Hi guys
I have a 97 1HZ 80 series running a turbo. I noticed a knocking sound some months ago and have found it to be a singular piston.
While the vehicle has been pulled apart the head has been reconditioned.
My mechanic has advised me only 1 piston is in bad condition, and that the rest are fine. He also advised me that changing 1 piston is very doable, however I'm leaning towards changing all of them. Can somebody shed some light on this.
I do understand that the 1HZ was not intended to run a turbo however there are many getting around that have little to no problems.
Can anybody please advise me of any upgrades I can do while the motor is in pieces to safeguard the motor and better cater for the turbo.
- Can HDT pistons be used in the 1HZ block?, If not, are they other pistons/parts that can be used that are stronger then standard 1HZ pistons?
- Are there any other improvements that can be made to further safeguard the 1HZ with a turbo.
Thank you
I have a 97 1HZ 80 series running a turbo. I noticed a knocking sound some months ago and have found it to be a singular piston.
While the vehicle has been pulled apart the head has been reconditioned.
My mechanic has advised me only 1 piston is in bad condition, and that the rest are fine. He also advised me that changing 1 piston is very doable, however I'm leaning towards changing all of them. Can somebody shed some light on this.
I do understand that the 1HZ was not intended to run a turbo however there are many getting around that have little to no problems.
Can anybody please advise me of any upgrades I can do while the motor is in pieces to safeguard the motor and better cater for the turbo.
- Can HDT pistons be used in the 1HZ block?, If not, are they other pistons/parts that can be used that are stronger then standard 1HZ pistons?
- Are there any other improvements that can be made to further safeguard the 1HZ with a turbo.
Thank you