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I have an HZJ-75 with a turboed 1HZ, it's well worth it and will cost you a whole bunch less money, time, and work. I have the Turbl Glide on my 1HZ, relatively easy to add on, runs great and gives you the pep that the 1HZ lacks.
The way I figure it, if you do a conversion, you aren't going to have ant warrantee anyway
I have an HZJ-75 with a turboed 1HZ, it's well worth it and will cost you a whole bunch less money, time, and work. I have the Turbl Glide on my 1HZ, relatively easy to add on, runs great and gives you the pep that the 1HZ lacks.
The way I figure it, if you do a conversion, you aren't going to have ant warrantee anyway
very true. I have little faith in electronic diagnostic systems. The reason i own a cruiser is partly because of the simplicity and lack of computers.
I hear they are having oil burning issues....
The HP coming out of a tuned one is absolutely retarded though.
turbo and intercool the hz.
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The Denco turbo systems are installed as a dealer option by Toyota Gibraltar. You can be pretty sure that they are going to be reliable if a large dealer is re-selling them.
Radd Cruisers is Denco dealer also, and we can line you up with a turbo system if you would like.
The performance is significantly improved, the fuel economy really depends on tuning and other factors, but it does not get worse as a rule, and sometimes gets a fair bit better.
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Radd Cruisers is Denco dealer also, and we can line you up with a turbo system if you would like.
The performance is significantly improved, the fuel economy really depends on tuning and other factors, but it does not get worse as a rule, and sometimes gets a fair bit better.
~John
And the fact that all the important bits are at the bottom of the motor and prone to damage unless you go for a good after market bash plate
But the power and sound from these diseasals is plenty more than the hz but not to much more than the 1hdfte
Import one from Australia.
Doing the conversion is one thing. Find the perfect engine is the problems
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Doing the conversion is one thing. Find the perfect engine is the problems
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The V8s in our area all seem to have had issues with oil around the 30,000klm - 37500klm range. All seem to use oil between these 2 services. I am aware of 4 that have all done the same thing. The 4 trucks have since done various klms upto 150,000k with no other issues. The owners manual states that some oil can be used, but they all seem to settle down. My own V8 consumed a bit but it stayed between the marks. Did not use any in my 1st 30,000 and has not consumed any since. All were 2007 & 2008 models not sure of the latest 2010 models and if there are any changes engine wise. They now have airbags and and a new modern dash, not something I would want in my Cruiser, limits the choice of bull bar etc. I guess Mr Toyota still does a factory bar.
Don't want to Hijack your thread - but having owned a 1HZ 70 series Ute and now the new V8, the 2 engines are worlds apart. A lot to do with technology and age, but the flexibility of the V8 the extra horsepower when on the road, and the huge amount of torque when off road - plus the improvement in comfort and handling of the LX over the old 70 series is just astounding. I thought my old 1HZ was a good truck, and pretty competent off road, the new one just does it so much easier and with no fuss. The new one on road is far more drivable, happy to cruise at any speed you are brave enough to push it to, and the LX bucket seats are a vast improvement. I have done various trips around NZ, with days of between 400 - 600ks and its just effortless. I would not have even contemplated those distances in the old truck. Looking at the electrics on the V8 and he number of wires, transplanting it would be a major headache.
Hope that helps
