My 'New' Patrol

[Karl07]

Hi guys,

Just thought i would share my new Patrol after heeding the advice I got in my last question.
Extremely happy with my purchase, and it seems that everything was done right already.

2005 Patrol DX
266K body 16K engine/clutch/radiator/ intercooler/ turbo/etc
Chipped
NADS
2" suspension lift
Airbags
33" ats
Arb bullbar
Led driving lights
Led headlights
Twin antennas
Gme uhf
Arb turbo timer
Brake controller
Android head unit with camera
Roof racks x3
Awning
Tint
Rollbar
Towbar
Dual drawers
Rear power center with 4 12v, usb, voltage output
Dual batteries
Snorkel
And probably more im missing.

I do have one question, i know that turbo engine lag a bit, so i thought nothing of it, but it really is gutless until that turbo spools up around 2500rpm.
I mean it just feels like it's not moving at all.
It's chipped but maybe a different chip or tune or something?

[Karl07]

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[GQtdauto]

Mate great rig and virtually everything you would ever need added on already , as for turbo lag just make sure you're MAF sensor is not dirty or stuffed , if you know someone with the same model just try a swap and see if there's any difference .
You say it's chipped but this could also be your problem if it's not done right or there's a problem with the chip .
Putting big rubber ,draws and all that fruit on it adds a bit of weight but the chip should have countered it .

[GQtdauto]

Also what size exhaust is on it and is it straight through .

[Karl07]

Yeah i might grab some maf cleaner and try that.
My dad has an st i think the same year so i might see if i can try his.
I know it won't be a fast car, but dads is very similar and his is far more quicker off the line.
It is a 3" straight through

[Bidja]

Agree with all GQtdauto comments. Check your MAF sensor and give it a clean anyway.

Do you have manual boost control (Dawes/Tillix with needle)?

If you do, IMO close your needle valve a bit (first note where it is now) record No turns and increments off valve seat.

More closed it is, the quicker it will spool up but your cruise boost will rise and watch your EGTs as well. Leave your Dawes or Tillix where it is.

Initially try closing needle a third of the amount that it is currently opened at. See how she performs then adjust by smaller increments to suit (needle open slower spool/close quicker spool rate). From what I have read for DI eng and IMO, one one turn off the seat would be as far as I would close the needle valve.

[Karl07]

Thanks for the replies guys.
I am heading off to Grafton tonight so I will look at the MAF sensor against Dads tomorrow.
Regardless, I will give it a clean asap anyway.
I don't believe I have a manual boost controller that I saw, and I am not sure what a Dawes/Tillix is.

I am getting more used to how to control it so that the acceleration isn't as bad, but I know Dad can start his is 2nd, and mine almost stalls.
At 1500rpm the turbo is starting to spool, at 2000rpm the boost really starts kicking in and is around 10psi. At 2500rpm I hit full boost which is 14psi and it really gets moving.
Plenty at highway speeds, and in 5th gear it is very easy to overtake.
Having to get used to the gearing but it seems quite well suited to highway.

Also, doesn't appear to blow any smoke at all...I am used to diesels always blowing...is this normal?

One other question on the EGT gauge...where does it take it's reading from? The combined Boost/EGT gauge is moving on the Boost side, but the EGTs seem to not move. The gauge goes from 300-700, and it always sits below the 300 mark, so either not working, or sitting around 250 max. Where should I be sitting in town/highway?

[GQtdauto]

Straight thru 3" exhaust is in your favour , I'm amazed it doesn't throw some black smoke on acceleration, I wonder if you have standard diff ratios .

[Karl07]

GQtdauto, I did not even consider the prospect of changed diff ratios...good call.
I will look into that.
I assume that the best way to check those is the old "spin the wheels and count the rotations versus the drive shaft" method?

[GQtdauto]

I'll be honest mate I have no idea but I believe you can do it that way .