Turbo swap 1KZ-TE

[Shayne]

Nice one Simon i would pay more for a pint of beer in some places than the cost of a couple of gaskets

 

[Joakim Forøysund]

Hi there! How did this turbo hold up? It sure is dirt cheap!

 

[Shayne]

No regrets its been fine .

 

[Joakim Forøysund]

Great! That is a bargain right there, then.

 

[Robert Zammit]

Just came accross this thread. That turbo does seem cheap!

Just wondering, has anyone fitted a slightly bigger turbo? If yes, what?

Soon need to refurbish mine... this seems like an option worth considering actually.

 

[Shayne]

No sense in going for a bigger turbo on the 1kz-te because fuel cuts out long before you get the most out of the factory turbo . I can't remember now if the ecu cuts fuel at 12 or 14psi but baring in mind from factory the turbo might be set to max boost as low as 6 or 7 psi there's a lot to be gained by adding a boost controller .

 

[Robert Zammit]

No sense in going for a bigger turbo on the 1kz-te because fuel cuts out long before you get the most out of the factory turbo . I can't remember now if the ecu cuts fuel at 12 or 14psi but baring in mind from factory the turbo might be set to max boost as low as 6 or 7 psi there's a lot to be gained by adding a boost controller .

thanks... didn't know about the fuel cut out. Mine is boosting at 0.5bar (approx 7psi). I still need to remove and refurbish my current turbo. You would recommend the one you got right Shayne? For the money its not even worth bothering with the refurbishment.

 

[Shayne]

No problems with my maxrods turbo and believe me its been hammered towing a trailer on the autobahn at 90+ mph a few times , a better exhaust particularly the downpipe is highly recommended if you intend to increase power .

My own learning curve can mostly be seen here Elecronic Diesel Tuning Devices - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

 

[Tractionman]

I know there's one in there Bob but i've no idea where , should i start with draining oil and coolant as it seems unlikely i will be able to clamp either feed closed ?

I think the water feed is metal, so unable to clamp ?

 

[Tractionman]

I think the water feed is metal, so unable to clamp ?

Sorry a bit late with that, just ignore.