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Thread: Wanting to install a 6.5 to replace my zd30

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    Google either 4.2TD reconned or crate motors for sale... Not sure what else would be required ie wiring loom, adapters etc.

    I brought my 6.5l 2nd hand. As ET said, alot cheaper to go down that road than the conversion unless you have coin to spare.

    Love the 4.2TD but love my 6.5l even more.

    Just my opinion tho mate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Highlander View Post
    Google either 4.2TD reconned or crate motors for sale... Not sure what else would be required ie wiring loom, adapters etc.

    I brought my 6.5l 2nd hand. As ET said, alot cheaper to go down that road than the conversion unless you have coin to spare.

    Love the 4.2TD but love my 6.5l even more.

    Just my opinion tho mate.
    The problem I have is absolutely fark all torque couldn't even tow a little box trailer

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    Quote Originally Posted by ThomasWatson View Post
    The problem I have is absolutely fark all torque couldn't even tow a little box trailer
    My truck has more pull than a schoolboy! No worries about torque.

    I believe that the diesel 4.2l is the same... the other guys will be better suited to giving you the low down on that.

    I had a 94 4.2l non-turbo'd GQ, 2 patrols back. It was never going to set any land speed records but would happily pull a tandem trailer full of builders mix or sand etc.
    2006 Ser IV GU, 6.5l TD V8 Chev with 4spd Auto, 3in Lift, 35in Kumho's, 12000lb winch, Nissan snorkel, Diff breathers, lightbar + Lightforce HD spots on roofrack. Built to go bush.

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    Yeah the ZD is a complete nugget and is slow up hills I would love to upgrade fit a 6.5 but don't want to pay some one to do it

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    Quote Originally Posted by ThomasWatson View Post
    Yeah the ZD is a complete nugget and is slow up hills I would love to upgrade fit a 6.5 but don't want to pay some one to do it
    If you are thinking of DIY for the love of modding and have access to decent tooling, stands, cranes etc then go for it

    If you are thinking of DIY to save bikkies then maybe not such a good idea.

    The guys doing the mods, Brunny and their agents, Bullit etc, have learnt all the tricks and have the jigs etc

    If was doing a conversion I would go with a 4L80 toughened up, 4L85 or 6L80 auto tranny and get the marks GM tranny to Nissan transfer case adapter and just drop the whole bloody lot in.
    Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.

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    I just priced a 6.5 Supercharged Chev Diesel April/14 from BULLET SUPERCHARGERS
    The latest model Patrol that can have this engine is 7/2006 due to emissions.
    P400 6.5Lt
    4L80E AUTO
    Total 46Grand! I almost fell over when he told me that.

    For that money your better off going with a modern Duramax 6.6 it passes all emissions in later model cars

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    Thomas,

    The 3 Litre should be fine up hills with a decent chip.....
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    $30K + for a conversion, thats drug money, I love my truck but couldnt justify spending that kind of coin, i'd sooner buy a new bus

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rickie3 View Post
    $30K + for a conversion, thats drug money, I love my truck but couldnt justify spending that kind of coin, i'd sooner buy a new bus
    Problem is if you want a V8 there's not much choice these days, getting off track but i also considered a New 70Series Wagon for a 4x4 with the 4.5lt CRD V8 (instead of Patrol And V8 Conversion) but i want an Auto and they are all Manuals. Wholesale Automatics Melb Quoted me 22Grand! for an Auto Conversion, Far out thats expensive! 70Series is still very dated and basic inside, at least i can do up a nice Ti Patrol with a 6.0lt LSX with Auto Box for around 25k? (I'm gusseing haven't priced that up yet & the old 3.0lt and G/Box must be worth something to sell off to help offset the exchange)
    Last edited by MALS-GU; 13th April 2014 at 03:03 AM.

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    i know this is perth but here is pretty much a brand new car with a 6.5 turbo ready to roll
    http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de.../?Cr=1&sdmvc=1

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