AB's new GQ is finally here

[AB]

Hahahahahaha !!!! . . . Think you will be castrated too LOL! ! if I'm going down then your all coming with me ;)

[growler2058]

Hahahahahaha !!!! . . .
Think you will be castrated too LOL! !

I was about to say youll die a firey painful death as well when she finds out

[nissannewby]

Well I'm moving overseas then....

[MudRunnerTD]

50 bux!!! Everything is 50Bux gentlemen.

[MudRunnerTD]

I have got a good Pump guy just near you bud. Few of the Comp guys use him. Let me know if you want to chat with him about price.

[AB]

I have got a good Pump guy just near you bud. Few of the Comp guys use him. Let me know if you want to chat with him about price. I forgot about that bloke you mentioned many moons ago.

Let's do coffee or orange mocha frappacuino and discuss.

[Rossco]

Yeah i wish a 12ml pump was 80 buckarunies. . See if you can get two for the price of one AB. . . Christmas special maybe . . .

[AB]

Its a sad day!

The patrol is getting a makeover, the oem cassette player and speakers have been replaced with a CD player and better speakers!

[Rossco]

Awesone. . . Is that where you were off to today. . .

[Bob]

Now that you have a new Caravan the old GQ will need updating.

[AB]

Awesone. . . Is that where you were off to today. . . Yeah my brother in law has taken it to give it a full detail.

He's started his own business in Eltham. He's giving mine a full cut and polish and detail.

It's like a brand new car! I'll put some pics up over the weekend of who he is and what he does.

[Rossco]

Yeah i was driving along and thought that's a nice GQ then realised it was you haha.

[AB]

Teaser....

[Stropp]

Teaser....

ha ha is the masking tape holding it together lol

[Winnie]

Mmmmm sexy! Mine next!

[nissannewby]

What am I missing?

[AB]

What am I missing? fruit loops?????

[nissannewby]

fruit loops?????

Well yes. But what is so exciting about that pic?

[Rossco]

Have you got the stereo & speakers in yet? ?

[AB]

Have you got the stereo & speakers in yet? ? lovin it.....

[AB]

Well yes. But what is so exciting about that pic? it's getting a full makeover!

[Rossco]

lovin it.....
Ooh nice. Where are you chucking tne back speakers. Should go the back doors. . .

[AB]

Ooh nice. Where are you chucking tne back speakers. Should go the back doors. . . ...........

[rusty_nail]

looking good AB, its nice you have finally upgraded the radio! lol, did you get one with bluetooth?

[AB]

looking good AB, its nice you have finally upgraded the radio! lol, did you get one with bluetooth? and a remote control...lol

[rusty_nail]

and a remote control...lol

haha how long till you lose that

[Bob]

and a remote control...lol

That will be handy when you are sitting in the River in your Jocks LMAO

[AB]

That will be handy when you are sitting in the River in your Jocks LMAO Now you're talking!!!

[AB]

Excitement!

My dual airboxes finally turned up!

[Winnie]

Excitement!

My dual airboxes finally turned up!

Woop woop!!! That will go good with your twin 4" snorkel and twin turbo setup!

[rusty_nail]

Excitement!

My dual airboxes finally turned up!

you going dual snorkels too mate? pretty awesome! you must be running outta room under your hood!

[Rossco]

Ooh very noice!! . . .

Did they forget to post the lids? ?

[AB]

Ooh very noice!! . . . Did they forget to post the lids? ? lids are overrated...lol

That's another thing that annoyed me about the Patroldocta box. Pain in the ass if you just wanted a quick inspection for dust or water which made you hardly ever check.

[Stropp]

dont forget to oil them, they dont have any oil on the filter at all. mine had 3 or 4 stickers on it to say dont use it till you oil it :) but no template for the snorkel :( still



lids are overrated...lol

That's another thing that annoyed me about the Patroldocta box. Pain in the ass if you just wanted a quick inspection for dust or water which made you hardly ever check.

[AB]

I won't miss this airbox!

[growler2058]

I won't miss this airbox!

Thats FUBAR

[BigRAWesty]

Shit. Your lucky it didn't implode

[Stropp]

Excitement!

My dual airboxes finally turned up!

I see you have installed them now 😂

[AB]

I see you have installed them now I'm just waiting on the turbo first and do it all once ;)

[mudski]

Im more than happy to give the air box a test run for you while you wait for the turbo. :)

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[Sprock]

I see you have installed them now [emoji23]

JESUS CHRIST !!!! [emoji15][emoji13]


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[AB]

Goodbye crappy pen holder!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Goodbye crappy pen holder!!!

Is that your car AB? Or did you just find that image?.........

[AB]

Is that your car AB? Or did you just find that image?......... my car....

[AB]

It's getting some loving...

[growler2058]

Goodbye crappy pen holder!!!

You'll be spittn' it when you cant find a pen!

[AB]

You'll be spittn' it when you cant find a pen! I had a pen there for 5 years and it never got used but Yep, Old Murphy coming right up!

[growler2058]

I had a pen there for 5 years and it never got used but Yep, Old Murphy coming right up!

And when you find one somewhere under the seat it wont work

[Winnie]

Goodbye crappy pen holder!!!
Thanks for the motivation! Had these for ages and never got around to it.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/107.jpg

[AB]

Thanks for the motivation! Had these for ages and never got around to it. yeah sweet, you scored the good tray from Mr Nissan by the looks of it.

[Winnie]

yeah sweet, you scored the good tray from Mr Nissan by the looks of it.
Yep series two with leccy mirrors 😉

[AB]

Completely changed the whole dash around.

Hazards moved, ciggy lighter moved to make way for volt, boost, water temp gauges, stereo and cb mount, new ciggy plugs and usb in the centre console along with easy to reach fuses, etc.

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[nissannewby]

Yep series two with leccy mirrors 😉

When did series 2 start?

[nissannewby]

Completely changed the whole dash around.

Hazards moved, ciggy lighter moved to make way for volt, boost, water temp gauges, stereo and cb mount, new ciggy plugs and usb in the centre console along with easy to reach fuses, etc.

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A borg warner turbo would go nice with that.... :p

[AB]

A borg warner turbo would go nice with that.... :p it's on it's way!!!!

[nissannewby]

it's on it's way!!!!

You have said something similar once before :p

[AB]

The back quarter is finally fixed too!

Just in time to ruin it again!

[nissannewby]

Time for scrub bars.

[Winnie]

When did series 2 start?
92 I think. My old patrol was 92 and it was s2,this one is 93.
Series 2 has the 2 colour tail lights and white dash cluster.

[AB]

Time for scrub bars. Yep that's on the list after the turbo is done.

And then that's it!!!

I know I said that 14 modifications ago but that's it!!!

Arrr who am I kidding!

[Sir Roofy]

Yep that's on the list after the turbo is done.

And then that's it!!!

I know I said that 14 modifications ago but that's it!!!

Arrr who am I kidding!

Your self mate better dig out that ring and propose to Leah

[Sprock]

Yep that's on the list after the turbo is done.

And then that's it!!!

I know I said that 14 modifications ago but that's it!!!

Arrr who am I kidding!

BAHAHAHA it never ends [emoji744]


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[growler2058]

Your self mate better dig out that ring and propose to Leah

Hes right ya know AB

[Rossco]

The back quarter is finally fixed too!

Just in time to ruin it again!
Looking bloody good Andy☺. . . Time for ellis track ha ha ha ! !

[Sprock]

Your self mate better dig out that ring and propose to Leah
Yeah Andrew [emoji57]


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[AB]

Yeah Andrew [emoji57] 2002 GU wagon 3.0lt , auto , piranha dual batteries , 3" lift , chip , needle & Dawes valves - just gettin started Don't you bloody start!

[Sprock]

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2002 GU wagon 3.0lt , auto , piranha dual batteries , 3" lift , chip , needle & Dawes valves - just gettin started

[Clunk]

How's those Redback Rooftop Bags coming along?

[David reeve]

Mint looking Gq bud

[AB]

Seems like the gq oem gauge isn't too bad after all.

Now that I finally have another water temp gauge I gave it the berries coming home from work up radiator hill 4th gear the whole way with lagging on the last leg of the hill @ 37 degrees today.

1/4 on OEM gauge = 75degrees
1/3 = 80-82 degrees
1/2 = 90 degrees
2/3 = 100

I couldn't get it hotter than that.

Interestingly Marks GU sat at half on his OEM gauge and only starting moving the needle over half at 110 and was still only 2/3 on needle when he hit 118 degrees.

[AB]

Parcel arrived today!!!

[Winnie]

Whoah woohoo!!! Is that the Borgwarner?
Have you made a choice on what pump to use? What do you think of the DC6 pump?

[nissannewby]

Such a well put together and good looking turbo.

[AB]

Whoah woohoo!!! Is that the Borgwarner? Have you made a choice on what pump to use? What do you think of the DC6 pump? I'm a bit short on cash now so that'll have to wait. I'm going to put it on with the FATZ and see how it goes anyway.

[Winnie]

Cool, any news from fatz on the airbox flange?

[AB]

Cool, any news from fatz on the airbox flange? Nah I'll chase him up.

The flange and pipe will be awesome mate!

[Winnie]

Nah I'll chase him up.

The flange and pipe will be awesome mate!
Yeah for sure mate! Thanks for chasing that up, lol. Heaps better than the dektite type thing...

[Bloodyaussie]

Parcel arrived today!!!

So how much does that turbo cost as it may help others for their future builds..

And what are the specs on it.

[BigRAWesty]

Parcel arrived today!!!
Fark it's huge

[nissannewby]

Not really.

[AB]

So how much does that turbo cost as it may help others for their future builds.. And what are the specs on it. Here you go mate, everything is here...

http://gcg.com.au

6758 turbo

[nissannewby]

Fark it's huge

Next to my hand.

[Rossco]

Parcel arrived today!!!
Ooh wow that's looks awsome. Have to say very jealous, better luck your doors tonight. . .

Can't wait to see this thing up in action.

[AB]

Ooh wow that's looks awsome. Have to say very jealous, better luck your doors tonight. . . Can't wait to see this thing up in action. It's in the YG factory all locked up and alarmed...lol

[Clunk]

It's in the YG factory all locked up and alarmed...lol
Is that the new Redback Rooftop Bags factory?

[AB]

Is that the new Redback Rooftop Bags factory? I don't think so princess.

[Clunk]

I don't think so princess.
Why's that then guvna?

[Ben-e-boy]

Parcel arrived today!!!

What was the waiting time on that?

When my motor gets redone Im going to get 7064, its been eating away at me for too long now and I would love to try the 7483 on my g6et

[AB]

What was the waiting time on that? When my motor gets redone Im going to get 7064, its been eating away at me for too long now and I would love to try the 7483 on my g6et It was actually in stock...not long at all, under a month.

[AB]

Why's that then guvna? ??????????

[AB]

Cool, any news from fatz on the airbox flange? Getting powder coated today, they're picking it up early next week!

[Clunk]

It's in the YG factory all locked up and alarmed...lol


Is that the new Redback Rooftop Bags factory?


I don't think so princess.


Why's that then guvna?


??????????
Governor. ....... Gov..... Guv....... Guvna......

So are you saying that the Redbag Rooftop Bags will never be made, or just not made in your YG sweatshop? ;)

[Winnie]

Governor. ....... Gov..... Guv....... Guvna......

So are you saying that the Redbag Rooftop Bags will never be made, or just not made in your YG sweatshop? ;)

Sorry Clunk, he only speaks 'STRAYAN!!

[AB]

Governor. ....... Gov..... Guv....... Guvna...... So are you saying that the Redbag Rooftop Bags will never be made, or just not made in your YG sweatshop? ;) As I said 12 months ago mate, I'm never going to get the time or money to spend a week overseas working out the design with them so no, they will never be made.

[Clunk]

As I said 12 months ago mate, I'm never going to get the time or money to spend a week overseas working out the design with them so no, they will never be made.
Oh you're such a fibba [emoji12]

[threedogs]

As I said 12 months ago mate, I'm never going to get the time or money to spend a week overseas working out the design with them so no, they will never be made.

It is indeed a sad day on the forum today.. sigh ,,,,,,,,

[nissannewby]

Governor. ....... Gov..... Guv....... Guvna......

So are you saying that the Redbag Rooftop Bags will never be made, or just not made in your YG sweatshop? ;)

They already exist anyway. $160 will get you one with a 300 odd litre capacity.

[Clunk]

They already exist anyway. $160 will get you one with a 300 odd litre capacity.
But will it match the Redback Wheel Bag..... I like things to match [emoji12]

[NissanGQ4.2]

As I said 12 months ago mate, I'm never going to get the time or money to spend a week overseas working out the design with them so no, they will never be made.

I need work, no need 2 go overseas, I don't charge much by the hour and am a dedicated hard worker, Just give me a shed 2 work from and tools and I'll knock them up, easy as

[Clunk]

I need work, no need 2 go overseas, I don't charge much by the hour and am a dedicated hard worker, Just give me a shed 2 work from and tools and I'll knock them up, easy as
Stirling idea ol' chap

[AB]

So it begins!

Borgwarner 6758 and FATZ airbox upgrade.

Got a flange made up for the intake to airbox rather then the rubber fitting.

Really wanting 4" right into the turbo but the alternator bracket needs a bit of work.

I'm not sure even trimming the bracket will fit, almost need a smaller belt, bring the alternator further in and create more room.

Trying to find good pics on the net of this style airbox and 4" running to turbo but no joy.

It'll be close but I think it'll squeeze in!
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[Bloodyaussie]

I think i have only seen high mount turbos with that box. .

The only time i think i saw it on a low mount was when it was mounted sort of where the 2nd battery is.

[nissannewby]

Theres enough room. 4" elbow pointing back towards firewall then down to turbo. Plenty around with that box and low mount.

[mudski]

So it begins!

Borgwarner 6758 and FATZ airbox upgrade.

Got a flange made up for the intake to airbox rather then the rubber fitting.

Really wanting 4" right into the turbo but the alternator bracket needs a bit of work.

I'm not sure even trimming the bracket will fit, almost need a smaller belt, bring the alternator further in and create more room.

Trying to find good pics on the net of this style airbox and 4" running to turbo but no joy.

It'll be close but I think it'll squeeze in!
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send me a pm mate if your stuck. I'll take it off ya hands for you. Lol

[mudski]

So it begins!

Borgwarner 6758 and FATZ airbox upgrade.

Got a flange made up for the intake to airbox rather then the rubber fitting.

Really wanting 4" right into the turbo but the alternator bracket needs a bit of work.

I'm not sure even trimming the bracket will fit, almost need a smaller belt, bring the alternator further in and create more room.

Trying to find good pics on the net of this style airbox and 4" running to turbo but no joy.

It'll be close but I think it'll squeeze in!
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send me a pm mate if your stuck. I'll take it off ya hands for you. Lol

[AB]

Had a bit of a victory today in prepping everything.

Moved brake canister over a bit, shortened hoses ,raised that little junction box for the canister lines, managed to move airbox another 10mm into the guard which will allow a smoother 4" elbow into the turbo over the alternator.

I can now fit the airbox and battery tray in perfect without cutting up the tray.

Will start stripping the old turbo and lines next weekend and source fittings!

[Winnie]

That's awesome mate! So you reckon the battery will fit alright? Hope you're taking lots of pics!

[AB]

That's awesome mate! So you reckon the battery will fit alright? Hope you're taking lots of pics! I've pulled it all back out now to fit turbo but Yep it all fits perfect.

Saved 10mm on airbox, 15mm on canister and another 20mm on cutting the canister lines shorter so the bend is straight away.

Raised the junction box up by 20mm with spacers to avoid front of battery tray.

I was lucky to have a decent hole on the inner guard from the original 4" snorkel elbow so the flange we made up sits actually inside the guard now.

I might even put a slight spacer on the airbox to slightly angle it so the elbow will be further away from the alternator.

[Winnie]

That's awesome news mate, I was slightly worried haha. Does that bracket that comes off the airbox use the two Nissan bolts that are existing?

[AB]

That's awesome news mate, I was slightly worried haha. Does that bracket that comes off the airbox use the two Nissan bolts that are existing? No, you have to drill new holes.

I'll have to drill new holes to fit the tray and overflow bottle too.

You might get lucky with your tray mate.

[Winnie]

That's cool mate, cheers!

[AB]

Eureka!!!!

The bolts on the turbo mounting studs were a nightmare!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Good stuff mate.... I hope you get it ready in time!!!

[AB]

Good stuff mate.... I hope you get it ready in time!!! Shit of a day mate, that last bolt rear closest to the block was a nightmare!

Just need to work out the fittings and It's install time!

[Bloodyaussie]

I hate that fricking bolt.... it sucks balls.

[PMC]

Farkkk,

I shouldn't say this AB, however, may be if Bloodyaussie "sucks balls" maybe it could be easy-er fitting that rear bolt. lol

Regards,

PMC

[AB]

Farkkk, I shouldn't say this AB, however, may be if Bloodyaussie "sucks balls" maybe it could be easy-er fitting that rear bolt. lol Regards, PMC It's only 14mm old mate, will not fit in a heartbeat! ;)

For what it's worth though I had to sacrifice Rosscos old ring spanner by grinding the front of to slip over the stud.

It's a shit of a spot to be honest!

[PMC]

It's only 14mm old mate, will not fit in a heartbeat! ;)

For what it's worth though I had to sacrifice Rosscos old ring spanner by grinding the front of to slip over the stud.

It's a shit of a spot to be honest!

Holly shit AB,

When i quickly read your post, i thought to myself, you've bypassed Bloodyaussie's request to "sucks your balls" to help you fit the rear bolt too---"For what it's worth though I had to sacrifice Rosscos old ring" lol

Farkkkk me trendsetters, i have only been back a couple of days and from what i can see there appears to be a lot of farken ball sucking and ring sacrifices going on. lol.

Regards,

PMC

[Winnie]

How are you going with the airbox AB?

[AB]

How are you going with the airbox AB? I'm back on the turbo mate.

Everything's done, just need some basic fittings for it.

I still need to work out some kind of spacer for it.

I need to send you that flange too mate.

[Winnie]

Yeah cool.
Do you want to just send it to me and I'll swing you some beers next time or something?

[Rossco]

I can drop it up next week if that works.

[AB]

I can drop it up next week if that works. If you're ok with that mate done deal!

[Winnie]

I can drop it up next week if that works.

That would be awesome Ross! Thank you mate.

[Rossco]

Yeah no worries I'll drop it off next Friday, check out the new Moe pad!! Haha. What time you back from work? ?

[Winnie]

Should be home about 5.30
That's Newborough to you Mr. Smarty Pants

[Rossco]

Should be home about 5.30
That's Newborough to you Mr. Smarty Pants
Still Moe ha ha ha ha ! ! !

Yeah probably heading through a bit earlier than that but touch base closer to the time, work it out.

[lucus30]

Should be home about 5.30
That's Newborough to you Mr. Smarty Pants
You moved from the spud capital to Moe? Probably more spuds in Moe though

[AB]

Having issues with this last stud on the exhaust manifold to turbo. It's seized good!

It's been stripped in a previous life so the double nut trick is not working.

Next step I guess is to grind two edges. Ran out of time tonight!

Any other ideas?

It's been soaked with wd40 all last week.

[MudRunnerTD]

Having issues with this last stud on the exhaust manifold to turbo. It's seized good!

It's been stripped in a previous life so the double nut trick is not working.

Next step I guess is to grind two edges. Ran out of time tonight!

Any other ideas?

It's been soaked with wd40 all last week.

LOL... Stripped in a Previous life he says! Go and read page 1 of this build thread mate, this was a 1 Owner, Grandpa Spec, Spotless example of a GQ, then you took it home!! I reckon that "Previous life" might have been on your watch mate ;)

Just say'n

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[nissannewby]

Heat.......

[Rossco]

Yeah grind two flat bits or weld a nut to it - probly better option. Could be a good one to try that freeze & release. . . Some things are never meant to be easy ! ! . . .

[AB]

LOL... Stripped in a Previous life he says! Go and read page 1 of this build thread mate, this was a 1 Owner, Grandpa Spec, Spotless example of a GQ, then you took it home!! I reckon that "Previous life" might have been on your watch mate ;) Just say'n :eck05: Can you get an impact driver in there mate? Wasn't me, check the build thread back then.

[MudRunnerTD]

Wasn't me, check the build thread back then.

Bastard!!! So I just read the first 400 posts in your build thread! It was amusing and interesting, ghee you have painted that back panel a couple of times mate!!! No stripped bolt though??? Maybe in you Turbo thread? I believe you.

[AB]

Bastard!!! So I just read the first 400 posts in your build thread! It was amusing and interesting, ghee you have painted that back panel a couple of times mate!!! No stripped bolt though??? Maybe in you Turbo thread? I believe you. Other thread mate!

You do know that my gq was purchased naturally aspirated and the manifold was purchased second hand along with the turbo from a gu td42t history unknown?

Cmon Dazz???

My gq history is irrelevant bloke ;)

[MudRunnerTD]

Lol! Mate I just read the first 400 posts in this build thread, I kept reading until the turbo was well and truly fitted. By the time I got to 400 I was thinking you led me a stray!

Have faith though bud I found a few great posts that I had not thanked so dealt with that while I was trolling.

I remember when the HT18 was enough! Now look at ya!! You've changed!

[AB]

Lol! Mate I just read the first 400 posts in this build thread, I kept reading until the turbo was well and truly fitted. By the time I got to 400 I was thinking you led me a stray! Have faith though bud I found a few great posts that I had not thanked so dealt with that while I was trolling. I remember when the HT18 was enough! Now look at ya!! You've changed! It was fun to watch though, even the thanks from others...lol!

Hook, line and sinker!

Yeah how times have changed hey, loving it mate!!!

[Irish]

Having issues with this last stud on the exhaust manifold to turbo. It's seized good!

It's been stripped in a previous life so the double nut trick is not working.

Next step I guess is to grind two edges. Ran out of time tonight!

Any other ideas?

It's been soaked with wd40 all last week.

Get a little spray bottle and mix 50/50 acetone and atf in it, shake it up good as they will want to separate. Spray the bejesus out of it and let it soak in for a couple of hours. Should help.

WD40 is pants.

[AB]

Cheers fellas, I'll give it a crack on the weekend.

Had another win, confirmed the ht18 water lines I had custom made are m14 1.5, exactly the same as Borgwarner.

That's a huge win to make things easier!

[AB]

Hallelujah!!!!

[AB]

Forgot to mention, used the freeze and release can as well.

[MudRunnerTD]

Good job bloke

[AB]

Good job bloke I had to drag poor Rossco over with his welder to weld a nut on.

There was no way it was coming off without it.

Even then the welds were cracking and Rossco was watching the engine move as I was undoing the stud.

Crazy seized!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah but you won :p

[Rossco]

Yeah they were pretty tight. Think we were lucky must of been getting pretty close to that front stud snapping, pretty crazy how much force was going through that little thing, it was twisting the whole motor!!

[AB]

Just waiting on one more part and I can bolt everything up!

Made up a new support for the fatz airbox to raise it up another 10mm for better clearance of the 4" pipe to turbo and also to allow the aux battery tray to fit because the oem bottom support angle bracket is in the way of the aux tray.

Been a challenging task but it's all ready to bolt up!

Pirtek are awesome! Managed to keep most the original oil water lines, just made up new fittings to suit Borgwarner.

[Winnie]

This is coming along awesome Andy, can't wait for you to take me for a spin to see the difference.
(I still have not taken the airbox out of my car since I picked it up)

[AB]

This is coming along awesome Andy, can't wait for you to take me for a spin to see the difference. (I still have not taken the airbox out of my car since I picked it up) It does fit good mate but needs slight mod for aux tray and you would need to take a fair chunk of strength away from the alternator bracket so I decided on raising it a whisker.

Rosscos got your flange too mate, special delivery!

[Winnie]

Raising it sounds good. Please take lots of photos when it goes back in. Lol.
I'll catch up with Rossco, cheers for that.

[AB]

Finally got time to jump back on the gq.

Turbo finally bolted up!

It's a tight fit, slight panel beating to fit the wastegate in.

Just need some more 4" clamps, m8 studs, T piece and hose for the recirculation valve, oil drain fitting and I think I'm ready to connect everything up...Yay!

[Ben-e-boy]

Finally got time to jump back on the gq.

Turbo finally bolted up!

It's a tight fit, slight panel beating to fit the wastegate in.

Just need some more 4" clamps, m8 studs, T piece and hose for the recirculation valve, oil drain fitting and I think I'm ready to connect everything up...Yay!

And the 200kw pump and job done

[Winnie]

Huge progress mate, awesome job!

[AB]

And the 200kw pump and job done And injectors done...

Ok a bit more to do!

[growler2058]

FAR Out man!!

Shoulda just bought a CRD and been done with it:thumbup:

[Bloodyaussie]

FAR Out man!!

Shoulda just bought a CRD and been done with it:thumbup:

Because they are boring thats why....lol

[growler2058]

Because they are boring thats why....lol

You know i speak the truth. ANNNNd a LOKKA!

[AB]

Because they are boring thats why....lol Yeah Growler, we love customising the ship out of our vehicles which in turn causes other problems and further customising to fix the other customising things previously done spending our entire savings.

You're missing out on the good life!!! ;)

[growler2058]

Yeah Growler, we love customising the ship out of our vehicles which in turn causes other problems and further customising to fix the other customising things previously done spending our entire savings.

You're missing out on the good life!!!

Almost. I have a "CHEEP" Baja, that if i get to do what i want to it (Highly unlikely) will be a not so cheep 20k+

[mudski]

Yeah Growler, we love customising the ship out of our vehicles which in turn causes other problems and further customising to fix the other customising things previously done spending our entire savings.

You're missing out on the good life!!!
The TD42 life. Why would one want anything else?

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[Bloodyaussie]

You know i speak the truth. ANNNNd a LOKKA!

Mate i have lockers front and rear ... how about you princess! !!!

[AB]

Mate i have lockers front and rear ... how about you princess! !!! He has wealth, happiness, stability and content in his life and lots of it ;)

[Winnie]

He has wealth, happiness, stability and content in his life and lots of it ;)
And a GQ Patrol sized hole in his heart that needs to be filled.

[nissannewby]

FAR Out man!!

Shoulda just bought a CRD and been done with it:thumbup:

Can you even get in yours yet?

[AB]

And a GQ Patrol sized hole in his heart that needs to be filled. Yeah he does miss his old gq that's for sure!

When I met him at Loveday he was a happy young fella, now....

[Clunk]

Can you even get in yours yet?
It's doing wonders to his enforced weight loss program

[growler2058]

Mate i have lockers front and rear ... how about you princess! !!!

And you need all the help you can get!

[growler2058]

It's doing wonders to his enforced weight loss program

I'm top of my yoga class now

[growler2058]

Can you even get in yours yet?

Yesssssssss
Just a little bit awkwardly

[MudRunnerTD]

Finally got time to jump back on the gq.

Turbo finally bolted up!

It's a tight fit, slight panel beating to fit the wastegate in.

Just need some more 4" clamps, m8 studs, T piece and hose for the recirculation valve, oil drain fitting and I think I'm ready to connect everything up...Yay!


But does it even SPOOL!! Make it work bud..

[nissannewby]

It will. It should be better than the ht18 with the standard pump andy has. But once the 12mm goes on it will be incredible. If all other supporting mods are done this turbo can support nearly 200rwkw

[AB]

It will. It should be better than the ht18 with the standard pump andy has. But once the 12mm goes on it will be incredible. If all other supporting mods are done this turbo can support nearly 200rwkw I took the turbo into Pirtek today and there was an old bloke in there who used to be right into drag cars, street machines, etc.


He saw the turbo and went right through it and was gobsmacked by the quality.

It's killing me being so time poor! I think I'm good to bolt up now. Picked up the fittings for the recirculation and clamps, hoses and oil drain fitting.

I have Lachys birthday party tomorrow and will hopefully wrap this up Sunday time permitting.

The 4" pipe from the airbox is awfully close to the exhaust manifold too and I'll need to grind another 2mm off the alternator bracket. I'm trying to work out how to bring that closer into the side to gain another 5-10mm of pipe clearance.

My issue is having the set 4" snorkel location into the panel so chop chop may be on the cards but will look at it properly over the weekend.

The ht18 was a million times easier but I'm excited to see this running!

[Sir Roofy]

Seems like there is going to be carnage after
1 or 2 runs of the black top

[AB]

Seems like there is going to be carnage after 1 or 2 runs of the black top Nah she'll be right Roofy. I'll make sure there is enough clearance.


The new oil drain fitting leaves loads of room, airbox to turbo will be right, I'll work it out ;)

[Sir Roofy]

Hope your right mate lot of grinding and cutting in there

[nissannewby]

How close is close to the manifold?

[AB]

I can move the airbox closer to wall so it should clear by 10mm or more. I got lucky with the oil drain.

[nissannewby]

Very good...............

[AB]

Getting there slowly.....

[nissannewby]

Nearly ready to turn the key?

[AB]

It's Lachys birthday party today. Hopefully tomorrow or next weekend latest.

[AB]

What's the go Matty or anyone else

[nissannewby]

All good mate...

[AB]

Cheers mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sir Roofy]

The next step Andy is up plenty of room

[AB]

The next step Andy is up plenty of room Plenty of room for you to jump in the fun bus Roofy!!!

[Sir Roofy]

Plenty of room for you to jump in the fun bus Roofy!!!

Thanks mate

[AB]

She's alive!!!

Sounds like a possessed lawn mower without the dump pipe but she's running!

A lot of tidying up to do now, get a dump pipe made up and I'm back on the road again!

[AB]

A lot of tidying up to do!

[AB]

It will get there, just need to neaten everything up now.

[AB]

A million thank you's to Matty for helping me too, would've been in trouble with you mate!!!

[threedogs]

YOU DA MAN MATTY

about time eh AB must be great to finally hear it running

[MudRunnerTD]

Looking awesome Batty. Clean up the mess though mate!!

[AB]

Looking awesome Batty. Clean up the mess though mate!! Yeah it's a bit messy mate.

I just got the battery tray in and overflow bottle. It all fits with slight trimming on the tray.

Wasn't the best pic to show on the forum that's for sure but excited to hear it run!!!

It'll clean up great mate and look mint.

[Winnie]

Need you to take some more detailed pics of the mounting of your air box.
Looks awesome though mate, bet you can't wait to take it for a drive now!

[AB]

Need you to take some more detailed pics of the mounting of your air box. Looks awesome though mate, bet you can't wait to take it for a drive now! Hey mate, I had big issues with mine because of my snorkel location into guard.

I had to raise it a bit using a new bracket underneath and push it towards the firewall using a spacer on the side bracket.

Your snorkel location should hopefully be a straight install using the FATZ OEM brackets mate try that first.

I could've used the OEM set up but I would've ended up with a giant hole on the guard.

[Winnie]

Did you have to do any trimming to the alternator bracket or radiator shroud?
Is your second battery still in the standard location or did you have to shift it over at all?

[AB]

Did you have to do any trimming to the alternator bracket or radiator shroud? Is your second battery still in the standard location or did you have to shift it over at all? Yeah I had to trim the alternator bracket. The edge of the alternator bracket is about 10mm thick and about 20mm on top so if you just follow the thickness of the side and cut the top of the bracket at the same thickness it fits perfect. I'll take pics for you.

I had to move the tray 20mm because of my airbox moving so that sucked a bit but only had to nip the edge off the tray because it hits the tower brace panelling but only just.

[Winnie]

Yeah I had to trim the alternator bracket. The edge of the alternator bracket is about 10mm thick and about 20mm on top so if you just follow the thickness of the side and cut the top of the bracket at the same thickness it fits perfect. I'll take pics for you.

I had to move the tray 20mm because of my airbox moving so that sucked a bit but only had to nip the edge off the tray because it hits the tower brace panelling but only just.
That's awesome news for me, I shouldn't have to shift the tray then. Pics of the alternator bracket would be good... Thanks mate

[AB]

That's awesome news for me, I shouldn't have to shift the tray then. Pics of the alternator bracket would be good... Thanks mate I think you might get away with not moving any of that mate.

[AB]

I am done!!!

All cleaned up, bottle and deep cycle is in, all tidy!

Just need a dump pipe on and a better oil feed.

Matty, oh my god...lol

Just took it for a spin, insane!

Even on a 10mm pump it is a million times better then ht18.

So responsive it's ridiculous. My poor gq is going to be flogged! I am loving the sound of this turbo. Feel like a little kid again!!

[AB]

A very impressive turbo!!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Looking good mate..... so you are a happy panda

[MB]

A very impressive turbo!!!!!

Be careful with all that tinkering:-) !

http://youtu.be/3NRaqgab0_w

[Rossco]

Be careful with all that tinkering:-) !

http://youtu.be/3NRaqgab0_w
Yeah crazy vid that one! !

Sounds nice AB, have to come check it out. . .

[MudRunnerTD]

Be careful with all that tinkering:-) !

http://youtu.be/3NRaqgab0_w

Wow did he just shove a rag in his Turbo to starve it to shut down? That's going to end well!

[Rossco]

I'm petty impressed with how calm he stayed. I like how his girlfriend screamed at the end.

Yeah I've gone and worried myself looking at all the runway diesel youtube videos. . .😕

[MB]

Wow did he just shove a rag in his Turbo to starve it to shut down? That's going to end well!

Reckon in the panic he's grabbed a 1 foot long rag to protect his hand and starve it:-( ! Damn thing actually digested 2/3rds of his hand protector :-) !

Not the turbos fault, how you going with the 12mm pump mods AB :-) !

[BigRAWesty]

Reckon in the panic he's grabbed a 1 foot long rag to protect his hand and starve it:-( ! Damn thing actually digested 2/3rds of his hand protector :-) !

Not the turbos fault, how you going with the 12mm pump mods AB :-) !
Yep. I'd say the pumps seized at half throttle maybe more..
Then it's all down hill from there... only way to stop it is to starve it..
No waste gate on it by the looks of it..

[MB]

I'm petty impressed with how calm he stayed. I like how his girlfriend screamed at the end.

Yeah I've gone and worried myself looking at all the runway diesel youtube videos. . .[emoji53]

Tomahawk axe to the fuel line maybe:-) ?
Surely in the deep south of USA you'd have one handy ?

Got me thinking but, MRTD would an emergency inline stop valve on the fueline work fast enough whilst we all muck around with donks?

[nissannewby]

Yep. I'd say the pumps seized at half throttle maybe more..
Then it's all down hill from there... only way to stop it is to starve it..
No waste gate on it by the looks of it..

Rack got caught apparently. Pretty common on those sorts of things. It doesnt really run away. He could have righted it before destroying the turbo.

[AB]

Fitted a 90 bend to the oil feed on the new turbo as the original line was too close to manifold, much better now!

Booked into Exhaust Fix to make up a dump pipe and I'm officially back on the road as of tomorrow.

I'll book it in to get a dyno next week on the 10mm pump and see how this performs.

[AB]

Dump pipe on...so much quieter now...boooo!!!

[AB]

I had a stupid autometer probe put into the exhaust after the dump pipe using the clamp and ceramic washer when I first got the vehicle.

I want to do things properly now tapping into the dump pipe of course so do I have to start fresh with a whole new set up or can I get a different probe to suit my existing set up, wiring, autometer gauge, etc?

[AB]

My battery also finally died during this build, finally not holding charge at all!!

Had to roll start to get it to exhaust shop today..... .07 of a volt after charging for a week!

Being a long time coming unfortunately so just purchased a new Bond battery from Patrolapart.

It's never ending...lol

[MudRunnerTD]

I had a stupid autometer probe put into the exhaust after the dump pipe using the clamp and ceramic washer when I first got the vehicle.

I want to do things properly now tapping into the dump pipe of course so do I have to start fresh with a whole new set up or can I get a different probe to suit my existing set up, wiring, autometer gauge, etc?

Yes you can buy another probe. Is there anything wrong with the probe you have? They should be able to weld in a bung to suit it and it would be a direct fit.

[AB]

Yes you can buy another probe. Is there anything wrong with the probe you have? They should be able to weld in a bung to suit it and it would be a direct fit.

I need to have a good look at it as its in the back of the car, the exhaust shop just asked me to find this out first and I just got home so no idea at this stage mate.

Maybe my probe built for ceramic washer and clamp style can't be used in bung thread application?

[MudRunnerTD]

I need to have a good look at it as its in the back of the car, the exhaust shop just asked me to find this out first and I just got home so no idea at this stage mate.

Maybe my probe built for ceramic washer and clamp style can't be used in bung thread application?

Nah the chances are it is screwed into a bung designed to be strapped on like you had it, you should be able to unscrew that and have the bare probe with thread ready to be install with any option. Mine was like that at least.

[AB]

Nah the chances are it is screwed into a bung designed to be strapped on like you had it, you should be able to unscrew that and have the bare probe with thread ready to be install with any option. Mine was like that at least. Yeah cheers mate, I'll have a good look tomorrow.

He mentioned something about how it wouldn't work for some reason but I'll take a look tomoz.

[nissannewby]

Dump pipe on...so much quieter now...boooo!!!

Is the noise like i told you?

[AB]

Is the noise like i told you? Spot on!

I need someone to drive it for me so I can hear it outside driving by though but you were spot on with the quietness of it now but still know it's a td42.

[AB]

I kinda liked the no dump pipe possessed lawn mower sound though...lol, brought me back to my teenage days of my 351 short block Cleveland xf ute.

I took it down Yarra Glen passed the servo and pub and it definitely turned heads with wtf is that thing!!!

[Winnie]

Haha, like when my TB was leaking from the end of the extractors and it sounded like a speedway car. Good times

[MudRunnerTD]

Spot on!

I need someone to drive it for me so I can hear it outside driving by though but you were spot on with the quietness of it now but still know it's a td42.


Just jumping in the car now mate!! Be there in an hour!! All over that!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

I kinda liked the no dump pipe possessed lawn mower sound though...lol, brought me back to my teenage days of my 351 short block Cleveland xf ute.

I took it down Yarra Glen passed the servo and pub and it definitely turned heads with wtf is that thing!!!

Grandpa Spec :p

[AB]

Booked into Patrolapart for service on Thursday.

Little bit pissed because I just ran all new coolant through and forgot to change my tired old radiator hoses so throwing money away!!!

I'll get a new EGT gauge on too which I'm looking forward to seeing how my temps are now!

Then off to Diesel Tec for a tune on the 10mm pump.

This will be an interesting comparison as Andy should have my previous results of ht18, ic on 4:1 with 33" tyres and now I'm on 4:6 with 35"s and the Borgwarner on same pump.

He should also have my pre IC results too. I'm sure it's on the forum here somewhere but I'm lazy!!!

Then another dyno on the 12mm pump with injectors.

Excitement! ;)

[AB]

Finally got a new EGT gauge put on today.

Just got back from a short drive from Patrolapart but my temps seem to be a lot cooler with this turbo!

A hell of a lot to be honest!

[MudRunnerTD]

Awesome. That could be the gauge too mate. Get them to check calibration on your gauge when it's dyno'd.

Note also you had the fuel wound up to suit to HT18 at full Noise, that is nowhere near the base line even of this new turbo so it will be running pretty cool, especially if your running the same boost. Glad it's coming together mate.

[AB]

Awesome. That could be the gauge too mate. Get them to check calibration on your gauge when it's dyno'd. Note also you had the fuel wound up to suit to HT18 at full Noise, that is nowhere near the base line even of this new turbo so it will be running pretty cool, especially if your running the same boost. Glad it's coming together mate. Thanks mate, yeah everything's the same so next step is dyno on 10mm pump hopefully next week.

[AB]

Just took Mark for a spin with the passenger window down for the first time.

The sucking sound is ridiculous from the snorkel intake right there. 100% unbearable even for the driver!

[Winnie]

Yeah no good hey mate! That is why Amy is not allowed to have her window down... Lol.
I am going to put a ram head on it

[nissannewby]

Still enjoying it I see. Are you charging $5 a ride lol

[MB]

Just took Mark for a spin with the passenger window down for the first time. The sucking sound is ridiculous from the snorkel intake right there. 100% unbearable even for the driver!
Trucks going great, fun ride :-)
Thanks Bro :-(
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinnitus

[AB]

Yeah no good hey mate! That is why Amy is not allowed to have her window down... Lol. I am going to put a ram head on it This turbo and Airbox is a whole other level of noise. It was annoying before but now is literally an unbearable sound of an industrial 3-phase possessed vacuum cleaner!!!

I'll have to put a ram head on as well!

[Stropp]

This turbo and Airbox is a whole other level of noise. It was annoying before but now is literally an unbearable sound of an industrial 3-phase possessed vacuum cleaner!!!

I'll have to put a ram head on as well!

Oh you are too old AB, lovely sound, reminds me of a few ladies I went out with in my younger day 😝

[MB]

Please do just point the damn things towards the centre of the roof :-)
http://www.millweld.com/a/Stainless_Steel_Snorkels

[AB]

Oh you are too old AB, lovely sound, reminds me of a few ladies I went out with in my younger day Did you end up putting a ram head on?

[nissannewby]

Ram head for the win forward facing.

[Bloodyaussie]

4 inch ram head.

66601

[Winnie]

4 inch ram head.

66601
Yeah this is what we need AB!
Just need to get a 45 elbow welded to the pipe so it is pointing upwards.

[AB]

Sigh!!!

No one got the joke :(

[MB]

Ram head for the win forward facing.
For sure with performance, like Kwinana-WA's wind doctor drag strip :-)
Although I reckon with the smashing downpour we just had here whilst driving home from work was filling up the airbox like being underwater :-(

[nissannewby]

A ram head will seperate the water and heavier particles. It creates high speed air which travels athrough the small openings at the bottom of the slots.

No ram head will pull more water in than not.

[MB]

A ram head will seperate the water and heavier particles. It creates high speed air which travels athrough the small openings at the bottom of the slots. No ram head will pull more water in than not.
Apologies NNB,
No bad intended, twas just freaking out driving the Mrs wagon home in this weather.
It's an Airtec brand on hers, what's your thoughts on these ones, looks stylish but maybe no good?
Cheers

[nissannewby]

Apologies NNB,
No bad intended, twas just freaking out driving the Mrs wagon home in this weather.
It's an Airtec brand on hers, what's your thoughts on these ones, looks stylish but maybe no good?
Cheers

No they are fine. As above they are designed for this purpose. Have seen on a few occasions people with full 4" intakes and rear facing snorkel with no ram that pull water into the airbox.

[MB]

Cheers NNB,
You've got me seriously worried now for a theory I had on my ute project, apologies for 'hi-jacking' AB but it's kind of relevant to both our rigs !
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/76.jpg

Could this roof centre facing 'pipe only' system possibly vortex backwards severe rain:-( ?
Cheers



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[Bloodyaussie]

I prefer the ram head as it reduces the bloody stupid noise and the rain going into my snorkel was a real concern.

Mine is from a truck spare parts place but can be found on ebay.

It is a donaldson ram head.

[AB]

Cheers NNB, You've got me seriously worried now for a theory I had on my ute project, apologies for 'hi-jacking' AB but it's kind of relevant to both our rigs ! Could this roof centre facing 'pipe only' system possibly vortex backwards severe rain:-( ? Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk In theory yes, as Matty mentioned with a properly made Ram head.

You heard how much air was being sucked into my snorkel, literally an intense vacuum, even reverse facing or worse your pic above would suck rain water in potentially.

[AB]

would be good if you could get a good offset ram head over the inner A pillar/windscreen area?

[MB]

In theory yes, as Matty mentioned with a properly made Ram head.

You heard how much air was being sucked into my snorkel, literally an intense vacuum, even reverse facing or worse your pic above would suck rain water in potentially.

For sure with that ear bending suction:-)
Properly made 'RamHeads' must be key!
Further inspection of the Mrs GU (Airtec) just now found her box is actually still wet :-)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/77.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/78.jpg
Flip side below :-)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/79.jpg

[AB]

For sure with that ear bending suction:-) Properly made 'RamHeads' must be key! Further inspection of the Mrs GU (Airtec) just now found her box is actually still wet :-) Flip side below :-) Yeah that's interesting...

I've driven in these conditions a million times with my set up and never had water inside.