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Turbo for 4 Runner 2.8 litre 1991

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Turbo for 4 Runner 2.8 litre 1991

Post by giffo »

Besides a CT20 turbo what other brand can fit a LN130 motor.
I am wanting to get one but don't understand what is needed and what is available and what is good and bad.

All help much apprecated.

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Post by sniper »

I had a schwitzer turbo on my runner, ran without fault at 10psi.
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Turbo questions 2.8 LTR LN130

Post by giffo »

Would a turbo from a 1985/86 Toyota 4 Runner/Hilux 2L Diesel Engine fit my 2.8 litre 1991 diesel engine? (LN130)
Is there any differance with the manifold ect?

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TURBO FOR 1991 2.8 LN130 DIESEL

Post by giffo »

Can someone tell me what model turbo would I need for my 4 Runner in these models.......

1/ Garrett?

2/ Schwirtzer?

3/ What else is there??

I need options as there are a few turbos around and one may be the one for mine But dont know what there is that fits.

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Post by eye-for-detail »

howdy. I'd go a garrett TO3 or TO4. Dont go anywhere near a standard CT23 hilux turbo off any model. Importantly, find a turbo to suit your engine capacity, 2.8 lt or more. 2L's are only 2.4 lt. All depends how deep your pockets are
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Post by Dzltec »

Why not buy a matched kit? The likes of Denco and MTQ kits are fantastic.
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Post by giffo »

Why not buy a matched kit? The likes of Denco and MTQ kits are fantastic.


Where can these be purchased and what price range?
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Post by eye-for-detail »

yeah Dzltec is right. set yourself between $2000 - $3500. depending on how far you want to go. definately change big end and main bearings in the process. personal choice would be MTQ. dont know anyone in sydney but
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Post by dumbdunce »

Steve MOST turbo suppliers will not just sell you a kit, you need to have them professionally installed. All 4WD supplies shops (ARB, Opposite Lock, TJM/Warehouse etc) have kits that they can supply and install, starting from around $2800, but you may need to add to that cost if your vehicle needs fuel injector servicing, fuel pump overhaul, big end bearings or any other engine work at the same time. If you're dead keen on do-it-yourself, put an ad in the 'wanted' section and get on the phone to wreckers and see if you can turn up a complete kit - a second hand kit should be around the $700 - $1000 price range but you get no guarantee of performance and no warranty. It is fairly simply bolt together stuff to install but tuning is a bit trickier and needs to be left to someonw who knows what they are doing.

in answer to the original question, you can use a toyota CT20 off a 1990- 2L-TII or 2L-TE (2.4 litre motors) but the turbo is small even for those motors and will deliver poor overall performace on the 2.8 - it will give great boost at low rpm and fantastic performace to about 2500rpm but then will just restrict the exhaust. It is far better to get a kit with a turbo matched to the engine size. Turbo brands available might include Schwitzer, Mitsubishi, Garrett etc but the brand doesn't really mean a lot, they are all pretty good and will give more than adequate performance. You have to add up whether it's worth spending $3k+ (or gambling $1000 and your own installation skills) against the value of the vehicle, keeping in mind that it doesn't add much, if anything, to resale value.

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adss nothing to resale value.....i know :cry:
gets alot more interest when you sell it though ;)
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Hi Brian,
Good to hear from you again. I sold the old MQ (Screwys)last year and have now bought this 4 Runner. Top 4WD. Do you think an extractor and big exhaust and flow thru muffler will improve it much?
It is not to bad, But when going up a hill with the boat she is a bit slow and I am worried it will be bad for the motor.

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Re: Turbo

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giffo wrote:Hi Brian,
Good to hear from you again. I sold the old MQ (Screwys)last year and have now bought this 4 Runner. Top 4WD. Do you think an extractor and big exhaust and flow thru muffler will improve it much?
It is not to bad, But when going up a hill with the boat she is a bit slow and I am worried it will be bad for the motor.

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extractors and big exaust will cost $1000 and make it noisy - if you've got $1000 to spend, blow it on a turbo. Extractors will give you 5 - 10% extra, TOPS, even a dodgy turbo setup will get you at least 30%.

the 2.8 will tow your boat anywhere as long as you're not in a hurry, just pick a gear that will hold revs at 3/4 throttle and don't let it lug down under 1500 - 2000 rpm.
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Post by giffo »

Thanks Brian,

I will stick with what i have got.
What are you driving these days? Are you familiar with diesels?

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Post by giffo »

AGAIN, I have found a turbo (not finished yet!!)
I have the chance to buy this turbo. It's off a 3T-GTE 1.8lt Toyota motor.
Would this be OK for my 2.8 (1991)????? It's a CT20 turbo

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Re: Turbo

Post by gotoy »

giffo wrote:AGAIN, I have found a turbo (not finished yet!!)
I have the chance to buy this turbo. It's off a 3T-GTE 1.8lt Toyota motor.
Would this be OK for my 2.8 (1991)????? It's a CT20 turbo

Steve

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Dude, you've just gone full circle!! ;)

The CT20 turbo is also the one fitted to the 2LT engine. Should just be a matter of a straight bolt on. The CT20 will be your cheapest turbo option. Well known that the CT20 is a little small for the 2.8, but will give you some improvement.

Suggest you read Brians posts agin too.
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FOR THE PRICE I MAYGET IT FOR ANY INCREASE IN POWER WOULD BE BENEFICIAL. "I THINK"?????????


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Post by sniper »

I have seen many CT20 turbo`s put onto 2.8`s and they will go fine. Go for it
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Post by chunderlicious »

i believe the petrol CT20 is actually different to the diesel in the fin shape.... i may be wrong though
turbos are nice but i'd rather be blown
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