toyota hilux 1996 EXTRA CAB more power please

**mgfe** · 03-01-2011, 02:11 PM

hi there

I have an toyota hilux 1996 EXTRA CAB 2.4 petrol 2 wheel drive and it really lacks any power... what can i do to make it go properly?

cheers

**MWP** · 03-01-2011, 02:52 PM

You mean it has less power than it should and want to fix it?
Or do you mean you want more power than the 2.4L is capable of?

**mgfe** · 03-01-2011, 03:08 PM

sorry my mistake.....

its functionally as it should but the 2.4 is just not enough.... its an auto also .....

**lilcrash** · 03-01-2011, 07:51 PM

22rc or 22re?? if 22re supercharger kit/turbo kit?? 1jzgte/w58 is a good option,

**mgfe** · 03-01-2011, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by lilcrash

22rc or 22re?? if 22re supercharger kit/turbo kit?? 1jzgte/w58 is a good option,

Its an RN 90 R says 22R on the plate.... so what options does this give me??

**td42gq** · 03-01-2011, 08:59 PM

What budget do you have is the first thing? If you are willing to spend in the thousands then go the 1uzfe. Best power vs expense vs reliability IMO. Literally a pile of options though just comes down to budget really.

**lilcrash** · 03-01-2011, 09:06 PM

You easiest/cheapest options will be 1uzfe, 1jzgte. 3rzfe, 5vzfe. Anything is possible just a matter of money

**litldv8** · 03-01-2011, 10:20 PM

make sure it is tuned properly first - the cheapest option is to slap a weber carb on it and stick a set of extractors onto the standard exhaust. use good fuel and you could bump up the timing a couple of degrees.
but then still stick the 1uzfe in it
neil

**2jzhilux** · 03-01-2011, 11:12 PM

This works ok for my daily hilux,goes ok for what i need it for i still have to tidy up a few things and sort the A/C

**mgfe** · 03-01-2011, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by lilcrash

You easiest/cheapest options will be 1uzfe, 1jzgte. 3rzfe, 5vzfe. Anything is possible just a matter of money

can you tell me more about these options and build prices etc??
need to get it done in melb also

ta

**wa5** · 04-01-2011, 12:34 AM

Are you a P plater? if so, no engine mods or swaps allowed.

If you want more power on a budget, look into a Commodore V6 conversion. whole cars can be picked up for not a lot of money. will be cheaper than just about any Toyota engine swap that is worth doing. (IE 1J -2J I6 or 1UZ V8) .

Ultimately a 1J or 1UZ would probably be faster, but if you just want something that goes ok, the VN/P engine is hard to go past.

**mgfe** · 04-01-2011, 12:49 AM

No im well over 18.......................... dont want vp /vn engine..............
i always want the best..who does it here?

**lilcrash** · 04-01-2011, 09:44 AM

did you want to keep it auto?? i will point out the upsides and down sides that i can see with each motor

- 1uz is probably best bang for buck / 8cyl rego
- 3rz keep 4 cyl rego / not sure whats involved in the swap
- 5vz nice torque reasonable power / not sure whats involved in the swap
- 1jz/2jz really good in a straight line / cant drive around corners quickly or in the rain

**mgfe** · 04-01-2011, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by lilcrash

did you want to keep it auto?? i will point out the upsides and down sides that i can see with each motor

- 1uz is probably best bang for buck / 8cyl rego
- 3rz keep 4 cyl rego / not sure whats involved in the swap
- 5vz nice torque reasonable power / not sure whats involved in the swap
- 1jz/2jz really good in a straight line / cant drive around corners quickly or in the rain

yes i would like to keep it auto.... doesnt have to be a flat out in a sraight line want it to turn corners...

who does these here in melb?

**litldv8** · 04-01-2011, 01:07 PM

1uz all the way
make your own mounts
crown headers make the exhaust fit easy but dont flow terribly well - extractors are about $1200
exhaust 500 - 1000
tailshaft 350 - 500
wiring 750 -1000 if you cant do it yourself
front cut 1500 - 2500
++++++ work out your budget and then double it
htfu and do it yourself