Newby from Cape York QLD

[Paul GQRX4.2]

Hi All,
Im Paul I live on the west coast of Cape York QLD.

I have a 1994 GQ RX4.2 Wagon with 402,000 original ks.
Engine has never been opened.(have logs from new)
Had the injector pump rebuilt about 2yrs ago and new glow plugs.
Regularly change filters and oil other than that the engine has not been touched.
However living up here the PDR is hell on vehicles of all types.
So have replaced just about everything underneath, but all good.
Just need to do paint and panel.
I also have a 1997 DX TD42 turbo ute. BUT that's another story.
So the reason Im here is to ask,
What would be the best way to go about putting a turbo on the old girl.
Im a bit concerned due to the ks on the clock.
Cheers7386273863

[Paul GQRX4.2]

The bottom pic was the day I got it.

[GQtdauto]

Mate nice GQ you've done lots , sorry don't know much about turbos and welcome to the forum.

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate and feel free to ask any questions.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[BillsGU]

Welcome to the forum. We did the PDR this year on the way to the Tip. The road was better than we expected but still rough in places, especially around Archer River. One of the cars with us cracked a mag and $1800 later he had a replacement! Your GQ looks like it won't have that problem. Now that the wet is on its way I suppose you won't be driving much?

[Bigcol]

welcome to the forum mate

does your motor blow any smoke - on startup, under load, etc..........

if it does, the Turbo with amplify that and annoy you
if it dont - fit a turbo & intercooler...............

if and when you fit turbo (and intercooler - I prefer top mount, they say they dont get as much cooling as a front mount - but - the TD42 NEEDS fresh air to keep cool - and a front mount blocks that air flow)

get it dyno'd and tuned at the same time

you will have a totally different beastie afterwards

[Paul GQRX4.2]

Hi,
Yeah the PDR is always bad from Archer to Musgrave.
We cracked the front diff in 4 places due to a dust hole and have replaced everything with heavy duty gear.
She is now set up for the PDR.
We drive just as much during the wet due to freight costs so its also setup for the mud.
31 10.5x 15 Archilles XMT tyres work well but changing to 33x 12.5 sometime this year.
She just needs a little more power now due to the age, but that's in the planning now.
Cheers

[Paul GQRX4.2]

Hi Bill
The PDR is always crap from Archer to Musgrave.
We cracked the front diff in 4 places due to a dust hole so now everything underneath is heavy duty at a cost of $4200.
She is also setup for the mud as we do a lot of driving during the wet due to the cost of freight.
Only running 31 10.5 r15 Archilles XMT tyres but changing to 33 12.5 r15 soon.
Suspension is Ironman with a 2 inch lift.
Just need to give it a little more power that's in the planning now.
Cheers

[Rayala]

Good to see another FNQ local on here. Your rig looks great Paul

[Paul GQRX4.2]

Thanks,
No no smoke on startup, has a little under heavy load but normal driving no probs.
No probs she will be going in for a full service and tune before I even think about putting the turbo on.
Thanks

[Paul GQRX4.2]

Shes getting there, Just paint and panel to go.
oh yeah and a little extra grunt will be good for the old girl.

[Paul GQRX4.2]

Hi,
No smoke on startup has a little under heavy load but normally all good.
She will be going in for a full service and tune and a full check over to make sure all is ok for a turbo.
Cheers

[4bye4]

G'day mate and welcome to the forum.

[Paul GQRX4.2]

Hi Bill
Sorry for the long delay had a few probs.
The wet season is when we get to play the best, lots of mud and water.
Never have any probs unless we break something lol

[Paul GQRX4.2]

Sorry for the delay, had few prob.
No mate no smoke at all,
I will look into a top mount intercooler for it.
Just fitted larger fuel lines and that has made a big difference.
At least now she has some grunt but needs a little.
Thanks

[johnosmitho]

Welcome to the forum mate. I'm new here too and looking forward to chatting and sharing info on these awesome cars.
Cheers,

John