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by maxtrax
Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Maverick turbo or supercharger ?
Replies: 4
Views: 476

Re: Maverick turbo or supercharger ?

I have a TB45 in my GQ (same bolt pattern on exhurst side as TB42) I have looked at a toyota SC14 supercharger and turbo's. I have looked into running twin rodeo turbos to use there low rpm boost.
Quoted:
$ 650 for headers
$ 500 for turbos (have)
$ 250 for intercooler
and need ignition, cam and ...
by maxtrax
Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Range Rover LT230?
Replies: 6
Views: 850

Re: Range Rover LT230?

Thanks John as I was reading a wikipedia style web page about the electric thing but they said the classic as of 1985 got the LT230. Where I got the rangy from did not know, so I looked in the cab today for a lever or switch to centre lock. Your pic is brilliant I can see clearly what I'm looking ...
by maxtrax
Sat Sep 11, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Range Rover LT230?
Replies: 6
Views: 850

Range Rover LT230?

I have a 1991 rangy and have found that they have the LT230 in them, but I also found out that some are manually locked and some are electric? can any one tell me as how I can determine which one it has? elect / man. And if electric, can it be manuel? as I would like to use it in a comp car.
by maxtrax
Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Patrol LS1 V's Turbo TB42
Replies: 1
Views: 583

Patrol LS1 V's Turbo TB42

Looking for a comparative between power, fuel economy, and cost.
1. what has your build cost?
2. power figures / fuel-kl ms?
3. any recommendations for build?
I have a TB42 auto running 18L/100kms, oil use and pore power so needs new motor. Wish to find out what people have done with TB42's or V8 ...
by maxtrax
Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ V's GU diffs
Replies: 3
Views: 468

GQ V's GU diffs

I would like to know:
1. How much wider are the GU diffs from GQ ?
2. Are GU's stronger than GQ with cal's cv's?
3. Does anyone do a chrome cv + axle for GU front?
by maxtrax
Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: VH45det (Nissan v8) - seeking experienced advice for big HP
Replies: 17
Views: 1864

Re: VH45det (Nissan v8) - seeking experienced advice for big

I ran a VH45 once and found that at the time only 4 people had used the VH in a 4x4. I found one guy in brissy that had one twin turbo'ed on straight gas @ 550 hp in a GQ wagon. I was going to turbo mine too but was braking to much with the factory power (208kw, 410nm). From my experiance I needed ...
by maxtrax
Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: VG30dett into a Patrol
Replies: 3
Views: 428

Re: VG30dett into a Patrol

From what I'm awear is that the vg30-35 from 300zx / 350zx autos are the same bolt pattern bell houseing to gear box, but will need the input shaft changed to take the patrol torque converter or just a space plate / addaptor from origonal flex plate to patrol torque converter.
by maxtrax
Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Why 350 Chev?
Replies: 51
Views: 3109

Re: Why 350 Chev?

I'v been in trucks for years and owned td42 GQ's aswell, the old school trucks have big motors with low power and so did the old GQ patrols. New trucks run smaller motors high psi and more power, as the same for patrols. Eg scania 16L turbo (8psi)v8 = 500 hp as compared to new truck running 12L ...
by maxtrax
Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: rim offset on GU wagon.
Replies: 2
Views: 210

Re: rim offset on GU wagon.

The best I can think off is a -22mm in allmost any brand rim in a 16 x 8.
by maxtrax
Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:46 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Swamper TSL vs. Trepador
Replies: 39
Views: 2313

Re: Swamper TSL vs. Trepador

And I can see that your needs are more tame than others, and you will may be say that 31's are your limits. But some people engineer there cars and have body lifts, larger tyres, turbos, etc other then there engineers report.
by maxtrax
Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:19 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Swamper TSL vs. Trepador
Replies: 39
Views: 2313

Re: Swamper TSL vs. Trepador

So if you are 'LEGAL' by engineer report to run 31-32" tyres you should state that in your topic, and if you are so concerned about this matter then you should also state this in your topic, and you will understand what I am about to say.

A engineers certificate should state speed rating as per ...
by maxtrax
Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:59 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Swamper TSL vs. Trepador
Replies: 39
Views: 2313

Re: Swamper TSL vs. Trepador

Hi , I have been in the tyre industry for years and the same comparasion is above, MTR v's BFG both are mud tyres both are 31, 33,35,37, 205,235 etc but the MTR is better on rock and the BFG is better in mud. This is not due to the tread pattern but the compond, the hard compond is also harder to ...
by maxtrax
Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gq front and rear diff difference
Replies: 7
Views: 835

Re: gq front and rear diff difference

So would a rear lsd centre with front spider gears in a front hi pinion work in the front to give you a lsd front? and therefore a rear spider in rear pinion in front housing would work in rear?
by maxtrax
Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: offset on GQ leafy?
Replies: 1
Views: 173

Re: offset on GQ leafy?

Hi i've got a gq leaf ute to and run 33" I also have coil on 35's / 38's. This will happen on all the only thing you can do is run spacers. But are illegal? on road.
by maxtrax
Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ 4.2 Petrol Stalling After 20 sec
Replies: 17
Views: 797

Re: GQ 4.2 Petrol Stalling After 20 sec

Also I have a old GQ tb42 engine complete sitting here if you need carby, or electrics.
by maxtrax
Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ 4.2 Petrol Stalling After 20 sec
Replies: 17
Views: 797

Re: GQ 4.2 Petrol Stalling After 20 sec

I had a mq on petrol/gas, it would run very ruff as the gas/fuel switch was running both. So I removed the fuel and away it went sweet! turns out to be the little box with gas tank level and gas on/off.
by maxtrax
Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Leaf srprung GQ front diff width?
Replies: 2
Views: 262

Re: Leaf srprung GQ front diff width?

I have a td 42 leaf ute and front diff is 136 cm long from hub to hub (where the rim will bolt to, and I run 235/85 R16 tyres from out side ot tyre to out side of tyre is 166 cm. And they are for sale, 0429-193238.
by maxtrax
Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Familybus chop engineers FAILED!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2168

Re: Familybus chop engineers FAILED!!!!

As a ex retailer of tyres; You can read in any manufactures product lists the recommanded tyre to rim size, load rating, speed rating and 'Overall Rolling Diameters. A 7.50 X 16R same as 235/85 R16 = 810 mm OD and fitted to a 6-7 inch rim. A 33/12.5 R15 fitting to a 8 - 10" rim = 830 mm and a 285/75 ...
by maxtrax
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Fuel Ecomany
Replies: 7
Views: 451

fuel ecomany

I would have thought that the sierra would be good on fuel, but to only get 12-13 L I'll go a piece of buzz box, and stick with my currant toy.

Thanks to thous how responded, but my 190klm only has 5 klms of 60 klm zone.
by maxtrax
Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Fuel Ecomany
Replies: 7
Views: 451

Fuel Ecomany

I currantly own a 4.5L GQ wagon and 4.2 ute and am considering a road car eg; swift, charade etc to travell to work in. But I would allso like a toy to do comps in so am seeking info on Suk's. So I will only need two cars not three (Family/tow, work, and toy)

I would like to find out from Suk ...
by maxtrax
Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: disco ?
Replies: 1
Views: 441

disco ?

I'm thinking about using the 3.9L V8, xfauto and lt230.
Anyone know there diamantions, weight etc?
by maxtrax
Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Feroza
Replies: 0
Views: 151

Feroza

I would like to know the size of a feroza bonnet?
width and length?

Any one that owns one?
by maxtrax
Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: C4 auto + transfer options
Replies: 15
Views: 603

As Tony said "C4 is the shortest auto around"

That is why I am asking as so far I have a Trimatic / sierra trany but I can get a custom bell houseing to fit the motor to I have to a C4. but would like to strenghten the transfer and make it sorter than this compo @ 1100mm.

I can use t700 / t400 and ...
by maxtrax
Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: C4 auto + transfer options
Replies: 15
Views: 603

C4 auto + transfer options

Can any one tell me what transfer cases can bolt to a C4 auto.

Looking for options.

Type of transfer used?
What ratio can the transfer run?
who does adapeters for transfer?
Who can adapete a C4 to a motor?
by maxtrax
Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: lightweight driveline ideas for minibuggy
Replies: 74
Views: 3100

I have a Polaris 300cc 2wd quad and did ring ARB Tamworth as they sell polaris but his thourghts where because they are belt driven would not work and the chain driven early model suks, kawasaki, honda whould not be suitable. Why would you buy a quad for $500 and up whan you can get a Swift, Charade ...
by maxtrax
Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: lightweight driveline ideas for minibuggy
Replies: 74
Views: 3100

I have a old pintara 2.4L motor and box with all wiring / ecu here. I had looked at something very simalier.

1st gear 2.65 X the diff 4.1 = 10.8 : 1
X this by your diff ratio 4.8 = 52.15

In a patrol with 4:1 reduced transfer gears this is the ratio:

1st gear 2.78 (auto) X 4 = 11.12 X diff 4.6 ...
by maxtrax
Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Mog diffs / Dana's
Replies: 5
Views: 534

Mog diffs / Dana's

Can anyone tell me where I can get Mog diffs or second hand Dana's and there price, looking for 2 X steer diffs
by maxtrax
Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara 1.6L 16v motor power / Auto conversion
Replies: 29
Views: 1194

'Gwagensteve'
When you speak of fitting a trimatic auto behind the 1.6L bv motor do you mean the holden trimatic box?
The build is for a unrego car/buggy hilux or patrol 4.8-5.12 diffs and air shocks, hydro steerand 40" tyres. I have seen that the sierra gears do reduce the high range gears to but ...
by maxtrax
Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara 1.6L 16v motor power / Auto conversion
Replies: 29
Views: 1194

Yes allready looked at the V6's;
vitara 2.0L 4cyl = 94kw
2.5L V6 = 116kw
2.7L V6 = 135kw where the 1.3 sierra motor is 47kw

but if I do a late model vitara motor and auto what type of electrical issues will I find, does the auto change gears electronicaly or manuel like a t700?
And I can only get ...
by maxtrax
Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara 1.6L 16v motor power / Auto conversion
Replies: 29
Views: 1194

Yes into a sierra chassis / body....