2002 GU TD 42 Turbo advice!

G'day folks,

Here is the latest reply from AL Nicholls Managing Director from Driven Performance in New Zealand distributor of Kinugawa Turbos. I cannot get over the prompt response to my questions from Al. The following e-mail below is the latest response to another of my inquiries today.

Hi Paul.

These turbos bolt up to your existing manifold, so no modification needed there. They also come with a fitting kit. We don’t sell a dump pipe specific to your vehicle, but these turbos come with a v-band flange to make the dump pipe from – so your local exhaust shop can just weld up a section of pipe direct to that flange and it will clamp in place to the rear of the turbo.

Cheers!

AL Nicholls
Managing Director


From: Paul [mailto:allison.paul@bigpond.com]
Sent: Saturday, 10 November 2012 8:30 p.m.
To: 'Driven Performance LTD'
Subject: RE: [ WEB Form - Kinugawa ]

G’day AL,

Thanks for your prompt response and great advice.

Could you please advise me if I need to modify anything to fit this turbo to my Patrol, can i just un-bolt the old factory one and bolt your one straight on?

I am also looking at fitting an 3inch exhaust system to the Patrol, due you sell a dump pipe to suit?

Regards,

Paul


PS, BACK TO RESEARCHING!

Regards,

RLI

Here is the thread to the tune that AMMS did for my troll Just for an Idea of what you can achieve with very little mods.. Mines all standard besides the dump and exhaust..

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...php?7991-Amms-)

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Originally Posted by Lewy

Here is the thread to the tune that AMMS did for my troll Just for an Idea of what you can achieve with very little mods.. Mines all standard besides the dump and exhaust..

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...php?7991-Amms-)

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G'day Lewy,

Thanks for the great info mate!

Regards,

RLI

Mate, I just did a TD05 16G large install (from Matt at UFI) on my N/A GU. Install included: new stainless snorkel, zd30 airbox, new intake piping, new 450 x 300 x 75 top mount cooler, new 3" stainless exhaust, dyno tune.

And it finally drives like they should've from factory! Boost comes on REALLY early and runs up to 13psi which is as far as i really want to push it with the lighter pistons and standard non compensated pump. I haven't towed / loaded it but quietly confident it'll meet my requirements there - not the cheapest approach but certainly thorough...

If you want any more details let me know. Cheers

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Originally Posted by Rogerthat

Mate, I just did a TD05 16G large install (from Matt at UFI) on my N/A GU. Install included: new stainless snorkel, zd30 airbox, new intake piping, new 450 x 300 x 75 top mount cooler, new 3" stainless exhaust, dyno tune.

And it finally drives like they should've from factory! Boost comes on REALLY early and runs up to 13psi which is as far as i really want to push it with the lighter pistons and standard non compensated pump. I haven't towed / loaded it but quietly confident it'll meet my requirements there - not the cheapest approach but certainly thorough...

If you want any more details let me know. Cheers

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G'day Rodgerthat,

Thanks for your kind input mate, please keep us informed about your set-up over the coming weeks.

PS, Is it possible for you to show us some photos of your set-up please?

Regards,

RLI

G'day folks,

The following e-mail below, is the latest info regarding this thread! It is advice from GCG Turbos in Melbourne.


Hi Paul,

They are your two main options, so yes I can either rebuild + High flow your current unit (will retain all factory mounting positions and lines), and be at a base price of $1350inc GST + major parts and machining (if required), alternatively, you can go a whole after market set up, but it would not be very cost effective, as you will require manifold, dumpe pipe, lines intake piping etc. If your after a slight increase I would recommend the Highflow.

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

Yeah mate just call anytime after 7pm qld time. I have done some reading on these kinugawa turbos there is a bloke on here who has used a 20g version on his gq but haven't heard an update on it since he fitted it. Look forward to your call mate

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G'day mate!

What is the turbo like? Did you get what you paid for?

Regards,

RLI

Have inspected it. Had a look inside the exhaust housing for the stamped MHI like you suggested but as its been machined I cannot tell. There is a nice little Mitsubishi symbol cast into the exhaust housing that doesnt look like a cheap casting. The wastegate actuator doesnt indicate that it is one of the cheaper kinugawa items. I will hopefully get it fitted up tomorrow, just to the factory intercooler for now. It will be interesting to see if there is a difference in just fitting the turbo itself.

It seems as though I have got what I paid for, its just a matter of time now for me to get everything fitted and setup and hopefully I will be seeing some awesome results. I also have to look into my cooling system now as it the coolant temp came up on it last time we towed with it, although this was up the toowoomba range and it was not the only car suffering. In saying that something must be slightly amiss as when everything is in good condition the temp gauge will never go past half on the gauge.

I have thrown pics up in my build thread of the new turbo if you wanna have a peek :)

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

Have inspected it. Had a look inside the exhaust housing for the stamped MHI like you suggested but as its been machined I cannot tell. There is a nice little Mitsubishi symbol cast into the exhaust housing that doesnt look like a cheap casting. The wastegate actuator doesnt indicate that it is one of the cheaper kinugawa items. I will hopefully get it fitted up tomorrow, just to the factory intercooler for now. It will be interesting to see if there is a difference in just fitting the turbo itself.

It seems as though I have got what I paid for, its just a matter of time now for me to get everything fitted and setup and hopefully I will be seeing some awesome results. I also have to look into my cooling system now as it the coolant temp came up on it last time we towed with it, although this was up the toowoomba range and it was not the only car suffering. In saying that something must be slightly amiss as when everything is in good condition the temp gauge will never go past half on the gauge.

I have thrown pics up in my build thread of the new turbo if you wanna have a peek :)

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G'day mate,

I am glad you are happy! With check out your thread ASAP!

Regards,

RLI

Its under "My Luxury Ride" in the members section.