Didn't know you were building a TD42 mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
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Didn't know you were building a TD42 mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Thomas, No you are fine .....Quote:
Originally Posted by ThomasWatson
How is it all going?
I would bite the bullet and spend the money on a decent chip to improve your off idle torque. That is what I did with my early 3 Litre Di's and it made huge difference.
Mic
I have the car I wanted just the engine in it sucks majorly lol I will be buying a chip in near future just don't know which one is best, what brand did you use?Quote:
Originally Posted by happygtu
Holy Cow 35 to 40 PSIA (or MAP if anyone prefers) into a ZD30 is 650 to 700 PSI on compression.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
No wonder she pulled like a teenager, I would have bet a 6 pack she would have let go before the hour... guess I was wrong... yet again :1087::smileyvault-cute-bi
Mudski what needs to be done to fit a td42 to these big beasts is there much to be changed overQuote:
Originally Posted by mudski
ECU?
Wiring harness ?
What else
Also radiator, a/c pump, alternator, pwr steering, pretty much everything that attaches to the engine. Engine mount brackets need to be cut off and new ones relocated and welded on. Bell housing, clutch, flywheel, air box, new wiring loom. Im sure there's more as I am only just starting with mine. This will be a long term project for me as my ZD30 is still going strong plus I have a 5spd box I am building up as well so they can go in together.Quote:
Originally Posted by ThomasWatson
So as I get further along I will be scratching a few members brains for info.
Exactly what I want to do and throw in an auto maybe to get the power down as my left leg crampsQuote:
Originally Posted by mudski
@ Thomas that's why I brought an auto as the nerve to my leg would pinch at any time and engage the clutch
very dangerous, but had my last 4x4 for over 400k so over a manual 4x4 big time, as for motor not sure what I would put in
Turbo diesel not ideal as an off roaded,need to be on boost all the time,, maybe the Infinity motor// who knows what will
be available when the time comes. But updating to a CR makes sense as a lot of my accessories will fit
No sorry it wasn't aimed at you, someone was after the manuals so posted some crap in your thread which was deleted before you had seen it. But our comments 2 him are still in your threadQuote:
Originally Posted by ThomasWatson
Thanks Drew :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
John you need to slow down on those meds mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
He does make some sense in that if you don't need the economy (for touring and distance), something like an LS1, bang for buck can be more responsive. I guess why many comp guys run V8's and turbo'd TB's......Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Not saying a TD isn't better in the majority of applications though.
Turbo diesel is not ideal for off road work , perfect for towing.
what do you think the top comp trucks have its not a turbo diesel that's for sure.
trying to keep them on boost all the time.
My last 4x4 will go up hills @ 1000RMP tell me your TD will do that
Mine will and does everytime I go offroad, it always has, with the old turbo and before the crawler gears went in. An NA td42 will pull from 600rpm...... mine starts boosting at 1100 rpm 30psi at just under 2000rpm.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
A good upgrade would be a more efficient turbo and intercooler, you could also get the die grinder out and match port the manifolds and flange on the turbine housing
Talking joe blow yes crawler gears will help heaps as would any highly modified rig
but getting away from OP .
A td42 will maintain its ability to pull from from around idle turbo or not.
Thomas,Quote:
Originally Posted by ThomasWatson
I used to have the Dtronic Chip, and mine was great.... only available second hand now.
I would look at Chip-It, Diesel Smart or Steinbeuer .... there was a chip comparison done somewhere which lists the benefits and modes of operstion for each of the major chips
Mic
I want the distance and torque of a diesel with the capabilities of towing and going off road but as many of us have the ZD's they aren't good on torque
They arent that bad on torque....just missing a little down low, and a chip really does wonders for this....Quote:
Originally Posted by ThomasWatson
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Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
What I mentioned would be good, you could also get some head workQuote:
Originally Posted by ThomasWatson
What chip do you recommend to fit?Quote:
Originally Posted by happygtu
Will look into that ben i have to get a VNT turbo though yeah?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
What turbo would fit on my ZD?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
Dunno to be honest might have to talk to someone MTQ,Quote:
Originally Posted by ThomasWatson
Gturbo do a bolt on upgrade turbo for Di and CRD.
http://gturbo.com.au/
Sorry John but I strongly disagree with that, your in low range and even the ZD30's have more than enough torque with out stepping on the pedal for boost, but I'm on holidays and too pissed to care atm.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Yeah just in the very early stages mate. Its a long term build....Quote:
Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
Sorry ET, I just read my OP. Was a bit drunk last night, it was an eight hour trip I did with the trailer. From Melbourne to Merimbula. South coast of NSW.Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
Thanks MG I have sent off an enquiry to themQuote:
Originally Posted by Mud Gecko
Hi TW,
I would echo what some others have already said and from my own experience I would suggest a good chip, a 3" exhaust, an EGT monitor and a Dawes valve is all you will need to get a reliable, better performing vehicle that you can enjoy for years. There are heaps of extra mods that can be done but - how deep is your (or my) wallet? This is plenty and relatively inexpensive (for the results anyway).
Chip-It are an excellent product - possibly the least expensive of all the chips and a good company to deal with. You get the USB with all the tune-ups on it so you can bung it on the lappy and adjust as you wish and for whatever application - mine has 17 different tunes from factory to full comp - I run it on a 4 for around home and put it to a 7 or 8 when hooking up the camper and heading off - lift it up to an 11 if towing and hit strong headwinds or mountains - only takes about 3 minutes to set up the lappy and do the adjustments. Much improved performance and better economy at the same time - cant get better than that!
Plus I can leave it on and working when I get services done and that is at Nissan so no dramas there either.
They are about $1100 to $1300 which is far better than almost all others.
Manta make a great 3" exhaust system for the 3.0 - mine is turbo-back as I got rid of the cat, so quicker response and low-down torque is a heap better - probably about $1150 fitted.
The EGT gauge and Dawes valve you can fit at home and they will be a big help in keeping an eye in all things that make us nervous - if you want to get someone else to do the work then the EGT can range from $250 to $500 supplied and fitted, the Dawes Valve should cost under $200 supplied and fitted.
Hope this helps (and no, I am not affiliated with any of the products, they just work and I am happy with them).
Good luck Thomas, and have fun in the Patrol no matter what.
Thanks Loz,Quote:
Originally Posted by Lozwestoz
I have the following already installed
-egr block
-Dawes and needle valve
-boost gauge
Next on my list is a egt gauge and a chip
to get the best from your chip it should be done in conjunction with the exhaust.
Maybe I might lift it first then and save more afterwards
put everything on before fitting your springs , winch, dual batteries extra fuel and storage boxes all adds up to weight,
which will need to be taken into account when selecting the right set up for you.
You could do what big fletch did and fit a 2" flexi coils with 4" over shocks.
only heard good things about the flexi coils