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21st June 2013, 11:39 AM
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Phils TD42Ti (was RD28T)
Hey all. I have decided to start a new build thread because of the engine conversion.
Year/Make: 1998 GU ST RD28Ti. now with a 2003 TD42Ti engine and box. When installed engine had 173 ooo Ks
The Patrol had the common 'wobbles' so I have just gone through it and replaced all bushes/castors in the front end. I have also lifted the wagon 2"s and want/need an extra two.
The sound system has been changed to Alpine with all type R speakers, roof mount DVD player and a heavy duty reverse camera so I can check my load, got a strong one because I don't want to crunch it... again.
Diff ratios 4.6:1.
Roof Cage Rack
The exhaust is a 3" (including dump pipe) custom mandrel bent with no muffler.
TJM bull bar
24" Great White LED bar on the bull bar (75 watt/6375 lumens)
MICKS retrofit GUIII lights (50 watt/ 4300 lumens)
30" LED light bar on the roof (180 watt/13000 lumens)
8" Flood Light for the rear (30 watt/2250 lumens)
Racetech Pyro and boost Gauges. --- Need to install
GME TX3100 UHF
pwr0381 Radiator.
12000lbs Dyneema rope IMAX winch
Mickey Thompson 315/75R16 ATZ 4 Rib tyres---Soon to come
16" Mickey Thompson Sidebiter wheels---Soon to come
CURRENT PICTURE
Last edited by florix; 9th July 2013 at 07:37 PM.
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21st June 2013 11:39 AM
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21st June 2013, 11:41 AM
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21st June 2013, 11:53 AM
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would be cool to see the work in progress mate!
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21st June 2013, 12:01 PM
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yeah when she is all done I will upload them, they are on two phones lol. there are some pics of things in this thread though---- click me
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24th June 2013, 10:17 PM
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26th June 2013, 12:32 AM
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IMO nothing beats the TD4.2
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26th June 2013, 07:50 PM
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Well a TD42Ti would
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29th June 2013, 08:58 PM
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Engine is in and running now. The roof rack is off and the car loos naked haha. I dont have my 35" tyres yet. The speedo is out and hopefully will be fixed when they are on. 55 is really 60 and 120 is really 100. not sure if this is exact as I am just using GPS speedo atm, it could be 5 out too.
After all the confusion with how to do the conversion I found out its rather easy. All you need is the gearbox cross member and the tail shaft from both so you can change them to suit by pulling one end off and placing it in the other. Get some engine brackets made up to bolt onto the engine and if your going from a rd28t then you need the clutch lines as its on the other side of the box but the ZD30 isnt. There is no need to cut your chassis at all. Plus a radiator. Then you just get Kustom Kables to make you the wiring loom so you dont have to pull your dash out and kick her over. If you have it all sorted its really a 3-4 day job. However Due to rain and finding what is needed along the way It took me a Cruisy two and a half weeks.
Waiting on the winch bracket so I can put in the new 12000lb winch. When the roof rack goes back on she will look normal again
All I can say is the power is amazing, huge difference! Dont regret the change. Even chipped and 3" on a 2.8 doesnt compare to a standard TD42Ti
Last edited by florix; 9th July 2013 at 07:44 PM.
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29th June 2013, 09:16 PM
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Patrol God
Looking good mate. Gotta feel good having done it all yourself.
It gets better, those motors are so much nicer once you let them breath a little better. Bring on the mods
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29th June 2013, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by
florix
Engine is in and running now. The roof rack is off and the car loos naked haha. I dont have my 35" tyres yet. The speed is out and hopefully will be fixed when they are on. 60 is really 50 and 120 is really 100. not sure if this is exact as I am just using GPS speedo atm, it could be 5 out too.
After all the confusion with how to do the conversion I found out its rather easy. All you need is the gearbox cross member and the tail shaft from both so you can change them to suit by pulling one end off and placing it in the other. Get some engine brackets made up to bolt onto the engine and if your going from a rd28t then you need the clutch lines as its on the other side of the box but the ZD30 isnt. There is no need to cut your chassis at all. Plus a radiator. Then you just get Kustom Kables to make you the wiring loom so you dont have to pull your dash out and kick her over. If you have it all sorted its really a 3-4 day job. However Due to rain and finding what is needed along the way It took me a Cruisy two and a half weeks.
Waiting on the winch bracket so I can put in the new 12000lb winch. When the roof rack goes back on
All I can say is the power is amazing, huge difference! Dont regret the change. Even chipped and 3" on a 2.8 doesnt compare to a TD42Ti
G'day florix,
Good onya mate, top effort, the 4.2 turbo diesel is a fantastic engine.
PS, i am only down the road at Woolgoolga (Woopi)
Regards,
RLI
The halls been rented the bands been paid, time to see you dance!
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