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3.0 litre aftermarket turbo hilux
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:41 pm
by bsimpson
hi,just after some advice,im thinking about buying a 01 3 litre hilux with 128k on it runing a denco turbo,is this motor strong enough for the turbo?ive heard a few bad stories,also will the box hold up?any help would be great.cheers.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:07 pm
by LuxyBoy
How has it been driven
How do you drive
How long is a peice of string
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:43 pm
by bsimpson
hard,hard,long
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:40 am
by daveo
gearbox may not last very well if its been thrashed with a turbo as well. mine and a mates, both 98 3.0d non-turbo blew boxes at 120,000 and 105,000km respectivley. 5th gear is weak. it is possible to swap in the r151 (or 150??) box from a surf or td lux in but its a bit of work but def stronger.
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:47 am
by LuxyBoy
Don't overboost it or yes it will die, mine ran 12psi and is currently being rebuilt
$7000 later
not just a plain rebuild though
Don't don't tow in 5th gear or that will die too.
Does it have the fuel aneroid
This keeps the fuel mixture correct through the rev/boost range.
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:23 pm
by bsimpson
yeah i think ill stick to the patrols thanks very much for your advice,cheers