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2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

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2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by 854RUNNER »

G'day guys,
I own a 1985 Toyota 4Runner with the 2L 2.4 diesel. It's a good little reliable motor, but man is it gutless, especially running 33's.

Anyway, I've been offered a turbo kit for it, but I'm just wondering if it's worth it? Will it really make much difference in terms of power and driveability? Obviously it still won't be a power house, but would it make it much better?
Any information would be much appreciated, maybe you've done this conversion yourself?

Cheers guys.
'THE SLUG' - 1985 Toyota 4Runner
2.8L turbo diesel, 2.5" exhaust, 2" body + 2" suspension lift, 33" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZs, sliders!

1989 Toyota 4Runner
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by dexter09 »

ITS GONNA MAKE MORE THAN IT ALREADY GOT, THEY STILL HAVE SHIT TORQUE BUT THEY ARE ALOT BETTER FROM1500 REVS ONWARDS, THEY MAKE A MASIVE DIFFERENCE
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by old lux »

Worth it if the motor can handle it. How many ks on the motor? Does it go threw oil? Much blow by? Much smoke?
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by ae86levin »

I put a CT-20 turbo off at 2.4 turbo onto my 3L (2.8) motor and it made a heap of difference, particularly at highway speeds but also made a difference down low.
It's way cheaper and easier than an engine conversion. You should get a pyrometer for it too so you can keep an eye on exhaust temps.
Here's the write up I did when I installed mine. Since I was starting from scratch I just searched the net until I found enough details to be confident in pulling it off.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic ... 8&t=220078
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by old lux »

like i said befor you install it do a few checks or it might blow the motor up and a turbo kit is useless if the motor wont run
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by 854RUNNER »

old lux wrote:Worth it if the motor can handle it. How many ks on the motor? Does it go threw oil? Much blow by? Much smoke?
She's got 336,000kms on her, but it runs very well, doesn't use any oil and not a lot of smoke at all. All in all a good motor
'THE SLUG' - 1985 Toyota 4Runner
2.8L turbo diesel, 2.5" exhaust, 2" body + 2" suspension lift, 33" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZs, sliders!

1989 Toyota 4Runner
4Y, UHF, Spotties
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by 854RUNNER »

ae86levin wrote:I put a CT-20 turbo off at 2.4 turbo onto my 3L (2.8) motor and it made a heap of difference, particularly at highway speeds but also made a difference down low.
It's way cheaper and easier than an engine conversion. You should get a pyrometer for it too so you can keep an eye on exhaust temps.
Here's the write up I did when I installed mine. Since I was starting from scratch I just searched the net until I found enough details to be confident in pulling it off.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic ... 8&t=220078
Awesome, thanks mate, I will have a look at your write up.
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by tweak'e »

one thing to watch is there is two versions of the 2L. they fit different turbo manifolds and use different turbo's.
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by old lux »

if its same as your Username 00% sure a 86 Is the Same As the 2L-T heads.(multi stud pattern)
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by 854RUNNER »

It's a December '85 from memory, which 2L would it have?
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Re: 2L Diesel Turbo Conversion-is it worth it?

Post by tweak'e »

no idea from age. both engines where used at the same time and it may not even be the original engine.
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