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!

If you've got a mate that needs to turbo his Land Cruiser please share this video with them!

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!

Follow The Skid Factory for more content:

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

[theskidfactory]

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!

[rodsantos]

Seriously, why is this channel not in the millions of subscribers?
Such a wealth of very good information for the average bloke.

[Carlos-ebrd]

Absolute legend idea putting up the blueprints for the turbo mount instead of selling them.
Truly thinking of the budget builder 🤙🤙🤙

[boostbogan]

As always, consistently the best variety of automotive content on Youtube. The perfect mix of technical information and entertainment every time. Love your work blokes

[hayden]

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.

[sckpuppt]

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

[justjoe]

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!

[lanceneuman]

Chappy is good on-screen personality with clear explanations

[salloroc]

I always appreciate your very low stress approach to videos.

[michaellukies]

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

[angryman]

As someone who just bought a 1hz 80 series... I highly approve of this episode.

[Hacraa]

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.

[christophermclean]

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.

[dylantavcar]

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 !

[DanWallis]

Using brains instead of spending dollars.
Feels like the old skid factory videos. ❤️

[seanmcgrath]

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.

[MrSky]

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.

[shanederwent]

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

[ShaunButterley]

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.

[jamesbaylis]

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 🍻🍻