My LS1 GQ LWB project

[DC-Auto]

I have started my LS1 build, found a relatively rust free shell which are hard to come by. Has no doors, no barn doors, needs windscreen, interior etc etc. This Patrol will be my daily, my tow car, and my off-road runner. My current GQ will be the donor for the missing doors, interior, and some of the offroad gear.

So far, I have only really acquired a majority of the parts, welded the engine mounts in, dummy fitted the motor, and just completed the motor build.

So, to start things off, it's a 1989 GQ long wheel base.

THE BASICS
Reco'd disc brake rear diff
Marks 4x4 adapter kit to suit the 5sp.
Marks adapter loom, headers, etc etc. (5 grand worth)
new exeddy ultra heavy duty clutch
new pedder foam filled 50mm tuffryder front and rear shocks
new 2" lifted pedder h/d and ultra h/d springs
new 2" body lift
every single suspension bush is brand new
new tuff dog rtc steering damper
new cooper discoverer st maxx 33's
new 16"x10" sunraysia's
arb winch bar
12,000lbs winch with dyneema cord
new 75w hid headlights
new 100w hid 10" spotties
aftermarket snorkel (may have to run 2 to get the flow)
rod holders
chrome grill
new crystal headlight assemblies
new parkers
new tail lights
military 5t tow hitch
custom rear bar
superior engineering rock sliders
3/4 roof cage
4 x crap roof mounted flood lights (soon to be replaced)
2 roof mounted loading flood lights (good for accessing trailer at night)
pioneer bluetooth head unit
mtx splits
uniden uhf
fusion amp (stereo is least of my priorities, but will be finished eventually)

THE POWER
2002 HSV VU Maloo 255kw LS1
carter competition lift pump
2ltr surge tank
2 x bosch 044 fuel pumps
1/2 braided line splitting into twin 3/8 braided delivery
all aeroflow fittings, aeromotive check valves
billet fuel filter
aeromotive fuel regulator
Magnuson M112 positive displacement, intercooled blower running 9psi
44lbs injectors
polished billet PWR fuel rails
10.5mm eagle leads
300x150x75 heat exchanger
bosch water booster pump
3 core alloy radiator
davies craig thermo fan
rollmaster double row timing chain
powerbond race balancer
mellings high volume oil pump
ARP bolts throughout
lunati cam
lunati valve springs
yellaterra roller tip rockers
Comp Cams mechanical belt tensioner
Heat wrapped genie headers
new belts, odd's and ends
19 row oil cooler / relocation kit
edelbrock coil plates / covers

all i can think of off the top of my head

still need exhaust (cash pending twin 3" s/s system, but probably will run just a single till everything else is sorted), flywheel machine, reco alternator, reco power steer pump, power steer lines, header tank, paint and panel, tinting, new wiring throughout the vehicle.... and assembly

[NissanGQ4.2]

Sounds like its going to be a weapon

[Bigrig]

Holy sh1t mate ... impressive list "off the top of your head"!!!

As said, gunna be a dead set weapon indeed!! Keep us informed as it progresses.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

wow, thats awesome. can't wait to see more of the build

[tusman]

keep us updated mate keen to watch progress

[patch697]

Holy mother of God, I hope you've got a grip like a bloody bear mate, cos your gonna need to hold on for grim death when that monster hits the road.

I'll be watching this build closely as I have a keen interest in the project.

[growler2058]

Faaarrr out man weapon, beast, rocket


Tap tap drip drip

[MEGOMONSTER]

Now there's a slight power increase over standard. Good job so far.

[Ed.]

sounds awesome mate, just one question... why the new shell and not just drop the donk in the old rig? the old gq looks like it's in awesome shape

[DC-Auto]

a couple of reasons, i need a 4x4 on the road pretty much at all times, my patrol does a lot of north west trips, work is killing me at the moment so i can't spend a huge amount of time doing the conversion on my daily driver. but the main reason for not converting the daily driver, is there is a small amount of rust coming through the roof above the barn doors, a small amount of rust in the engine bay, but the floor pan is pretty bad (has been plated by previous owner, pretty shocking job though).
By converting another car, I know everything will be done to my standard. I was attempting to have it on the road in the first week of November, but realistically, after much thought concerning the amount of cash invested it's not something I want rush, it probably won't see the road till Jan/Feb.

in other news, engine is wired pretty much complete, just the sump, alternator, power steer pump, and belts to go.