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1KZ-TE Turbo Upgrade Guide: CT12B, TD04 and Hol...

Guide to upgrading the turbo on a Toyota Hilux Surf 1KZ-TE. CT12B refresh, TD04 swap, TD05 / Holset for big power. Costs, supporting mods, safe limits and EGT control.

KZN185 vs KZN130 Hilux Surf: Which Gen Should Y...

Side-by-side buyer's guide to the 2nd gen KZN130 vs 3rd gen KZN185 Hilux Surf. Engine, refinement, trims, parts availability, pricing, and which one is right for your build.

1KZ-TE EGR Delete: Complete Guide (Legality, In...

Complete guide to EGR delete on the Toyota Hilux Surf 1KZ-TE. Why owners do it, legal status in NZ/AU/UK, install steps, ECU implications, and performance gains.

1KZ-TE Head Crack Diagnosis & Recovery: A Surf ...

How to diagnose a cracked head on a Hilux Surf 1KZ-TE, what causes it, what it costs to fix, and how to prevent it on a high-km KZN130 or KZN185.

5VZ-FE V6 Hilux Surf & 4Runner Owner's Guide

Full owner's guide to the Toyota 5VZ-FE 3.4L V6 in the VZN185 Hilux Surf and 1996-2002 4Runner. Specs, reliability, common failures, service intervals, mods.

Snorkel Comparison: Trundles Stainless vs Airpl...

Stainless steel vs polyethylene snorkel comparison for the 3rd Gen Hilux Surf and 4Runner. Trundles, Airplex and plastic aftermarket compared on durability, price, look and install.