Getting my toyota Prado more torque ?
Submitted by bluemule on Thu, 2012-02-23 20:11
Hi to everyone,
Can anyone help me get my 1998 V6 petrol a bit more torque/ power?
I have owned her since new.She has done 311,000km to date,just had the timing belt changed plus all fan belts replaced.I have changed the oil and filter every 5000km with out fail with mobil 1, and had the transmisson serviced every 20,000km with new filter, to keep her long term. We are making another trip this April Sydney to Exmouth towing 6m platey fully loaded over 7 days. When we get head winds the highway speeds do become painful. Tail winds we can cruise at 95 100ks. Tyres are set to max! Car/ boat is polished, to help reduce drag. Havn't cracked lotto yet!
Reguards, Jim
jayce
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jump on the pradopoint forum.
jump on the pradopoint forum. lots of info there
bluemule
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My Parado more Torque /Power
Thanks for your info, will give them a try.
Reguards jim
fatboyholla
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exhaust system upgrade, air
exhaust system upgrade, air intake
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bluemule
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my Parado needs more Torque / Power
Sounds like this would help. Thanks.
Reguards, Jim
Rig
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Nissan badge
Stick a Nissan badge on it.........someone had to say it
bluemule
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I hear that Nissans are
I hear that Nissans are kissing cousines to Volvo's
reguards, Jim
Mr x
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best chepest way to get more
best chepest way to get more power/torque outa it would be use 98 ron fuel, nice clean or upgraded air filter, free flowing larger exhaust.
bluemule
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MY Parado more Torque/ Power
super charger maybe?
Reguards,Jim
Mr x
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supercharger will give u
supercharger will give u more torque but u will be looking big $$$ and thats if u can get a bolt on unit and with the car allready have 300 000km u will maybe have to look at a rebuild before u can start running any psi through the engine and and that point it will prob be easer to just sell the prado and buy something with more power ur best bet will be find out what u can do from a shop to get the power u will need
Redbucket
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Land Cruisers Online
http://www.lcool.org/forum/
Check out the Exhaust Mod (FREE MOD). Supposed to help with torque below 3500rpm
I've done mine and was quite happy. Not going to blow you away but every little bit helps :)
Paul H
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change air filter (to a cold
change air filter (to a cold air intake), free flowing exhaust and aftermarket tune (dyno) if you can find someone who knows their Prado's. that and Premium fuel as mentioned above
Will give you more tourqe, power and better fuel economy.
Air intake would be the cheapest followed by tune followed by exhaust.
Cheers
Paul
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bluemule
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Cold air
Hi Paul H,
How does this work Eg?
fatboyholla
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forces larger amounts or air
forces larger amounts or air into motor
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Tomcat
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Good luck
No help with car just wishing you luck I wouldent do that trip in a new one cheaper to hire a boat in exxy
bluemule
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good luck
hi Tomcat,
I love to drive, my wife nods off, but can smell the coffee at 50ks from the next town. 800ks a day just flows on cruise. I have a new wepon in a air pot full of coffee. that should keep her at bay!There's no platey like your own. Would you hire 6m boat for ten weeks plus costs? Nayyyyy
Andy_b
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nos
nos
Dan
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Oxygen sensor
My Old mans Prado was getting more & more gutless - someone at landcruiser club in Sydney told him about cleaning the Oxygen sensor which I believe is in the intake manifold ?. Anyway, he took it out and cleaned it with some metho/cotton tips, and was amazed at the change it made - worth looking into
Mr x
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can work but i wouldent be
can work but i wouldent be using meto and cotten tips as u sholdent touch the senser because they are very sensitive and u can stuff them up u can use carby cleaner or u can find like a sensor cleaner
bluemule
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Oxygen sensor
Hi Dan, can you ask where exactly in the manifold, as the old girl has been through gulf in the top end and everywhere in between in her life.may be helpfull.
Thanks Jim
Mr x
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it is usualy bolted right up
it is usualy bolted right up to the air box with a large plug in the side of it and the other side will be connected to the intake pipe
StevieP
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steady on guys oxygen sensor
steady on guys oxygen sensor is in the exhaust what your referring to must be the Mass Air Flow sensor, be very careful if cleaning this as any residue can cause problems. If oxygen sensor is playing up can be easily diagnosed and you will see fuel usage skyrocket IF you want to clean the sensor use a lemon as this is great at cleaning off carbon build up but this isnt recommended to do on a whim O2 sensor will be between exhaust manifold and Cat.
spooled79
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i wouldnt suggest a
i wouldnt suggest a supercharger with that many ks under its belt unless u plan on doing a drive train rebuild it would kill it pretty quickly best bang 4 your buck i woul.d go for a exhaust headers and some sort of cold air intake which would be in the region of $2000 give or take 500 depending on quality... stainless /mild steel etc expect 15% at least more torque hope this is helpful ... dont kno if you can chip petrol models but if you can i would seriously consider this aswell if the budget allows but chips are pointless really without the exhaust upgrade
bull
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cheaper mods
The boys are on to it, sports exhaust and k&n air filter or some thing similar.Ring a dyno joint and find out what the best size exhaust is and most beneficial for you car.Exhaust could be $1000 min and filter around $100.Let the girl breath and watch her get up and go .More air in more exh gases out ,sweet !
Hope this helps.
bluemule
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Cheaper Mods
Hi Bull,
Where do I look under/ seach on the net/yellow pages for this type of after market gear? I can allready hear her singing! Please Anyone ?
Regards, Jim
spooled79
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imo i would purchase 4wd
imo i would purchase 4wd monthly at newsagency and find a local shop out of there... all shops are reputable to be in there in the first place...you maybe lucky where a shop is offering a package deal what your after.. or try somewhere like genie exhaust in myaree i think and see what they recommend.. personally i have found perth 4wd very good they done my susp on my 80 series and may put you onto someone ..worth a call atleast
bluemule
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Where To Look
Thanks Spooled 79
Reguards, Jim
Mr x
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a mate has had work done by
a mate has had work done by united fuel injection was very pleased here is a link to the websit http://www.unitedfuel.com.au/
StevieP
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Spoke with the guys at
Spoke with the guys at MCE Motorsport in wangara today about this they say have had great results with piggy back ecu which are completely tuneable installed for $1200 and turbo back exhaust for about the same price.