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Powerup for GU 4.2 TD
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:57 am
by 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
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:13 am
by eighty80
have u got a link or any more info on that exhaust?
thanks.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:34 am
by bogged
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/
and google beaudeserts.. they arent cheap
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:52 am
by 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?
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:14 pm
by ddr
eighty80 wrote:
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.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:20 pm
by 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..
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:27 pm
by 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.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:34 pm
by 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!!
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:43 pm
by 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
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:45 pm
by 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
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:54 pm
by bogged
eighty80 wrote: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.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:05 pm
by eighty80
why did u buy the dump as opposed to getting the place that did your 3inch to do it?
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:06 pm
by AJ
Was nearly 2 years ago so the $$$ will have changed:
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/ftopic98137.php
Im very happy with the results
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:07 pm
by bogged
eighty80 wrote:why did u buy the dump as opposed to getting the place that did your 3inch to do it?
was just easier.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:09 pm
by eighty80
thanks.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:03 pm
by 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
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:05 pm
by 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!
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:07 pm
by ravna
What did they charge?
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:11 pm
by 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..
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:20 pm
by ravna
So in reality, not much difference to a Beaudesert system as theirs includes the dump.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:25 pm
by 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
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:34 pm
by bogged
eighty80 wrote:how do u figure that.
$935 +
$25 +
70 shipping
= $1030
v
= $700
=
saving $330...
Fixed for ya
thats nearly 2 tanks of fuel...
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:00 pm
by 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.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:47 pm
by 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.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:27 pm
by 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
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:40 am
by 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.