enough boost is when you have 3 dimple marks in the hood from the valve cover nuts..
I would be hesitant to run any kind of IDI in a 4runner. The engine fits but I'm skeptical that you would get a drivable vehicle. It's not just about power, but where that power is... VW engines tend to make power high up on the RPM spectrum, particularly compared to other diesels. That's just not ideal for offroad situations or in a heavy vehicle where you want that power closer to 2000 RPM. Just based on what wikipedia tells me, a 3b makes 160 ft/lbs at 2000 rpm. Of course, a Land Cruiser is heavier but the AAZ doesn't come close.I like your trip idea though. It's something I've also wanted to do. And, Toyota diesels rule the roads in some of those countries. They are literally, like the national vehicle down there. You still see tons of Land Rovers... not in Mexico though. I've wanted to build a VW/Samurai for a long time. Efficient and capable offroad vehicle. The VW engines work in them because they're light.
i would use nothing less than a GTD5 in a 4runner.. i wouldnt consider using an AAZ or 1.6... DEFINITELY a TDI..you have a 2gen runner tho, and its even MORE heavy than a 1gen runner..and toyota diesels are junk..
Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on February 19, 2012, 12:03:42 pmi would use nothing less than a GTD5 in a 4runner.. i wouldnt consider using an AAZ or 1.6... DEFINITELY a TDI..you have a 2gen runner tho, and its even MORE heavy than a 1gen runner..and toyota diesels are junk..The AAZ would just be for a 1st gen, not in my current 2nd gen truck.I've borrowed/driven a couple 1st gen 4runners, one with a 22R and the other a 22RE and those were both drivable, certainly faster than a 60 series cruiser with a 3B or 2H diesel, I'd even say a fresh 22RE would give a turbo'd 3B BJ60 a run for it's money!Searching around it seems to have been done many times and works well. At ~25psi, I should be able to make a very reliable 150bhp which won't move an early 4runner in a huge rush, but it should be bearable?And yes, Ed, it would be the compound turbo'd diesel from my Corrado!
comparing a BJ60 land cruiser to a 4runner is like apples n oranges..22rs are gutless.. all of them.. after owning a V6 powered mk1 4runner, everything less seems anemic..your mk2 runner has the infamous 3VZ, no? they are amazing engines.. mines been to 8000revs and back more times than i can count.. its really a wheelin machine.. just stick it in 1st gear, high range, and let er eat! everyone claims the 3VZ is junk, but ive not touched mine in 100k HARD MILES.. i just wish it got better economy..a TDI would be really cool in one tho.. 150hp would rip in a runner.. thats what my V6 has for power, and it really goes compared to a 22r.. the TDI will have like twice the torque of a 3VZ tho..
Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on February 20, 2012, 01:23:29 pmcomparing a BJ60 land cruiser to a 4runner is like apples n oranges..22rs are gutless.. all of them.. after owning a V6 powered mk1 4runner, everything less seems anemic..your mk2 runner has the infamous 3VZ, no? they are amazing engines.. mines been to 8000revs and back more times than i can count.. its really a wheelin machine.. just stick it in 1st gear, high range, and let er eat! everyone claims the 3VZ is junk, but ive not touched mine in 100k HARD MILES.. i just wish it got better economy..a TDI would be really cool in one tho.. 150hp would rip in a runner.. thats what my V6 has for power, and it really goes compared to a 22r.. the TDI will have like twice the torque of a 3VZ tho..Yeah, I've got a 3VZ. I have no real problems with it... it is a fairly smooth running motor and it's healthy, but they just don't seem like great motors. 4.3 or 5VZFE would be fun, but whatever I build is going to be a diesel.I'm mostly with ROR about the Toyota diesels. A bunch of guys I work with are Toyota/Cruiser nuts. There's a good supply of Cruiser diesels available, and I think the 3B is a solid motor, but haven't heard many good things about any of the other Toyota diesels.Right now there is a 93 Hilux Surf up for auction that I'm going to throw a lowball bid on and hope I win it. It's got the 2LT-II with 130k on it. That would be a cool swap, but they don't come up often and I think that one will go for too much. Plus if I win that, I can't put a 1.8T or 24V VR6 in my Corrado! I'm actually reading up on it right now and that 2LT-II does swap right into a 22RE truck, even the motor mounts are factory. That could be very cool and would have great resell value as well... It's even running a Bosch VE pump, not like the 2LT-E's electronically controlled pump. Unfortunately, it's a good $600-1000 tow away as well :/
If you would already be doing a crazy build here, I would lean towards an ALH. With nothing but a stage 2 chip, and .216 injectors, you will be at 150bhp, and over 250ft.lbs. I've driven Catlins car with this setup, and HOLY **** is it fast. Instant boost, and power till red line.
They made at the most stock 165hp and 235tq. ALH FOR THE WIN. Probably still do 40's for mpg, and more torque.
Quote from: 8v-of-fury on February 22, 2012, 08:15:17 pmThey made at the most stock 165hp and 235tq. ALH FOR THE WIN. Probably still do 40's for mpg, and more torque. a Vortec 4.3 V6? 165hp? your nuts.. the TRUE VORTEC V6 engines were rated at anywhere from 180-225hp..you have any idea how easy it is to get more power than stock out of a vortec V6? way easy..