How To Turbo Your Toyota 1HZ on a Budget!
Do you own a 1HZ powered 70, 80 or 100 series Toyota Landcruiser and you're thinking about Turbocharging the engine? The smart way is to buy a 1HZ Turbo Kit and bolt it on at home but what if you've got a Subaru Turbo laying around in the shed?
Today on The Skid Factory we show you how to turbo your 1HZ and include the important tasks like welding a drain into the sump, replacing the big end bearings and where to get oil pressure for the oil feed!
Whilst we completed this job on a "Budget" its possible to do it cheaper by recycling second hand parts or using different materials, If you've got anything to add please comment below and add your opinion!
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0:00 The Skid Factory Intro
0:22 80 Series Land Cruiser & 1HZ Specs
2:02 Parts Required to Turbo your 1HZ
4:53 What Turbo do i use?
6:10 Intake & Exhaust removal
8:07 DIY Turbo Flange Adapter with Subaru Exhaust Housing
9:30 Test fitting VF39 Turbo
10:18 GFB Adjustable Wastgate Actuator explanation
11:05 Fabricating intake and Compressor outlet piping
11:48 Problems encountered during fabrication
13:30 Where to route the water lines
16:19 Sump / Oil Pan Removal
17:09 Big End Bearing Replacement
18:41 installing the oil drain for the turbo
20:53 3" Exhaust Installation
22:08 Why you need an EGT and Boost Guage
23:30 Things to check before starting the car
24:54 Turbo 1HZ 3" exhaust First Start and sound
25:30 Pre Dyno Checks
27:04 1HZ + Turbo Dyno Tuning
28:16 Injector Pump Differences
29:46 1HZ Injection pump fuel screw explanation
30:28 How much boost can a standard 1HZ handle?
31:35 Adjusting 1HZ injector pump Fuel Screw
33:10 Final Power and Torque Gains
33:30 Do you need an Intercooler?
34:15 How much does it cost to turbo a 1HZ
36:44 Does soot get the moot?
Please note: We're just a couple of Mates hanging out in the shed, There's no big production companies, fancy cameras or Scripts, We love what we do and try our best to create quality content for you to enjoy every week. Sometimes that includes a steering rack conversion, Other times it's as simple as bolting on some wheels to our daily drivers. Don't forget that working on cars isn't easy and can be dangerous. Use Ya Brain and take the necessary safety precautions whenever you're modifying your car. Consume Lemon Squash responsibly & Thanks for watching. #HZJ80 #1HZ #landcruiser
Thanks to Chris at Evolution Tuning for the runs on the dyno! If you've got a diesel and want some performance gains than send him a message! facebook.com/Evolution-Tuning-1810376872617256/ instagram.com/evolution_tuning_chaps_remaps/
Anytime boys, always a laugh to be had when we’re all in the shed.
Would this type of turbo mod be viable for a 2H motor?
Keen for more diesel content reckon you guys could do a compound turbo setup for the next build on a yd25 or zd30crd or 1kd?
Just wondering why you used a subaru turbo & not a Ct 26 pleb question probably but curious?
Seriously, why is this channel not in the millions of subscribers? Such a wealth of very good information for the average bloke.
Lets share the video all together making it happen 🎉
Definetly, and there is so much good dad humor in there too. And the quality of the videos is top notch!
It deserves to be much larger!
Takes time. The channel might need a bit of a hook too like MCM’s 240Z build, or the stanceworks 308 build. Something a bit over the top and expensive with a classic chassis.
cause kids aren't interested in knowledge, only hype -> "OuR 1HZ mAdE 7 MiLLioN hp!!!one". That said, slow growth is sustainable growth.
Absolute legend idea putting up the blueprints for the turbo mount instead of selling them. Truly thinking of the budget builder 🤙🤙🤙
As always, consistently the best variety of automotive content on KZhead. The perfect mix of technical information and entertainment every time. Love your work blokes
There is somethiing in your style that makes whole Skid Factory operation seem calm and down to earth. Nothing overblown, nothing cheesy, nothing pompous. Here and now, down to earth, like one would talk to his neigbour or a friend. Love you, guys!
This has got to be the best grass root show in Oz (that have come across). nothing against the guys in the early days like mighty mods, but this stuff is one of my favourite channels on YT. These guys do it the home(ish) way, and the proper way at the same time, love it.
As someone who just bought a 1hz 80 series... I highly approve of this episode.
another person doesnt know what to buy... what you should of bought,,was a gu nissan..4.2tdi.. because there better..if,,as you dont,,know anything about 4x4rs.. if toyota, use the front diff, & steering box, from a nissan,,,what would you buy,?, a toyota,,or nissan.. plus,,nissan have a transmission brake & better wheel base..& fkn cheaper.. you bought a badge..
@@harrywalker968 get back in your box Muppet, I got it for $3,000 and I own an R32 GTR and 180sx, as a mechanical engineer myself I know what a good piece of Engineering is. The arguement for which one is better can literally never be ended, besides you show me a td42 GU for $3,000 and I'll buy that as well. And regarding a transbrake, mate I drive a manuals like a real man.
Chappy is good on-screen personality with clear explanations
He's forever posting detailed explanations on his Instagram Stories! instagram.com/evolution_tuning_chaps_remaps/?hl=en
I love Al's presentation of content. Amazing to see how much he's grown into it since his early gruff & silent days with MCM
Ye olde “turbo yoda”
“You know why they call that Subaru RS? “Why?” “Because it’s Rat Shit”
I love this... so many people gave me crap for doing mine the budget way , i went the super cheap way with a used 1hdft turbo+manifold off a mate, made oil ligns, sent it (only went this way because the 1hdt manifold flows better in the collector and ive seen guys use the 1hz manifold and get higher egts basically just from flow in the stock manifold... not that anyone shouldnt do it that way, but i had acess to the 1hdt one so i went that way) all in all i did the conversion for under $800
Woody doing a gun job filming and on the tools at the same time :)
Cheers Mookie! Josh is also a talented Videographer and helped throughout the build!
@@theskidfactory I thought he was a “filmer”
@@theskidfactory It's cool to know who's on the tools and shooting video. The editing must be a big job too. So good on the whole crew of you :) I really enjoyed that video.
Not often you get a proper expert who is that good on camera. Headlight Boy is a whiz.
Some call him Chris.
@@theskidfactory headlight boy would make a good T-shirt 😉
Using brains instead of spending dollars. Feels like the old skid factory videos. ❤️
Good on you Woody and Al very wholesome video helping out a mate with his classic Cruiser. Appreciate you guys sharing knowledge and intellectual property without wanting compensation. I don't see myself ever using it but stranger things happen on the daily. Keep up the good work guys.
As a fellow Na 1hz owner I commend you lads for posting this, absolutely helpful, especially the bearings issue I would've otherwise not known about. I think a turbo kit is most definitely on the cards now. Once again great video Al n Woody good on yas !
Googles plastigage......
@jo300hn he wasn't talking about not knowing what pastigauge was, he meant he didn't realize the engines had issues with the factory big end main bearings having issues and needing replacement
@@MineZilla123 I didn't say he didn't know about plastigage, but it's the logical step after finding about the issue, Learn about problem Research problem Price bearings and Permatex Google plastigage Duurh
you cant turbo it unless you change the gearbox, upgrade the motor,,to a turbo,d motor.. this vid is bs.. 7-10 psi max, or you blow things.. i run 20 psi.. not jap engine..700nm.. no problems..4.2tdi... if you want a v8 buy a v8,,if you want a turbo, FKN BUY A TURBO VEHICLE. its built for it..this guy is a wanker..i tell him that.. mate did his 1hz..pointless..
So very envious of you who do not live in the rust belt, so easy to keep the old cars going for years to come.
It's videos like this, as to why this is one of the wholesome, down to earth channel out there. It's not all about chasing that number. It's sometimes about just doing so very basic upgrades to your daily. Loving the content 🍻🍻
Al and Woody, a quick read through the comments demonstrates the quality of your work and the appreciation of your subscribers. This is by far my favourite YT channel. Your guys a real, down to earth, funny and ultra knowledgeable. Keep this formula coming. Also, how generous of you to provide that template for others to use FREE OF CHARGE!!! Another reason to rate this channel. I’m sitting here in Tokyo watching while I’m away working. Can’t get enough of you guys. Well done.
Thanks for the kind words mate!
@@theskidfactory your grasping for content.. you cant turbo a non turbo toyota..period.. g/box different. engine different.. 7 psi max.. pointless waste of brainless money..
Mate, if you had a 1hz cruiser, don't think you'd say that. A bit more power for a few grand is pretty attractive. Have you priced factory turbo vehicles compared to the non turbo you already own? Or the somewhat crippling price of an engine and transmission swap?
@@johnjosephson9277 Don't think old mate above watched the video. lmao
I love the fact that you're making the plan available for free (and I don't even have one of these trucks). This is how it should be- people helping each other. No "patron only" or whatever, just if you need it here it is. Good stuff 👍
Hey Woody, thanks for pushing the question about the ACTUAL, EGT temps you should be looking at. A lot of people would have no idea about this.
I always appreciate your very low stress approach to videos.
Cracking video fellas, woody over here knocking out a masterpiece with the edit. Such a perfect example of an 80 and a wealth of knowledge passed on for the rest of us, thanks keep up the brilliant work boys
"I don't know what it weighs but she's got some girth" That's what she said 🤣
😂 every time Al's hammer strikes and it makes that sound. 🤣🎺 Gold.
Years ago I had an 80 (1HDT), an interesting 'trick' I found was swapping out the airbox with one from the 1FZ model, its the same airbox, only the lid is different. Instead of being flattened its a nice radius bend and slightly larger pipework. Just that one change boost increased from 12 to 17psi! without a change to anything else. Wound it back down slightly Shows a major restriction in that one part, made the system more efficient with better boost response
Always come to this channel for sarcastic comments about every engine tied in with great down to earth knowledge of the same engine that is useful to the common DIYer. Love the vids, enjoy the banter, keep up the good work
This episode had me smiling the entire time. Thanks for showing us how to keep it cheap, but still being able to get it done.
Amazing video guys!! 1. Here's the mod we wanna do. 2. This is how we did the mod (with all the epic info ofc.) 3. Let's do a dyno run, to see/show how the mod turned out. Even though it's 35-40min long, it just feels short and to the point! 😊
Good info…wish this video was a thing when I was doing my turbo 1hz. There such good engines mine has 750,000km runs 18psi and has never misses a beat.
A good channel commenting on a good channel 😊
I enjoyed hanging out in your shop with you. Feels that way anyway
Chris is THE MANNNNNNN!!! Absolute unit!
I’ve found over the years it’s a good idea to sort the valve clearances on the 1hz. It never gets done as needed and it often makes a good difference.
Under rated comment
Out of curiosity, do they tend to tighten up because the valves recede into the head, or get looser from wear at the other end?
@@Rollin8.0 looser so the valves don't open all the way. Due to wear
As with 1kz
@@Rollin8.0 Most of mine were tight . None were loose .
No Siri he said 80 Series!
Hilarious, if I hadn’t read that top comment I would have wondered what the hell happened.
No 8 ball in the sump. WTF
I really like how you've retained the stock airfilter assembly. Also while you've got the sump off and doing a bearing roll-over because of kilometres, why not throw an oil pump at it?
You have to dig through the timing case to get at the oil pump. So having the sump off doesn't make it that much easier. I also have a suspicion that they're not the cheapest thing. I'd assume if the oil pressure is still good you wouldn't go there. I'm not a mechanic. 👍
@TheCuttz1984 it's in the turbo now, after the dyno 😂
The more Al does the KZhead thing the better he gets. He gives of Rex Hunt vibes too
Wow, I learned more from this video than all the others combined. I've got an old hz with high km and would love to do something like this but it's always daunting with the risks involved. This is peace of mind! Awesome stuff!
Second hand Subaru turbo and reusing the stock exhaust manifold means this could be done for under $1000 easily. Nice job boys.
That intro alone was worth the like. My heavens I love this channel, the people in it, the stuff they do, and the smile it puts on my face EVERY SINGLE TIME. You guys are superb humans.
Nice job on those bearings Woody and I love how Al uses Subaru parts on everything! Cheers Mates 👍
Hey Al, something I learnt recently when working on high 4x4's is to let the air out of the front tyres, makes it SO much easier to work on. Only took me 40 years to find that out. 😁
Something I learned really quickly as a 5'7" short ass that often found himself uncomfortably sitting on top of the engine to be able perform certain tasks. Can even go one better, take the wheels off and sit the axle housing on stands at their lowest possible position.
@@eamonquinn70 Use a tractor mounted FEL and dig down so you can put the front end of the 4x4 in the hole and just walk into the engine compartment.....
@@JohnSmith-yv6eq I don't have the land for that but I'll have a hoist one day.
@@eamonquinn70 Sorry mate I was being facetious. It just was too much of a temptation to see "how low I could go".....
Such a nice video to watch, just enough info, good filming, not dragged out over 16 parts. Just a simple build. These old diesels all have their quirks. I made the decision to td42 swap my patrol just over 2 years ago, very similar spec to the cruiser. Nice little 16g and a 10mm pump. Still serving me well! I dont think I've ever seen Al more excited for 99 horsepower. Good to see some nice diesel tuning as well. Top vid.
My hdj80 just rolled over 600 thousand.. replaced the big end bearings at 530xxxkm, basic mods, intake and exhaust.. never has missed a beat, paid 8k for it just before covid 👍
Lucky bastard, I coughed up 26k for an NA hz 80 last year, at least with only 230,000km
What a beautiful 80 Series. Makes me want one.
I love the grass roots and getting back to basics, simple shit that works!
Another 1st class video from the Skid Factory. The videos are always stress free and easy to watch. I particularly enjoy the quality of work and workmanship. I would have really liked to hear Josh's response to the upgrade after dyno and his first drive. Maybe you could get him to do a short follow-up?
Thats a clean 80 holy
This is a great episode. More short and sweet builds like this please!
I love these accessible build videos. Awesome work guys.
32:38 you and this bloke explain everything so clear and concise, know what your talking about experienced, well done g video
Back to your roots. Always loved the everyman diesel conversions
Haha. If woody can do it, being a trained mechanic, so can you!!! Love your work boys. Easily some of the best videos on the tube
always love watching this channel so informative just genuinely good blokes 👌
Such a great and sincere human being. Respect and best of luck!
Really great episode. Buttoned up in one and hilarious. Great fun. Cheers my dudes. You have become a little bit of my life in 🇬🇧
Great content, down to earth & genuine vibe. A positive change, a great find that may relate down the track some. Thanx.
Great Vid guys , love watching you do stuff like this. Very informative and a great way to increase power for budget minded people .👌
Well done fellah, awesome vid, I just purchased an 80 series, looking around on the tube about maintenance and bumped in to this channel, effin mint! 👍THANKS for the grins...
Awesome video, great vibe as always blokes! Keep it up!!!
Absolutely love the way these episodes are concocted. Really smooth filming and very pleasurable and easy watching. Great work. Love the outcome! I have the same grandpa spec 1HZ 80 and you have inspired me to get a turbo. Still not fully confident to do it myself but it's great to get all the correct information 😄
One of the best Mod video's I've seen. Really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Thanks
nice work Al and Woody, good to see a budget turbo build using home built parts, always makes it more fun.
Always informative and as always i learn something from watching these videos. Nice work guys.
You guys make my week, every week 🙏 awesome episode again I loved how clean the 80 came in and how it left better 10 times better
Just started watching this show and Man what a legend. Loving the content mate 👌
These are my favourite kinds of videos and mods, love it
I was literally looking at youtubers doing this the other day and now you post one, looks like a sign that i must turbo mine haha
Love your work & how up front you guys are, no BS policy , I think I’ll have give you guys a tingle when I’m ready to fit one to 1HZ troopy when get it back on the road. Cheers 🍻👍
Thanks fellas! I'm bringing an HZ powered pickup into the states and a budget turbo how to is greatly appreciated!
Been watching this channel for quite a few years now (from the start, I think when MCM were pushing it) and loved every minute of it.
Fantastic episode, learnt heaps and so satisfying to see such a mint 80 series get a new lease on life.
One of the most educational videos I have seen on the LC. Great info and thank you for posting.
Really enjoyed this video! Very detailed and straight forward, with a tangible goal that the average person can achieve. Awesome work guys ❤
Awesome vid. I've got a 105 series with a 1hz running 8psi and after seeing this I'm definitely looking into new big end bearings and a tune for it. Keep up the great work fellas 🤙
Really enjoyed this ep lads! Well done, Love the look of this thing to, old school decals, sun visor, splitties. i drove my old barn door 1hz 80 and if I had of known it was achievable for that sorta price I should've done it! So good of you to have the idea to put the mud map drawing up to just good guys!
I really liked this one. And I'm not into Landcruisers or Toyotas. But upgrades like this are super satisfying and I love how you guys do vids on big budget builds and budget stuff too. And the music was on point!!
I love these kinda builds . Thought into it , but yet just thrown together . 🍻🖤✊🏼 from Texas, USA
You guys are legends always a pleasure to watch 👌
Well done team! What a result! 👌
Awesome video guys. Love the old cruisers, had a few over the years. Really good info and thanks for sharing.
A great channel to watch with many different brands of vehicle's and great knowledge from true great blokes
We always learn from Alan! And hangout with him and you will lose your car purity 🤣🤣
You make it look so easy You can tell that sump has never been off in its 30 odd years 👍👍
That 80 looks like its just come off the showroom floor!
I love this show when there is diesel involved keep it up boys
Fantastic, great job, well explained, love your attention to detail. Keep up the Great work 🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
❤ the every-man achievable builds.
This I can get behind. A mate in high school did this to his 1HZ powered 80 series in 2006. It really woke the car up and gave it many more years of motoring before he upgraded to a 79 series.
Yep, and most parts for it and be gotten cheap.
Most down to earth and real dudes around. Great advice and great watch.
I've done that trick Al mentioned about filling the sump up with oil when you drill to flush the filings out. Only I did it with diesel because it's cheaper and I could filter it and still burn it.
I get really big old speaker magnets and sikaflex them to the sump until I pull the sump at a later date
YES! consumer advice, thats why i love this channel!
love to see these low $$ doable at home kind of vids guys, keep em coming! Would love to see something on getting a bit more power from a 2.5tdi as fitted to a VW T4 van :)
Best auto channel online
The content we all need. Good video
My first time viewing the channel and I'm very impressed with whole process. As a Old Yota fan this is something I would love to do here in Florida for our mudder fun. Very sensible approach to eek out some power from these old goats!
Oh yeah, Super cool. This thing surely improves fuel economy too, thus saving the environment and adding wooshy goodness to our favourite place - the beach!
I love seeing a swell sorted budget turbo build that makes sense.
Not one of the best, IT IS THE BEST channel on auto upgrade, tuning, etc. excellent and thank you all. 👍👍👍
Really neat set up! Cool as that the stock exhaust manifold already puts the turbo in a decent position with your adapter plate.
Quality workmanship
Well done guys! Great job 👏🏾
Totally enjoyable! Great work