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Thinking of putting a turbo on 98 GQ Na 4.2 diesel

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:21 pm
by tufftruckin
Hi everyone, I'm new on here, I have a 98 Gq 4.2 diesel ute. thinging of putting a turbo on it to get a little more torque, will this engine handle 8 - 14psi? can i use the standard turbo set up off a GU 4.2 turbo disel? I don't want massive power just want a bit more torque and keep the reliability. any help would be good. engine has done 290kms, serviced every 5000kms blows no soot

Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:40 am
by its aford not a nissan
do it !!!

just dont go mad with boost and get an egt guage to monitor egts and you should be fine

Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:02 am
by 1TUFFGQ
Yeah will be fine with low-moderate boost. They are strong engines. Like already stated, get an EGT gauge and keep an eye on things. I suggest getting it properly tuned by a someone who specialises in diesels.

Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:13 am
by money_killer
gu turbo, manifold etc will bolt on. go for it. get a pro to tune it and u will be happy.

Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:58 pm
by tufftruckin
thanks guys, i guess i'll have to do it in the new year! anyone know where i can get or anyone have a gu turbo manifold ect for sale?