Maximising your Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser’s performance is the goal of any diesel owner driving one of these capable, powerful LCs – because let’s face it, factory-standard just isn’t enough to get your engine revving. Fortunately, experienced diesel performance tuners like the team at Just Autos know these engines back to front and can help you get more out of your 200 Series.
From boosting torque and HP figures and improving throttle responsiveness to increasing towing capabilities and delivering better long-haul fuel economy, our top 5 performance upgrades for the 200 Series Land Cruiser means there’s something for every type of diesel performance enthusiast out there.
Here’s our list of the top performance upgrades, modifications, and tuning services you should look into to achieve peak performance with your Land Cruiser.
1 – Get Your 200 Series’ ECU Remapped
Getting your 200 Series’ ECU remapped is a great place to start when looking to improve your performance. This involves tweaking the engine’s engine control unit (ECU) so that it runs at peak efficiency and can unleash maximum power.
There are a few different ways that ECU remapping can be done, but at Just Autos, we use the latest in tuning technology to make sure that your engine is running at its optimal performance levels. We have a team of experienced diesel tuners who will work with you to create a custom map for your engine, based on your specific driving needs and goals – and while keeping the safety and longevity of your engine front of mind.
Key benefits of remapping your LC’s ECU include:
- maximising torque and power
- improved throttle response
- potential to improve fuel economy
- better towing capabilities
- improved driveability
Read More: ECU Remapping – The First Step to Better Performance
Multimapping for the Ultimate Performance Tune
Multi mapping is a complex service offering that the Just Autos provides for the 200 Series Land Cruiser. Our experts connect our tuning software to your engine to monitor important elements of your vehicle’s performance and will adjust the ECU configurations within your engine to obtain the desired results. As local ECU remapping and diesel tuning experts, we can help you create the perfect setup for your vehicle, ensuring ultimate performance and reliability while out on the road.
For vehicle owners that require more than the standard from their vehicle, multi-mapping is a viable solution; with a variety of maps to implement on-the-fly, you can alter your engine’s driving capabilities when you need to. With our experienced help, you can completely customise the performance and capability of your diesel!
2 – Fit a Brand-New Performance Exhaust System
Performance exhaust systems are one of the most popular upgrades for Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser owners as they can help to improve torque, horsepower, give your engine an overall boost in power, and can even see an improvement in fuel economy. Additionally, a performance exhaust system may reduce turbo lag and increase throttle response – all while minimising back pressure on your engine so that it runs smoother and more efficiently.
When looking into these types of modifications, be sure to maintain the safety of your engine first and foremost. Customising the engine components of your LC needs to be done carefully and with consideration for the other parts you may already have fitted to your motor. By ensuring your performance modifications can work together in harmony, you’ll be able to get the best out of your 200 Series.
Key benefits of fitting a new exhaust system from Just Autos include:
- reduced back pressure on the engine
- improved air flow
- better fuel economy potential
- increased torque and horsepower
3 – Upgrade Your Air Intake System
While a performance exhaust system is an essential upgrade for just about any diesel engine, another good place to start improving your LC’s performance is with an upgraded air intake system. By increasing airflow into the engine, you not only improve its power and torque output, but also reduce fuel consumption and turbo lag.
At Just Autos, we have a range of custom-designed performance air boxes for the Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser that can help you achieve improved horsepower figures as well as better throttle response. We also have a team of experienced technicians who are on hand to advise and guide you through the process so that you get the most out of your upgraded air box and ensure that it meets all your performance needs.
We retain the factory-fitted air filter when replacing an air box. This is because, while the 200 Series airbox is known to experience dusting (harmful contaminants and particulates entering places in your engine they shouldn’t be!), the factory filter is more than sufficient in providing your engine with the right amount of air and protecting it from debris that would muck up its functionality. What’s more, the factory filter is easier to service come maintenance time, so there’s less chance of incorrectly fitting a new filter and potentially damaging your engine.
Key benefits of upgrading your 200 Series’ air intake system include:
- better engine power and torque output
- increased throttle response
- reduced turbo lag
- more airflow to the engine
Read More: Should You Upgrade Your 200 Series’ Airbox?
4 – Improve Airflow with Our Tried-and-Tested Fan Kits
Another way to improve the performance of your Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser is by fitting a quality fan kit. Fan kits can drastically reduce turbo lag and help to increase air flow into the engine, resulting in improved power and torque output as well as increased fuel economy.
At Just Autos we use only tried-and-tested fan kits that have been designed in-house by our team of experts. All of our fans are made from top-quality materials and are guaranteed to offer reliable performance for years to come, even in harsh driving conditions. We also take the time to discuss with you exactly what you’re looking for from your LC; whether it be increased power for off-roading or improved airflow to compensate for strenuous driving, we’ll ensure you get the kit that best suits your 200 Series and its performance needs.
Key benefits of fitting our custom fan kit on your 200 Series’ include:
- increased power output
- better torque figures
- improved throttle response
- reduced turbo lag
- long lasting and reliable performance
5 – Reconfigure Your ECU with a Transmission Lock-Up Kit
Our transmission lock-up kits are the ideal performance upgrade for any Toyota owner looking for increased torque outputs and better reliability from their engines. As leaders in Toyota diesel performance tuning, Just Autos have tailored our ECU transmission lock-up kits for maximum results.
Our kits are designed to work within the safety parameters of your ECU, enhancing your engine’s ability to tow, climb hills, and use low-end torque – satisfying the premium standards you can expect from the Just Autos team.
Book Your 200 Series in for a Performance Facelift
At Just Autos, we offer a range of diesel performance upgrades and tuning solutions for the 200 Series Land Cruiser. Our team of qualified technicians can advise you on the best approach to take when it comes to improving your LC’s performance and will ensure that all work is carried out with optimal performance results and your driving needs in mind.
Get in touch today to book your 200 Series in for a performance facelift – and make sure it’s ready for whatever adventures come its way!
