Modifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser
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Available in standard form with power of upto 245bhp (depending on the year), so this goes to show the tuning potential of the Land Cruiser. From this you can increase the power from anywhere between 269.5bhp to 416.5bhp with mods ranging from a few subtle add ons to a full engine rebuild! And more in the case of most Turbo engines if you include an uprated turbo.
The already BHP endowed range of Land Cruisers reward tuners with a satisfying power gain. Land Cruiser tuning projects should generally start with some improvement to the intake/exhaust of the engine. So get a stainless steel exhaust and good quality induction kit. A good fuel pressure regulator will up the throttle response.
The next level of modifications involve taking more aggressive action. The Land Cruiser responds well to a fast road cam which is one of the best value mods out there. Turn your attention next to the Land Cruisers engine head. With a good gas flowed ported engine you will see much better mid and peak range power.
The Land Cruisers come in various power levels right up to 245bhp as per the Land Cruiser If you apply a few tuning mods to this model of Land Cruiser you will see power gains from anywhere between 269.5bhp to 416.5bhp. Any more than this and you will start to see unreliability appearing.
Forced induction Land Cruisers respond exceptionally well to tuning mods especially remaps, also add an intercooler to your mod list. The Land Cruisers come in various power levels right up to 245bhp. On a turbo Land Cruiser you will see these power gains from anywhere between 318.5bhp to 465.5bhp. Any more than this and you will start to see unreliability appearing. The Land Cruisers handling can be dramatically improved with some choice suspension modifications. The Car Tuning Guide do not recommend lowering more than 35mm.
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