Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. I am writing this article to hopefully save Toyota Landcruiser owners thousands of dollars, even tens of thousands of dollars that could potentially end up being wasted on their 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser for misdiagnosed transmission issues. I have seen it all too common on forums that owners of the […]
Estimated reading time: five minutes. About UsThe goal hasn’t changed since day one. We’re here to make diesel performance accessible to the everyday enthusiast who just wants to build their car right. Our website is specifically focused on performance parts, packages and information for enthusiast vehicles we know and support. Today, HD Automotive proudly employs […]
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. If you’re thinking of tuning your 1HD-FTE Toyota Landcruiser with a Unichip, or maybe you’re looking to really turn the power up and throw a new UFI turbo on it, add high flow injectors, PDI intercooler, all the good stuff, but you’re wondering Can the old girl even handle increasing […]
I believe there are two categories when it comes to designing and selling a product for a vehicle. The first one is finding a weak point such as an engineering deficit between what the end user wants out of their vehicle and what the manufacturer has provided from factory. For example, a turbocharger on a […]
When it comes to the 1HD-FTE Toyota LandCruiser engine, there’s plenty of talk about tuning, but also a fair bit of confusion about what that really means. The 1HD-FTE engine is found in everything from the HDJ78 Troopcarrier, HDJ79 utes, all the way to the 100 Series wagon and has been earning a reputation for […]
You might be surprised to hear this… But the Toyota Hilux LN167 and similar models, they’re only making about 50HP at the wheels. It almost seems unbelievable. So, if you don’t believe me, check out our video here. But if you came here to actually find out HOW to make more power out of your […]
This article has been written to help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of fitting a front mount intercooler to your Toyota Hilux N70 KUN26 fitted with the 1KD-FTV engine. On a Toyota Hilux, the intercooler serves the purpose of cooling down the turbocharged air as it leaves the turbo before it enters the intake. […]
1HD-T Performance and Tuning Guide This guide will provide clear information on upgrading your 1HD-T engine’s performance and what parts we would recommend. As with any popular engine to be upgraded, we have curated this article this in response to the high volume of questions we get on a weekly basis. Our recommendations and advice […]
The long awaited release of United Fuel Injection’s UFI VDJ270 upgraded wastegate’d turbocharger has finally arrived.
Best Turbo for N70 Hilux 1KD engine? The best turbo upgrade is one that’s going to be suited to your goal. Whether your Hilux is a workhorse and you want to replace your blown turbo with the same quality – or boost your 1KD with something more capable, we will list our information on pro’s/con’s […]