? v8 into GQ

[flexit]

my tb42 in line6 carby 5speed is getting to darn tyred . what a shame. its time to do a v8 conversion on the gq. the banks give me the nod for a ten grand lone. sow what to get and where to get it .and moste important the best blokes to do the conversion . I'm around the Newcastle to Sydney region. love the Chevy 6.5L diesel. i might not have the money to go withe a good 6L . if not a sb Chevy 350/327 on gas/injected is my next option . where to buy and where not to buy . that will get me started . P's. i have herd of delow and marks to get adapters then there is eagle v8 in justparts . that's as far as my knowledge on this goes hheeelp???. thanks if not a new tb42/td42/rb30t

[bogged]

$3300 gets you a reco TD42 off ebay, and then the rest on a BB Turbo setup.... and then give the bank some of their $ back.

Nissan Patrol Fully Reconditioned TD42 4.2 diesel engine. Engine has a fully serviced head, new sleaves ,pistons & piston ring, machined crank and new bearings, new pin bushs, water pump etc. Engine has no fuel system i.e. injectors or injector pump. Engine has a AUSTRALIA WIDE 6 month parts & labour warranty. Engine will be sold on exchange basis, conditions apply. For further assistance call Bob @ East Coast 4WD on (02) 96021502 or bob@4wdspares.com. Please confirm freight service as some services are limited to some areas


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[badger]

wish my td42 was a v8

[CWBYUP]

Yeah but no warranty if you put a turbo on and iff you want a TD4.2T the price jumps 2K

Better to stay with the TD in my opinion, easier to get parts for, but V8's sound NICE.

[nzdarin]

If you only have $10k then forget the v8 unless you can do it all yourself. I'd got for a TB42 and a turbo as will be cheaper power.

[drakan69]

I think if you wanted to save some money it'd turbo your tb42

just that V8's take up so much room patrol's

either rebuild your tb42, or don't worry and just turbo it as is depending on km and what not.

A rebuild would probably set you back anywhere from $1300 DIU to 3000ish for someone else to do it

then convert your carb to MPFI ah-ha more power
then run a Garrett GT3040 or something.

Should all up cost less than your 10g (not by much) and i know people who have run 300ish rwhp on this set up for over 100,000km

[Vulcanised]

go the V8 They don't take up much room only drama is, you will have to change number 8 plug? from under the vehicle you actually need to space the fan forward to bring it into the cowling. Buying and fitting a V8 will cost you about 8 grand if you do most of the work yourself.

[flexit]

thanks v8 that's what I'm guna do. soon as the 4.2 stops running. I'm looking to get a new 350chev on gas and gather all the other bits so i have it all ready to go . then try kill the 4.2. any thoughts on what adapters parts and motor to get and where to get them ????

[demo2]

I put a 350 chev on gas on my mates GQ about 6 months ago, used dellows bellhousing. It was an easy conversion 2 do, cost about 5 grand all up. Few mods need doin here and there that they dont tell u, but nufin drastic.

[flexit]

I put a 350 chev on gas on my mates GQ about 6 months ago, used dellows bellhousing. It was an easy conversion 2 do, cost about 5 grand all up. Few mods need doin here and there that they dont tell u, but nufin drastic.

the mods they dont tell you ????? what ar they so i know before i start????

[demo2]

U need to remove about 3mm from the face of the clutch centre where it slides over the input shaft, it stops the bellhousing from mating up against the block properly, either that or remove it from the housing that the input shaft comes out of(the end of the tube bit) i chose 2 take it from the clutch as didnt want 2 have to make a new gasket for the gearbox housing. This was on a 168 tooth flywheel setup which is bigger than the 153 tooth flywheel. The clutch is deeper on the bigger flywheel, if using the smaller flywheel it may not be an issue.
Second thing is u need to grind a bit off the slave cylinder pushrod so u have some freeplay, its hard up against the clutch if u dont and will will burn the clutch out as i found out
Aircon brkt and powersteering brkts can be adapted to fit the chev, took us about 2 weeks 2 do it in the evenings and that included painting brkts etc and drinking beer watching them dry

Heres sum pics:

[henry]

demo2, has that truck got a big body lift? the motor looks like its a long way down in the engine bay.

And can you post up some more close up pics of how the exhaust goes down the drivers side please. Ive got a gen 3 thats my chrissy hols job, fit it to my gq.

Cheers, Nik.

[xenith]

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[nzdarin]

So how much power will the 350 give you? I bet for the same money a TB42 turbo will give you more! If it is because you want a V8, then sweet as but if you want cheap reliable HP then the V8 probably won't be the best option. My conversion is serious $ for HP but still plenty of $.

PS The sound of a turboed V8 is something to behold! But maybe I'm biased!!!!!!!!!!

[madrolla68]

So how much power will the 350 give you? I bet for the same money a TB42 turbo will give you more! If it is because you want a V8, then sweet as but if you want cheap reliable HP then the V8 probably won't be the best option. My conversion is serious $ for HP but still plenty of $.

PS The sound of a turboed V8 is something to behold! But maybe I'm biased!!!!!!!!!!

Ok im new here but i have experience in this.

I fitted a brand new vortec 350 (4 bolt ,roller cammed marine engine combo) in my GQ wagon about 18 months ago and it rocks. it makes 240Kw and 430Nm of torque.I tow a 17' caravan with family and it does it no worries.MAkes peak torque from 980 rpm to 3800 with max being around 1850 which is perfect for rock crawling or towing as there is no lag or low spots.

I would add some pics but not sure if i can being my first post etc.

Go the V8 man.

[BowTieGQ]

I got a Vortec too. Any mods done to yours?

[mattsluxtruck]

Whats the price on the Vortec? Does it meet 1990 emission standards to be able to run on petrol?
Any links to where to find one or more info?

[madrolla68]

I got a Vortec too. Any mods done to yours?

No mate its as it came out of the crate, oh except ive got the aluminium manifold instead of the cast one.

mattsluxtruck: I bought my engine complete from fan to flywheel and it cost me around $5K, thats was the 330HP version, you can get a heap of different HP ratings but i think this is the best for everyday driving ,power,torque and economy.

Heres a link for info but dont buy from him hes a tosser.
http://www.suburbanimports.com.au/

[BowTieGQ]

Vortec 350 ran from 1996 - 2002 I think. If you want info, I can email everything I have if you like. Got heaps. But no cam specs yet. I'll check on that now. If you're contemplating Chev definately go Vortec.