new owner needs suggestions

[4wdtoyota]

hey guys
im new to owning a hilux and brand new to the site
i had a 1991 hilux imported a couple of months ago from tokyo to edmonton alberta canada and there really isnt many of them here there is a bunch of land cruiser but not many hilux at least that i have found there a re a couple of good shops made just for hiluxs and the land cruiser but they only work in restorations and oems not much custom stuff at all
currently i have just recieved my order of parts from japan this includes a arb bull bar 2 arb air lokin diffs a snorkel and 8000 pound warn winch all of which are waitin to be put on i also have a double din alpine screen with a navigation system
it already came froom japan with a nice diorma body lift rancho suspension and some nice 35" tires if u wanna see what it looks like when i got it
you can see it on cardomain.com
http://www.cardomain.com/id/1991hiluxsurf

which brings me to why i came here to ask callin aaround from shop to shop hasnt got me any ideas for what to do for more power im comtemplatin a custom pipe probaly a 2 1/2" strait pipe i would like a chip i belive there is a company that makes them and any thing else that would give my 2.4L turbo diesel engine a boost
so if any one has any ideas pls let me know what it would do for me approxamite cost and where i can find them
thanks for your time
-stewart

[joker??]

nice looking truck !!!!dont know how you will get more power from 2.4 but im sure someone on here will help you squeeze a little more power out of it
forgot to say welcome

[MattF]

2 1/2" downpipe from the turbo.

Blow off valve to reduce turbo lag.

Intercooler.

Bobbox, (or equivalent).

Turbo wastegate spacing.

[4wdtoyota]

thanks i will look in to all of those mods
which brings me to another question are engine swaps easily done how much is a new 3.2 enginne and is it worth doin

[MattF]

A couple more. Water injection and LPG fumigation. May have got the tech terms
for those two wrong, but someone will correct me if so.

[Panrixx]

hey guys
im new to owning a hilux and brand new to the site
i had a 1991 hilux imported a couple of months ago from tokyo to edmonton alberta canada and there really isnt many of them here there is a bunch of land cruiser but not many hilux at least that i have found there a re a couple of good shops made just for hiluxs and the land cruiser but they only work in restorations and oems not much custom stuff at all
currently i have just recieved my order of parts from japan this includes a arb bull bar 2 arb air lokin diffs a snorkel and 8000 pound warn winch all of which are waitin to be put on i also have a double din alpine screen with a navigation system
it already came froom japan with a nice diorma body lift rancho suspension and some nice 35" tires if u wanna see what it looks like when i got it
you can see it on cardomain.com
http://www.cardomain.com/id/1991hiluxsurf

which brings me to why i came here to ask callin aaround from shop to shop hasnt got me any ideas for what to do for more power im comtemplatin a custom pipe probaly a 2 1/2" strait pipe i would like a chip i belive there is a company that makes them and any thing else that would give my 2.4L turbo diesel engine a boost
so if any one has any ideas pls let me know what it would do for me approxamite cost and where i can find them
thanks for your time
-stewart

Excuse my ignorance but what is a 'diorma body lift'?

[4wdtoyota]

diorama is the brand that makes my body lift kit

[The Lovely Boyo]

and any thing else that would give my 2.4L turbo diesel engine a boost
so if any one has any ideas pls let me know
-stewart

Hello Stewart,

That's gonna be some mean machine.

I recently fitted an intercooler - total cost about £150 - some new and some second hand bits. The power increase is noticable, especially now the weather is getting colder. Fairly easy mod given that you already have a body lift, giving you lots of room under the bonnet.

I have also been using Redex (its an injector cleaner) and I have been amazed at how much better it is starting in the mornings. Also seems to have helped acceleration.

So, off you go............. mods mods mods

[jotto]

diorama is the brand that makes my body lift kit

You have some nice toys in that garage

[4wdtoyota]

thanks for the idea that will probaly be the next thing i will get for it
after that i want to upgrade the blow off valve and the down pipe maybe even the turbo
now what company would make such an intercooler can i just take any intercooler and mount it anywhere i see fit
where you mounted yours would probaly easiest i just got to find a intercooler like that i do happen to have an 88 rx7 intercooler and a hi peformance one tho they wont do much good for the hilux
so would my best bet be to just go around and try and find an intercooler that size off some old truck or is there a company that i could order anew one from or better yet one that is made specifically for this engine

[MattF]

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...ad.php?t=25052
http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...ad.php?t=25648

[joedude]

hey 4wdtoyota... Who did you buy your Hilux from (who imported it)? I'm in Winnipeg and I want to get my hands on a hilux but my options are limited here. I don't have much bartering material - I can't say "well 'so and so' down the street has a better one for cheaper... but I'll give you a chance to beat him" Doesn't work that way when he knows there aren't that many importers in town!

If you have any tips or pointers for a fellow canuck - they'd be greatly appreciated!

[The Lovely Boyo]

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...ad.php?t=25052
http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...ad.php?t=25648

You beat me to it!

These guys may help http://www.thorntonbreakers.co.uk/

They say they export. I had my intercooler from them and the service was excellent. They only break 4x4's and seem to know what they're talking about.

[MattF]

You beat me to it!

I was just filling in whilst Vince was neglecting his duty and sleeping, (of all things).

[BUSHWHACKER]

I do need beauty sleep you know!