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2.8 hilux

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2.8 hilux

Post by the_4br »

im looking at buyin a 2.8l hilux ive had 2 2.4l one turbo one non turbo and was wondering how there rated againtsd the 2.4l stength and performance wize
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Post by beinthemud »

People may have a different view
But my 2.4 turbo is better than my mates 2.8 in both areas
and his is better than my mates 2.4 surf
Also seems to depend on Engine series as well
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cheers mate
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Post by beinthemud »

I seem to recall soeone saying the 2.8 has small oill pick up hole and block easily so need to be serviced realy regulary
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Post by the_4br »

u wouldnt happen to no how big a job it is to fix if it does block up do u.
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Post by macca81 »

reliability wise, the 2.8 just goes on and on and on and on. the 2.4 turbo guys often use a 2.8 head because it is less likely to crack and have bigger valves. putting the turbo from a 2.4 onto a 2.8 makes it go like a bat outa hell, and even N/A it still pulls better than the turbo 2.4 i rekon.
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Post by beinthemud »

macca81 wrote:reliability wise, the 2.8 just goes on and on and on and on. the 2.4 turbo guys often use a 2.8 head because it is less likely to crack and have bigger valves. putting the turbo from a 2.4 onto a 2.8 makes it go like a bat outa hell, and even N/A it still pulls better than the turbo 2.4 i rekon.

Does that work for the early 2.4 diesel as well
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Post by macca81 »

it should do, they are the same block, everything should just bolt up.
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Post by 404HZS »

the 2.8 head will not work on early roller rocker 2L's. they will however work on the bucket and shim 2.4's
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Post by beinthemud »

404HZS wrote:the 2.8 head will not work on early roller rocker 2L's. they will however work on the bucket and shim 2.4's

Thats what i was thinking
Ithink the engine in my garage is a later one and engine change might be in order
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Post by 87 Turbo Hilux »

i had a 2L that was strong and reasonlbly quick, then i put a 2.8 with a garret turbo bolted on.. i can beat a surf off the lights, im only running 6-7 pound, surfs run 9 standard i think. but the 2.8 is shit loads better than a 2L. i dont think my pump is wound up either..might be...
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