Turbo-Glide Turbocharger Installation on 1982 BJ42
Well, after almost two years I decided it was time to turbo my truck. After weighing a kit vs. DIY, I chose a Turbo-Glide kit. The ordering process was simple. John at TG always responded to emails promptly and answered all questions regarding their kit. So, after ordering the kit, I wired the money and a few days later - I had the kit. They ship FedEx, so you get it in 2-3 days - Impressive.
OK, so with that as the back drop - here is the kit: as you can see, it has the fittings that swap right into the oil lines at the filter - very simple design. The only aspect that I don't like is that on 1982 and older models, you have to cut down the length of the "arm" on the air cleaner lid and weld on their 90degree arm to make the tight turn to the turbo intake. So, I'm looking for a post-82 lid (they have a shorter arm): https://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-jdm-parts/372835-post-82-3b-air-cleaner-top-lid.html
Other than that, the kit is nice. FYI the cost out the door with shipping was $2730AUD as of February 2010 (roughly $2500USD). I know I could have saved some money by gathering my own DIY kit, but I don't have the time or patience for that. As they say: you can have it cheap, fast or good - pick two and it won't be the other.
Well, after almost two years I decided it was time to turbo my truck. After weighing a kit vs. DIY, I chose a Turbo-Glide kit. The ordering process was simple. John at TG always responded to emails promptly and answered all questions regarding their kit. So, after ordering the kit, I wired the money and a few days later - I had the kit. They ship FedEx, so you get it in 2-3 days - Impressive.
OK, so with that as the back drop - here is the kit: as you can see, it has the fittings that swap right into the oil lines at the filter - very simple design. The only aspect that I don't like is that on 1982 and older models, you have to cut down the length of the "arm" on the air cleaner lid and weld on their 90degree arm to make the tight turn to the turbo intake. So, I'm looking for a post-82 lid (they have a shorter arm): https://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-jdm-parts/372835-post-82-3b-air-cleaner-top-lid.html
Other than that, the kit is nice. FYI the cost out the door with shipping was $2730AUD as of February 2010 (roughly $2500USD). I know I could have saved some money by gathering my own DIY kit, but I don't have the time or patience for that. As they say: you can have it cheap, fast or good - pick two and it won't be the other.
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I thought you were adding and auto trans when I read the title
