2008 wagon 6.0L V8 conversion

[russ81]

How's it going guys thought I should post up the build of my patrol, it is nearly in the finishing stages.

Started of with the removal of the CRD as I had sold it to a member of another forum who had grenaded his DI



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[russ81]

With the motor out, I turned to stripping out the harness computer and accelerator pedal.

As I hadn't sourced a replacement motor, time was taken to tidy up loose ends and rebadge.



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At a second glance I wasn't impressed with the rear door badging and decided to replace it.

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[russ81]

Once a motor had been sourced the harnesses from both engines where sent to the east coast to be mated, meanwhile the sump was replaced and the alternator moved to its new location

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During this time the main tank was dropped and modified to allow a GQ petrol fuel pump and GU 4.8 fuel sender.

[russ81]

With parts now flowing in the exceedy clutch and marks adapters bell housing kit where fitted and the engine lowered into position, due to an ls1 and cruiser engine mount no modifications were required to the chassis.

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[russ81]

While waiting for the custom ally radiator and harness to return the accelerator from a commodore was bolted into place and custom extractors fabricated to plumb into the existing 3" system were completed.

Finally the harness and radiator arrived.

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[russ81]

The radiator was then placed in an I went and sourced 10x factory 17" Nissan alloys to run ATs and 35" muddies. At this point I sold the 33/12.5r15 TTC claws to a good home.

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Updates to follow .....

[patch697]

Love the pics champ & I can't wait to here how you get on finishing it.

Nicely done.

[robbo0001]

Mate that is awesome, keep those pics coming and any info when you get the chance....I need to win the lotto, I reckon.

[threedogs]

Good conversion, I would have left badges off, if only just to scare the bejeezas out of someone.
You'll have to let us know your fuel figures after you settle down your driving style.
always said Horses for courses.

[russ81]

Yeah I had thought of that but wanted to get rid of the factory stickers and badges and it looked naked without them.

Yeah I'll be very interested to see the figures once driven sensibly

[Thirsty]

What a work of art. Mate I love it. This could be a Mod for me when the 4.5L is dead.Keep the info coming.
Cheers

[russ81]

KM2s were ordered today and the rims dropped off at Tyrepower, should be ready for pick up on mon

[The BigFella]

awesome pics, interested to see how it performs after settling in period.
Fuel consumption will be another area for scrutiny.
My old 4500 is getting tired, might be just the conversion Im looking for.

[russ81]

Yeah I reckon the first month at least will be hard to get any accurate figures.

[nissannewby]

You must have good self control if I had something like this in anything I owned I doubt a full tank would get me much more than 300km all the time. Awesome build mate will be cool to see the out come and the silly big grin you will have when your driving it.

[russ81]

Don't know how I'm Gunna go with the self control bit, reckon it will take time for the novelty to wear off :) I will need to behave at some point though to get accurate figures for touring

[russ81]

Just found out for those interested, the harness was done by sideshow performance in QLD.

[russ81]

Picked up my tyres today, couldn't be happier with the service I received.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/72.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/73.jpg

[russ81]

The front bash plate arrived today. 5mm thick doesn't look like anything could hurt it.
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Decided to give it a lick of paint, just needs some clear coat now
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[nissannewby]

If you havent had them before you will love those tyres for what they are. They are a little on the expensive side but do most things well including wet bitumen.

[MudRunnerTD]

When your finally rolling mate keep an eye on your system. Danny (Dung Beetle) from Your 4x4 did an LS2 into his 80 and a PWR radiator and twin thermo setup and had ongoing issues with stray current and electrolysis. I think 0.8v or something was all it was but was enough to start eating things and was unmanageable.
It cost his 6 months of chasing ghosts and gallons and gallons of vinegar trying to flush the block hoping his problem was in the LS2!

He ended up ripping out the awesome looking PWR cooler and going with a standard Copper 80 series cooler and his stray current disappeared.

He went the 6 speed auto out of the HSV donor car too.

I was in his car last night and he did a couple of kick downs from slow and FFFAAARRRRRKKKKKKKKK MEEE! Very very similar to both my TD42ss ;) Not! I wear a Neck brace now! ;)

[russ81]

Nissannewby
I'm very interested to see how these tyres perform, my last two sets have been Mickey Ts (MTZ and Claws) but after good reports I decided to go back to BFG

[russ81]

Cheers mudrunner for the heads up.
I have seen some of Danny's conversion on the show, good to hear some feedback.
I was actually speaking to Simon the other day about running 35's on the factory rims. I also offered him the car while he is here in Perth in November, if he wanted it for the show. Just awaiting his reply.
I'm really hanging out to get this thing back on the road.

[MudRunnerTD]

Simon is just back from a Simpson crossing with the show sponsors in the last week and was away for 2 weeks. he has come back with a week to get ready for the Melbourne 4x4 show this weekend so a fair bit on his plate, give him a bell via email next week and follow him up on your offer Russ and he might even take you up on that. At worst you might get a "Your Rig" out of it and a nice prize pack to boot.

Make sure you got forum stickers on your car when the time comes Russ.

If you have any other questions about Danny's car pm him here, or too the show and he would be happy to chat i am sure. I'd be able to hook you up with him mate as i see him nearly daily. That is Danny's Head i am shoving under the wheel arch in my avatar ;)

[russ81]

Cheers mate much appreciated. I assumed he would be flat out.

Im mates with Jeff from Ultimate 4wd here in Perth (show sponsor) and figured Simon might be chasing something while he was over here. Not really wanting anything out of it, plenty of others more deserving of receiving prizes and the like. Who is the best to speak to about forum stickers.

[MudRunnerTD]

have a look here mate, a couple of members do them

Forum Stickers (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11585-Nissanpatrol.com.au-Stickers)

[russ81]

A big thanks to Mal, one of these will soon be bolted to the patrol

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[russ81]

A few more pics, start the wiring on Saturday and then it's the home stretch.

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[MEGOMONSTER]

A big thanks to Mal, one of these will soon be bolted to the patrol

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Don't you just luv the way they look.

[russ81]

Yeah they look awesome

[russ81]

The weekend saw the patrol a few steps closer to completion.

On Saturday I removed the lift and took off the light bar and rear work lights ready for the pits, I also fitted the front bash plate. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/8.jpg
I also took some more pics of the exhaust, seeing as I didnt get any during fabrication.
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Sunday saw the fitting of the wiring harnesses and wiring up 99% of the car. The fuel tank was dropped and the new sender and pump fitted and the extra wiring ran. The computer was fitted after a custom mount was fabbed and the wiring for the trailer brakes was ran.

During the day the Heater hoses, and intake mountings were test fitted.

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[russ81]

Last night was a magical night, the car was fired up for the first time, just waiting to get the security removed from the ECU so we can kick it over using the key lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Must of been great to hear her roar.

[healy]

This is making me jealous nice rig once it's all done good work

[russ81]

Well she is all tuned and running sweet as just need to re gas the aircon tomorrow and then she is coming home.

What an epic 3 months.

Vids to follow

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[Dark 1]

Man that looks tidy, great job mate looks awesome.

[russ81]

Well I've had the rig on the road for a week now, currently I am getting about 18L/100km however it is currently setup and tuned to get over the pits, once passed we have more freedom to play around and we should be seeing figures around 14-15L/100km.

Here is a pic with all the armour on the front end
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[russ81]

Here is a short clip i took tonight to wet your whistles, I will post another vid ince the car has gone over the pits and the hiflo cat has been put on.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eHc6JVKGBg&feature=youtu.be

[russ81]

Off to get engineered on Wednesday


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[russ81]

All good with the engineer today, installed the recaros today and put the 35's on although I have left the lift at 2" until it has gone over the pits
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[Dark 1]

Man i am so jealous. Please don't upload any more photos..............oh ok just a coupe more.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Can't wait to see it tear up some tracks. Even just to hear it tear up the tracks will do. Bwop bwop bwop bwop


Jack taps here...........

[MEGOMONSTER]

Sorry, try hard lumpy cam sound.


Jack taps here...........

[russ81]

Lol I am heading down to Harvey on Sunday, hopefully ill get some good footage.


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[The BigFella]

russ81, your a mongrel fairdinkum!
Posting up pics of what I recon is one of the sweetest Patrols going!
I have lusted over a transformation like yours for years but have never had the guts to do it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Makes me nearly motivated enough to start mine,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[russ81]

Here is another short vid cruising up my street. my apologies for the audio and video quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYphBUDBJ4I&feature=youtu.be

[Biscuits]

I think I bought some dodgy shrooms from woolies... The screen kept moving and was hearing noises that i hadn't heard from a patrol before :)

[russ81]

mate i reckon i got some bad shrooms aswell, god knows what is happening to the screen lol.

[Biscuits]

Dont let everyone know where you got them... I will be heading back to get more soon :@

[MEGOMONSTER]

I think you forgot something when completing your V8 conversion.
A super charger. I just happen to have one for sale. Picture below.
21252


Jack taps here...........

[russ81]

I also decided that all the badges I put on look crap so I removed them all and replaced with these
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[my third 256]

id hate to think of the end cost factor
but looks and sounds fantastic

[russ81]

Another short vid from the tracks today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq6hxYJjsAY

[russ81]

An old clip prior to the conversion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIeNUaiOamo

[Lieney]

russ81.
Nice work indeed and much love gone into your beast.
I've trolled the thread but haven't seen any fuel economy figures. I may have missed it.
Do you know what your fuel figures are with the LS2? I've heard lots of waffle, but no clarification.
I'd love to know a price as I've priced up a plug-in kit from Marks, plus an LS3 crate motor, but would be interested in the cost of your conversion.
How'd engineering go? Any issues?

Be beaut to see you out and about, but a long way to travel

[russ81]

Hows it going Lieney

Cheers,
Currently im averaging 20L/100km. The economy is the same on or off road, hwy and city, towing and unladen, this however will not be the final figure, everything is currently set up to get passed through the pits. Once passed the engine will be retuned, o2 sensors re mapped and exhaust changed, so it will get better. As for the engineering I had no issues, the engineer was keep informed the whole way through the build and told me his requirements, so i just followed that to the T the final inspection took 15 mins and I am currently awaiting the report.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Can't wait for the real BWOP BWOP BWOP BWOP, BWAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRPPPPPPP


Publicly speaking to a private audience.

[russ81]

Can't wait for the real BWOP BWOP BWOP BWOP, BWAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRPPPPPPP


Publicly speaking to a private audience.

Unfortunately I cant get decent audio with the camera it sucks cause it sounds so sweet, i will try and get a vid up and hopefully the audio will be ok

[russ81]

A few pics from her first trip off road since the conversion
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[Lieney]

Rus81 Thanx for the info regarding the LS engine conversion.

[russ81]

No worries mate feel free to hit me up if you need any advice


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[russ81]

spent today putting all the gear back on her


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[russ81]

Well the car is now all engineered and licensed and performing brilliantly.
Here is a short vid from a trip last weekend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42z_NNTncjw

[russ81]

Seeing as I can't sleep and I'm bored out of my brain, I figured I would play with some editing software.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vukNu_tQ9ys



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[Turbo]

Just wet my pants! :o

[Alitis007]

Top build mate!! I'm planning on a ls1 conversion for my 99 Ti. If you don't mind me asking what sort of budget would you need for just the install say minus the motor? I had a rough estimate of $5000 ($3000 for the whole kit from Marc's, $1000 for engineers and $1000 for a mafless tune)

[scotty83]

This looks like a very nice job. You must be happy to have your car back up and running?

[russ81]

How's it going Scotty it was a godsend the day I got the car back on the rd, but worth every second of the inconvenience.


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[Woof]

Having heard and seen this thing in the flesh, all I can say is.................................I WANT A 6.0L V8.

[beaST_01-dell]

That thing sounds awesome!!!! Well done, on the build :-)

[Lieney]

Rus81
I love that Patrol and got some info a while back from you.
Have you got it fuel mapped yet?
Are you getting better stats?

[DJE]

Just found this subject. We also converted our patrol to a 6L from a 3L. Tomorrow we are going on our first off road test to Fraser Island. Looking forward to comparing the difference between the 3L that we had to now the 6L.

[russ81]

How's it going guys

No not mapped yet should be done in the next few weeks fingers crossed.


You wont be disappointed with the 6L that's for sure


Here is one of the pics I took on the holland track over the Easter break.
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[russ81]

Got the car on the dyno today.

The car tuned up great, runs real sweet. I wasn't able to get the figures I wanted due to the restriction of the factory air box. The 35's also caused a great loss in the figures

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[PMC]

How's it going guys

No not mapped yet should be done in the next few weeks fingers crossed.


You wont be disappointed with the 6L that's for sure


Here is one of the pics I took on the holland track over the Easter break.
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G'evening Russ,

She looks as Mean as Cat-Shit mate!. lol

PS, the only thing missing is the 25mm!

Regards

Paul

[russ81]

Cheers mate,
She has been a labour of love. The build has kept me sane lol


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[PMC]

Cheers mate,
She has been a labour of love. The build has kept me sane lol


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G'evening Russ,

It is a real credit to you mate! Job well done!

Regards,

Paul

[PMC]

G'day Russ,

You should post this under the Members ride thread! That way we can all drool over your pride and joy! lol

Regards,

RLI

[BigRAWesty]

That's some good figures there.. top job.. looks tough

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Alitis007]

Hey mate, what sort of fuel figures is it returning ?? My wh stato gets about 12k/L on the highway and that weighs about 1800kg and seeing that the GU is a about 2200kg how much that will affect its economy. Cheers in advance!

[russ81]

How's it going mate, my patrol sits at 2750kg Tare on the average she weighs in around 3500kg and then more again when heading away.

I am pulling around the 20l/100km on 35" MTs and around 17l/100km on factory tyres


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[Alitis007]

Really? Thats what i'm getting now but considering you have about 600kgs of accessories and added wind resistance.. Top build anyway mate!

[russ81]

Decided to head out for a play today,
The recent rains have made the tracks that bit more challenging.

The first hill of the day saw me destroying a sway bar link. You will hear it go in the vid .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lvxyLEq_Qc

Then headed over to the quarry for a play
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[PMC]

G'day Russ,

You the Man bro! lol

Regards,

RLI

[russ81]

Had an awesome day out there, now I'm about to pack the rig for a photo shoot with Graham for 4wda

Not a bad weekend of wheeling


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[russ81]

Another top day out on the tracks,
I was lucky enough to spend it with an absolute guru.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/110.jpg

While graham was getting his shots I tried to get a few pics of the rear flexing by holding my phone out of the drivers window, these were the best I could get
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[russ81]

Decided to finally replace the broken rear sway bar links, had these arrive from superior last week
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[NP99]

Had an awesome day out there, now I'm about to pack the rig for a photo shoot with Graham for 4wda

Not a bad weekend of wheeling


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How did the shoot come about mate?

[russ81]

Really good mate, it's featured in the current issue (#204)

[PMC]

Decided to finally replace the broken rear sway bar links, had these arrive from superior last week
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G'day Russ,

Superior make very good gear!

Hopefully next year or 2015 we might catch up for a beer and a chat!

PS, have you thought about transferring your thread from (Mechanical) to the Members rides area, that way everyone can share your pride and joy?

Regards,

Paul

[russ81]

That's very slack of me, I thought I had already done that

[Alphabet]

Hey Russ awesome read mate keen on doing this myself. Just wondering what engine mounts you used? So I don't have to cut chassis
Cheers mate

[mullet_hunter]

Hi russ just came upon your thread... Your rig looks awesome... Looking at doing the conversion in the next month or so... I'm also in wa... Any tips/info you can give me would be muchly appreciated... Also which engineer did you end up using?

What did you use fuel system wise...

And looks like il also be using jim for my wiring...