2.4 surf Vs 2.8 surf? which is better?

[nstg8a]

yeah, ive seen a 2.8 turbo diesel surf i like, but are they worth looking at? i hear lots of horror stories about the 2.8s but are they that bad?

and are they significantly better than the 2.4 i have now....

[TJ]

I don't know much about Toyota diesels, but reading on here it seems your question is kind of like somebody who is about to commit suicide and wants to know: do I shoot myself or hang myself?

[nstg8a]

I don't know much about Toyota diesels, but reading on here it seems your question is kind of like somebody who is about to commit suicide and wants to know: do I shoot myself or hang myself?

hahahaha, cheers dude.....

[rangimotors]

so the 2.8 has an after market turbo kit on it? or just the 2lt stuff bolted on? i don't think they are that bad but bolting a turbo onto an engine that was not designed to have one will always reduce engine life.

[nstg8a]

so the 2.8 has an after market turbo kit on it? or just the 2lt stuff bolted on? i don't think they are that bad but bolting a turbo onto an engine that was not designed to have one will always reduce engine life.

umm its at a caryard, and a 2.8 turbo, i assumed it was factory.... might have to have a closer look

[rangimotors]

someone may call me a moron (getting used to it) but im pretty sure they didnt come out 2.8 turbo factory only came 2.4 turbo, 2.8 non turbo or 3.0 turbo

[nstg8a]

someone may call me a moron (getting used to it) but im pretty sure they didnt come out 2.8 turbo factory only came 2.4 turbo, 2.8 non turbo or 3.0 turbo

actually i think you might be right... will have a better look tomorrow, im picking itl be a 2.4.....

[Dace]

the 2.4 was the only L-series engine to come in turbo, 2.8 and 3.0 are non turbo but some had electronic injection

the 3 litre turb would be the 1KZTE, a completely diffrent engine

I have the 3 litre "5L" in my lux but unless ya find the right price, can cost ya a bit

[KiwiBacon]

someone may call me a moron (getting used to it) but im pretty sure they didnt come out 2.8 turbo factory only came 2.4 turbo, 2.8 non turbo or 3.0 turbo

I think you're right. But there are a lot of 2.8's out there with the 2.4 turbos bolted on. It looks factory enough to fool most people.

[tweake]

someone may call me a moron (getting used to it) but im pretty sure they didnt come out 2.8 turbo factory only came 2.4 turbo, 2.8 non turbo or 3.0 turbo

just to add, they didn't come out with the 5L motor (3 litre atmo). the hilux did but the surf went to the 1KZT.

one thing to check is what version of the 2LT motor it has. especially if its a 2.8 conversion as the later 2lt-e to 2.8 conversions are a little tricky to get right so there are a few dodgy ones around.