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1fz-fe 80 series turbo petrol /gas questions

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:42 am
by kangaroohill
Hi guys

As the subject says i'm thinking of putting together a turbo kit for a 80 series petrol engine running on petrol and gas..

just trying to get all the info, do as much research as possible before i start..

iv'e seen the kit by safari, but am not that convinced by it for the $$ you are paying

I was thinking a turbo around the to4 size, possible compression change, aftermarket computer with settings for both petrol/gas, doubt the need for a intercooler because the boost would be quite low

what do you guys think and is there anyone that has a turbo 1fz ??

cheers

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:19 pm
by physh
Nope but I'd be interested in what you come up with as a kit...
To go on my 2002 FZJ105R GXL auto... :)

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:47 pm
by Spartacus
what are u using for the manifold?

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:14 pm
by dow50r
dont lower comp...i did and regretted it, more lag resulted. Best to keep comp as high as possible. Make steam pipe manifold and run seperate waistegate. You can easily move throttle body to passenger side of engine to run an accross the front cooler...there is an article on autospeed about the fastest cruiser on earth...worth reading and looking at piccies, he turnes batteries sideways which allows intercooler pipe access

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:37 am
by DGS4WD
Im also in the same situation owing a 4.5L 80 Series running both unleaded and gas & am seriously thinking of getting a turbo system.

But the question is whats the best option?
- Running a turbo with my current duel fuel system?
- Removing the unleaded system and running straight gas with a turbo?
- Or vice versa, removing the gas system and running straight unleaded with a turbo?

All help would be very much appriciated.

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:24 pm
by Emo
Safari used to do a kit for them

http://www.safari4x4.com.au/docs/review.htm


It might be worth contacted them for info.

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:44 pm
by dow50r
If you want to run gas with these turbos, you need injected gas, different system altogether that will actually increase power. dual map unichip to set ignition graphs for moth, and your away....AVO turbo also offer a 4.5 cruiser kit, it is the only one on the market now, and is one step better than safari as far as design goes.

Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 10:59 pm
by Spartacus
picked these up

home brew turbo
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php? ... =turbo+4.5

exhaust manifolds
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/T ... _Manifolds

apperently horsepower freaks also have oil lines etc

heaps of cars have been turbo'd on ih8mud.

Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 7:33 am
by PGS 4WD
Safari do a kit but it can be hard to buy, they rather the export market. We do custom turbos and tuning, there are a few ways to do it depending on budget. We would suggest a tubular manifold, Garrett roller like a 35/82 similar to a BA BF falcon, often I run a smaller A/R exhaust housing to spool the turbo faster. Depending on the power you want to make you will need, Gasresearch for the LPG, injectors, fuel pump, fuel reg, minimum an interface chip to retard some timing and adjust fuel but ultimatly a management system, this is a top engine and makes big power. Give us a call we can work out a price 5975 2642.

Joel

Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 5:43 pm
by dow50r
Ive heard the injected gas has problems with the boost pressures, you would need to speak to Parnell or similar...would work well thou id say...

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:12 pm
by Spartacus
i need to turbo the 80 buy the end of the month mr. taxman

anybody in brisbane got people that can do it?