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Post by Kaiser11490 »

Hi All,

I need some advice on upgrading the power of my Hilux. I have a 2000 2.7 IFS D/C 4x4. I mainly use it for camping trips with a full load and a lot of the times a fully laden trailer. I generally don't have an issue, but when towing the trailer it needs a bit extra.
I am also planning a trip up into Africa for next year.

I been asking around and have been getting mixed reactions. The main suggestions have been Unichip or SAC's conversions. But half of the people say it does nothing while others say it works like a charm.

1. Which one would you suggest or have you used, or any alternative suggestions?
2. Is the power gain worth the price. I am not worried about any fuel saving, but simply trying to increase my towing/overall power.
3. I have read that the "dirtier" fuel up in Africa does not work so well with any of these modifications. Is this a problem if we go up every year or so, or only if you live there.

Thanks for the help!
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Hoppy(Allan) spoke about a turbo kit for a 2.7, maybe give him a shout :thumbup:
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Hi Kaiser.
If you free flow and do the chip you will feel a difference.
I did the chip on mine and there was more torque on the lower rpm's.
Regarding Africa I would not worry to much.You cant drive fast there so even your stock standard vehicle will be fine.
I only had 2 occasions where I got some contaminated fuel.Have a extra fuel filter.In general the fuel is not to bad.
My only pain was that petrol is way more expensive than diesel :thumbdown:
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In the off road racing we tried everything there is to get power out of an 2.7vvt. The money it cost you for an freeflow system chip and even cams from oom hennie van der linde doesnt justify the money spend and poweryou get really, cost me alot of school money. The best way to get power for cheap way Iis turbo charge. We have an turbo kit for the 2.7vvti have an look at the pics.
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Whats the price on them?
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UTV Racing wrote:In the off road racing we tried everything there is to get power out of an 2.7vvt. The money it cost you for an freeflow system chip and even cams from oom hennie van der linde doesnt justify the money spend and poweryou get really, cost me alot of school money. The best way to get power for cheap way Iis turbo charge. We have an turbo kit for the 2.7vvti have an look at the pics.

our trucks do not have the VVTI, its the old 2700i, does this make a difference?
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Sorry for late reply,
The turbo kit fits on normal 2.7 aswell.
You looking at complete 316stainless bolt on kit with intercooler and boost pipes ect from R20790.00
For more info feel free to call me on 0769307895
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UTV Racing wrote:Sorry for late reply,
The turbo kit fits on normal 2.7 aswell.
You looking at complete 316stainless bolt on kit with intercooler and boost pipes ect from R20790.00
For more info feel free to call me on 0769307895

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I am definitely interested. But now for the technical aspect. My first option was the lex v8. Now there is a second option. I have done my homework on the the first option, so I know what reliability I am paying for. What needs to be done to insure a reliable engine overall and under strain with this kit. Can you provide some specs. What is my guarantee with an upgrade like this.


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Just a question.
which option is better the supercharger or turbo
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on a 4x4 the supercharger I would guess. Turbo gives power at high rpm, supercharger at low rpm upwards.
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Wel die feit dat enige ding hou is oor hoe mens hom ry, en wat mens met hom wil maak. Die goedkoopste manier om krag temaakmis maar turbo. SUPERCHARGER is baie lekker maar ongelukkig baie duur. As mens die turbo conversion doen is daar baie maniere. As mens net so biekie meer krag soek dan hou mens engine se compresie net so hys alklaar laag en boost nie meer as .6bar boost op die OE ecu nie. As jy meer wil boost moet n mens klomp ander goed ook doen op verskilinde maniere. Dan moet meer brandstof gegooi word ect grooter injecters. Om n lexus in tesit is nooit goedkoop nie ek het al baie self gedoen ja die engine en ratkas is goedkoop dit stop nie daar nie. Mens gaan draai op ou einde van die dag by meer as R25000 as jy gelukkig is.
Conversions is nooit goedkoop nie. Die turbo kit is baie betroubaar op die huidige engine solank jy die regte dinge doen.
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I'm running a SAC chip, SS Free Flow, Branch on my 2002 model 2.7 i and yes there's definitely more power but whether its worth the money..., well that's the question. Its not a significant gain but its there for sure. I've kinda spoiled the extra power when I fitted muddies but one can still feel the vehicle is not standard. I would love to have "turbo power" but I feel somewhat worried about the strain it could put on the standard innards of the motor and to compromise the longevity of these bullet proof engines. I would like to hear from someone who have a bolt on turbo kit fitted and just to chat.
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Post by Willem van Schalkwyk »

Hi Kaiser,

I would go the SC way personally.
The only problem with the SC is actually finding one that is on the market. I have one on my 2.7 and it has been grinding away for 35000km already without a squeak.(that's until you hit the gas :twisted: )
My truck has 270000 on the clock.
The low down torque is what makes it so lekker to drive. I have about 220 nm at 1500 RPM and then it just keeps on climbing to 275 nm.
The Kw is sitting at around 149.
Happy hunting :thumbup:
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Weet enige iemand dalk wat die specs is op die 2.7vvti as jy hom geturbo charge het
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tuff tralies wrote:Weet enige iemand dalk wat die specs is op die 2.7vvti as jy hom geturbo charge het
As mens die turbo boost op 0.6bar kry mens so 175hp op die wiele myne het 143000km gedoen voor ek hom verkoop het. En die nuwe eienaar lag van oor tot oor oor die bakie.
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En hoeveel is jou petrol verbruik dan
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If I am correct that is about 175Hp = 130kW on the wheels. Mine with the SC is about 110kw on the wheels.
The turbo does give you a lot more power and is relatively cheaper.
The low down torque of the SC is very nice.
One of the reasons I went for the SC is that it is bolt on and form TRD.
I can boost a bit more and would probably gain another 15 or so kw because the SC runs at around 11500 RPM and its maximum is around 17000 if I am not mistaken.

Consumption? I dont know that word :twisted:

If i drive carefully i can get up to 8km/l (thats very careful)
If I let it work then it drops to about 5.5km/l (with towing or without)
On average driving I get between 6.5 - 7 km/h

I must say with the joy of driving my truck now it is difficult to go the average way :silent:
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Nou gaan ons die mane biekie wys wat kan ons met Ultred se bakie maak, ek dink die man gaan baie in sy joppies wees.
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Ek dink ek sit iewers die pot mis... Wie is Ultred en ek neem aan julle gaan sy bakkie turbo charge?
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Dis Mike, hy het hier bo gepost.
Op sy signature staan daar TASPER by sy prentjie met die ARB sticker op die bonet.
En ja, soos dit vir my voorkom, gaan hulle sy Lux turbocharge.
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Hilux 2.7Ti. Ek like hoe dit klink. Watch this space.


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Ultred wrote:Hilux 2.7Ti. Ek like hoe dit klink. Watch this space.


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