supercharging a tb42

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Originally Posted by da' maverick

mmm. much to think about. my situation is my motor is only ten thousand kms old. A motor swap is too expensive for me.
how hard is it to convert to efi? is it just bolt on things or is it a completely different motor? turbo not a bad idea either

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Do you want tp keep your duel fuel or will you settle for one r the over?

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Originally Posted by da' maverick

mmm. much to think about. my situation is my motor is only ten thousand kms old. A motor swap is too expensive for me.
how hard is it to convert to efi? is it just bolt on things or is it a completely different motor? turbo not a bad idea either

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I'll leave this one to Patch or Tony.. but could you possibly sell the motor on ebay or something? I think you'd have quite a bit of interest in a 10,000km engine, no matter what it is.

1. Pull engine out
2. Put on ebay
3. ????
4. Profit!

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Righto - here's the disappointing news (apart from mine not getting done next week). There is no kits for them at all, and the Eaton's are too difficult to fit as the manifold etc needs to be customised also.

If anyone finds differing information, I'd be ecstatic to hear it, as this has pushed me back down the path of a new motor (priced up an LS3 this morning for $7000, but that doesn't include p/s pump, ECU, air con compressor, etc, etc ... so not bloody cheap at all ...).

Frustrated is an understatement at the moment ...

Hope you have better luck finding something mate ... please let us know if you do!!

Cheers
Scotty

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F@#$%^& SPEWIN MATE !!!!!

But do like the sound of the CHEV Just check i thought i heard they can have overheating issues in gq. Coulda been the diesel i was thinkin about. But worth checkin out

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Originally Posted by da' maverick

mmm. much to think about. my situation is my motor is only ten thousand kms old. A motor swap is too expensive for me.
how hard is it to convert to efi? is it just bolt on things or is it a completely different motor? turbo not a bad idea either

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TB42 carby and EFI engines are basically the same but unless you are technically minded and able to do the EFI conversion yourself the cost involved would far out weigh any benefits.
Converting from carby to EFI would involve sourcing and fitting the complete inlet manifold with throttle body, idle up solenoids etc, airflow meter and airbox (good luck finding an airbox in good condition), electronic distributor, wiring loom and relays, high pressure fuel pump, filter and lines, accelerator cable, and probably a few other bits and pieces. It would be cheaper to sell your pre '92 Patrol and buy a post '92 model instead.

Scott, if you are interested in turboing your original engine talk to Darren (Blackers) at TJM Coopers Plains. Last time I spoke to Blackers he was just finishing off and tuning his TB42E turbo.

Tony

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Originally Posted by YNOT

TB42 carby and EFI engines are basically the same but unless you are technically minded and able to do the EFI conversion yourself the cost involved would far out weigh any benefits.
Converting from carby to EFI would involve sourcing and fitting the complete inlet manifold with throttle body, idle up solenoids etc, airflow meter and airbox (good luck finding an airbox in good condition), electronic distributor, wiring loom and relays, high pressure fuel pump, filter and lines, accelerator cable, and probably a few other bits and pieces. It would be cheaper to sell your pre '92 Patrol and buy a post '92 model instead.

Scott, if you are interested in turboing your original engine talk to Darren (Blackers) at TJM Coopers Plains. Last time I spoke to Blackers he was just finishing off and tuning his TB42E turbo.

Tony

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Thanks mate - appreciated, but at the end of the day, I only end up with a turbo charged engine that still has just on 300K on the clock and whilst I take care of it, it is bound to let go at some stage, and as per Murphy's law, that'll be at the moment I most need it!!!! Hence I'm going for full replacement ...

hey big rig, what did you do in the end?

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Originally Posted by yort

hey big rig, what did you do in the end?

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he dangled his end over a rolled over hilux at scenic rim, is what he did :-) (sorry for a silly post to a serious question.......hmmmm no I'm not :-) )

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Originally Posted by yort

hey big rig, what did you do in the end?

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Scott is currently eagerly awaiting the arrival a turbo charged TB42. Keep an eye on his members ride thread, it's going to get VERY interesting.

Tony

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Originally Posted by YNOT

Scott is currently eagerly awaiting the arrival a turbo charged TB42. Keep an eye on his members ride thread, it's going to get VERY interesting.

Tony

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It should be landing in QLD tomorrow................. Man he is gonna wig when this is finished......I know I am...........lol

Yep - due to arrive today ... I'm going down to check it all out later and give it a hug!!! lmao