Shonky
3rd March 2013, 05:57 PM
Hi guys, Shonky here,
Theo the patrol has had a pretty rough life starting out as a mining vehicle for its first 130000 K's. We almost came to the point of trading the old fella in for a newer model Kluger or Territory but came to our senses and realised we'd only be downgrading.
The Mrs gave me the all clear to put in a TD42 in but my excitement was dashed pretty quickly after a phone call to Patrol-A-Part informed me that the engine i want to put in the 08 model could not be registered so was therefore illegal.:frown:
My new plan is to either have my existing engine reconditioned or look for a lower K's engine that has been trashed as much.
My question for you guys is what will give me more benefit in the long run? The money issue wont be a problem, I'd rather spend the cash to do it right the first time. I have plans to put in a custom Roo System diesel chip and 3" exhaust to help with fuel economy as well as a new 2" lift kit to help with its sagging issue.
Theo the patrol has had a pretty rough life starting out as a mining vehicle for its first 130000 K's. We almost came to the point of trading the old fella in for a newer model Kluger or Territory but came to our senses and realised we'd only be downgrading.
The Mrs gave me the all clear to put in a TD42 in but my excitement was dashed pretty quickly after a phone call to Patrol-A-Part informed me that the engine i want to put in the 08 model could not be registered so was therefore illegal.:frown:
My new plan is to either have my existing engine reconditioned or look for a lower K's engine that has been trashed as much.
My question for you guys is what will give me more benefit in the long run? The money issue wont be a problem, I'd rather spend the cash to do it right the first time. I have plans to put in a custom Roo System diesel chip and 3" exhaust to help with fuel economy as well as a new 2" lift kit to help with its sagging issue.