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Good Afternoon People!
I have just entered into the forray of 4x4 off road driving, since being involved in track days! It's going to be my daily driver and really happy with it. It has an engine I am very familiar with!!
It's a 1991 Nissan Patrol fitted with a Series 2 RB25 DET
Here is the spec:
1991 H-Reg Nissan Patrol LWB
Black
RB25DET (Series 2) mounted to original gearbox
Currently running a estimated 300ish bhp
Turbo is a XS-Power T04E
Large FMIC with pipework
Side exist exhaust 3" turbo back
New Greddy Cambelt
Front facing inlet manifold (modified standard one)
Boost is currently at 10psi
As this is my first ever 4x4, i am completely retarded with what i need to get it working off road, what i need to help me not get stuck and what i can buy to make it better? The engine itself is definately strong enough, just need the rest of it to match
Here are some pictures, any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v618/dans13/Nissan%20Patrol/FILE0047.jpg
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no replies :(
Is it that bad? :p
welcome to the club, i'm new here myself but have already found a wealth of information.
Yeah im definately looking at doing some days and making the car alot more fun :)
Ah no. It's not bad. In fact that looks like a very nicely kept engine. Putting out around 300bhp. :naughty:naughty very nice. Looks in good condition for a 1991. Afraid I don't know much about the Patrols but it would appear from members of the site who have Patrols that they are fairly capable off-road in standard form. Having the BFG tyres on is probably a good start in preparing for some offroading. Maybe take a few runs in the mud and dirt and see what difficulties if any you encounter and then you might have an a better idea what if any mods would be worth dishing out some cash on.
Yes, it's a freshly rebuilt engine! Just hope the standard gearbox can take the torque!! I will have to have a little play, living in the garden of england surely does help! It does need a little tidy up with the wiring, preferably i'd like to get some lights up high for it. Anyone know of a Nissan Patrol shop?
erm......ebay lol
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=nissan+patrol+lights&_sacat=See-All-Categories
You could try putting up a thread in the classified section of the site looking for roof bar and lights or whatever you need. Thought there was someone selling a set of those in the classified section not so long ago. Don't know if they were for a troll though.
Ok fantastic! Thanks for the help, its definately an exciting car to be driving. Gets a few odd looks with the odd flame coming out of the side. Wolf in sheeps clothing :)
welcome mate, i think there might be a few members sporting a lazy after seeing your truck, they do like power and you have plenty of it, lol :thumb2:naughty
Haha a few more bits will be coming soon to up the power. Maybe the first truck with Anti-Lag? haha
Any events/meets happening soon?
(RIP) PLANK
07-10-2010, 11:29
regarding gearbox damage, how does the torque compare to the original diesel engine?
It looks ready to have some fun in now, but on a lWB vehicle i would be thinking about the postiotn of that exhaust! I have seen plenty of dmaged side steps to know hanging under the sill is a potentialy dangerous place, you can drive home with a missing side step but a smashed exhaust would be more of an issue.
Looks a nice tidy job under the bonnet mate :thumbs
Yeah the exhaust was only a quick job, i will re-evaluate it when i get it on the ramps!
What is the torque of the original diesel? Standard RB25 is 246 bhp with 254 ft/lb torque, so im looking at around the 270-275 ft/lb region :)
Yeah it's definately hiding something nice under the bonnet. It needs a little tidy and i need to think about a snorkel, but not sure because of the different intake :(
(RIP) PLANK
07-10-2010, 13:32
i have no idea of the original engines torque but i would i magine it would be a fair amount as diesels do tend to be a lot more tourquey (is that a seaside town in devon? :lol) than petrols. Similar for snorkels, with a petrol engine there is a lot of electical stuff going on low down to think about before imersing it above the air intake!
I know on suzuki's and v8 landies there are kits for waterproofing leads and dsitributrs etc. might be worth investigating before venturing too deep :thumbs
come on the cough up your £10 and join us all, we don't bite :naughty
Haha i will do when it's payday! Skint after sortin the monster!
Yeah i will have to adapt some of the wiring, i was looking at some waterproof braiding!
I just need someone to show me what to do!
(RIP) PLANK
07-10-2010, 14:34
don't ask me i'm all talk :augie but some one will know :thumb2
The Patrolman
07-10-2010, 20:28
Hi mate!
Nice truck, Is it manual or auto:nenau
Stick a big roof rack on and there loads of places to put lights and Stuff:thumb2
As your truck stands it looks good to go....( Quick:eek: ) as mentioned I'd route the exhaust out of harms way and avoid too deep water:rolleyes:
Keep us posted
It's the manual box mated to the RB :) An RB30 came out :)
any ideas on a good rack? (Saucy...)
I will probably route the exhaust as close to the underbody as possible. Just need a few more ideas :)
Thanks for all the advice!!
The Patrolman
07-10-2010, 20:40
It's the manual box mated to the RB :) An RB30 came out :)
any ideas on a good rack? (Saucy...)
I will probably route the exhaust as close to the underbody as possible. Just need a few more ideas :)
Thanks for all the advice!!
My rack came off a LWB semi-hi top Transit took about an hour to modify and fit:thumb2 Ebay £51 bargain:clap
You should have a rear LSD to make things a bit more interesting:naughty
When Off road "TYRES ARE KING":sly
Welcome to the forum. I have only joined myself recently, £10 is worth every penny.
Fantastic i'll have a look about on eBay. Im going to give it a good service, will need to stock up on gearboxes though i think lol.
I'm trying to step away from drifting, alot more EXPENSIVE lol.
Any ideas on a good rim/tire choice?
The Patrolman
07-10-2010, 21:07
Fantastic i'll have a look about on eBay. Im going to give it a good service, will need to stock up on gearboxes though i think lol.
I'm trying to step away from drifting, alot more EXPENSIVE lol.
Any ideas on a good rim/tire choice?
There are many threads on treds:doh Depends what your going to do with it :nenau
:clapYour next £10 you spend on your membership will be one of the best:clap
And it will save you that many times over:thumbs
hello! i love your truck, awesome engine bay!
Thanks alot, definately want to lift it. any ideas?
The Patrolman
07-10-2010, 21:34
I've seen a few leaf sprung HiLux's where they have mounted the Axels under the springs. Not sure what other changes have to be made re propshafts and panhard rods!
That should give you at least 6" of lift then you won't have to worry too much about your exhaust.
That's definately new to me. I will have to investigate that. A nice 6" lift would be perfect i think! Hmm.... Anyone on here have a guide? :p
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