I want more torque, Cheap options?

[ThomasWatson]

They arent that bad on torque....just missing a little down low, and a chip really does wonders for this....

What chip do you recommend to fit?

[ThomasWatson]

What I mentioned would be good

Will look into that ben i have to get a VNT turbo though yeah?

[ThomasWatson]

What I mentioned would be good, you could also get some head work

What turbo would fit on my ZD?

[Ben-e-boy]

What turbo would fit on my ZD?

Dunno to be honest might have to talk to someone MTQ,

[Mud Gecko]

Gturbo do a bolt on upgrade turbo for Di and CRD.

http://gturbo.com.au/

[mudski]

Turbo diesel is not ideal for off road work , perfect for towing.
what do you think the top comp trucks have its not a turbo diesel that's for sure.
trying to keep them on boost all the time.
My last 4x4 will go up hills @ 1000RMP tell me your TD will do that

Sorry John but I strongly disagree with that, your in low range and even the ZD30's have more than enough torque with out stepping on the pedal for boost, but I'm on holidays and too pissed to care atm.

[mudski]

Didn't know you were building a TD42 mate.

Yeah just in the very early stages mate. Its a long term build....

Holy Cow 35 to 40 PSIA (or MAP if anyone prefers) into a ZD30 is 650 to 700 PSI on compression.

No wonder she pulled like a teenager, I would have bet a 6 pack she would have let go before the hour... guess I was wrong... yet again

Sorry ET, I just read my OP. Was a bit drunk last night, it was an eight hour trip I did with the trailer. From Melbourne to Merimbula. South coast of NSW.

[ThomasWatson]

Gturbo do a bolt on upgrade turbo for Di and CRD.

http://gturbo.com.au/

Thanks MG I have sent off an enquiry to them

[Lozwestoz]

Hi TW,

I would echo what some others have already said and from my own experience I would suggest a good chip, a 3" exhaust, an EGT monitor and a Dawes valve is all you will need to get a reliable, better performing vehicle that you can enjoy for years. There are heaps of extra mods that can be done but - how deep is your (or my) wallet? This is plenty and relatively inexpensive (for the results anyway).

Chip-It are an excellent product - possibly the least expensive of all the chips and a good company to deal with. You get the USB with all the tune-ups on it so you can bung it on the lappy and adjust as you wish and for whatever application - mine has 17 different tunes from factory to full comp - I run it on a 4 for around home and put it to a 7 or 8 when hooking up the camper and heading off - lift it up to an 11 if towing and hit strong headwinds or mountains - only takes about 3 minutes to set up the lappy and do the adjustments. Much improved performance and better economy at the same time - cant get better than that!
Plus I can leave it on and working when I get services done and that is at Nissan so no dramas there either.
They are about $1100 to $1300 which is far better than almost all others.

Manta make a great 3" exhaust system for the 3.0 - mine is turbo-back as I got rid of the cat, so quicker response and low-down torque is a heap better - probably about $1150 fitted.

The EGT gauge and Dawes valve you can fit at home and they will be a big help in keeping an eye in all things that make us nervous - if you want to get someone else to do the work then the EGT can range from $250 to $500 supplied and fitted, the Dawes Valve should cost under $200 supplied and fitted.

Hope this helps (and no, I am not affiliated with any of the products, they just work and I am happy with them).

Good luck Thomas, and have fun in the Patrol no matter what.

[ThomasWatson]

Hi TW,

I would echo what some others have already said and from my own experience I would suggest a good chip, a 3" exhaust, an EGT monitor and a Dawes valve is all you will need to get a reliable, better performing vehicle that you can enjoy for years. There are heaps of extra mods that can be done but - how deep is your (or my) wallet? This is plenty and relatively inexpensive (for the results anyway).

Chip-It are an excellent product - possibly the least expensive of all the chips and a good company to deal with. You get the USB with all the tune-ups on it so you can bung it on the lappy and adjust as you wish and for whatever application - mine has 17 different tunes from factory to full comp - I run it on a 4 for around home and put it to a 7 or 8 when hooking up the camper and heading off - lift it up to an 11 if towing and hit strong headwinds or mountains - only takes about 3 minutes to set up the lappy and do the adjustments. Much improved performance and better economy at the same time - cant get better than that!
Plus I can leave it on and working when I get services done and that is at Nissan so no dramas there either.
They are about $1100 to $1300 which is far better than almost all others.

Manta make a great 3" exhaust system for the 3.0 - mine is turbo-back as I got rid of the cat, so quicker response and low-down torque is a heap better - probably about $1150 fitted.

The EGT gauge and Dawes valve you can fit at home and they will be a big help in keeping an eye in all things that make us nervous - if you want to get someone else to do the work then the EGT can range from $250 to $500 supplied and fitted, the Dawes Valve should cost under $200 supplied and fitted.

Hope this helps (and no, I am not affiliated with any of the products, they just work and I am happy with them).

Good luck Thomas, and have fun in the Patrol no matter what.

Thanks Loz,

I have the following already installed
-egr block
-Dawes and needle valve
-boost gauge

Next on my list is a egt gauge and a chip