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2.4 turbo onto 2.8 non turbo engine
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:04 pm
by sudso
I've done a bit of a search on this and the general consensus seems to be that the turbo off a 2.4 (CT20?) fit's on a 2.8 ok but is a bit small for that motor although it gives it a good low to mid range power increase.
Now does a non turbo 2.8 need any beefing up to take this turbo and any other mods?
It's a 1990 dual cab live axle, not SR5.
It's my bro in laws and the motors done about 285K.
He got a quote from a wreckers for $950 (2nd. hand turbo) all up including fitting, the wreckers told him they do quite a few like this without any drama's.
My bro in law wants a bit more poke for when he tows the tinny or camper trailer.
cheers, sudso
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:43 pm
by sniper
Does not need any modifying, although will shoeten the life of the motor.....that said not by a huge amount so dont worry.
Gives the 3L motor a good kick in the pants that it needs by adding the turbo.
Tell him to go for it, these bolt on turbo`s are done everyday so he has no need to worry. Just dont over boost it. Stay at 10psi for good economy and great torque and power.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:28 pm
by eye-for-detail
with those sort of k's it wouldn't hurt to throw in some bottom end bearings in the process
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:00 pm
by sudso
thanks guys
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:47 am
by ferrit
i got told turbo'ing a 2.8 will increase its life expectancy- because she is burning the fuel cleaner and producing less soot, you dont foul the oil as fast and it wears less- this was from a reputable diesel workshop (Cooma diesel)
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:49 pm
by sudso
ferrit wrote:i got told turbo'ing a 2.8 will increase its life expectancy- because she is burning the fuel cleaner and producing less soot, you dont foul the oil as fast and it wears less- this was from a reputable diesel workshop (Cooma diesel)
Doesn't matter either way, it's gonna get turboed regardless. thomas the the tank needs a bit more puff!
Re: 2.4 turbo onto 2.8 non turbo engine
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:44 pm
by LuxyBoy
sudso wrote:He got a quote from a wreckers for $950 (2nd. hand turbo) all up including fitting, the wreckers told him they do quite a few like this without any drama's.
Which wreckers
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:00 pm
by sudso
Not sure, it's somewhere in Adelaide. It's for my bro in laws Hilux. He did say which wreckers but I dont remember which one.