Outer Limits 4x4 Board

When i added the intercooler(before it was tuned) i did notice an increase in performance but the bigger thing i noticed was that the egt's were much lower, a lot slower rising and much faster dropping in temperature. I did the Laminova intercooler because i do a lot of towing and i wanted more ...

can I ask what the average fuel usage increase has been for these power ups? Am interested but my bus already guzzles 15-16lts per hundred and a 20% increase would hurt if thats what others are seeing with the power gain So far the fuel consumption has been approx. the same if not better at times ...

What can i say but very happy. EGT's are lower, power and torque is up a lot, the car drives very differently. On hills where it used to run out of puff in overdrive and lose speed it now accelerates! People need to remember it's a standard GQ pump with a standard DTS kit running 10psi and 33's. The ...

Finally finished hooking it up! Went for a quick spin and it feels more responsive, but importantly egt's are lower and they drop much quicker when you lift off. So i'll talk to Dieseltec tomorrow to organise the after dyno run. I think Matt's going to post some pics as well.

No, i didn't sold it and i've nearly finished my bolt on Laminova!

What size exhaust? On my DTS kit the exhaust was updated to 3 inch but the DTS dump pipe was 3 inch then goes down in diameter to match the standard exhaust, whoever did the 3 inch left the standard flange causing a restriction. I had similar symptoms where my car would stumble for a split second ...

The pinion flanges on the 4.6 ratio diffs out of the 2.8 are smaller and will need to be swapped so you can bolt your tail shaft in.

Get a leak down test done to see if it's rings or valves or both.

Purchased one off Scotts Rods and fitted one when i did a 2.8 to 4.2 conversion on a customers GU using an intercooled engine and wired in ecu. Price was good product was reasonable and fitted well. Delivery was quick. It was a Rage exhaust out of New Zealand. Good value for money not sure how it ...

Fit the Gu setup it is much better and will fit the GQ, i'm on my third GQ and have fitted these to each one.

You could also use allen head bolts instead of hex heads. The DTS kits use allen head bolts on their cross over pipe as you can't fit hex head bolts in.

Better organise a dyno run for mine

Thanks Matt,

Your descriptions better than mine, we must have been typing at the same time!

Ben

How much will the results vary by running a more usable sized radiator? Because Marin's one is just bloody huge.. I may not be grasping the concept of this cooler.. does it just work so well because of the massive radiator up front? Given how much difference a second electric fan made, my guess is ...

Retail on a new top mount for a 3 litre GU is in the region of $1600-1700, 4.2 is probably similar, i'll find out. Quite expensive and they do split/leak on the 3 litres, that's why Trikfab does a replacement core for them haven't heard of the same issue on the 2.8 or 4.2, others may know ...

Hi All, On Sunday i caught up with Matt to check out the intercooler and drive Marin's Mav. I currently own my third GQ TD42 all have had DTS turbo kits fitted, the first two were manual and the current one is auto. All i can say is awesome! this thing flies for a vehicle running 11psi and a ...

Subaru radiator from there water/air set up?

That's a great help.

Thanks.

Looking for info about swapping a 2.8 to 4.2 in a Gu. I'm sure i've seen a thread on this before but can't bring up any topics with the search function. Any help appreciated. I know i need engine and gearbox need to know about the engine mounts on the chassis and wiring.

Thanks.

Went for a spin with Matt tonight to do some testing as it's hard for him to drive and watch the laptop. Very impressive! The inlet temps didn't go past 30 degrees even after a couple of full throttle full boost runs and dropped very quickly once the throttle was lifted. Air temp was 12 i think ...

Hi, I recently fitted a safari tuff clutch which shuddered horribly. Was told that the fault was with my car because it was modified with susp./bodylift/diff.locks etc. I was also told that these clutches never shudder and that they would not help solve the problem. A lower spec. exedy clutch plate ...

Had that happen to mine turned out that caliper was ground down allowing the pad to fall out. The pad should stay in the caliper even if metal to metal on the disc. I suspect that mine had a wheel bearing fail or undo for a previous owner. I replaced the caliper.

Hi,

I've got ARB air lockers in my Mav. and have noticed some oil coming out of one of the solenoids under the bonnet if this possibly a leaking seal in the diff. or a blocked breather?

Thanks.

bastard wrote:You cant improve on such a shit tyre.

Can you clarify that response as it doesn't make sense?

Dave, Yes the points and condensor can be refitted if the pertronix causes problems and it is recommended to carry them in the car as a backup. The flange is machined off the distributor shaft to allow fitment of the pertronix kit. I have fitting instructions here i can fax them to you if you like ...

I spoke to Pro Quip in Bayswater(Melb.) who import them and the coil is approx. $90 oil filled or $110 for the vibration proof one. Yes you can burn it out if ignition left on also make sure it's wired correctly.

Had to be done......


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Pedal feel was and is fine noise non-existent(the old clutch throwout bearing was noisy) but the tuff clutch shuddered. The unity plate was fitted no shudder, very frustrating as we told that the tuff clutch has never had any problems or shudder. The clutch now fitted uses the same pressure plate as ...

I had the Tuff clutch fitted and it shuddered badly(flywheel was machined) the mechanic removed it and it went back to Exedy for inspection along with flywheel. A visual inspection was done and mech. was told nothing wrong never had a problem with the tuff clutches. Clutch and flywheel returned with ...

I think my clutch is nearly due for replacement, what do people think of these clutches in a daily driver? 4.2 Turbo Diesel GQ. Are they smooth in operation, quiet/noisy, shudder etc. Any feedback appreciated from those using them.

Thanks.

I have bought three sets of panhard rod bushes off Blackburn Nissan for GQ's within the last couple of months so you can get them. Blackburn Nissan are in Melbourne and the cost was 30-35 dollars i think.