Powerup for GU 4.2 TD

[ravna]

Hi Guys
Am looking to powerup my GU Patrol 4.2 TD to better pull an off-road van, close on 2.5tons, first stop will be a Beaudesert exhaust and then the world, no seriously am interested in the Diesel Gas Australia conversion http://www.dieselgasaustralia.com.au/de ... x?ID=About not cheap ($4300 with a $2000 gov cashback) but the claims are extraordinary.
Need to know if any punters out there have any knowledge or experience with this system.
Cheers
John M

[eighty80]

have u got a link or any more info on that exhaust?

thanks.

[bogged]

http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/

and google beaudeserts.. they arent cheap

[eighty80]

thanks, i just found that site.

qn...how do they differ and are they any better than your "good" local exhaust place could make up to suit?

[ddr]

qn...how do they differ and are they any better than your "good" local exhaust place could make up to suit?

I went through that when I got mine & looking at Dyno graphs etc I couldnt see any reported difference other than the higher price tag & a "Brand" name.

IIWY id stick with a place that can do the lot & KNOWS whats they are doing with the pump for the full install & tune.

[eighty80]

i was thinking about getting my local guy to do the 3inch exhaust and getting the tune done by the experts. ive never had an issue with these guys and always been happy with there exhausts in the past.

is this what you did? i just reckon there is some coin to be saved doing it this way - i know the exhaust guy and know it wont be anywhere near $1400..

[ddr]

Nope I got it all done in one place.

Remember to add the cost of Dyno & tuning to the cost of the Exhaust & DUMP, dont forget to do the dump.

[eighty80]

yep, i'm aware that i need to do the dump as well as the exhaust...then in for a dyno / tune.

i was referring to the 3inch beuaexhaust for $1400!!

[Fruity_84]

just got gas put on my gu td4.2 best money i ever spent loads more power and better pyro temps thats what i would go for

[eighty80]

im not yet sold / convinced on the gas idea...but each to their own...yes they do make good power...but

i'll wait 5yrs...and see if there are any adverse effects first..no doubt reported on forums like this

[bogged]

yep, i'm aware that i need to do the dump as well as the exhaust...then in for a dyno / tune.

i was referring to the 3inch beuaexhaust for $1400!!

as I said....
its just pipe.. the local bloke can make the same for you... and tuck it up nicely against hte body just as well... but will be 100s cheaper.. I just bought the dump from beaudesert.

[eighty80]

why did u buy the dump as opposed to getting the place that did your 3inch to do it?

[AJ]

Was nearly 2 years ago so the $$$ will have changed:
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/ftopic98137.php

Im very happy with the results

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why did u buy the dump as opposed to getting the place that did your 3inch to do it?

was just easier.

[eighty80]

thanks.

[ravna]

The Beaudesert exhaust in aluminised steel is $935 +$25 packaging +freight
stainless is $1600 but why go for stainless unless you do a lot of beach work. My standard exhaust is 7 yrs old and good as new even after some beach work. As to using a local- looked around here in Wide Bay and have yet to find a shop with a mandrel bender, if you think a press bent system will provide the same results have a look at http://beauexhausts.com.au/

Fruity_84 what did your system cost and did you get a rebate from the government? Did you achieve the same results as posted on the Diesel Gas web site?
cheers
John M

[eighty80]

plenty of joints in melb who can do mandrel bending...the one i go to have been doing it on my cars for at least 10 yrs!

[ravna]

What did they charge?

[eighty80]

havent got the 3inch done on the GU, but i got told around the $700 mark incl dump pipe.

his done a lot of performance systems on maaany cars, and on my previous commodores and hsv's..

[ravna]

So in reality, not much difference to a Beaudesert system as theirs includes the dump.

[eighty80]

how do u figure that...

$935 + $25 = $960 vrs a MAX of $700 (incl dump pipe) = a saving to me of at least $260...i know which pocket i'd rather have it in

the $260 saving would pretty much pay for the tune / dyno

[bogged]

how do u figure that.

$935 +
$25 +
70 shipping
= $1030

v
= $700
=
saving $330...

Fixed for ya thats nearly 2 tanks of fuel...

[Look'n 4 Mud]

I had an MTQ turbo fitted to my GQ last christmas.

I had the guys at MTQ fit their 3' kit, great kit.

It is a 3" mandrel bent system from turbo to tail with a turbo Muffler and a work of art. it cost me about $700.

a friend did the same thing but went ot the local guy and had a 3" system done and saved $200.

But mine is one peice over the rear axle and to the pipe, his is cut and shut for every bend. All mandrel bends but welded in.

Lets chat is 3 to 5 years and see who wil regret the $200 saving.

[uzdnabuzd]

That bit over the diff that is the tail pipe aswell(a bitch to make) you can buy for $120 then you make the rest. Especially if it is turbo diesel as you wont need a muffler. Total cost makeing it yourself including aluminsed pipe and 3 bolt flanges $300.

[GASDRX]

I have a mtq 3" cast dump brand new that is for sale, $160 with flange for exhaust also.


I know wrong section but its here now

[GUte]

The MTQ dump is only something like 2.5"

This one on Ebay for $599
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NISSAN-PATROL-Y6 ... 240%3A1318

Al.