SWB Patrol info

Post by **vicelore** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 5:08 pm

hey guys im only new to 4x4 i went campin and fall in love with it. iv got about 12 - 13 grand Aus to spend i really like the look of the SWB patrols jacked up with beefy tyers but i dont have any idea about them so im after some info thanks alot
Andrew

some links to model type sites or good quality site with lots of pics would be great too
thanks again

Post by **MYTTUF** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 5:36 pm

You'll get an older model GQ for under $7000 and then take it to someone like Sandy @ Aust 4WD Specialist or Cheezy and they'll help you spend the rest on after market mods.

Post by **vicelore** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:13 pm

what year and model should i look for that is SWB and found for around 7 grand thanks alot
Andrew

Post by **bogged** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:24 pm

GQs started in 1988, but go with mid 91 onwards if possible, they have a few enhancements.

Depends if you want a modded one or one stock to do up yourself.

Standard is a good option, as some people build shitboxes and flog them off when they are rooted.

Post by **vicelore** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:39 pm

do these engines come in a turbo ? i thaught it was a 3.3 turbo and would that be a good bet for some fairly hard 4x4 ?

Post by **bogged** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:58 pm

vicelore wrote:do these engines come in a turbo ? i thaught it was a 3.3 turbo and would that be a good bet for some fairly hard 4x4 ?

3.3 not in GQ thats MQ/MK... They are shit for anything but replacing.

Go with a TD42 and $3k will fit a turbo to it new.

Post by **vicelore** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:01 pm

is a TD42 the 4.2 diesel and if so what are they like ?

Post by **Screwy** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:02 pm

bogged wrote:
vicelore wrote:do these engines come in a turbo ? i thaught it was a 3.3 turbo and would that be a good bet for some fairly hard 4x4 ?

3.3 not in GQ thats MQ/MK... They are shit for anything but replacing.

Go with a TD42 and $3k will fit a turbo to it new.

i resent that :finger:

the 3.3 SD33 T motor is a good motor for its day.
Wouldnt put it in anything as an after market motor, but they are a good, solid, relyable early patrol motor.

But u want a GQ so go with a TD42 SWB if ya can get one.....

screwy

Post by **bogged** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:15 pm

Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:the 3.3 SD33 T motor is a good motor for its day.

Agree... 20+ yr ago

Post by **vicelore** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:15 pm

is a TD42 the 4.2 diesel and if so what are they like ?

Post by **bogged** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:18 pm

vicelore wrote:is a TD42 the 4.2 diesel and if so what are they like ?

Not rocketships in stock form, but bullet proof.. 500,000klms is common.. Turbos change them dramatically..

TB42s have more power, but are thristy as fuck, 20ltrs/100klms is a good run.

Post by **TUFFRANGIE** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:49 pm

GQ shorty diesel for sale at the 4wd monthly forum asking $10000-not mine and I don't know who is selling it- just saw it there

Post by **Aus4wd** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:20 am

I know of a standard GQ Shorty For Sale in Melb for about $5,000 ( I think), Silver, Petrol, DX, but a fairly clean looking car. Just need to put a disc brake rear end in it and a few mods and it'll be ready to go. It is competely stock at the moment.

Post by **vicelore** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 12:12 pm

u got some more info or contact details about that shorty in melb ? thanks Andrew

Post by **Aus4wd** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 2:41 pm

PM me you number and I will get him to call you.

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