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[MB]

Hi guys, just wondering why you would or wouldn't get the above vehicle without turbo? Cheers

G'day Haynzy, my personal experience only, I'm now taking next steps with my NA and saving up for forced induction. I'm not saying mines a slug or anything and in fact most of its use is for very slow low down grunt which it has plenty of as is. It is my belief that forced induction is going to save me fuel and reduce heat when it is used on the highway at 2000+ RPM. I'm currently looking at this option below:
http://www.bulletcars.com/supercharg...er-system.html
They are Aussie based in QLD and were recommended to me from a bloke whilst in the USA last year and should suit my low&high RPM needs.
In summary; mine (custom extra cab like ET's) was $30k + $3.5k cooling mods + upcoming charger at $6k + turbo spec injectors. So I'm staring down the barrel of $40k+ when ET got his with turbo and all setup for only $25k drive away :-)!

[Haynzy]

G'day Haynzy, my personal experience only, I'm now taking next steps with my NA and saving up for forced induction. I'm not saying mines a slug or anything and in fact most of its use is for very slow low down grunt which it has plenty of as is. It is my belief that forced induction is going to save me fuel and reduce heat when it is used on the highway at 2000+ RPM. I'm currently looking at this option below:
http://www.bulletcars.com/supercharg...er-system.html
They are Aussie based in QLD and were recommended to me from a bloke whilst in the USA last year and should suit my low&high RPM needs.
In summary; mine (custom extra cab like ET's) was $30k + $3.5k cooling mods + upcoming charger at $6k + turbo spec injectors. So I'm staring down the barrel of $40k+ when ET got his with turbo and all setup for only $25k drive away :-)!

Cheers MB, sounds great.

I just took it for a drive for about 40mins. Went up the Sth Eastern Freeway out of Adelaide which is notorious for slowing you down. It went like a dream. The temp never went over halfway for the entire drive and was still cool enough to touch when we got back to the yard.
I felt like I had as much zip as I need and was able to boot past slower cars heading up the hill.

I've bitten the bullet and will taking ownership tomorrow. Thanks for the help, I guess we'll see if I've made the wrong call in the few months :-)

[MB]

Hey again Haynzy, bit more light reading below to hopefully assist a decision either way mate:-) !

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detr...esel_V8_engine

As an overview from the link there was a few issues stated with the earlier 6.5s from GM. Once their military division took over the engines in 2000 then AM General started fixing issues until the P400 beast.
You can quite easily determine the manufacture date of your potential purchase by searching for the stamp. It is located on the block (topside) near bell housing connection.
As an example; mine says G200.
G = seventh month 'July'
20 = 20th
0 = 2000
(First of the military Optimizers I believe/hope)

You never know, your potential beast could be well worth it if it had a P400 under that hood!

[MB]

Sorry Haynzy, was typing same time I guess.
Congratulations mate, welcome aboard :-)

[Haynzy]

Thanks MB, I'll read the article and look for the stamp tomorrow.

I'm pretty stoked and can't wait to give it an off-road workout.

[MB]

Thanks MB, I'll read the article and look for the stamp tomorrow. I'm pretty stoked and can't wait to give it an off-road workout.

There's an annual Forum meetup/drinkup/pizzaup (no driving) here at the NP.com.au bosses headquarters property in Vic this weekend. Would be great to meet and checkout your new toy if you're keen to take it for a highway blast over mate. Plenty of interstaters making the Pilgrimage, should be a great few days!

[Haynzy]

Thanks mate, where is the catch up?

I'm heading over to Melbourne for some stuff, I'll be tied up Saturday and part of Sunday and then heading home to Adelaide.

[MB]

Thanks mate, where is the catch up? I'm heading over to Melbourne for some stuff, I'll be tied up Saturday and part of Sunday and then heading home to Adelaide.

Edge of the Yarra Valley mate, shoot the boss 'AB' off a PM if you're keen he'll send you exact address. Most are turning up around lunchtime Saturday and a few on Friday night to help with setup. Great times, great people, hopefully see you there Haynzy, safe travels mate !

[Winnie]

Hurry up and get that charger on MB, it's a safety requirement!

[nissannewby]

Hurry up and get that charger on MB, it's a safety requirement!

While your throwing money around throw some water/methanol injection on it too.