Outer Limits 4x4 Board

1.8l or 2.0 iO ?
I am thinking a turbo 4g93 or 4g63 transplant would give a nice boost in power. (lancer gsr engine or evo engine) could bolt right in although have to do some crap with east-west 'vs' north-south config i am guessing. (iO's engines are mounted north-south are they not ?)
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I stand corrected, i was only speaking of the japanese market, i completely forgot about the US.
FJ cruiser looks sick !
I am guessing different bodywork on a prado platform.
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HUNTERLUX, The model you were talking about overseas is what we know here as a Landcruiser Prado, or just Prado. We did get the 120 series about 18 months ago i guess.
130 series landcruiser is some time off yet. (Anywhere, not just here)
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I.M.P.O.S.E, Any idea what rims you have ?
Syzygy or I.M.P.O.S.E got photos ?
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Could you get 33's onto a non lifted bundy ? just some decent rims with a bit more offset.
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3 new engines ??

2.7l 4cyl base i am assuming
4.0l v6 1gr-fe prado engine
1kd-ftv 3.0l D4D common rail turbo diesel

That them ?

I noticed Jan issue of 4x4 monthly had the new D4D for the prado in march as well, feb issue didn't have any info about new engine in march :(
Wonder when the ...

I have seen cross drilled rotors with cracks.
Common'ish on R32 GT-R's that have been driven hard with cross drilled rotors. But hey they are a race car more or less and often driven that way, have my doubts it would be as much issue on a 4wd.
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Guys,

A quick question for a friend, he wanted opinions on the NP model pajero, would be purchaseing a new, 3.2 DiD 5 spd auto. Prado being the other choice (new 1KD-FTV 3.0l direct injection model)

Just after some general feedback, he is not into hardcore 4wding but does tow a decent weight ...

i think you will find even turbo silvas / 180 sx etc had r180, and skylines the r200. something like that so i would think they should standup ok even with the extra weight, and potential for all sorts of nice goodies like 1.5way and 2way LSD's etc.

turps,

both 4.0l ??? i know in europe they get a 170 odd hp, 400+ nm 2.5l unit but havn't heard anything about a 4.0l.

Evan

within about 10 degrees or horazontal is what you need, as stated mounting that low if you have an accident it can break the seat and you.

More or less without exception harnesses are illegal unless you also have your standard retractable seatbelt over the top. (There are some exceptions, like ...

I guess if he did bend a rod he should be happy its only bent and not out the side of the block !
ouch.

Yeah but a 100 series drives nicer than a patrol even though the patrol is tougher.

I guess toyota are doing them as warrenty claims. But what if you say have 33's and a couple of inches of lift, will they still do the repair as a warrenty. Not to mention because they are full time 4wd i imagine ...

I couldn't imagine the cool room could be tooo heavy.
I am guessing you towed it with the Pajero ? if so i think patrol should do it easy.

Tow ratings for GU.

3.0L TD - Auto 2500kgs, Manual 3200kgs.
4.8L petrol and 4.2L TD - Man & Auto 3500kgs

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Are you guys doing this just in case or because you require for competetion ?
I know for cars CAMS require 2kg of dry chem, so 2 x 1kg units and must be mounted in arms reach of driver. Usually in front of seat seems to be best.

If you believe the roumors there should be a 100 series update in early 2007 proberbly jan.
maybe a large petrol, possibly also a v6 1gr-fe in current prado, and even talk of a v8 turbo or twin turbo oil burner.

If you want one just buy one. v8 goes through the fuel though.
i am looking at a TD ...

So i know there was mention of people potentially getting better economy.

Do anybody have any approx figures ?

eg 12.5l/100kms stop gears and 33" tyres, boost + exhaust.

Evan

Generally the rules are as follows. (And i do say very generally)

1.) The engine must be same age or newer than the car and must be installed with all required emissions add-ons.

2.) Any engine can be used but must be straight gas, ie no duel fuel. just gas.

There is a 3rd option but ...

You could do a full service, drive for nnnn kms, then get oil analysis which will tell you what metals are wearing and putting crap in the oil, that way you can see if something is too high in concentration which may tell you if something is wearing or worn more than it should be.
Evan

Yes the ZD30 is powerful for its size, and with all its technology it uses bugger all fuel.

As an interesting aside while trying to decide what i want as next lease car i noticed the 100 series 4.2l 1hd-fte uses less fuel than the 1kz in the prado ! shows the difference even a little technology ...

If you have the compressor maps you should be able to match that up with the air the engine is using (capacity and rpm calculations)

But if you post on here the engine an proposed turbo people should have an opinion of how it will go.
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ABS uses the same size disks etc according to my info.
Was just one of those little things i was looking out for, would have hated to have smaller brakes just because it was a deisel, especially with larger wheels.

I hear a lot of people complain about patrol brakes but even teh GU series 1 i ...

To complement the high-performance TB48DE engine, braking ability and feel has been improved on petrol-engine Patrols variants. Brake rotor size has been increased to 316mm x 34mm at the front and 330mm x 18mm on the rear to maximise the cooling performance of the brakes.

In addition, the brake ...

Anybody here work for nissan or know the answer to this one ?
The new patrol, i know on the last model the 4.8l had bigger brakes than the others (slightly) in the current model are they all the same ?
ie 3.0, 4.2, 4.8 all have identical brakes ?

I was thinking a new 3.0l but am not almost ...

Nice car GUJohnno,
They look good with some larger rubber.
Do you have any idea what the hight of your roof is out of interest ?
I am presuming about 5" more than normal ? so my guess is if a car park will take 2.0m your pushing it, but if its 2.1m you would be fine ?
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Shannons generally wont just insure a 4wd from what i understand, if you have another classic or collectable or rare car with them they seem happy to do it.
Thats what i understand from my dealings with them.
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I have seen for sale some time ago a 60 series with a big block, had a GM auto 400 i think (only 3 speed ?)
Not much help but i know its been done.
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VR's did come in manual, we had a v6 manual wagon, i was told there was only 2 or 3 in the north coast area NSW (holden needed to test something on ours because somebody elses was having elec issues.
I seem to remember it being much nicer to drive than the autos as well.
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If you check out the complaince plate this link maybe of use.

Evan

http://www.toysport.com/webpages/Techin ... ations.htm

I was hoping somebody from toyota would spill the beans....