Turbo or not

[stewart118]

looking at 1998 Patrols and some friends have said that because we will be using our Patrols a lot and we dont want to have another thing to fix on our 4x4s that it is better to not have a turbo... what do you guys think. i think it is the 4.2 without the turbo and if it had a turbo it would be a 2.5. questions on cost, performance, ability to tow and haul people, and petrol costs...

[WYLD333]

Better to not have a turbo??? R ur mates bakers or something

[BigRAWesty]

Yes to a turbo.
You don't need to have huge psi to make diesels preform.
And the 4.2 will last forever even with a turbo.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[AB]

The 4.2 is a very strong reliable engine mate and will love the turbo. As mentioned even a low psi will do wonders to power, towing, economy, etc.

Best mod i have ever done, easy DIY install but get it tuned properly afterwards you'll never look back!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Is it a Petrol or a Diesel?

TD42 Diesel.....TURBO in a heart beat! No Brainer!
TB42 Petrol...... They go great but less common.

[threedogs]

X 2 with MD not as common now to turbo the petrol ,great power though but fuel costs will be high.
No brainer on the 4.2 diesel go forever but service costs a bit higher

[PMC]

Is it a Petrol or a Diesel?

TD42 Diesel.....TURBO in a heart beat! No Brainer!
TB42 Petrol...... They go great but less common.

I have had 2 petrol and 3 diesel patrols and i agree with MudRunnerTD!

Regards,

RLI

[MQ MAD]

looking at 1998 Patrols and some friends have said that because we will be using our Patrols a lot and we dont want to have another thing to fix on our 4x4s that it is better to not have a turbo... what do you guys think. i think it is the 4.2 without the turbo and if it had a turbo it would be a 2.5. questions on cost, performance, ability to tow and haul people, and petrol costs...
To not have a turbo as its another thing to go wrong ............
Bit like saying get a push bike rather than a motor bike, cause well theres less to go wrong ........
Depending on exactly what your goin to do
Some prefer diesel n/a ,just good ol reliable that just chugs along, some go the turbo , like the improvements, and crank some boost in it,and that can cause issues with reliabilty and costs
Minimal boost is fine, anything over 10 PSI,throw a intercooler on
Diesel ,turbo ,cooled, like chalk and cheese compared to n/a diesel
the old diesels will handle fair/good turbo boost and go all day ,every day for years,if you dont go over board

[stewart118]

it is a Diesel
thanks boys! i thought the same but i dont know heaps but having you say this helps a lot. how much is the mod you are talking about, what should i look for?

[MQ MAD]

it is a Diesel
thanks boys! i thought the same but i dont know heaps but having you say this helps a lot. how much is the mod you are talking about, what should i look for?

Mod can cost rather varied depending on what you can do,or contacts you mite have
IF you pay a shop for full conversion drive in drive out,that will cost a good few grand maybe more, depending on what you get
Do a bitta reading around here, that doesnt cost anything , see what people have done and used and what does or doesnt work better
Its all goin to boil down to how much you can spend

[AB]

Have a read of my DIY below. Not a hard job mate and can save $$$

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?4973-Fitting-a-genuine-Nissan-turbo-to-a-N-A-TD42&highlight=td42+turbo

Either buy new or keep your eye out for someone upgrading their turbo and try and get the standard ht-18 turbo off someone.