Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Tech Talk for Ford, Mazda, Daihatsu & Makes that currently dont have a home.

Moderator: Tiny

Post Reply
Posts: 77
Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:49 pm
Location: southern highlands, sydney

is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Post by Brenton »

hey guys i have a 2.8l non turbo 94 rocky and i was wondering how hard it is to turbo one , can i just use the manifold and intake from a turbo one etc. any body done it ?
cheers brenton
Posts: 11
Joined: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:42 pm
Location: Clarence Town, NSW

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Post by gravy »

Mate

Its more complex than what you have indicated, lubrication and cooling plumbing also need to be addressed. Probably the reason for the purchase cost of a turbo installation kit.

I have an after market kit installed on my F77 who ever did the work went to considerable effort to install it.

Gravy
Posts: 39
Joined: Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:18 pm
Location: preistdale brisbane

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Post by ferris »

been there done that over boost destroy pistons . had oil return made to go into sump but there are heaps of littel things different. injector pump , vaulve ports oil return (turbo motor goes throught block for oil return )
Put in std turbo motor goes heps better.have some stuff going on ebay next few days ,turbo kit with inter cooler (no pipes) + injector pump needs rebuild as sitting for 18mths + safari snoorkel for rocky no mounting brakets
came of rocky from wrecker .
F77 92 2.8 td work ute up for sale
kz185 td hilux surf 97 for the misses
Posts: 73
Joined: Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:57 pm
Location: Melbourne

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Post by Shambles »

ferris, would you post a pic of the snorkle and list the stuff with price on the inventory list, or link to ebay auction

ta shambles
Posts: 39
Joined: Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:18 pm
Location: preistdale brisbane

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Post by ferris »

just put it on ebay will post link soon
F77 92 2.8 td work ute up for sale
kz185 td hilux surf 97 for the misses
Posts: 39
Joined: Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:18 pm
Location: preistdale brisbane

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Post by ferris »

here are the links for ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DAIHATSU-ROCKY-S ... 4aa2f576fb" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Daihatsu-rocky-2 ... 4aa2f56a48" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

thanks for the enquiry .
F77 92 2.8 td work ute up for sale
kz185 td hilux surf 97 for the misses
Posts: 490
Joined: Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:36 am
Location: Endeavour Hills, VIC

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Post by tehekho »

Check your PM inbox mate, sent you one today ;)
ferog wrote:I've had worse smelling fingers though.
Posts: 77
Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:49 pm
Location: southern highlands, sydney

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Post by Brenton »

hey guys i just ended up getting a DL50 and im going to put that in. figured it was better to get all the injector pump and other turbo spec parts in one go. i plan on just re routing the boost side of the turbo to run thru a small intercooler. any one had and experience with this?
cheers brenton
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 39 guests