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12th January 2019, 07:34 PM
#1
Hey, and a quick question.
Hey fellas, I'm sure I've done one of these introduction things before on here.... But I can't use the search function for some reason... Or see any pics posted in threads WTF?!
I've been a lurker of these forums for years and had dramas signing up for the longest time.
I've owned 5 or so GQs and spent countless $$$ modifying them. These include 3 TD42 wagons, one shorty converted to TD42, a stroked 383 chev powered wagon (an absolute beast with 500+ HP) a TB42 wagon and my most recent acquisition, an immaculate 97 rx RB30 powered wagon which I picked up for peanuts ( this thing looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor). Just lucky this time around, right place and the right time. Plans for this one are to swap engines keep the 2 inch lift and All terrains and leave it stock looking aesthetically.
The current engine I suspect has done a head gasket and it is also carburetted. The replacement motor is a RB30 from a VL commodre with fuel injection, so that's going in then rebuild the stuffed engine for some big horsepower via a couple of turbos. Just got the new wagon and engine home today so I've already begun ripping the cooked donk out, exciting stuff.....
I was originally intending on converting this to a Ford Barra engine and turbo setup, but as fate would have it a RB30 popped up for sale the day I was heading home at a good price so I couldn't pass it up. I've seen some big horsepower come from these little RB30s and thought I'd give it a whirl first and do the Barra conversion on another GQ down the track.
Anyway, enough gas bagging.
How do I get access to pics etc. It is driving me nuts!
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12th January 2019 07:34 PM
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12th January 2019, 08:04 PM
#2
Daily Lurker
Originally Posted by
sfrrob
Hey fellas, I'm sure I've done one of these introduction things before on here.... But I can't use the search function for some reason... Or see any pics posted in threads WTF?!
I've been a lurker of these forums for years and had dramas signing up for the longest time.
I've owned 5 or so GQs and spent countless $$$ modifying them. These include 3 TD42 wagons, one shorty converted to TD42, a stroked 383 chev powered wagon (an absolute beast with 500+ HP) a TB42 wagon and my most recent acquisition, an immaculate 97 rx RB30 powered wagon which I picked up for peanuts ( this thing looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor). Just lucky this time around, right place and the right time. Plans for this one are to swap engines keep the 2 inch lift and All terrains and leave it stock looking aesthetically.
The current engine I suspect has done a head gasket and it is also carburetted. The replacement motor is a RB30 from a VL commodre with fuel injection, so that's going in then rebuild the stuffed engine for some big horsepower via a couple of turbos. Just got the new wagon and engine home today so I've already begun ripping the cooked donk out, exciting stuff.....
I was originally intending on converting this to a Ford Barra engine and turbo setup, but as fate would have it a RB30 popped up for sale the day I was heading home at a good price so I couldn't pass it up. I've seen some big horsepower come from these little RB30s and thought I'd give it a whirl first and do the Barra conversion on another GQ down the track.
Anyway, enough gas bagging.
How do I get access to pics etc. It is driving me nuts!
@AB @mudrunner @Woof any ideas folks?
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12th January 2019, 08:56 PM
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Nasty Dog - Moderator
Hey mate, are you using a computer or mobile?
If any members require assistance in anything regarding this forum, just let me know via a PM and I will help you in any way that I can.
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12th January 2019, 09:39 PM
#4
Moderator
@AB this one is for you mate
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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13th January 2019, 12:08 AM
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Patrol God
Welcome to the forum. The RB30 has proven to be a top motor for sand driving as you have a couple of thousand RPM advantage over a TD or TB. One bloke on here has fitted an RB25 or RB28 with great results. I'm looking forward to reading your build thread.
Last edited by mudnut; 13th January 2019 at 12:44 AM.
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13th January 2019, 02:20 AM
#6
Welcome to the forum mate. I'm new here too and looking forward to chatting and sharing info on these awesome cars.
Cheers,
John
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13th January 2019, 07:34 AM
#7
Administrator
Hey mate, yes more info please.
Using a computer or phone and what browser are you using?
Do you not see any pics at all or can you see a grey box where a pic should be, etc?
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14th January 2019, 10:21 AM
#8
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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15th January 2019, 03:56 PM
#9
Would you believe it? The pictures in threads work now. I don't get it! 😁
I will keep you'll updated on progress.
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