TD42 - Turbo Conversion

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weedave

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Hi Folks,

Lets call it a "stage 2" Td42 turbo conversion.

Over the next few weeks my mates shop is going to do the conversion for me, its nothing out of the ordinary but it should produce some fun results.

Parts list:
TD05 - custom turbo and oil lines/fitting etc
High mount exhaust manifold
4" snorkel
Custom Airbox, inline pod filter
3"exhaust
Large Inter cooler kit - front mount
Modified injectors
12mm custom fuel pump
HD clutch
All the gauges
Oil catch can.
Modified intake manifold.
Lift pump
Ceramic coating to parts.
Dyno Tuned

Aim is between 110kw to 130kw - 140hp to 175hp - on 35"s with standard diff gears (for now at least)

I will be doing some of the spanner work but the intention on this one was to get a nice td42 and help my mates shop out when times are slow.

This wont be the full diy thread that we all love, apologies in advance for that.

Pics to follow as parts arrive.

Cheers
Dave
 
Turbo Choice

I found choosing a turbo quite frustrating, the variance of turbos, kits, hearsay, opinions and just general crap info on the web it gets a bit tedious after a while and then you realise go see some educated folks about the work they do.

so off to see some diesel tuning specialist around nz and discussions ensure about what/why/how much....

The original Td05 is held in high regard, so is the Holeset hx30 the garret GT28 series - these appear to be the top 3 used in nz at the minute. There are the cheaper turbos but i want to do the right the first time, so i saved a bit harder.

So once we narrow down the power level and the budget things start to take shape.

I wanted a turbo/pump/injector kit that had been used together with success.

So if you fancy finding out more about the turbo kit check out "Kaiapoi Repowers" in NZ, their facebook has a lot of info on the turbo development.

I have purchased their TD0X-TDA turbo, their 12mm pump and injectors to suit.

as soon as it arrive i'll post some pics.

Dave
 
Fancy little box.....

Cough cough, a wooden one!!!!

My clutch has arrived.
 

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New Air box

From a company Called "trundles automotive"

Alloy box, see through perspex, pod filter.
 

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DIY Intake plenum mod

Also from "trundles Automotive"

A diy kit to enlarge the original intake manifold.
 

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NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumbs :thumb2

Nice one Dave! :thumb2:D

What psi you looking to run?

Cheers bud, funny you should ask, on its way is a GFB D-force boost controller which should allow me to run a few tunes (6 i believe). Not something I've used before but comes highly recommended by the turbo/pump supplier so while in Rome eh....I'm just going to play it by ear but i imagine a daily driver setting will be a comfy 15psi.
Ive only ever been in a few running 10psi and standard pump.wheels etc, so i'm hoping to achieve that same "feel" but on a truck with more bulk and not have to ring the neck out the components.

Looking good Dave!

Please take some pictures when they are fitting it all.

Thank you. I certainly will, the intention is i do the nuts a bolts and they do the fabrication and fancy bits. Also hope to be able to see the dyno stuff.

Cheers guys
Dave
 
Cast manifold

Cast manifold
 

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12mm Pump

12mm boost compensated pump From KRAE - delivered with a "super safe" tune.
 

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Boost controller

From Go Fast Bits in oz.
 

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Fittings

injectors to match pump, new manifold studs, turbo plumbing fittings, oil line, v band flange, gaskets.
 

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Update

First bit of work - gotta clean the engine bay!!!

Second - remove gear box and send it for health check/refresh, install the new clutch.

I'll report back when we get onto the clutch install.

HPD 600mm intercooler kit - 4 weeks away:(:(

Cheers
Dave
 
Looking very good but give us a clue as to what this is going to cost please, Rick
 
Dollar's

Looking very good but give us a clue as to what this is going to cost please, Rick

Hi Rick,

Sure thing,

all parts $12,895
A weeks labour - $3,000
15% gst (VAT) - $1,935

All up $17,830 nzd - in GBP thats roughly half at the minute so say 8,900 in your money.

I have an excel sheet pricing the whole thing with 4 different suppliers, if you want to see that let me know.

Cheers
Dave
 
Cheers bud, funny you should ask, on its way is a GFB D-force boost controller which should allow me to run a few tunes (6 i believe). Not something I've used before but comes highly recommended by the turbo/pump supplier so while in Rome eh....I'm just going to play it by ear but i imagine a daily driver setting will be a comfy 15psi.
Ive only ever been in a few running 10psi and standard pump.wheels etc, so i'm hoping to achieve that same "feel" but on a truck with more bulk and not have to ring the neck out the components.

Sounds good and sensible bud, last thing you want to do is turn her into a kettle! :eek:

Loving the kit pics :D

Is your TD42 a silver top or a black top?
 
Hi Rick,

Sure thing,

all parts $12,895
A weeks labour - $3,000
15% gst (VAT) - $1,935

All up $17,830 nzd - in GBP thats roughly half at the minute so say 8,900 in your money.

I have an excel sheet pricing the whole thing with 4 different suppliers, if you want to see that let me know.

Cheers
Dave

My goodness, all that dosh for a few extra HP, not for me bud, regards Rick
 
Sounds good and sensible bud, last thing you want to do is turn her into a kettle! :eek:

Loving the kit pics :D

Is your TD42 a silver top or a black top?

you're right there, as we know they like to get hot, mine has been good to me so far. As long as i dont get silly with the fuel :eek:

mines a 91 silver top

cheers
Dave
 

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