TD42t Engine Upgrades

Hey guys,

I'm looking to do some upgrades to my TD42t. I'm currently running a DTS turbo kit, non intercooled at 15psi.

I've just purchased a front mount intercooler & custom intake manifold from a gent so that should be here next week. Have you guys had experience replacing/removing the intake manifold? Any suggestions/tips?

Next on my list is a Performance 4x4 TD05 18G, 12mm pump & Radius Fabrication High Mount exhaust manifold & dump pipe. I don't feel confident installing the pump, but I'd be willing to have a crack at the turbo & manifold, can anyone share any tips on making this easier?

Can anyone personally recommend a shop that I can take it to to have the injector pump installed & tuned? I'm located northern suburbs Melbourne.

Much appreciated & have a happy easter!

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Hey Chappy. Good to hear from you. Hope things are well...I can only Recommend JPC in temple Drive Thomastown. Only because I haven't used anyone else. Just dont go to Turbo Engineering on Settlement rd what ever you do. You will need to re mortgage your house before you get the car back.

Chappy the turbo and manifold are pretty straight forward and not much to say except for that last bolt underneath closest to the firewall. .. not as bad when putting in the high mount.

As for the pump just pay to have it fitted and dialed in and get it all tuned ...

I can only speak for jpc on our side of town mate and as mark said STAY WELL AWAY FROM TURBO ENGINEERING.

Yell out if you need a hand mate.

What type of intercooler did you get?

As above, some of the bolts are a nightmare of a spot and years of heating and cooling can seize them shut.

Easy job though but I would start spraying every single fixing at least a week before you start to strip everything off.

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the replies, I've been well just flat out with a new job.
It's a 600x300x76 front mount intercooler. Thanks for the advice against Turbo Engineering, is it just the price or the quality of work too?

Great advice about spraying everything for a week beforehand. Hopefully I don't snap any studs.

I can't wait to get it done. I'm looking forward to having proper power! She was struggling a bit this weekend with 5 people in the car and full to the roof with luggage.

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A quick story of my neighbors Navara whivh had starting and performance issues. Took it to Turbo engineering and was told it will cost 7k to repair. Asked what will they be doing. The answer. Just changing one thing at a time until they fix it. Great way to diagnose an issue... lol
Turned out in the end it was the pressure relief valve in the fuel rail.

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I can only speak for jpc on our side of town mate and as mark said STAY WELL AWAY FROM TURBO ENGINEERING.

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I took my last 4x4 there and at the end I sold it with the problem still there.

G'day guys,

My Performance 4x4 TD05 18G, Radius Fab high mount manifold & dump should be here tomorrow. I'm hoping to install them over the weekend. I'll be chasing some 4" stainless & silicon hose to go from my airbox to turbo. Any suggestions as to where to pick some up between now & then? Northern suburbs Melbourne.

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Down in Temple drive Thomastown is a mob who sells stainless. Tubesales they're called. Same street as JPC. VPW on Cooper street should have 4inch silicone. Maybe pirtek of edgars road?

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Champion thanks mate :) Lets hope they deliver! Working Saturdays is a pain some times.

Doubt any of the three suggest do. Good luck.

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I don't think the mrs is going to be happy about sharing the bed tonight..

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Could you take a pic of the compreesor and turbine wheels for me please.

Sure thing. Is this what you're chasing?

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Yep Thanks mate.

No dramas. What did you want to know?

Just a bit of a look at their wheel combinations.

Almost finished, everything has gone really smoothly. Not a snapped stud to be seen. I'd love to finish it off tonight but I have to go out and be social..

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She's looking awsome chappy. What intercooler did you use and assuming you got it to fit all good with the highmount and all. . .

Good work mate, it looks mint, interested to see this on the dyno mate.

Thanks guys, it's an Aeroflow intercooler.

So everything is done except the dump pipe which I'm waiting for. Can't wait to drive it! It sounds great and spools way quicker than my last turbo.

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Today I received my dump pipe. I fitted it up tonight and took it for a drive. It's crazy loud, I need to get my exhaust modified asap.

I also had a chat to JPC today, $660 to install the injector pump, injectors and do my valve clearances then $132 per hour for the dyno.

My 12mm pump & injectors should he here Monday, then it's just finding the time to take a couple of days off of work and get it all done.

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Today I received my dump pipe. I fitted it up tonight and took it for a drive. It's crazy loud, I need to get my exhaust modified asap. I also had a chat to JPC today, $660 to install the injector pump, injectors and do my valve clearances then $132 per hour for the dyno. My 12mm pump & injectors should he here Monday, then it's just finding the time to take a couple of days off of work and get it all done. <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66546"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66547"/>

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I'm keen to see your dyno results mate, you've done a fair bit of work. Im liking that intake manifold too!

My god our hobbies are ridiculous!!!

I'm keen to see them too! I'm going to ask for about 230-250hp just to keep it on the safe side. It's a 250hp pump.

They are ridiculous, but I have a big smile on my face every time I drive it so it's worth it in the end.

Exhaust is booked in for Monday then I'm booked in at JPC on Tuesday to get it all fitted and tuned. Can't wait!!

Now I just have to wait for the pump and injectors to arrive in the post...

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Thanks guys, it's an Aeroflow intercooler.

So everything is done except the dump pipe which I'm waiting for. Can't wait to drive it! It sounds great and spools way quicker than my last turbo.

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Looking great there mate.
Like to see the dyno print on this
If ya don't mind how much was the plenum?.
and exchange right, posted yours back later, deposit was how much?.
cheers

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Looking great there mate.
Like to see the dyno print on this
If ya don't mind how much was the plenum?.
and exchange right, posted yours back later, deposit was how much?.
cheers

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Cheers mate. I actually scored the plenum with my intercooler setup, I purchased it all from a bloke in QLD for $700.

The 12mm is a beautiful thing. She's sitting at JPC now. Can't wait for this afternoon!

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Is it ready yet?

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The 12mm is a beautiful thing. She's sitting at JPC now. Can't wait for this afternoon!


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Is that the chopped GU to the right of the pic? That has been there since before mine went in for the conversion last September. I think the owner has run out of money, its had a few rebuilds, by the owners mate apparently and it was grabbing pistons, I think, so now its just sitting there collecting dust. But getting a wash in the rain by the looks of it.

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Is it ready yet?

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I got tickets that it wont be ready by the end of today. Unless they are quiet. Lol.

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Is that the chopped GU to the right of the pic? That has been there since before mine went in for the conversion last September. I think the owner has run out of money, its had a few rebuilds, by the owners mate apparently and it was grabbing pistons, I think, so now its just sitting there collecting dust. But getting a wash in the rain by the looks of it.

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That's a GQ shorty, it was well kitted out.

Unfortunately no it's not ready yet haha

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That's a GQ shorty, it was well kitted out.

Unfortunately no it's not ready yet haha

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How about now?

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How about now?

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Not quite! I just spoke to them then, there's a good change it will run into tomorrow as it's about 8 hours labour between pump, injectors, valve clearances and dyno tuning

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That's a GQ shorty, it was well kitted out.

Unfortunately no it's not ready yet haha

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Ahh yep. I think i can see the chopped GU down the back in the workshop...

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Ahh yep. I think i can see the chopped GU down the back in the workshop...

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That gu is to the very right of the photo you can see the lights and the bull bar. It's always there.

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Guessing you didn't get the car back today mate?

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Guessing you didn't get the car back today mate?

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Unfortunately not.. I don't mind though. I have tomorrow off also so they can take their time with it.

Cheer up.
Another day closer to the weekend!

Is it finished yet?