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deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:56 am
by simmo
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
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:58 am
by ClassicCruiserSpares
More info? what sort of truck is it going into? what size tyres are you running?
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:28 pm
by wopass
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:56 pm
by rangimotors
13bt's are pretty good. Huge though could be a tight fit
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:58 pm
by SMOKEY
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.
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:28 pm
by simmo
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??
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:22 pm
by mudlva
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
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:36 pm
by ClassicCruiserSpares
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.
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:42 pm
by Sadam_Husain
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
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:53 pm
by petefj40
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.
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:04 pm
by simmo
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
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:13 pm
by mylux
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:34 pm
by simmo
read my other post
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:51 pm
by mercutio
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:45 pm
by mylux
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.
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:10 pm
by simmo
its just causing me trouble and i thought id get more out of a 1hz-t
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:06 am
by IcedJohnno
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.
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:16 pm
by simmo
nice motor but im a diesel fan haha
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:23 pm
by hyp3r
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
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:20 pm
by wopass
well if your so set on the diesel plant i only have one word...
DURAMAX 
Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:40 pm
by skid
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.htmmmmmmmmmmmm I want
