Toyota LN130 Vs. KZN130

[anderson540]

hey guys.

anyone know a little bit more info on these two toyota motors?

LN130 is 2.4L TD
KZN130 is 3L TD

all i know is that 2.4L has a weaker head design but how is power, fuel and maintenance between the two?


would it be worth to buy a 2.4?

thanks

[Tegra_Devil]

from a 1991 hilux surf owner(2.4L).............get the KN130 and never look back!

[GabAlmighty]

Gonna need to check out some offroad/truck websites...

[anderson540]

Originally Posted by Tegra_Devil

from a 1991 hilux surf owner(2.4L).............get the KN130 and never look back!

what about maintenance on the KZ motor?

are parts easy to find locally?

I've heard from a few ppl that the 2.4L are easy to work on and parts are cheaper?

I've looked on other forums but it seem to be a split between the 2.4L and the 3L

so may be more ppl on revscene would know more about it?

[GabAlmighty]

From the very little i've read i understand the split you're speaking of. Each one has it's pros and cons, just keep reading and make a list of what people like/dislike about each engine and make your decision based on that. That's the best you can probably do haah.

Originally Posted by anderson540

so may be more ppl on revscene would know more about it?

That would be like me asking if I should regear if I put 35's on my truck. Sure there might be a couple people that know but got a better chance somewhere else.

[Tegra_Devil]

Originally Posted by anderson540

what about maintenance on the KZ motor?

are parts easy to find locally?

I've heard from a few ppl that the 2.4L are easy to work on and parts are cheaper?

I've looked on other forums but it seem to be a split between the 2.4L and the 3L

so may be more ppl on revscene would know more about it?

lets just say, when you crack ur head on your 2.4L it will not only be expensive, it will be a bitch to replace............and its gonna happen, there is no way around it. toyotas 2.4l turbo was the worse engine design ever!!!!!!!

the 2.8L(its actually just called a 3L, but its 2.8) is a great motor, they designed the proper cooling channels through that engine, which keeps the engine much cooler than the 2.4.

besides the engine/turbo, both vehicles are pretty much identical. the problem is yes, the parts are relatively easy to get, but holy fuck is it a bitch to replace all that stuff.


if i could do it all over again.........id just shell out the extra coin and get the 4.2L VX ltd Landcruiser