Thanks Carl and Ben for the work! Couldn't recommend you guys enough!! Super happy with how it runs maybe another dyno tune with the new snorkel in the works! Keep up the good work and great videos !!
Hey mate, just wondering if you could link me to where you bought your window visors from? Have the same model hilux and I’m having trouble finding anything decent
I've not a 1KZ but a 2KD (2.5L) in my 02 Hilux, the turbo was mounted higher(turbo, pipe and throttle body are on the same height) so top mount would be more easy I guess
I’ve got the same model Hilux and done a 2” body lift, I can still shift into 2nd, 4th and reverse but my stick hits the plastic surround abit and also has a bit of resistance going into them gears, are you able to explain roughly what I have to do to make the shifter sit normal again/ possibly shift better? Love the vids the surf has been my highlight from the channel
It's because there is a perpendicular part of the shifter that comes straight up out of the box which then dog legs at about the height of the hole in the tunnel. You've now moved your body up 50mm, so that straight section needs to extend, otherwise the dogleg In the shifter is closer to the hole in the tunnel or the console cover. Long story short from where it comes out of the gearbox it just needs a 2" straight section welded in. Also worth reinforcing it a bit too
Boosted & Built Garage your an absolute champion mate I appreciate it so much I have done so much googling to try find a straight forward answer like that, even called snake racing and they said there should be no issues with the shifter after 2” body lift which I knew couldn’t be right, appreciate the message mate thanks heaps and can’t wait for more content
this is a real good install. I have an LN130 2.4td like you. I have removed the aircon as i live in wet and cold Ireland and the system was leaking. I am thinking of mounting a trans cooler and intercooler where the aircon rad was behind the sump guard. do you think this would work well?
I'm looking at a 2003 SR5 it's making 143hp but it has 440xxx k's. Looks well maintained and compression test went well, has no leaks. Just wondering how these engines go handling that much power for that long? Thanks heaps
Stock internals on the engine. I have a 1999 land cruiser prado with that emgine but i would like a bit more power. Can it be done with stock turbo, top mount intercooler and a proper remap. Do you know how much boost can it take before it get un relaybel. Best regards Simon from Denmark 🇩🇰
Hey Ben, thanks for the video mate. My 2000 Prado 1KZ-TE is running like new with all the power I need for daily driving however I'm trying to come up with a cost effective solution for tackling the problem these engines have with towing and long, gradual up hill climbs on the freeway etc. I have added a bonnet scoop, 8" fan on top of the intercooler, 3 bar map sensor and manual boost controller boosting max 15-16 psi (which drops to 12 psi? Not sure why it doesn't stay at 16 psi?). Driving up the long hills it feels like its being under fueled. Towing my 2T caravan on the freeway is just plain embarrassing. I've read these engines have a factory fuel cut which is set to kick in around 14-15psi boost? As such I am now exploring the idea of installing a Turbosmart FCD-2 to see if this will overcome the under fueling issue and give me some more strength on the freeway on hills. Am I floggin' a dead horse here? I know a Unichip Q4 will solve my problem but I don't have a spare ~$2700 right now so am exploring cheaper options first. Would love your opinion on this. Cheers mate :D
Hi mate, only just saw this. You won’t need a FCD if you are running a 3bar sensor. Your best bang for buck for sure is a Unichip, all the things you’ve listed will make small improvements but nothing will be as big a gain as a quality tune. Let me know if you want to go down that path. Cheers
I made a Mussa custom top mount and snorkel also 3” exhaust, then I got bored and fabricated a front mount cooler all behind the grill, It’s tight real tight, yes you can leave the AC Condenser in but you do need to remove the lower sheet metal trim from the grill, from memory 570mm 300mm 75mm ! Bar and plate + custom made tanks, 62mm S/S boost plumbing hot and cold. Instead of a DP chip have you got any thoughts on the Turbosmart TS-0303-1002 Fuel Cut Defender FCD-2 (Electronic) and a normal boost tap, I’m a fabrication guy not a gadget guy!!
Either of those devices will likely help a little however it would be far from optimal or getting the most from your mods. The only device I’ve seen that has the ability to maximize those types of mods on a 1KZ is the UniChip.
I've got a 01 sr5 with the 1kzte, I added a top mount from a prado but can't find any of the mounts to stabilise the cooler, any idea on where I could find them? Also need to do the same mods to airbox before I get my chip installed which leads me to think I should go stainless like you have done with minhs. Great work guys looks awesome. Where abouts are you located?
You can find them on eBay or other websites online. Just search vibration dampers. Yeah I would definitely recommend a full upgraded air intake system before tuning any power upgrades. As there is a clear restriction at about 80-90kw.
HELP! I am in the USA and installing a 1KZ-TE into a 1993 Jeep Wrangler with the auto and AWD transfer case. I can not find a wiring manual or workshop manual for a KZN130 anywhere. As far as I can tell its out of a 1993 Toyota Hilux Surf. I will pay for the info, I just need it done. Any help would be gratefully received! I have been searching and buying the cheaper downloads but nothing has come close yet. HELP! Also keep up the good work I am learning alot.
@@SimonElenor put the ecu as high and protected from weather as you can. manual search for: GREGORY'S No. 514 hi-lux. that search give you options of hard copies or digital copies, the picture is out of a hilux but after all the "surf-4runner" is a hilux with a weld canopy lol. hope that helps
Thanks again. I bought a Max Ellery manual but ite wiring diagrams were as useful as tits on a boar hog. Now all I have to do is find one at a place that wants to ship overseas.
Nah there's already captive nuts/threads in the chassis. M12x1.25 from memory. Can pick up 2 of the 3 bolt holes of the 80 series points pending on your bullbar mount setup if you have one
what is your mileage before and after the mods? i live in south africa and have the 2003 kzte 4x4 hilux. it has a 2" suspension lift and free flow exhaust, giving me about 7.4km/L average mileage
I’m getting a garret turbo top mount stainless snorkel , custom air box and aftermarket injectors I wanna push about 180 or higher but still be very reliable is that possible?
Hey guys I’ve got a similar car same drivability/body lift shifter issues where are you located so I can book in to get the work done as well as a tune. Cheers mate
That’s a great stock build tho. My 1KZ is has a fully forged iron block stage 4 pistons, stage 3 cams stage 4 head stage 4 turbo manifold. 50 psi of boost and in total it makes 400hp and 949 nm of torque
@@boostedbuiltgarage that's true but it's like $2500 haha. That like the cost of a good motec or something. If it was $1000 I think it'd be more attainable
For my Surf I didn't pay anywhere near what the retail is, was a used unit and then obviously Ben did it all for me. For Minhs' I don't know he had it installed and first tuned at one of the big workshops (who I will not name) then went to a other big name shop who also did nothing but take his money and deliver no results😬 But I think for that kinda retail pricing, Ben offers the unichip, install, a pre dyno mechanical check and a complete thorough dyno tune. Which is great value considering, especially the outcome
@@BENgineered oh guttered, hey I’ve a 04 lux. When I activate my 4x4 my front drive doesn’t get much power going to if. Could you help me out there? Thanks for getting back to me.
@@teihuwakapatuwai2082 check that the front diff is free turning, driveshaft is in good condition etc. We recently had a Hilux in that had big tight spots in the front diff. Suspected broken gears and damaged bearings. Hope you work it out :)
@@BENgineered thanks very much! I’ll check that for sure, just one more thing if these are the case is it okay that I continue to drive it around in 2wd?
damn that air scoop for the top mount is a work of art
Thanks Carl and Ben for the work! Couldn't recommend you guys enough!! Super happy with how it runs maybe another dyno tune with the new snorkel in the works!
Keep up the good work and great videos !!
It’s awesome to work with a great owner and well looked after car! Enjoy Minh 👌
Hey mate, just wondering if you could link me to where you bought your window visors from? Have the same model hilux and I’m having trouble finding anything decent
@@chadm1525 www.jtm-auto.com.au/product/premium-weathershields-window-visors-shields-to-suit-toyota-hilux-1997-2005/ that's where I got it from
Thanks guys I got a 94 surf 1kzte and I'm wanting to top mount intercooler mine too so watching you do this is very helpful 👍
That's some great attention to detail with the fabrication and getting things to flow and a expert tune.
Your work is top notch! Well done to you and Ben 👍
The best video I have seen in a long time thank you thank you
Nice, Im doing a top mount on my KZN165R so this vid was pretty helpful.
Yep I had a local guy work on mine too , and I've been fixing his mistakes for the last 12mnths .
Can't trust any "professionals"🤦♂️ these days. So bad
I've not a 1KZ but a 2KD (2.5L) in my 02 Hilux, the turbo was mounted higher(turbo, pipe and throttle body are on the same height) so top mount would be more easy I guess
Haven’t watched one of your videos for awhile. Fucking awesome mate. Keep up the good work
Oh man I have been so behind in videos😔 glad you enjoyed haha
I’ve got the same model Hilux and done a 2” body lift, I can still shift into 2nd, 4th and reverse but my stick hits the plastic surround abit and also has a bit of resistance going into them gears, are you able to explain roughly what I have to do to make the shifter sit normal again/ possibly shift better? Love the vids the surf has been my highlight from the channel
It's because there is a perpendicular part of the shifter that comes straight up out of the box which then dog legs at about the height of the hole in the tunnel. You've now moved your body up 50mm, so that straight section needs to extend, otherwise the dogleg In the shifter is closer to the hole in the tunnel or the console cover. Long story short from where it comes out of the gearbox it just needs a 2" straight section welded in. Also worth reinforcing it a bit too
Boosted & Built Garage your an absolute champion mate I appreciate it so much I have done so much googling to try find a straight forward answer like that, even called snake racing and they said there should be no issues with the shifter after 2” body lift which I knew couldn’t be right, appreciate the message mate thanks heaps and can’t wait for more content
No prob. Hope it made sense lol
this is a real good install.
I have an LN130 2.4td like you. I have removed the aircon as i live in wet and cold Ireland and the system was leaking.
I am thinking of mounting a trans cooler and intercooler where the aircon rad was behind the sump guard. do you think this would work well?
I'm looking at a 2003 SR5 it's making 143hp but it has 440xxx k's. Looks well maintained and compression test went well, has no leaks. Just wondering how these engines go handling that much power for that long? Thanks heaps
They don't, they tend to crack pistons .
T@mechanickiwi4116 that's 1kds
Hope you n the fam doin well
Stock internals on the engine. I have a 1999 land cruiser prado with that emgine but i would like a bit more power. Can it be done with stock turbo, top mount intercooler and a proper remap. Do you know how much boost can it take before it get un relaybel. Best regards Simon from Denmark 🇩🇰
Hey Ben, thanks for the video mate. My 2000 Prado 1KZ-TE is running like new with all the power I need for daily driving however I'm trying to come up with a cost effective solution for tackling the problem these engines have with towing and long, gradual up hill climbs on the freeway etc. I have added a bonnet scoop, 8" fan on top of the intercooler, 3 bar map sensor and manual boost controller boosting max 15-16 psi (which drops to 12 psi? Not sure why it doesn't stay at 16 psi?). Driving up the long hills it feels like its being under fueled. Towing my 2T caravan on the freeway is just plain embarrassing. I've read these engines have a factory fuel cut which is set to kick in around 14-15psi boost? As such I am now exploring the idea of installing a Turbosmart FCD-2 to see if this will overcome the under fueling issue and give me some more strength on the freeway on hills. Am I floggin' a dead horse here? I know a Unichip Q4 will solve my problem but I don't have a spare ~$2700 right now so am exploring cheaper options first. Would love your opinion on this. Cheers mate :D
Hi mate, only just saw this. You won’t need a FCD if you are running a 3bar sensor. Your best bang for buck for sure is a Unichip, all the things you’ve listed will make small improvements but nothing will be as big a gain as a quality tune. Let me know if you want to go down that path. Cheers
I made a Mussa custom top mount and snorkel also 3” exhaust, then I got bored and fabricated a front mount cooler all behind the grill,
It’s tight real tight, yes you can leave the AC Condenser in but you do need to remove the lower sheet metal trim from the grill, from memory 570mm
300mm 75mm ! Bar and plate + custom made tanks, 62mm S/S boost plumbing hot and cold.
Instead of a DP chip have you got any thoughts on the
Turbosmart TS-0303-1002 Fuel Cut Defender FCD-2 (Electronic) and a normal boost tap,
I’m a fabrication guy not a gadget guy!!
Either of those devices will likely help a little however it would be far from optimal or getting the most from your mods. The only device I’ve seen that has the ability to maximize those types of mods on a 1KZ is the UniChip.
I've got a 01 sr5 with the 1kzte, I added a top mount from a prado but can't find any of the mounts to stabilise the cooler, any idea on where I could find them? Also need to do the same mods to airbox before I get my chip installed which leads me to think I should go stainless like you have done with minhs. Great work guys looks awesome.
Where abouts are you located?
You can find them on eBay or other websites online. Just search vibration dampers.
Yeah I would definitely recommend a full upgraded air intake system before tuning any power upgrades. As there is a clear restriction at about 80-90kw.
Snorkel looks mint
What intercooler fand did you used? And how did you connected it?
HELP! I am in the USA and installing a 1KZ-TE into a 1993 Jeep Wrangler with the auto and AWD transfer case. I can not find a wiring manual or workshop manual for a KZN130 anywhere. As far as I can tell its out of a 1993 Toyota Hilux Surf. I will pay for the info, I just need it done. Any help would be gratefully received! I have been searching and buying the cheaper downloads but nothing has come close yet. HELP! Also keep up the good work I am learning alot.
are you still looking? was the hilux kzn130 diesel obviously?
@@primeengineering31 I have finally got it running. But I would still love a manual. I found out it was actually out of a 1994 Toyota Hilux Surf.
@@SimonElenor put the ecu as high and protected from weather as you can. manual search for: GREGORY'S No. 514 hi-lux. that search give you options of hard copies or digital copies, the picture is out of a hilux but after all the "surf-4runner" is a hilux with a weld canopy lol. hope that helps
@@primeengineering31 Thank you. Yes the ecu is up under the dash higher than the steering column. It also have a plate underneath it.
Thanks again. I bought a Max Ellery manual but ite wiring diagrams were as useful as tits on a boar hog. Now all I have to do is find one at a place that wants to ship overseas.
Hey man, just wondering how you fit the recovery points? Did you just drill and tap holes in the chassis?
Nah there's already captive nuts/threads in the chassis. M12x1.25 from memory. Can pick up 2 of the 3 bolt holes of the 80 series points pending on your bullbar mount setup if you have one
what is your mileage before and after the mods? i live in south africa and have the 2003 kzte 4x4 hilux. it has a 2" suspension lift and free flow exhaust, giving me about 7.4km/L average mileage
Awesome video!
I’m getting a garret turbo top mount stainless snorkel , custom air box and aftermarket injectors I wanna push about 180 or higher but still be very reliable is that possible?
How did you go with the air sensor that’s normally on the airbox??
Hey guys I’ve got a similar car same drivability/body lift shifter issues where are you located so I can book in to get the work done as well as a tune. Cheers mate
Northern Beaches. bengineered.info/contact/
can you run a staino snorkel and intercooler with a turboback exhaust without a tune?
Yeah that's fine, you just won't get any gains
What do you think of the uni chips mate ?
Unreal bit of kit. All depends who the tuner is though. Tune makes or breaks any unichip/piggyback/ECU
What bonnet scoop were running on this Hilux mate ?
I think it's a Colorado copy
how much we looking at to install that stainless snorkel on the same model hilux? very interested!
Depends if you already have a snorkel that needs the existing holes neatly hidden etc. Probably around $1500
That’s a great stock build tho. My 1KZ is has a fully forged iron block stage 4 pistons, stage 3 cams stage 4 head stage 4 turbo manifold. 50 psi of boost and in total it makes 400hp and 949 nm of torque
Your 1KZTE is making 400hp??
After a solid retune. It made 350 tho. 400 put to much stress on the engine
Where you located
Is this the same kzte engine thats in the prado 120?
Correct
where are you based? NSW??
What roof rack is that?
👍👍
Fuel pump upgrade too?
Nope, don't need it, fuel system had plenty more headroom. Choking point was not enough airflow through engine
I’m having issues with mine
Hey can anyone tell me what bonnets on that? Is it just a stock one with a scoop?
Stock with an aftermarket scoop (not sure what it's from)
Fantastic work. The unichip tho... Man that thing is dollars.
Dollars well spent... Only way to tune it properly
@@boostedbuiltgarage that's true but it's like $2500 haha. That like the cost of a good motec or something. If it was $1000 I think it'd be more attainable
@@ReubenHorner But remember that 2500 is probably including a tune too. Standalone is that price just for the ECU
@@boostedbuiltgarage Hmm, that may be true, kaopoi repowers. I'd like to know what you paid if you'd let that info out lol
For my Surf I didn't pay anywhere near what the retail is, was a used unit and then obviously Ben did it all for me. For Minhs' I don't know he had it installed and first tuned at one of the big workshops (who I will not name) then went to a other big name shop who also did nothing but take his money and deliver no results😬
But I think for that kinda retail pricing, Ben offers the unichip, install, a pre dyno mechanical check and a complete thorough dyno tune. Which is great value considering, especially the outcome
Is jy bietjie Afrikaans ou?
How many rwhp ????
About 160rwhp
What where the dyno results
The graphs were posted on the screen in the video...
And here: bengineered.info/dyno-sheets/
Where are you based?
Sydney.
@@BENgineered oh guttered, hey I’ve a 04 lux. When I activate my 4x4 my front drive doesn’t get much power going to if. Could you help me out there? Thanks for getting back to me.
@@teihuwakapatuwai2082 check that the front diff is free turning, driveshaft is in good condition etc. We recently had a Hilux in that had big tight spots in the front diff. Suspected broken gears and damaged bearings. Hope you work it out :)
@@BENgineered thanks very much! I’ll check that for sure, just one more thing if these are the case is it okay that I continue to drive it around in 2wd?
@@teihuwakapatuwai2082 if the front diff is the issue, should be ok in 2wd with the front hubs unlocked.
Hey Ben.. I sent you an email about trying to book my hilux in please.
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@@BENgineered hi Ben where is your workshop at ?
get some sleep.