Fitting a turbo to a standard motor or fit a 6x6 turbo motor

[Ford Blitz]

Trying to give my RFSV a bit more power on the highway. I have been told that fitting a turbo will significantly improve its performance . A mob has quoted me about $5000 to fit a turbo. The other option is to try and pick up an ex 6x6 turbo motor from the auction and have it overhauled and fitted. Don't know there would be a huge difference in the overall cost but am just guessing at this stage.
Any views or experience around this?
 

[Mick_Marsh]

How much are the KLR kits?
http://www.klrautomotive.com.au/turbo-systems/

Just looked. $3050.

[Ford Blitz]

yes thats right but does not include fitting that brings it to about 5200

[dodgeguy1942]

I can fit for 1000$

[303Gunner]

Don't know there would be a huge difference in the overall cost but am just guessing at this stage.
Any views or experience around this?
 

While there may not be much difference in the cost, the end result is significantly different. Of course, you would end up with a new fresh 4BD1T compared to your worn-out/run-in 4BD1, and the "T" has features that make it a better candidate for a turbo'd engine, however the KLR turbo is VERY noticeably different to the factory 4BD1T turbo; in fact it left me wondering if there was a turbo on the 6x6 at all.

Note too that the quoted installation also includes a dynotune and recalibration of the injector pump to maximise fuel delivery while keeping EGT's low, as well as a custom exhaust. It's not just the labour for the bolt-on.

Go the KLR. I presume you are in Springfield Qld, but consider coming down to Syd to check it out and taking their demo for a test drive. You'll look like this: 

[DennisM]

I had a engine rebuild on my 4BD1 N/A, it cost almost $10,000.00, done by a professional company in Maitland NSW, just to give you an idea on the cost of a rebuild cheers Dennis 
ps mine is a 110 County Isuzu

[Ford Blitz]

given that my motor has only 15000 on it sounds like the turbo conversion is the way to go

[DennisM]

At 15,000k's mate I would say that it is just starting to bed in, mine had almost 500,000k's on it when No1 piston lost it's head with a bang, cheers Dennis 

[Ford Blitz]

yep the conversion seems the way to go. The RFSV has a different gear ratio in the transfer case than the GS  i am told so might have  to hunt around for a high rang cluster. Seems the turbo will improve its road performance to the extent that it may run out of legs on the highway without changing the cluster. Anyone had any experience with this?

[Barefoot dave]

Shorter ratios but taller tyres = not much difference.RFSV easily hit 110 on the highway.

[P6X6]

Shorter ratios but taller tyres = not much difference.RFSV easily hit 110 on the highway.

Hmmm....the only time mine gets near 110 is down a bloody big hill !!

[ReignCKD]

Shorter ratios but taller tyres = not much difference.RFSV easily hit 110 on the highway.

Yeah I can do 115-120 (and have done for hours on a trip, with ear plugs) but my GS is still happier at the same speeds, the flipside is the RFSV in it's current form (255/85's & No Turbo) drives great and does not need a turbo in the slightest, but that does not mean it wouldn't be a welcomed addition

[Ford Blitz]

speaking of ear plugs is most of the noise related to the type of military tires or  the vehicle itself?

[Ford Blitz]

getting turbo fitted on Monday. Will let you know the results
Tom

[Ford Blitz]

well i got it fitted and it certainly makes a huge difference. I highly recommend the turbo option.
Tom