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turbo diesel
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:29 pm
by UAV
hey everyone
its been a while since ive been on here, but i am looking at getting a 2003-2005 2.8td single cab triton for work and a bit of touring. i was wondering what the engines were like for performance, reliability, economy and all that.
Any input would be much appreciated
thanks
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:00 pm
by flylux
Mine's an 02 so it's aftermarket turbo, but I just thought I'd mention that I can get 8.9L /100km out of it
I'd love to be able to comment on an '03 onwards, but I've heard they're a powerhouse!
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:27 pm
by UAV
does anyone else have a 2.8 diesel turbo or non turbo?
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:50 pm
by cookie monster
I run the 2.8td in the paj. Get around mid 11 l/100 around town and 13-14 on a run pulling the camper trailer. Engine seams reliable with good power and torque. From what i have read you should go with the td in the triton as the non td's are apparently a slug.
Hope this helps.
cookie
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:09 pm
by Vineboy
Iv'e got a 98 non-turbo 2.8 and it's a bloody SLUG. Hates hills with a passion. Today got a price to fit an aftermarket (Denco) turbo kit too it for about $3000. guess what I'm saving up for
However if you are poking about flat stuff it shouldn't be too much of a problem, but try to hit a hill with a little bit of a load and it dies.
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 8:09 pm
by fatng
UAV
Mate Ive got an early 2.5td great truck but slow, friend of mine has a 99 model 2.8, great truck it runs rings around mine.
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:10 pm
by mikeyoda
turbo diesel paj 2.8 4m40 goes great 13 per 100 no matter what I do.
In fact I rekkon I better economy in 4x4 figure?
hills no probs.