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aftermarket turbo on 5L hilux

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:40 pm
by My Lux
Hey guys I own a 97 toyota hilux 5L 3.0ltr diesel. I want to install a turbo for it, but i dont want to spend the big bucks to get a brand new kit. I currently have a mitsubishi tdo4 turbo charger, but am not sure how i can go about getting all the other gear needed.. Also i saw a second hand DTS turbo kit on a 3L 2.8 litre hilux at a wreckers. was wondering if mabye this could fit my car? Any help will be appreciated. thanks

My Lux

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:00 pm
by howesy
pretty sure its a bolt up fit between the 3L and 5L but double checkit.
If you get it make sure you have a flexible joint fitted just under the turbo and have a minimum 2.5 inch exhaust fitted and it will spool up nicely at low revs and give you that nice whistle.. With your injector pump, screw the fuel screw in just 1/4 of a turn and no more. if there is a heap of black smoke under load back it off a poofteenth and if theres no smoke at all you could probably go a few poofteenths more in.

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:42 pm
by My Lux
Thanks for the reply mate, If I decide to just build up on the mitsubishi tdo4 turbo I have, how do i go about finding a manifold that I can use with it? Is there a place where I can find second hand gear, Or second hand turbo kits?

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:51 pm
by HTH
howesy wrote:pretty sure its a bolt up fit between the 3L and 5L but double checkit.
If you get it make sure you have a flexible joint fitted just under the turbo and have a minimum 2.5 inch exhaust fitted and it will spool up nicely at low revs and give you that nice whistle.. With your injector pump, screw the fuel screw in just 1/4 of a turn and no more. if there is a heap of black smoke under load back it off a poofteenth and if theres no smoke at all you could probably go a few poofteenths more in.
Hey im currently putting a turbo on my 2.8 and was wondering why you put the flex joint in the dump pipe??? thanks, HTH

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:18 pm
by brad 93hilux
mate the turbo kit will definately bolt up, i had the 2.8 in my lux and changed to the 5Le motor...which is exactly the same only more sensors and is computer controlled...

The heads have the same bolt pattern and the outside of the block are the same, so the oil lines and stuff will bolt up.

The only thing i found was a different crossover pipe from outlet of the turbo to intake manifold was needed... But don't think that is the same on the 5L, pretty sure they have the same intake manifold... that will be the only one to check..

Having failed that you can get a turbo setup off a 2Lte motor (2.4 turbo diesel) these you will pick up for around $500 and there is heaps of info on them... (look in the bible i think it is in there)

Brad

Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:09 pm
by My Lux
Hey guys, appreciate your help, Does anyone know anything about the IHI RHF5 water-cooled, ball-bearing turbo? just wondering if this will suit my 5L hilux? Is it the right size? will it spool low enough? thanks

Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:17 pm
by Jcas24
my old man has recently bought a 2nd hand dts kit and I'd have to double check but Im pretty sure its a mitsubishi turbo