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by big ben
Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:13 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Turbo + TB42= SLUG NO MORE
Replies: 31
Views: 2079

More timing getting rid of turbo lag.. what a load of B.S.
Another turbochager option would be ford Xr6 turbo; has T3 base
but this would cost a lot more than import wreaker rx7 turbo :)
by big ben
Sat Apr 29, 2006 11:44 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Stabaliser Bar
Replies: 11
Views: 549

I find my GQ tows a lot better with the stabiliser bars on, ie sweeping corners. I have quick dis-conects :)
by big ben
Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:25 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Subaru water/air intercooler on 4.2 GQTD
Replies: 15
Views: 2016

Re: Subaru water/air intercooler on 4.2 GQTD

Has anyone done this? I can get one very cheap and was thinking it could be a good option. It is a complete kit. Dispite what you might read in ads, there are draw backs to water/air intercoolers. did you know they need a seperate radiator and waterpump to cool the water running thru them along ...
by big ben
Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: ProComp Shockies / GQ Patrol
Replies: 13
Views: 634

had a 2 inch lift with pro comp shocks. i found them to have firm valving which suited me (i live in hills and the 4b cornered well)
I went up in height 3 1/2 inch and when i pulled the pro comps out they were in perfect condition
I think they are good.
by big ben
Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TB42 rocker shaft
Replies: 10
Views: 421

thanks fnqcairns, now i just gotta remember some of that! I do know on nissan RB series, sr20 etc.. DONT use heavy thick oil, its the one thing that will kill em A lot of people think THICKER THE BETTER A mate put thick oil in his honda motorbike thinking he was doing the engine a favour, lasted a ...
by big ben
Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Shocks as Steering stabilizer?
Replies: 16
Views: 715

You cannot use a pressurised shock for a steering dampener, unless you like driving in circles. It will expand and constantly push on the steering .
by big ben
Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:37 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Knocking noise
Replies: 7
Views: 342

pootrol wrote:body mounts under front foot well are pretty common
I'll second the above, why dont you loosen off the body mount and see if the noise changes. It will only take you 10 min....
by big ben
Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ radiators
Replies: 18
Views: 964

Aluminium has a better heat exchange rate than steel / brass radiator
Same size = runs cooler
by big ben
Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Petrol drops revs quickly when slowing
Replies: 13
Views: 756

Does it do the same when the air con is on??
Could be fast idle/ dashpot attached to side of carby
by big ben
Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:10 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Petrol drops revs quickly when slowing
Replies: 13
Views: 756

Does it do the same when the air con is on??
Could be fast idle/ dashpot attached to side of carby
by big ben
Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: LSD in frount diff
Replies: 16
Views: 1432

I pulled everything apart the other day, and the Navara LSD i got is a oddball and wont go into my GQ front easily. What year Navara LSD did you use?? :cry: :cry:
by big ben
Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:47 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: crane electronic ignition conversion kit
Replies: 10
Views: 711

88 gq patrol, and fitted Petronix and it has been good. I've had it for about 3 years
by big ben
Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: LSD in frount diff
Replies: 16
Views: 1432

Re: lsd swap

Have just fitted a navara rear lsd into the front of my gq. It is a straight bolt in. The spline and shaft size on the navara/pathfinder rear is listed as the same as a gu front, so should also be a easy swap. cheers. :cool: Looking at doing exactly the same to my 88 patrol. What is it like off ...
by big ben
Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: LSD in frount diff
Replies: 16
Views: 1432

Re: lsd swap

Have just fitted a navara rear lsd into the front of my gq. It is a straight bolt in. The spline and shaft size on the navara/pathfinder rear is listed as the same as a gu front, so should also be a easy swap. cheers. :cool: Looking at doing exactly the same to my 88 patrol. What is it like off ...
by big ben
Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:42 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: LSD in frount diff
Replies: 16
Views: 1432

Re: lsd swap

Have just fitted a navara rear lsd into the front of my gq. It is a straight bolt in. The spline and shaft size on the navara/pathfinder rear is listed as the same as a gu front, so should also be a easy swap. cheers. :cool: Looking at doing exactly the same to my 88 patrol. What is it like off ...