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24th November 2014, 01:39 AM
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4.2L v's 3.0L?
Hi I'm a newbie to 4x4's but I'm keen to lay my hands on a Nissan Patrol st or dx.
problem is I've been told to stay clear of the 3.0L versions as they just don't give enough grunt?
I prefer new but there hasn't been a 4.2L since 2006!
Can you do anything to the new 3.0L to power them up or should I buy a good 2nd hand 4.2 & spend some money doing it up?
All advice appreciated
Shane'o
Last edited by shane'o; 24th November 2014 at 01:42 AM.
Reason: spelling mistake
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24th November 2014 01:39 AM
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24th November 2014, 04:37 AM
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Patrol Goddess
Welcome, Shane'O.
That is a no brainer... 4.2 is King. ( or Queen)
By opening that can of worms you might as well compare GQ and GU
KATROL- The 2nd
GU TD42TGi
Not as pretty, but a whole lot tougher
Silent member 1208
Yes Michael, I bought a JEE.....60.
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24th November 2014, 04:50 AM
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SPAMINATOR
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24th November 2014, 05:59 AM
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BIG & BALD
Welcome aboard Shane'O,
I bought a brand new 3lt a few years back, and I've put in quite a bit of love into it.
There's not much you can do for power but there are things to help unlock a few extra horses.
It seems they have emphysema and need help to breathe better. Lol.
A snorkel and K&N air filter
2-3/4 or 3" mandrel bent exhaust
Power chip (mine is a DPChip)
Intercooler upgrade.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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24th November 2014, 07:59 AM
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Patrol Freak
there is a some variables with what you are asking 1 are you going to tow something very heavy 2 what do you want to use it for tourer off roader but unless you want to tow something getting over 2 1/2 ton I would suggest a 4.2 anything else a 3l crd as the 4.2 is a dinosaur motor and the best you can get is something that's almost 9 years old for a ridiculous price
07 crd,,bridgestone 697lt, 2.75 buedesert ex,
SOLD theres a lot of my blood, sweat and money in that troll.
92 gq ti tb42efi my brothers gq extractors dual batteries brake controller uhf alloy bullbar
SOLD with a heavy heart but gone to a nice young fella
13 y62 the beast that burbles
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24th November 2014, 08:22 AM
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24th November 2014, 08:26 AM
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Don't plan to tow anything heavy except a small dinghy.
Touring mainly for now but light off road stuff to start with.
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24th November 2014, 08:28 AM
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Patrol Freak
what kevin is saying is
if your towing alot - say 2 tonne all the time - go the 4.2............. all day any day
if your NOT towing, dont waste your coin on something old (4.2) - go the 3.0l
in standard form - 2006 GU with 4.2 Turbo & Intercooler is about 116Kw
in standard form - 2008 GU with 3.0CDR is about 122+kw
Tidy Whitey - 99 GU TD42Ti - Diesel Gas, (GUIV Turbo & Intercooler 8Lb boost), 33" Micky T's Baja MTZ's, Dual Batt's, Cargo Barrier, rear draws, HID Super Oscars, winch, Grinch & witch attached and more goodies to come
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24th November 2014, 08:29 AM
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Patrol God
Hi Shane and welcome to buy a 4.2 GU will cost you $$$$$
there are ways to bulletproof your 3lt buy fitting NADS.
Plenty of 3ltr here with over 250k jump in anytime and enjoy
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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24th November 2014, 09:06 AM
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Advanced
Welcome on board, m8. I prefer 4.2, 6 cylinders is always a better choice to me....
Great journeys start at 0.
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