5L Hilux turboing

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Guys, I'm looking into turboing my 5L Hilux or throw one of those chips in it, don't know where to start looking I've done some searches on here but still can't find what make or where to get it done, Can anyone can point me in the right direction, I'm in SE Melbourne area, thanks...

[Mr DJ]

5L or 5LE ??

[tracks]

It's a 98 3ltr 5L, can anyone recommend or advice me what to use, thanks..

[Sam.BMX]

What Mr Dj was trying to ask is 'is it EFI or mechanicly injected?'

[PGS 4WD]

If it takes a chip it is a 5LE, if not then it is a 5L, goes without saying I guess. We use Rapid chips as they have the ability to be tuned by us for maximum performance while maintaining safe EGT's, it's not a generic tune suited to another vehicle as with most chips.

Joel

[Mr DJ]

Agreed, and the reason I asked is cause he's asking about putting a chip in a 5L ...

[tracks]

Sorry guys, it's a 5L not 5LE so the chip is out, and my real question is what is the best turbo for it, do I have to do any other mods to the engine, or should I just keep it for the farm and go buy a Patrol 4.2TD tray,,, I got myself a boat which is pretty hard going towing with the Lux...thanks for your input....

[PGS 4WD]

If it was me and I was towing a big boat, 20 foot or bigger go the Patrol, a 16 foot tinny will be OK on the Lux.

[V.W.Dave]

wouldn't this be better asked in the toyota section?

[brad 93hilux]

It has been asked plenty of times, the info for the turbos on a 3L is exactly the same for 5L.

Do a search on here, google it....

Brad

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Hi, Thought I would let those who replied to this post what I ended up doing.....ok I went to AXT Turbo in Dandenong Vic, had their intercooled turbo fitted along with a 2.5" exhaust, all I can say is wow, should have done this mod years ago, done about a 1000 klms now and am very happy with it, A big well done to AXT, no bullshit just good honest people to deal with...recomend them highly...cheers

[KiwiBacon]

I'd fit a CT12B from a 1KZ. Toyota's done all the hard work for you.

[4wheelinls1]

I've never seen anyone be dissappointed from turbo charging a diesel, there aren't any other mods that will give 50% + increases in power and torque without using more fuel in normal driving. I rather the DTS/MTQ kit myself due to the Mitsubishi turbo which is water cooled and has a full 360 degree thrust not the typical 270 that comes with a Garrett or Garrett copy.

Joel