MB (17th September 2016)
[QUOTE=gubigfish;696109]The Millweld 4" snorkel requires an almost L shaped cut out of the guard. I had a Nissan snorkel before fitting my Millweld and it required large amounts of panel surgery. Also if you are going for one with a RAM head the RAM is not a 4" rather 3" and sits inside the stainless pipe. See below for the difference.
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Hi Fish you will find that there is two types of millweld snorkels one like yourself sits more flush than mine in photo above I only had to cut a pear shaped hole in my guard
98 GU ST wagon 6.5TD chev 5 speed manual dual batteries storage drawers big red air compressor 9L tank millweld front and rear bars millweld 4" snorkel 4" air box 3" tough dog suspension lift drop box and hybrid radius arms 12000Lb winch ARB front air locker Alpine MP3 player amp and a good set of speakers GME 2 way The list goes on
MB (19th September 2016)
Kimbo63 (14th September 2016)
Hi Phil and Rainsey, firstly the oil cooler fitted with the conversion sits on the under side floor next to the chassis rail on the passenger side - so far I don't feel there are any issues with oil capacity. I have a standard Safari snorkel - the engine seems to have enough "air", just keep the K&N oiled filter serviced regularly. I agree with the comment on the "ordinary" exhaust - now have a 3" mandrel bent system from a reputable muffler shop in Liverpool. If you have a Garrett turbo and you feel that the boost is coming in too late, a 0.63 a/r on the exhaust side will fix it - spinning up nicely at around 1400- 1600 rpm - boost now up to 16psi. Hope this is helpful.
regards
Peter
Peter,
Thanks for the info. But ... Just for the dummies ( me that is) what is a 0.63 a/r?
I'm sure I need one .... The fact that I asking what it is means I need one.... But to get one I need to know what one is?
Kindest Regards
Rainsey
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MB (17th September 2016)
Also, latest fuel economy figures ...
Took the truck and TVAN up to the Wattagans via Ourimbah State Forrest. Did not hold back on the right foot and at times forgot the camper was behind me. Up some pretty steep terrain in low range ....
Filled up, post off road with about 200Km of on road .. 16.77l/100Km.
Currently averaging 15.35l/100Km. I am over the moon. Typically after or during towing the camper with the ZD30 I am up in the 18 to 20's. Mate of mine has a 100 series, albeit pretty pimped, and he averages around town in the mid 16's.
Yeah baby... I do not think I am going to look back with this conversion. For those on other forums, no it is not a Duramax or a Cummins and it is definitely not a speedster but it ticks the boxes that I was after.
Kindest regards
Rainsey
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2004 4.2TDi GU ST Ute, 3" Exhaust, UHF, Lightforce Spotties, BFG All Terrains, Steel Winchbar, Winch, Dual Batts, CC Ultimate IC, 4" Snorkel, XLR8 Steps and Scrub bar
MB (17th September 2016)
gubigfish (17th September 2016)
I think I hate you... nah, just joking.
I'm not getting anything like that but then again my gearbox is a 4L85 Auto, my Van is around 2 tons and most of my figures were with 35's.
Bottom line is that I don't really care as the the vehicle is what it is.
Agree the 6.5 has to be one of the slowest revving engines ever produced but, meah, thems the breaks.
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
Thanks MB all good, bought a Donaldson one to replace the one supplied by millweld http://www.westernfilters.net.au/4-A...inlet-102mm-4/
2004 4.2TDi GU ST Ute, 3" Exhaust, UHF, Lightforce Spotties, BFG All Terrains, Steel Winchbar, Winch, Dual Batts, CC Ultimate IC, 4" Snorkel, XLR8 Steps and Scrub bar
MB (19th September 2016)