Turbocharging your 1HZ LandcruiserIf you’re reading this, then you might be thinking it’s time to start upgrading your 1HZ Toyota Landcruiser engine. At HD Auto, we turbocharge and dyno tune these vehicles every week, which means we also spend a lot of time clearing up confusion about what’s on the market & expected results, so […]
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The Best Heavy Duty Clutch Upgrade for N70 Toyota Hilux
The Best Heavy Duty Clutch Upgrade for N70 Toyota HiluxThere are a lot of options on the market when it comes to selecting the best clutch upgrade for your 1KD powered N70 (KUN26R) Toyota Hilux, there isn’t necessarily a “best” so much as “best for your application” so let’s take a look at some background […]
Hard Cut Rev Limiter On A Diesel: How Does It Work?
You’ve probably seen a trend over the last few years of hard cut rev limiters becoming more and more popular on a variety of diesel engines such as the Toyota Hilux, Toyota Landcruiser 200 and 79 Series, Toyota 1HD-FTE engine, and many more. Modifications to ECU parameters that produce special effects such as pops, crackles […]
Toyota Landcruiser 1HZ: What is the Ideal 1HZ Heavy Duty Clutch for You
If you are looking to upgrade your clutch in your Toyota Landcruiser that has a 1HZ fitted with an aftermarket turbo then this is the perfect article for you. We have hand selected a number of 1HZ heavy duty clutch kits to suit various budgets and applications from a mild upgrade to maximum torque and […]
Toyota Land Cruiser Gearbox Options: A Comprehensive Guide To H15x Variations
Thank you for clicking on our article, PLEASE read through the whole thing before you call us. The Toyota Land Cruiser Gearbox Navigating the world of Toyota Land Cruiser gearboxes can be a confusing task with the amount of variations available. This guide is designed to demystify the options available, focusing on the H-series land […]
Lift Pumps and Mechanical Diesel Engines
When it comes to increasing the performance of your mechanical diesel engine many often ask and wonder when or if a in-line lift pump is required to handle the extra fuel volume being delivered up to the diesel injection pump. The answer definitely varies but let’s take a look into when, why and if these […]
70 Series ECU Remapping: How To Unleash The Potential And Transform Your Toyota Landcruiser
Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series ECU Remapping done inhouse in Brisbane by the HD Auto Team Our goal: Deliver you the most suitable horsepower and torque increase for your desired use of the vehicle, while retaining ALL of the famous Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series reliability. No compromise. Let’s be honest – out of the box the […]
The Definitive Guide to 1FZ-FE Turbo: Helping You Take The Next Steps
The Story of the 1FZ-FE Turbo Once upon a time, people like you and I, 4wd lovers and off-road enthusiasts have thrown the 1FZ-FE engine found in the FZJ80 and FZJ105 Toyota Landcruiser’s to the wolves. But in 2021, something changed. An employee at HD Automotive bought himself a bog stock, FZJ105 Toyota Landcruiser as […]
Torque Sequence for 3L and 5L Hilux and HiAce Cylinder Heads
Below is a quick guide on the tightening and torque sequence needed when fitting a new head gasket or cylinder head to your Toyota Hilux or HiAce 3L or 5L engine. This guide has been provided by Permaseal and is supplied with a new head gasket.
How to install your new UFI Landcruiser Turbo!
How to install your new UFI Landcruiser Turbo!First of all, congrats on your new purchase! Time to make some power ๐ช This is a quick fitting guide on some common questions we are asked when it comes to fitting your brand new UFI turbocharger to the 1H Engine. Feel free to have a read through […]