My Luxury Ride

OK. Small update. I picked up the 600x300x75 front mount intercooler yesterday for the upcoming upgrades (will post pics later). Also today I had the car dyno tuned at Gympie Diesel. I was quite happy at the outcome with the factory setup punching out 142hp at the rears.

The upgrades that are coming include- TD05 18G turbo (much larger than factory), front mount intercooler, custom intake manifold ( thanks to ben-e-boy for a stock one), 3" stainless exhaust and a high flow airbox lid. Im hoping for the fabled 200hp mark and having been in bens today I think this will be what I aim for.

Cheers.

Sounds good and not over the top power wise, the utes I see are 335 Kw Rw
and you're either on it or off it.

it should be a real torque monster when its finished.

So as I said here is a pic of the cooler. I also forgot to mention that I have a moulded vinyl floor and resomat underlay also to go into the car when I eventually get time.

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1255.jpg

Ok bits and pieces are slowly getting here just have to start fitting stuff up. The manifold is off being modified at the moment. Hopefully while im at home this week I can get the turbo fitted up, intercooler mounted and vinyl floor and console in.
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Ok so I have started the work on the GU. Its a little difficult as I need to keep it mobile so its gonna take sometime. I was hoping to get the airbox lid modification and turbo installed today but I need the car this arv and have just finished the air box mod. So here are the pics of before and after with the airbox lid. You can see how restrictive the factory setup is.

Factory Airbox Lid
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1303.jpg


High Flow Lid
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1305.jpg


Factory Lid
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1307.jpg


High Flow Lid
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1309.jpg

Old Factory setup removed. Its easy to see the restriction here.
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Here it is all fitted up. Looks Much better and should help the bigger turbo breath a bit better over what was in place from factory.
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nice setup good idea with the air intake

OK so heres a pic of the airbox lid installed to the factory turbo.

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Got the turbo fitted up and running yesterday. It is certainly better but its hooked up the joke of a factory intercooler which is holding it back big time. Anyone that reads this get rid of the factory intercooler it basically does nothing, there are plenty of items these days that poo all over the factory unit. Hopefully next time im home i can get the rest of engine mods finished. This will be fitment of stainless exhaust, piping up intercooler to the modified intake manifold.

First pic is the old turbo next to the new one. You can see here why a lot of people dont modify the compressor side. The suction side is limited by the 3 bolt flange and so is the charge side.

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This is the charge side differences.

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Exhaust Side
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1333.jpg

New turbo Turbine Housing
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1335.jpg

Old Turbine Housing
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1337.jpg

New Turbo Fitted :)

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Also the last time we towed with the old girl she got a little bit warm. And I live by "do it once do it right". So I ordered and picked up a nice big fat higher capacity, heavy duty alloy radiator. I have also contacted nizzbits about all the hoses, thermostat etc and will give the cooling system the birthday of its life.

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

Serviced the patrol yesterday and fitted the 3 gauge pillar pob with boost,pyro and oil pressure gauges. May have to get a handle for that side of the car :)

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G'day nissannewby,

Great set-up mate on the GU. Question: what brand pillar pod did you purchase and did you have to paint it? If so what is the name of the colour you used?

Regards,

RLI

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OK so heres a pic of the airbox lid installed to the factory turbo.

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1324.jpg

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G'day nissannewby,

Where can i purchase one of those high flow air-box lids. If it is OK with you, how much did it cost mate?

Regards,

RLI

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Also the last time we towed with the old girl she got a little bit warm. And I live by "do it once do it right". So I ordered and picked up a nice big fat higher capacity, heavy duty alloy radiator. I have also contacted nizzbits about all the hoses, thermostat etc and will give the cooling system the birthday of its life.

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1347.jpg
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1345.jpg

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G'day nissannewby,

Job well done mate! You certainly do not f--k around. Mate, i am going to go down your path, you are certainly right when you say "do it once do it right"

I have to ask another question mate? What brand and how much did the radiator cost?

Regards,

RLI

Hey RLI

Thanks for the response.

Q1. I got the pillar pod off ebay from the 4wd concepts store. Just search for patrol pillar pod and it will come up also. It comes painted to your trim colour, when you make the order you give them your trim code which can be found on the compliance plate. It will be one letter, My trim code is "K". If you have any dramas finding this let me know and I can point you in the right direction.

Q2. The airbox lid I got with the turbo from UFI in WA. Its a a fiddly job modifying the lid but is worth it. It was $150 and is made from stainless.

Q3. The radiator is through Adrad and I got it from a local distributor up here A.R.E. The cost was $1150 and comes with a 2yr warranty. It has a 35% increase in capacity over standard and a 56mm core. The standard one is about 30mm I think but I will post up photos of the difference prior to fitting.

The GU also had its first run today towing. The Mrs loaded up the 5th wheel horse float which would have been sitting around the 2.5t mark. This is the best bit :). The Mrs is also very happy with how much better it pulls the float. I do value her opinion with this because she spends more time in the car than I do as Im always at work.

It pulls better from down, holds boost longer, uses less fuel and this is just with a turbo swapout and the airbox lid. I expect gains to much better once I scrap the useless bit of kit that is the factory intercooler.

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

Hey RLI

Thanks for the response.

Q1. I got the pillar pod off ebay from the 4wd concepts store. Just search for patrol pillar pod and it will come up also. It comes painted to your trim colour, when you make the order you give them your trim code which can be found on the compliance plate. It will be one letter, My trim code is "K". If you have any dramas finding this let me know and I can point you in the right direction.

Q2. The airbox lid I got with the turbo from UFI in WA. Its a a fiddly job modifying the lid but is worth it. It was $150 and is made from stainless.

Q3. The radiator is through Adrad and I got it from a local distributor up here A.R.E. The cost was $1150 and comes with a 2yr warranty. It has a 35% increase in capacity over standard and a 56mm core. The standard one is about 30mm I think but I will post up photos of the difference prior to fitting.

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G'day mate!

Thanks for the info, my shout when i see you. I will give you a call tonight or tomorrow after 6.30 pm which ever suits you mate!

Regards,

Paul (RLI)

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

The GU also had its first run today towing. The Mrs loaded up the 5th wheel horse float which would have been sitting around the 2.5t mark. This is the best bit :). The Mrs is also very happy with how much better it pulls the float. I do value her opinion with this because she spends more time in the car than I do as Im always at work.

It pulls better from down, holds boost longer, uses less fuel and this is just with a turbo swapout and the airbox lid. I expect gains to much better once I scrap the useless bit of kit that is the factory intercooler.

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Good onya mate!

Have you got the 3inch exhaust fitted yet? I cannot wait until you fit your intercooler!

Regards,

Paul (RLI)

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Originally Posted by RLI

G'day mate!

Thanks for the info, my shout when i see you. I will give you a call tonight or tomorrow after 6.30 pm which ever suits you mate!

Regards,

Paul (RLI)

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I am on day shift at the moment mate so feel free to call whenever.

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Originally Posted by RLI

Good onya mate!

Have you got the 3inch exhaust fitted yet? I cannot wait until you fit your intercooler!

Regards,

Paul (RLI)

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It had a 3" exhaust fitted to the factory turbo, however the dump pipe (while still being a heap better than standard) for the standard turbo was only 2.5" and the exhaust then bolts up to this and flares out to a 3 ". So as it sits now the new turbo comes with a 3" dump directly from the back of the turbo and the flared exhaust is bolted to this. I think its a couple of pages back you will be able to see the exhaust and what im talking about.

The new 3" I am getting fitted next monday, its a 3" mandrell bent stainless system with no muffler (the current exhaust has a muffler) so I am looking forward to it sounding a little tougher as well.

Also another note on the fuel comsumption side of things. Whenever we towed the trailer we would be lucky to get 400-500 out of the main tank, with the setup as it is now it has done 430km on 2/3 of a tank so the difference here is very noticeable :)

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

Also another note on the fuel comsumption side of things. Whenever we towed the trailer we would be lucky to get 400-500 out of the main tank, with the setup as it is now it has done 430km on 2/3 of a tank so the difference here is very noticeable :)

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G'day mate!

Great results so far!

Regards,

RLI

G'day mate!

I am about to purchase my new turbo from United Fuel Injections! Ye-Haa baby! oops sorry for that little out burst of exuberance!

My wife ask me how much is all the mods going to cost, i told her $5,000.00. She nearly hit me with the farking frying pan! She said " i thought you told me the mods were only going to cost $3,000.00" As quick as a flash, i replied; nissannewby told me, do it once do it right! She then replied; "wait until i see this man" I then said gulp!!!!!!!!!!! Yes dear!

Regards,

RLI

G'evening mate!

I have just blamed you again for the purchase of the pillar pod mount! Yes dear, i will get off nissannewby's thread!, yes i will wash the dishes and put the dog outside!

Regards,

RLI

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G'evening mate!

I have just blamed you again for the purchase of the pillar pod mount! Yes dear, i will get off nissannewby's thread!, yes i will wash the dishes and put the dog outside!

Regards,

RLI

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Sorry Paul I will have to stop twisitng your arm on all of this ;). I should also mention you can still use the grab handle with a 3 gauge pod.

Should I bring armoured protection with me when I visit lol

Truckies have taught me one thing about the 'wife' (aka financial controller, hand brake...) I definitely don't want one...

If she can afford horses, you can at least dress your pony!


Cheers, from Thelma and Louise

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

Serviced the patrol yesterday and fitted the 3 gauge pillar pob with boost,pyro and oil pressure gauges. May have to get a handle for that side of the car :)

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G'day nissannewby,

Question: Mate, when you wired up your gauges, did you wiring them into the tail-lights or via the ignition?

Regards,

RLI

G'day Newby,

Question: With the installation of your new Ye-Haa TurboDid you replace your old clutch? I am thinking of changing mine this week with 250,000ks on the clock, before replacing my Turbo. I got caught 10 years ago when i fitted the DTS Turbo and intercooler to my 1999 GU 4.2 Diesel. 2,000ks later it started to slip.

I read that both the 4 Terrain Clutch and the EXEDY Safari Tuff Clutch Kits are the go. What is your opinion on clutch's?

Regards,

RLI

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Originally Posted by RLI

G'day nissannewby,

Question: Mate, when you wired up your gauges, did you wiring them into the tail-lights or via the ignition?

Regards,

RLI

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The pyro gauge needs ignition power and then backlights are wired into the lighting circuit of the vehicle. I found a spare wire in behind the stereo face to supply a feed for the back lights and used to 12v socket supply for the pyro gauge.

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Originally Posted by RLI

G'day Newby,

Question: With the installation of your new Ye-Haa TurboDid you replace your old clutch? I am thinking of changing mine this week with 250,000ks on the clock, before replacing my Turbo. I got caught 10 years ago when i fitted the DTS Turbo and intercooler to my 1999 GU 4.2 Diesel. 2,000ks later it started to slip.

I read that both the 4 Terrain Clutch and the EXEDY Safari Tuff Clutch Kits are the go. What is your opinion on clutch's?

Regards,

RLI

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The old clutch started to show signs of wear after I fiddled with the standard setup so it has been changed prior to the fitment of the turbo. However when I removed the original clutch it wasnt the friction plate that was worn, the pressure plate had lost some of its spring pressure thus allowing to clutch to slip due to not enough clamping force.

With the clutch you have 3 options. The Exedy safari tuff which is what I have in both my patrols, the 4 terrain hd which a few on here are running and NPC 6x6 patrol clutch. My pick out these would be the exedy or the npc. I didnt notice any difference in the pedal on either of my patrols but you do lose a little bit of feel with the safari tuff. The NPC item is apparently slightly better than the exedy and still gives factory feel. I would be seeing who you can get the best price with out of these 2 and go that way you wont be disappointed whichever way you choose :)

Ok so a bit of a damage report. I was away at work when I got a distressing phone call from the girl, I told her to calm down and tell me whats had happened. Once a little calmer she informed me that she had dented my car, I had a llittle bit of relief here because she was in such a way I thought she had rolled it or something. I got it out of her that she had quickly jumped out the car to grab something to take down the paddock and her rush hadnt quite pulled the hand brake on enough. Anyway I told her to calm down and take some photos, move the vehicle and get back to me. The damage wasnt as bad as first anticipated but here are the pics.
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And back in to the updates. Got home from work saturday lunch and had a busy weekend. I finally got the chance to tow with new turbo and wow it is so much better, it pulls better, driveability is awesome and fuel consumption is down. I am still being held back by the intercooler, I wish there were more hours in a day. Anyway Monday came around and it was time to pick up the modified intake manifold and get the 3" stainless exhaust fitted. A big heads up to Richie of Radius Fabrications who did the manifold and exhaust, this guys work is quality and his prices are very competitive so if your in the market for any fabrication work give this guy a call.

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1364.jpg
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And here is some of the exhaust.

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And the tuesday rolled around. Time for a 5000km service.

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1369.jpg

And everyone knows what comes after tuesday. Time for a new radiator and full hose changeout including caps and thermostat. You can see the considreable difference between to fatory unit and the aftermarket.

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1370.jpg
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Nice work mate. Funny about the fence the poor girl must have been devastated

Hi mate - looks good. Glad there wasn't too much damage done!

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

And everyone knows what comes after tuesday. Time for a new radiator and full hose changeout including caps and thermostat. You can see the considreable difference between to fatory unit and the aftermarket.

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1370.jpg
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1371.jpg
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1372.jpg
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G'day Newby,

Once again mate! You certainly do not fark around! Thank goodness your darling or the horses weren't injured! Mate, you can always repair the car!

I love the look of the new inlet manifold, How much would a manifold like that cost? Radiator looks the part as well! Good job mate!

Regards,

RLI

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

The pyro gauge needs ignition power and then backlights are wired into the lighting circuit of the vehicle. I found a spare wire in behind the stereo face to supply a feed for the back lights and used to 12v socket supply for the pyro gauge.

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Thanks mate!

I will now and go short circuit the patrol!

Yes dear, it was ""Newby" who told me how to wire up the gauges darling!

Regards,

RLI

Richie at Radius Fabrications does the manifolds for around the $500 mark depending on what you want done, materials involved and time take to do the work.