XR6T into GQ conversion

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Might have solved the turbo clearance problem by flipping the manifold so the turbo is now high mounted. However I might now have bonnet clearance issues.
The other issue is the cast iron dump pipe no longer points in the correct place but there seems to be plenty of options here.

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In the light of day it looks like I am missing 50mm or so of bonnet clearance won't be able to tell for sure until the motor is installed.

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The more I look the less likely its going to fit under the bonnet, might have to go chasing a FG manifold.

[nissannewby]

2" body lift? Bonnet scoop over turbo?

[taslucas]

2" body lift? Bonnet scoop over turbo?

Or a bonnet bulge of a ford? That would look different on a patrol

tappin it

[twase]

food for thought, not sure that it would fit the patrol image though.

[taslucas]

food for thought, not sure that it would fit the patrol image though.

If you want the patrol image, keep a patrol motor in it!

tappin it

[nissannewby]

I have seen a patrol with one of those big tunnel ram bonnet scoops on it i didnt really like it but each to their own.

[MQ MAD]

If you want the patrol image, keep a patrol motor in it!

tappin it

Nah dont !!!!

I wanna see a GQ that smokes the rear bags at 100Ks !!!

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I can't think of any good reason at present to keep the TB42, I have spent so much time and money trying to get it to idle and not miss I will be glad to see the flywheel end of it leaving on a trailer.