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23rd December 2017, 11:26 PM
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From 80series to GU
Hey everyone, Ulises here, an ex 80 series user, that finally jumped shipped.
Our 1st car in 2004 was a 1990 80Series 4.2lt turbo diesel , 6" lift, locked etc.
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And then about 5 years later this happened.
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So in 2009 we built this, a 1993 4.5lt petrol/lpg 80Series, again locked etc, but with only 4" lift. Awesome car but i couldnt get over the fact no lpg in remote areas and economy wasnt so great. So we practically stopped using it about 3 years ago, and finally sold it some months ago.
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The hunt started about 2 months ago for a GU patrol, and we finally found a one owner mint condition 2003 TD6 Intercooled (factory 4.2lt turbo/intercooler)
As far as i remember, dual batteries, cargo barrier, rear drawers, electric brakes, etc.
It doesnt have a lift , lockers or roof rack.
Lockers we wont be getting as we wont be doing stupid shit with this car this time around lol
Lift we are thinking of only going 2" to keep it simple and hassle free.
We do need to get a roof rack, and are eyeing out the 4wdsupercenter racks.
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So what are some of the must do things to modify?
1-I have already been told to watch the pump immobilizer
So let us know what you think of the new to us GU
Cheers
Ulises
Last edited by udm; 25th December 2017 at 09:05 AM.
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23rd December 2017 11:26 PM
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24th December 2017, 06:10 AM
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Administrator
Welcome to the forum mate and feel free to ask any questions.
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24th December 2017, 09:46 AM
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Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate
In the words of a Dhuck "QUACK".
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24th December 2017, 04:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum bud. In my opinion a front locker is very handy. Even if your not doing the stupid stuff. I just makes some of those low 2nd full noise climbs a 1st low take your time climb. Much safer. But you have so much to do first. Have fun mate.
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24th December 2017, 05:30 PM
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Welcome aboard mate!
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24th December 2017, 06:36 PM
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Patrol Freak
Hello and welcome to the forum
As I lay there looking up, taking in the spectacular view that was the night sky and the multitude of stars I asked myself, where did my tent go?
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25th December 2017, 01:41 AM
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Patrol Freak
hi and welcome to the forum
nice looking beastie there,personally, I would loose the Alloys and get steel rims - only because a very small % have problems with the Alloys and with wheel nuts
2" lift, roof rack......... pretty much covered it
EGT & Boost Gauges, oil changes every 10K, maybe (m a y b e ) a front locker - debatable............
thats about all you will need
the rest is cosmetics to make it more "yours"
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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25th December 2017, 09:05 AM
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Thank you guys.
I had another quick look under the bonnet and already found a turbosmart boost controller, im finding so much stuff already done to this car, i wonder if its got autolockers too lol
Anyways, i have egt and boost gauges from the red cruiser, so we will be using them. Quickly hooked up the boost gauge and its running 12psi, adjusted it to 14psi and it made it so much nicer to drive.
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26th December 2017, 11:33 PM
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Legendary
G'day mate and welcome to the forum.
2005 GU IV ST 3.0. Snorkel. Roof rack. Awning. Spots. Welded I/C. Dual batteries & VSR. UHF. Barn door hinge extension. Roof top spot lights. Rear drawers. 2" lift. NADS. EGT and boost gauges. Trans temp and water temp gauges. Provent 200 catch can. Rear ladder
And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time. And lost in space... and meaning.
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7th February 2018, 08:14 PM
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Advanced
Nice choice. Have you got a rack for it yet?
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