Toyota LN130 Vs. KZN130
 

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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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