What motor have you got, looking to replace my 4.5 petrol

I've been looking to fit a turbo to my 4.5, but just found out it's not legal and insurance wont cover me. So I called 5 vehicle engineers and the turbo mod must be emission compliant. So to do it legally they say there are 2 options. Either buy a turbo kit that is emission compliant with a certificate, or if I fit my own turbo I have to have it emission tested (bout $2,500). Then get it engineered to pass roadworthy, rego and insurance. A costly task either way.
Just thought I would mention it if your considering having it legal or not.
Think I'll have to stick with some minor mods and a good dyno tune for now.... :(

HAHA love the merc idear. I dont mind the wireing or mounting just worried bout the flywheel, clutch and shaft convertion. Thort about a turbo but havent looked into it to much yet.
So BEN -e BOY you recon i can get better fuel ecconamy out of a turbo? iv runnin about 26L/100 which sux.

"The big feller" I was gonna do the same , buy another motor that way the car isnt off the road that much. I know its a bit of a pain in the ass but would you be able to send me any information as ur willing, on contacts of were you getting your pats from ,work done or any companys your going through, that would be a great help, thanx.

just read the post about the turbo legality, have you found a ket yet at all? ill have a look around aswell thanx.

Still checking things out with turbo legalities. Did a thread here > http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...eepin-it-legal

There are some kits for about $5,000-$6,500 but I'm waiting to hear back if they are emission and pollution certified. Bit exxy on price as you can buy and fit it for probably half that. Will chase up some pollution testers during the week.

Theres no reason why you couldnt get 16-18/100 with a well setup turbo

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Originally Posted by Mudboss

HAHA love the merc idear. I dont mind the wireing or mounting just worried bout the flywheel, clutch and shaft convertion. Thort about a turbo but havent looked into it to much yet.
So BEN -e BOY you recon i can get better fuel ecconamy out of a turbo? iv runnin about 26L/100 which sux.

"The big feller" I was gonna do the same , buy another motor that way the car isnt off the road that much. I know its a bit of a pain in the ass but would you be able to send me any information as ur willing, on contacts of were you getting your pats from ,work done or any companys your going through, that would be a great help, thanx.

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not a problem at all, when we start collecting the parts needed Ill send you some details.