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is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:51 pm
by Brenton
hey guys i have a 2.8l non turbo 94 rocky and i was wondering how hard it is to turbo one , can i just use the manifold and intake from a turbo one etc. any body done it ?
cheers brenton

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:06 pm
by gravy
Mate

Its more complex than what you have indicated, lubrication and cooling plumbing also need to be addressed. Probably the reason for the purchase cost of a turbo installation kit.

I have an after market kit installed on my F77 who ever did the work went to considerable effort to install it.

Gravy

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:17 am
by ferris
been there done that over boost destroy pistons . had oil return made to go into sump but there are heaps of littel things different. injector pump , vaulve ports oil return (turbo motor goes throught block for oil return )
Put in std turbo motor goes heps better.have some stuff going on ebay next few days ,turbo kit with inter cooler (no pipes) + injector pump needs rebuild as sitting for 18mths + safari snoorkel for rocky no mounting brakets
came of rocky from wrecker .

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 4:11 pm
by Shambles
ferris, would you post a pic of the snorkle and list the stuff with price on the inventory list, or link to ebay auction

ta shambles

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:59 pm
by ferris
just put it on ebay will post link soon

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:58 pm
by ferris
here are the links for ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DAIHATSU-ROCKY-S ... 4aa2f576fb" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Daihatsu-rocky-2 ... 4aa2f56a48" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

thanks for the enquiry .

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:34 pm
by tehekho
Check your PM inbox mate, sent you one today ;)

Re: is it easy to turbo a non turbo 2.8 rocky ?

Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:31 pm
by Brenton
hey guys i just ended up getting a DL50 and im going to put that in. figured it was better to get all the injector pump and other turbo spec parts in one go. i plan on just re routing the boost side of the turbo to run thru a small intercooler. any one had and experience with this?
cheers brenton