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any ideas about intercooler onto 1kz-te hilux? worth doing and if so will a prado factory 1 bolt straight on??

sr5dan wrote:any ideas about intercooler onto 1kz-te hilux?

A few of us here have intercooled the 1KZTE, search the forum

sr5dan wrote:worth doing

Yup, especially if combined with free flowing exhaust / dump pipe and upping the fuel and tweaking the boost...

sr5dan wrote:you and if so will a prado factory 1 bolt straight on??

I haven't done it personally but yes it will...however you need a new rocker cover as the intercooled units have no hump in the middle. Also the throttle body is in a different position as the throttle linkages are different and also cables.
There is this "used kit" on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 753240.htm
Bit pricey but have seen them go as low as $700....

I got a bighorn one for $20 and did all the fab work myself.
Check out this http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 18&t=21567

Before you start playing with all these mods I would install an EGT gauge to monitor exhaust temps...Cause if you get it wrong you could melt the motor....

Search is your friend as it has all been done before on this forum....

Keep us all informed of your progress and post some pics ! We all love pics...

intercooler kit air to air from aseturbo.com.au top mount? not a big selection in nz. not very mechanically minded but can do basic kit work think ill avoid the front mount leave that to boy racers, also wont have to install fans and pumps au $1100, nz $1500 ok deal yes/no

If you do buy it, please photos of the installation

Wouldnt a water to air be better? Well would be with the slow speed stuff I think top mounts are a waste of time. The bonnet on late model trucks is pretty well sealed. Then you have the intercooler right at the top with a hole in the bonnet directly above it, hot air rises yadda yadda Wouldnt that turn an intercooler into a interheater Well thats what makes sense in my head

I would go front mount to be honest easier and better for that motor although sayn that cross country 4wd in oz do a awesome direct bolt on kit just nerd a scoop

just been looking aseturbo.com.au front mount actual looks easier to mount also wont need to put a bonnet scoop in. im not about the looks rather keep things on the down low

strongly suggest you read this
http://autospeed.co.nz/cms/A_112608/article.html
and this
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 18&t=21567