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6.0 powerstroke into gq

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6.0 powerstroke into gq

Post by ssfabricator »

does anybody know if this has ever been done
weather or not it is possible
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Post by hillbilliywheelchair »

to bloddy wide
thanks jono
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Post by dave_str »

PM Dave who is doing the Supertourer on 4wdmonthly.

He should be able to give you the specs on these motor's.

Dave.
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Post by chunderlicious »

anything is possible. the problems you will face are things regarding the ford motor. i was talking to the Ftruck wrecker in redcliffe and he will sell one of the motors he has left for like $16k but that is it. no new motors coming in. the new motors cost $50k and they want exchange.

i might add that the injectors cost $1000 exchange. are you sure you want the ford motor?

they are wide, but can be made to fit with a few hits of the hammer or by removing and tubing the front.

id be looking at the duramax myself, they seem to be a bit better in the fun stakes.
turbos are nice but i'd rather be blown
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Post by bogged »

chunderlicious wrote:id be looking at the duramax myself, they seem to be a bit better in the fun stakes.
and its been done
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Post by ssfabricator »

still unsure of what motor i want to go with i will be importing one from the states
the 6.0 powerstroke has some m ighty impressive power figures
325hp 3300rpm 570 lbs-ft 2000 rpm
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Post by bogged »

ssfabricator wrote:still unsure of what motor i want to go with i will be importing one from the states
the 6.0 powerstroke has some m ighty impressive power figures
325hp 3300rpm 570 lbs-ft 2000 rpm
No use having impressive figures if you cant get it to fit or cant get it registered..
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Post by ssfabricator »

that is why i asked
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Post by stool »

Why not use a Big block Chev 502 zz

It will slip in the engine bay

has the power your after

chev to nissan adaptors are a off the shelf item

And shit loads cheaper :?:

Also More likely to be enginerred

502 hp straight out of the box
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Post by gq351 »

i agree stool!!! :D
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Post by killalux »

I say go for it, Just cause people say it can't be done doesn't mean it cant, Has anyone actually tried??

I would personally use the torqshift auto aswell and adapt the nissan transfer to that. I may have an adapter to suit available late in the year if all goes to plan. ;)
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Post by GUte »

Would'nt spend that much time and money on a GQ for starters.

I'd go for a cheaper conversion.

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Post by bogged »

Save time.
https://cars2.ebay.com.au/Nissan-Patrol ... 0314862354
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Post by ssfabricator »

the chev your talkin about is that petrol
if so not interested no offence but ive towed so many petrols home its not funny
as for wasting money on a gq if i had a sparkiling new gu i would never take it off road i look after mechanicals only the rest just gets hit with the water blaster
but i guess every1 has opinions even a55holes :lol: :finger:
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Post by chunderlicious »

$32K reserve not met, hhmmmmm maybe not... but i was interested till i saw that.

by all means do the conversion, but be aware that ford V8 diesels are very expensive to fix in australia for some reason.

totally agree with killa though, ford auto mated to the patrol transfer.
turbos are nice but i'd rather be blown
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Post by bogged »

chunderlicious wrote:$32K reserve not met, hhmmmmm maybe not... but i was interested till i saw that.
So, reading the works done to it, what do you think its worth?
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Post by MKPatrolGuy »

Geez, the intercooler is mounted low.
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Post by bogged »

MKPatrolGuy wrote:
Geez, the intercooler is mounted low.
That was a killer for me on it too..
it sold for over $35k. I think its a bargain.. considering how much shit on it is NEW....
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Post by GUte »

ssfabricator wrote:the chev your talkin about is that petrol
if so not interested no offence but ive towed so many petrols home its not funny
as for wasting money on a gq if i had a sparkiling new gu i would never take it off road i look after mechanicals only the rest just gets hit with the water blaster
but i guess every1 has opinions even a55holes :lol: :finger:
Whoa, touchy.

I still have the GU but just recently bought a GQ TB42 turbo. Nothing against GQ's. It will be a great expense for a vehicle of this value.

Value of your GQ, cost of this motor, adaptors, fabrication, time, etc.

I tend to agree with Bogged. Cost a conversion like this GU and all the extra's and I reckon it aint too bad.

Sorry if any offence taken.

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Post by 300WinMag »

You would have to spend another 10k to fix some of that bling bling so you could actually take it off road without being worried about scratching it or getting a stick through the fast and furious intercooler. Its a pitty scrap metal prices dropped so much. But it would be cheaper than getting one converted from scratch.
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Post by money_killer »

pretty sure they are too wide to fit well the 7.3 is.

check this http://rcve.com.au/
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Post by bogged »

300WinMag wrote:You would have to spend another 10k to fix some of that bling bling so you could actually take it off road without being worried about scratching it or getting a stick through the fast and furious intercooler. Its a pitty scrap metal prices dropped so much. But it would be cheaper than getting one converted from scratch.
$10k to move an intercooler? Where the fawk do u work, diamond mine?
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Post by 300WinMag »

Sarcasm isn't your specialty is it Bogged and I have done work for Glen Dobbin before you question my abilities.
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Post by bogged »

300WinMag wrote:Sarcasm isn't your specialty is it Bogged and I have done work for Glen Dobbin before you question my abilities.
oh that explains everything.. I've worked with cheezy too.. put some shit in the back of me car.. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by chunderlicious »

if it sold for 35 then thats great, i was expecting the reserve to be around the 40 ish mark... most people modify patrols and try to sell them for alot more than they are worth.
i mean you know that the 4.2 GUs are rare dont you??? :roll:
turbos are nice but i'd rather be blown
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Post by bogged »

chunderlicious wrote:i mean you know that the 4.2 GUs are rare dont you??? :roll:
got a mate lookin for them at moment, some of the prices of thm are... optimistic at best.. 99 models for $40k!!! when they are worth $20-25k.

Specially when you see that thing sold for $35kish
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Post by RMP&O »

Go the Chevy Duramax....or Chevy 6.5L/6.0L older diesel.

Fords are prone to probs...

If it was me I would just build up a TD42. Damn good motor that will give you big numbers if you toss the cash at it.
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