How to Boost Your Turbo Diesel’s Power

April 27, 2021

Most Toyota’s have turbocharged, diesel-powered engines. These engines are popular for their reliability, longevity, and durability. They also provide superior torque and increased power. However, what if the factory standard specifications are insufficient?

If your diesel engine is not meeting your horsepower and torque needs, this article can help. Continue reading to learn how to increase the power of your turbo diesel-powered Toyota.

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Boosting Your Turbo Diesel Engine’s Power

Stock diesel engines are designed with a significant amount of torque and power for your daily commute; however, when you want to go further than this and expose your vehicle to much higher demands such as towing a caravan, touring, or going off-road, this can expose the limitations of a factory-standard diesel engine.

Modern-day diesel tuning offers the opportunity to regain lost engine performance, and even exceed it.

A few modifications are needed to boost turbo diesel power and performance. The best modifications for diesel engines are usually found in the intake, exhaust, injection, and emissions systems.

Airbox Upgrades

Air boxes that are larger, more durable, and less restrictive, enable the engine to draw in a greater amount of air, increasing the availability of air for intake into the engine and turbocharger. Airbox upgrades that utilise the factory-fitted air filter give you these benefits whilst still giving you the reliability of the factory filter and make it much easier to source parts when a replacement is required.

Exhaust Upgrade Benefits

The installation of an aftermarket exhaust system is another effective way to boost power on a diesel engine. Replacement exhaust systems are not only designed to increase airflow, but they also reduce back pressure and promote better fuel economy. A good quality aftermarket exhaust will help unlock the full potential of your engine and should be paired with an upgraded air intake for maximum performance gains.

Injection System Upgrades

Tuning the fuel injection system is key to maximising power and torque from a diesel engine. This involves increasing the amount of fuel delivered to the engine by replacing the stock injectors, and other related components with high performance options.

Boosting your turbo diesel engine’s power and performance is not as difficult as it may seem. With the right modifications and diesel performance experts, you can unlock the full potential of your engine and enjoy a smoother, more powerful ride.

Exhaust Upgrades

If you want to increase the horsepower of your turbo diesel engine, consider upgrading your exhaust. In fact, some performance modifications will require you to!

Stock exhausts are designed to reduce noise and are designed with emissions in mind, while a performance exhaust is designed to be bigger in diameter and contain fewer bends, allowing for easier exhaust flow throughout the system, this helps improve exhaust scavenging and combustion performance.

Wider, straight exhaust pipes also help reduce exhaust gas temperatures and increase the horsepower and torque produced by the engine.

Performance Upgrade Packages

One of the best ways to boost your turbo diesel’s power is with a performance upgrade package. This takes a holistic approach to enhancing your vehicle’s engine and utilises all available tools to do so. Additionally, you may upgrade your vehicle’s exhaust and clutch systems, turbo and injectors, or even your airbox, which is often recommended to see the greatest improvement in gains for torque and power. Some of these components may be recommended to improve the reliability and safety of your vehicle.

There are various performance packages to choose from at Just Autos. We tailor our performance upgrade packages to suit your needs!

Diesel ECU Remapping and Multi-Mapping

By remapping the fuel and timing maps on your turbo diesel’s ECU, you can experience benefits such as increased torque, improved throttle response, enhanced fuel economy, and smoother power delivery. Additionally, the reliability of your engine remains unaffected.

The long-term advantages of remapping your vehicle make it a cost-effective choice for turbo diesel owners. And although the procedure is not a simple case of plug-and-play, often taking up many hours in a day, being able to fine-tune your engine to suit your requirements and provide additional benefits makes it well worth the wait.

Multi-mapping is a popular way to boost the power of a turbo diesel engine. ECU multi-mapping is a more complex version of ECU remapping, where multiple maps are used to deliver different types of performance gains – depending on the engine’s operating conditions. It also gives the driver the ability to switch between engine maps as the demands on the vehicle change.

Boost Your Turbo Diesel’s Power with Just Autos

When it comes to getting the most from your Toyota’s turbo diesel engine, there are many options available at Just Autos. From simple bolt-on components like air boxes and exhaust systems, to more advanced upgrades like turbochargers, fuel system modifications, and ECU multi-mapping solutions. The team at Just Autos can provide you with a tailor-made performance package that will help you get the most out of your vehicle.

Our team comprises performance enhancement specialists that can translate your requirements into results from your vehicle and provide friendly service and advice while doing so. Book your Toyota in today to get started!

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