Turbo vs Extractors in 60series diesel. Which is better?

[machh1]

Hi, I have been contemplating putting in a 2nd had turbo in good condition, or putting a complete extractor/exhaust system in my cruiser.

Car has done round figures 357000 kms & I believe engine is still original with no work done on it. Car goes good, but I'd like a bit more ooomf out of it & a bit more fuel economy. It does on average 100kms/week & its share of decent off-roading every couple of months.

Would like any feedback/comments on which would be better to go with before I commit & go the wrong way.

Thanks.

[joel HJ60]

I got extractors and a 2 1/2" system put on about a year ago now. Cost around $500. I did get a slight fuel econ. improvement, and the engine did rev alot freer. It honestly wasn't that good but. A second hand do it yourself turbo setup wouldn't cost much more the $500 and would shit on the exhaust setup. Read the bible, or flog off some PM's.

[turbo4t]

With that many k's on the old diesel i wouldn't be a bit scared putting a turbo on it unless you only want to run a few pounds through it. You'll end up with heaps of load on the bottom end and a lot of blow by.

Extractors are a safer and cooler option unless you want to freshen the motor up first.

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

yeah, i would agree with turbo4t.
more power and benefit with turbo. but larger chance of it dying mate.
but hell, you only live once!! throw a turbo on it!

[dibbz]

I put extractors on my hj60 late june and it was a pretty nice difference, much better revs thru 2000-3000 rpm...

Picked up a turbo with my donor 60, it's not that much difference taking off but up hills and after 1500rpm it is much stronger for sure. love it.

[just cruizin']

Turbo all the way, I've got extractors on my 1HZ and am saving for a turbo. Extractors are an improvement but the difference of a turbo will be light and day.