4.2L v's 3.0L?

[shane'o]

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

[katwoman]

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

[growler2058]

G'day ShaneO welcome aboard mate
I woulda said go the 4.2 but now I've got a CRD I say go the 3.0

[MEGOMONSTER]

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.

[kevin07]

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

[shane'o]

Ok now I'm confused lol

[shane'o]

Don't plan to tow anything heavy except a small dinghy.
Touring mainly for now but light off road stuff to start with.

[Bigcol]

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

[threedogs]

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

[neixian]

Welcome on board, m8. I prefer 4.2, 6 cylinders is always a better choice to me....