Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Quick noob question

Tech Talk for Nissan owners.

Moderators: toaddog, V8Patrol

Post Reply
Posts: 28
Joined: Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:23 pm
Location: bris

Quick noob question

Post by sparks23 »

First off hi guys been checking this site out for a while helped me buy my first beast and start to set her up.

91 gq 4.2 carby fed pertrol with gas
4 inch efs
38 mickey T ATZ's

just bout to get turbo on for bit more power

got bout 1500 bucks left wondering what to do next to make her a more capable off road rig.

bit of sand work and cruiser park

any help appreciated
Posts: 4330
Joined: Tue Jun 08, 2004 6:06 pm
Location: Central Victoria

Post by coxy321 »

Snorkel, diff gears, some bar work for protection.

Is the $1500 left AFTER or BEFORE the turbo??
Posts: 2601
Joined: Tue Jul 13, 2004 8:02 pm
Location: warner, brisbane

Post by chunderlicious »

locker in the rear atleast.
turbos are nice but i'd rather be blown
Posts: 28
Joined: Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:23 pm
Location: bris

Post by sparks23 »

1500 is after turbo.

been told diff gears not a big issue with the power increase. even driving round now take off is not to bad.

rails also not much of an issue because she's a dirty old basher. i've taken off the rear step ready for tube bar and has a handy bullbar already.

locker im keen on not really sure what i need. i drive her beach, road and hard off road whats a good option?

she's no comp truck just fun

thanks for the help keep it coming.

also looking for good 4x4 shop bay side brissy
Posts: 897
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:31 am
Location: Central Coast

Post by MyGQ »

for a beach unit get a Air locker in the front,

you won't need it on the beach but with an Auto locker, it will drive like a pig in the sand, very hard to steer, with the air locker its disengaged until you put the air on
AA's for Quitters
Posts: 4494
Joined: Mon Nov 25, 2002 9:51 pm
Location: Golden Square

Post by turps »

$1500 of fuel, turbo petrol on 38's its going to drink alot.
Also on the diff gears just because you have the power and clutch to get it up to speed (even a slow speed). Does not mean you want to drive obstacles at that speed.
Really 35's on a GQ in low 1st is to fast for most slow going work. And powering up such tracks is only going to end in tears. Even if it is just a basher. Also beat up POS are more likly to get attention from the Cops. Especially since your from QLD.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY....
Posts: 28
Joined: Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:23 pm
Location: bris

Post by sparks23 »

tell me about it. cops hit a mate pretty hard

just looked into the group buy of rock hoppers.

went to the guys at ARB capalaba and they where great. looked at new season air locker and compressor they look great will do the job nicely. little pricier than i'd like but hey.

thanks for the help guys

also thinking of shock spacers? how they go on gq?
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests