deciding on a motor help me make a decision

simmo · Post by **simmo** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:56 am

i'm deciding on a engine and need some help deciding.
i want a reliable engine that won't let me down and won't miss a beat. i want plenty of power. i like the 1kz-te but its so unreliable! so im thinking a 1hz possibly what do u all think

ClassicCruiserSpares · Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:58 am

More info? what sort of truck is it going into? what size tyres are you running?

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:28 pm

95 surf...

dont fk around and drop an LS7 in it :wink:

http://www.jegs.com/i/GM%20Performance/ ... /-1?CT=999

rangimotors · Post by **rangimotors** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:56 pm

13bt's are pretty good. Huge though could be a tight fit

SMOKEY · Post by **SMOKEY** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:58 pm

For a reliable engine that has plenty of power and won't let you down you can't go past a GAS TURBINE ex Air NewZealand, about the only one that I can think of that ticks all your box's,

HOW LONG WAS THAT PIECE OF STRING,

FITZY.

simmo · Post by **simmo** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:28 pm

yeh i think 13bt are tough as but i wanted something with a bit more grunt. it will be a landcruiser 95ish swb. i don't mind the cost just want reliabilty as well as power. if i go turbo im screwing my odds with reliabilty right??

mudlva · Post by **mudlva** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:22 pm

350 sb chev on love gas
simple strong reliable and you can build the motor to as much HP as you want
no computers, no management systems, no turbos and a shit load of aftermarket bits around

ClassicCruiserSpares · Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:36 pm

If its going in a cruiser get a 14bt there 3.7 turbo ive got one in my 70 series and its got way more grunt and torque than a 13bt, and my one has never given me any troubles.

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:42 pm

Dont listen to all those diesel people mate... they mean well but we all know there wrong... you know you want to do it

mudlva wrote:350 sb chev on love gas
simple strong reliable and you can build the motor to as much HP as you want
no computers, no management systems, no turbos and a shit load of aftermarket bits around

wopass wrote:95 surf...

dont fk around and drop an LS7 in it

http://www.jegs.com/i/GM%20Performance/ ... /-1?CT=999

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:53 pm

Will the running gear on a 95 surf handle the torque of a V8?
What about an LS1 or Lexus V8?
When it's, "wired" up well or correctly there's nothing wrong with the fuel management on them. Reliable AS!
And if you run it everyday it won't suck through the gas like the old school V8's do.

simmo · Post by **simmo** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:04 pm

i'm a diesel man sorry i like v8's but not my cup of tea. ok guys tell me about diesel injector cleaners. can it burn injectors and block them as im starting to believe this is my problem

mylux · Post by **mylux** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:13 pm

In order for some advise it may pay to spill all

What sort of vehicle is it :?:

What are the current problems with it :?:

What do you use the vehicle for :?:

How much Doe Rae Me do you want to throw at it :?:

Is it your daily driver etc,etc,etc :?:

simmo · Post by **simmo** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:34 pm

read my other post

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:51 pm

i suggest you drop this into it

toyota 5 litre V12 :mrgreen:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Toyota/Engines/auction-312553031.htm

mylux · Post by **mylux** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:45 pm

simmo wrote:read my other post

Stick with the 1 kz.

Just get a good one
They are a pretty good motor and you know it's gunna bolt straight in.

My 10c worth anyway.

simmo · Post by **simmo** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:10 pm

its just causing me trouble and i thought id get more out of a 1hz-t

IcedJohnno · Post by **IcedJohnno** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:06 am

mylux wrote:
simmo wrote:read my other post

Stick with the 1 kz.
Just get a good one
They are a pretty good motor and you know it's gunna bolt straight in.
My 10c worth anyway.

As above
The 1KZ is a great motor and very reliable other than the usual head issues, if you have a lead foot or lug the motor.
I have done 140 ooo ks in mine, now reading 210K. At 150k I replaced the head, however if I had ripped the EGR system off it when I got it, it is likely that this would not have been an issue.
I also am partial to towing trailers at 140ks!

Plenty of torque, the turbo spools up nice and low which suits off-roading and they are reasonably economical. With a few weee ee tweaks they are an even match with the 1UZ in terms of power & torque. This has been proven in jet boats that are twins other than the motor.

simmo · Post by **simmo** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:16 pm

mercutio wrote:i suggest you drop this into it

toyota 5 litre V12
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Toyota/Engines/auction-312553031.htm

nice motor but im a diesel fan haha

hyp3r · Post by **hyp3r** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:23 pm

Theres nothing wrong with the 1kz-te mate as long as you look after it it will look after you. For their size they have awesome power and torque, and todays turbos are rather reliable.

Eventually i will be replacing my 2l-te with a 1kz-te intercooled engine when i have $$$ and time

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:20 pm

well if your so set on the diesel plant i only have one word...

DURAMAX

:twisted:

skid · Post by **skid** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:40 pm

wopass wrote:well if your so set on the diesel plant i only have one word...

DURAMAX

go buy that lotto ticket

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 935538.htm

mmmmmmmmmmm I want :twisted:

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