Marks 4wd Adaptors

[Marks 4wd]

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Jump onto our website to have a look through our products, if you can't find the conversion you are after or have any further questions don't hesitate to give us a call.

p: 03 9702 7366 f: 03 9702 7566

http://www.marks4wd.com

Shhhh!! Mark doesn't know that we are having a sale. Aha. That's right.

10% off complete LS Chev to Hilux conversion kits.http://www.marks4wd.com/products/engine-trans-conversions/toyota/hilux/hilux-chev-LS-v8.html

10% off Speedo Matchboxes. http://www.marks4wd.com/products/tyre_match_box/speedo-correction.html

10% off Landcruiser 40,60 and 70 series transfer case gears. http://www.marks4wd.com/products/gearmaster/lc-extra-low-tc-gears.htm

Just for NissanPatrol.com.au we will offer free freight on all Patrol gears, low range, overdrive, diff gears, etc. You must mention this forum when ordering.

Offer ends Friday 14th October. Call (03) 9702 7366 to discuss or order and don't tell Mark.

If you want to come down and visit our showroom is located at:
1-3 Ventura Place, Dandenong South, VIC, 3175

Cheers

Marks 4wd Adaptors

[patch697]

This guy is a one stop shop for all types of conversions & all his stuff WORKS

If your doing a conversion I highly recommend you shop here FIRST

Cheers
Paul

[gec]

Yes I have Marks Adapters in my GQ with Gen111 and one day plan on getting his 85% reduction gears when I can afford it, Lotto dream is to get a wagon with the same setup as Portal Pat and whack in a LS2

[Marks 4wd]

Thanks guys, we try our best to make engine conversions as simple and stress free as possible.

[Timbo]

Marks 4wd,

Being the guys that sell all of the conversion gear, do you know of any workshops that do the actual conversion often? I read about a guy up in Brissy who does them in about a week for 15k drive in, drive out.

[Marks 4wd]

Nissan VH45 V8 into GQ/GU 5 speed manual........

[YNOT]

VH45 in a Patrol, nice! Will this work out cheaper than a Chev LSx conversion?

Tony

[Marks 4wd]

Hi Tony,
The kit cost is about $3500.00 this gives you bellhousing adaptor, flywheel, clutch, and engine mounts. this will get the motor bolted into the Patrol and ready to go once all the wiring fuel exhaust is done.
Brisbane motor imports have front cuts for about $2200.00 plus freight.
You will need to modify the sump (reverse it), possibly remote mount the oil filter, build exhaust, wire it up, sort cooling can run either thermos or clutch fan (RD28 will bolt on or could run Toyota fan with an adaptor we make for them) TD42 radiator will suit best as inlet and outlets are on the correct side. You might need to move accessories depending on the motor you get. The car above they are running a TB45 air box with 3.5 inch inlet and outlet (same as throttle body)
Doing the conversion yourself you will be able to get it done for a really good dollar.

Cheers Elliot

[Bloggsy]

Hi Marks 4wd,

Just wondering what your recommendation would be in regards to transfer case reductions gears for a 2003 4.8 auto patrol? I want to try and stop it running away downhill andsave the brakes. I'm currently running 285/75/16 tyres but may on the odd occasion want to run 315/75/16 on weekend day trips. Would the 85%'s be too much for punting around in low range all day in the bush? Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Darren

[93maverick]

Hi Mark,
I was just wondering if you have done any ford V8 conversions in I6 and how much kits are worth if you have them

Cheers, Jason

[Marks 4wd]

Hi Darren,
You are right on the border of going 43 or 85 % reduction. The 85% gears will usually give you a top speed of 55kmph but with 35's and a petrol motor you should get a higher speed. The lower the reduction the better the car will hold up going down hills.
By far our most popular gears are the 43% they are a good compromise with low range ability and low range speed for sand etc. The reduction with the 43% with 35's will take it slightly below the standard ratio with 31's.
I hope this has given you a bit more information.

Hi Jason,
We only do a few old Ford V8 conversions to the Land Cruisers (60/70 series etc) nothing for the newer motors and nothing into the Patrols.

Cheers Elliot

[kopyme]

The vh45 just made 140rwkw with 35's.... Happy with that...

[Bloggsy]

Hi Darren,
You are right on the border of going 43 or 85 % reduction. The 85% gears will usually give you a top speed of 55kmph but with 35's and a petrol motor you should get a higher speed. The lower the reduction the better the car will hold up going down hills.
By far our most popular gears are the 43% they are a good compromise with low range ability and low range speed for sand etc. The reduction with the 43% with 35's will take it slightly below the standard ratio with 31's.
I hope this has given you a bit more information.

Cheers Elliot

Jeez, totally missed this reply for the last 20 days.

Thanks Elliot for the reply, that gives me something to think about.

Cheers,
Darren

[starck]

Hello Elliot.
You wouldn't believe how famous You are up here in Poland...
Your V8 conversions are now no.1 all mates are focused on.

More I am interested are Your very PORTALS to Y60 models with TD42T engines.
I've got friends in Sydney - no obstacles in purchasing I see. Anyway how You do about LHD GQ like mine?

regards from Poland
Rafael

[jado]

yes theyve got some pretty cool stuff if your into doin a conversion i was drewling over 1 of there kits for a long time but talked myself into a 25neo instead since i hav a gu 2.8

[kopyme]

Hello Elliot.
You wouldn't believe how famous You are up here in Poland...
Your V8 conversions are now no.1 all mates are focused on.

More I am interested are Your very PORTALS to Y60 models with TD42T engines.
I've got friends in Sydney - no obstacles in purchasing I see. Anyway how You do about LHD GQ like mine?

regards from Poland
Rafael


Hey there Rafael,

We can do lhd portals no problem. We have just finished a set to go to Russia. So they can be done if you have an interest.

Cheers,

Sandy

[jpvm]

Hey there , is there any kit from Marks to adapt a VK56 (V8 5.6 from the Nissan Titan / Armada) to a manual gearbox of a GU ??
Thanks a lot for your feedback !

[Wazza]

I want to put a new 4.2 Diesel Turbo engine into my 4.8 Petrol Automatic Patrol. Is this possible and if so how do I go about sourcing all the relevant information?

Thanks wazza

[Maxhead]

I want to put a new 4.2 Diesel Turbo engine into my 4.8 Petrol Automatic Patrol. Is this possible and if so how do I go about sourcing all the relevant information?

Thanks wazza

Hey Wazza, I don't know if he gets on here that often mate. Might be quicker to give him a call on Monday....but you never know.

[Marks 4wd]

Hi jpvm,
As yet we haven't looked at fitting the 5.6lt motor, if Nissan's other motors are to go by the bolt up patterns could be the same (4.2, 4.5, 4.8)
As soon as anything is looked into I will let know.

Hi Wazza,
We specialise in fitting V8's.
The bellhousing to block will bolt up, you will need to run an early TD42 Auto flexplate (out of a GQ), you will also need to re tap the TD42 starter motor bolt hose in the 4.8 bellhousing. There might be a couple of other things to do but not much. The engine mounts are in the same position.
You could give a good Nissan wrecker a call and see if they have any more information. To get the auto running you will need to feed it with the correct signals - talking to someone like Kewish Autos or Wholesale Autos should sort you out there.

If anyone has any more questions just post them up - i'll try to remember to check here as often as possible.

Cheers
Elliot

[Bigrig]

Hey mate - what kit is required for fitting an LS2 to an existing tb42e with automatic transmission?? Looking at getting new engine, ECU, wiring looms etc, etc through CAPA in South Australia, but would like to keep the same transmission etc.

[Marks 4wd]

Hi Bigrig, we can supply the parts to join the LS motors up to the factory Patrol auto, it depends what parts you are chasing but bellhousing adaptor kit and engine/accessory mounting kit you will be looking at about $2400, we also do other parts like headers, wiring, fuel, speed sensors, aux alternators and air compressor kits. All the parts are listed on our website.
Cheers

[Bigrig]

Hi Bigrig, we can supply the parts to join the LS motors up to the factory Patrol auto, it depends what parts you are chasing but bellhousing adaptor kit and engine/accessory mounting kit you will be looking at about $2400, we also do other parts like headers, wiring, fuel, speed sensors, aux alternators and air compressor kits. All the parts are listed on our website.
Cheers

Thanks mate - got the headers, wiring looms, alternator, air con compressor, power steering pump, and all lines with the engine. I'll be in touch!!!

[big_fletch]

thanks mate - got the headers, wiring looms, alternator, air con compressor, power steering pump, and all lines with the engine. I'll be in touch!!!

GQ + LS2 = Yummy lol

[blazza]

Hi mark. Just wondering would it would cost for reduction gears for my 2000 model gu tb45 with 33's was thinking 85% I do love the hill climbs n decents but also love going up the beach and playing around in the mud, what's the best reduction gears to suit and how much to buy and fit, thanks. Blare

[Evolution]

I've always been a fan of Marks kits. I have a "Other Brand of 4WD" with a Ford V8 in it, and a mate of mine had a G60 Patrol with a Ford V8 kit.

I also had the pleasure of fitting an LS1 with 4L60 to an MQ transfer case, and onto a GQ chassis. Very professional result, keep up the good work!!

[Marks 4wd]

Hi blazza, you could run either the 43% or the 85% gears, if the vehicle is a manual I would go the 43% and if it is an auto I would go the 85%.
The 85% gears will hamper your driving in sand etc where you want to get some speed up but they will hold the vehicle up really well down hills.
For most people the 43% gears offer the best of both worlds.

All gears are $1350.00 plus freight
We offer drive in drive out fitting with new seals and oil for $750.00

[Marks 4wd]

Some new specials added to the front page

[patch697]

Some new specials added to the front page

hahahahahaha............. They would be great specials mate no doubt but there all for Tojo's & this is a Nissan Patrol forum?

[Marks 4wd]

Very true.... 2 of the specials are Toyota but the Speedo Matchboxes will suit a wide variety of vehicles including GQ and GU Patrols.

Just for this forum we will offer free freight on all Patrol gears, low range, overdrive, diff gears, etc

[td42dan]

hello marks 4wd, i have tb42 auto wagon, i was wanting to put in a td42 turbo gu or gq motor, is this a bolt in job???? thanks in advance.

[Maxhead]

hello marks 4wd, i have tb42 auto wagon, i was wanting to put in a td42 turbo gu or gq motor, is this a bolt in job???? thanks in advance.


Mate, I heard not long ago Mark has sold his business. Not really sure if the new guys will keep same gear going or if they change the business name. not really sure if it's 100% true either

[macca86]

A bloke at my work in rocky just put portals under his man tough bit of gear all braced and boxed lifted the axles 4 inches higher than standard could do with neater welding but we're boilermakers so we always pick on stuff like that but still up to the job. the wheel base is massive gu setup under a gq wheels are 125mm outside the guards both sides. looks well worth the money if you have that much burning a hole in your pocket!

[YNOT]

hello marks 4wd, i have tb42 auto wagon, i was wanting to put in a td42 turbo gu or gq motor, is this a bolt in job???? thanks in advance.

Yes it is. It can be done using factory Nissan parts, no need for any aftermarket adaptors. May be a bit more difficult to find parts if you want to keep the auto but can still be done.

Plenty of discussion about it here; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5432-Diesel-conversion-(TD42-from-TB42)

Tony

[Turtle_au]

Just wondering, after doing the research for the portal axles, what would you think the load capacity of the standard axles would be if we had no limit on the suspension components.
I am investigating a 4WD conversion on a cabstar dual cab and want to keep it Nissan as much as possible.
According to Nissan the cabstar axle ratings are front 2200kg / rear 3800kg

[Marks 4wd]

Haven't been on here in quite a while, there has been a few changes but nothing that is effecting the products we sell or our customers. The business was sold back in November to another Australian owned and run company Hardman Brothers, the manufacturing and sales has moved to a new location in Dingley next door to Hardman Brothers.
To reply to a few questions :
td42dan - YNOT is correct the conversion can be done using all factory parts....
macca86 - I have had a word to the welding boys and they welding for the bracing does look a bit shabby as it has to be done in short 1 inch or so runs and then let cool so the housings don't turn into bananas! We still check them for straight with our laser aligning tool afterwards.
Turtle_au - They have been tested to comply with the factory specifications for the GU Patrol from memory don't quote me but the front is 1350kg and the rear is 1800kg - we are in the process of doing a GVM upgrade with the portals of 750kg, hope this answers your question.

Cheers
Marks 4wd