My Luxury Ride

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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Originally Posted by nissannewby

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

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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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Originally Posted by nissannewby

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.