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SWB Patrol info
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 5:08 pm
by vicelore
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
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 5:36 pm
by MYTTUF
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:13 pm
by vicelore
what year and model should i look for that is SWB and found for around 7 grand thanks alot
Andrew
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:24 pm
by bogged
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:39 pm
by vicelore
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 ?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:58 pm
by bogged
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:01 pm
by vicelore
is a TD42 the 4.2 diesel and if so what are they like ?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:02 pm
by Screwy
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
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
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:15 pm
by bogged
Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:the 3.3 SD33 T motor is a good motor for its day.
Agree... 20+ yr ago

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:15 pm
by vicelore
is a TD42 the 4.2 diesel and if so what are they like ?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:18 pm
by bogged
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:49 pm
by TUFFRANGIE
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
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:20 am
by Aus4wd
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.
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 12:12 pm
by vicelore
u got some more info or contact details about that shorty in melb ? thanks Andrew
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 2:41 pm
by Aus4wd
PM me you number and I will get him to call you.